Best Los Angeles Live Music Venue

Nightlife 2008

1. The Roxy Theatre
   

   

   9009 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA (map)

   With bands to die for and everyone dressed to kill, this is one of the Sunset Strip's most lethal and legendary lounges.

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2. Harvelle's
   

   1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica, CA (map)

   L.A.'s original blues club still serves up the best live jams in an intimate setting.

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3. Hush Lounge
   

   6533 Hollywood Blvd Unit 111, Hollywood, CA (map)

   Velvet underground: This historic Hollywood speakeasy retains the golden elegance and clubby glam scene of the city's gilded past.

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4. Knitting Factory Club
   

   7021 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA (map)

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5. El Rey Theatre

   5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)

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6. The Hotel Cafe

   1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)

   Velvet-rope-free zone unites an unusual mix of acoustic music lovers.

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7. Patina At Hollywood Bowl
   

   2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA (map)

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8. Greek Theatre
   

   2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA (map)

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9. Echoplex (below the Echo)
   

   1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)

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10. Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk

    100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA (map)

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