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The nightlife scene in Los Angeles is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 4339 Leimart Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
For over 30 years, Babe's & Ricky's has been bringing live blues to LA music lovers. Past guests have included notables like Duke Ellington, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, and Big Mama Thornton. The fantastic house band plays every weekend, and Monday night's jam session is a popular training ground for up-and-coming young artists. With...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Dresden Room boasts a casually elegant environment, great live music, and exceptional Manhattans. The dynamic duo of Marty and Elayne, accomplished jazz singers with a large repertoire, provide the lion's share of the live music. The menu features Continental cuisine with favorites such as escargot drenched in garlic butter and rack of lamb...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Small, dark, and handsome, Harvelle's is one of LA's favorites for live blues. The striking black-and-white dιcor complements the music, and highlights the stage with its deep red curtain backdrop. Regular special events are always popular, so you may want to arrive early to secure a seat. Whether you prefer the cutting edge sounds of new artists...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 8430 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The rustic Mississippi blues-bar character of HOB belies its true nature. This is a live music venue with food, plain and simple. You're as likely to hear the newest rock and alternative sounds as you are traditional gospel and blues. That said, this is one of the best spots in LA for live music. If you come hungry, don't fret there's a full...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 3233 W Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Dedicated to bringing jazz to the public in a relaxed, no-frills venue, this non-profit organization has been hosting some of the finest names in jazz for more than a decade. Situated in an old bakery, the place features a small cafe in the lobby where beer, wine, and champagne can be purchased and brought into the theater. Local and national acts...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Giving up its intimate Fairfax Avenue digs for more spacious environs in the former Coronet Theatre, Largo now grants more room to musicians and patrons, all the while ensuring that the same attentive quality that the place was known for remains in effect. (The "no talking" policy is still observed.) Dinner service has been discontinued, so all...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Sister to Santa Monica's Temple Bar, this hip hangout features both live performers and DJs, not to mention an eclectic mix of tunes from hip-hop to house, Latin to reggae. The emphasis is on good beats, usually chilled, low-key ones that complement Asian-inspired decor and an oversized bed where patrons drink and lounge. A small dance floor in...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Guitar shop by day, intimate live music mecca by night, McCabe's is one of metro LA's best bets. The decor is stripped down and basic folding chairs and a makeshift stage and no alcohol is served, but you really won't mind. The list of past performers is amazing and eclectic Tom Waits, Cowboy Junkies, They Might Be Giants, Robyn Hitchcock,...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
From alternative and punk, to techno and house, if it's new, experimental, or even just wacky and fun, you'll probably hear it at Spaceland. Known for premiering unknown bands that later hit the big time, the club has hosted such artists as Beck, Ben Harper, T-Bone Burnett, Juliana Hatfield, and Mudhoney. The eclectic interior capitalizes on the...
Category: Live Music - Los Angeles Nightlife
Address: 9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Since the 1960s, Troubadour has been legendary on the Hollywood music circuit. Its diverse clientele includes folks of all ages, and the balcony provides perfect views of the stage and serves as an escape from overzealous kids. A-listers sit high in the "loft," where they can listen, drink, and mingle undisturbed. All types of bands play at...
