Troubadour

04/16/09

one of the best venues for music

by audiotaco at Citysearch

an intimate venue with their own box office so you can avoid the ridiculous ticketmaster markups. I have never seen a bad headlining performance in this venue and the sound is always up to par.

• Pros: never seen a bad headlining act here
• Cons: $7 for a heineken

11/30/07

Best Concert Venue

by lifeserial at Citysearch

The Troubadour is my most favorite place to see a live show in Los Angeles. It's famous for a reason. The sound system is pretty rad and their roster is usually chock full of respectable artists. The best part, though, is that there isn't a bad spot in the house. Whether you show up late and get stuck in the back or you come early, the stage is always mere feet from you. I guess I love that intimate feeling. The bonus to going early though is that you can snag a seat in the balcony. Everything else is standing room, but the balcony, practically hanging over the stage, makes you feel like an instant VIP. Lastly, if you like to drink, consider a pre-party with your pals beforehand; drink prices are a bit steep, even for a simple bottle of beer.

• Pros: Small, Intimate Venue
• Cons: Drink Prices

03/20/07

cozy concert venue

by juju13es at Citysearch

I came to this venue a few years back to watch Copeland, and I really liked it here. It's small enough to be personal, but not to make you feel claustrophobic (I had problems with that in previous concerts). Also, if you like a more laid-back concert environment, you watch from upstairs on the balcony. Also, the sound isn't too blaring where you can't hear at the end of the night.

• Pros: small, laid-back, balcony area
• Cons: parking

11/07/06

Very cool

by babsliness at Citysearch

Great place to see small bands. You're up close and personal in a small room with high ceilings. Bring earplugs if loud concerts bother you but if you forget them they sell them at the bar!!!

06/29/06

Just something about it

by cambird at Citysearch

The Troubadour is a nearly perfect venue. Intimate atmosphere, balcony with a swell view, and a great bar to boot. But I think what I love most about it is the feeling of being part of music history. This stage has seen the likes of Elton John, Randy Newman, and James Taylor. Not to mention that John Lennon once got ejected for heckling a band.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: No free parking

More than 40 years of live music has made Doug Weston's lounge an L.A. landmark.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
One of L.A.'s oldest clubs, the Troub established its reputation hosting singer-songwriters and rock bands. After an uncharacteristic stint hosting heavy metal in the '80s, it rebounded in the '90s breaking acts like No Doubt and Gomez. The all-ages policy means varied crowds, but a full bar ensures the over-21 contingent will feel right at home. For a bird's-eye view of the small stage, head to the bench-seating balcony. VIPs make their way to the Loft, where there are plenty of comfortable couches to sit on while watching the show through the window or on the television monitors.

The Draw
The club reached legendary status in the late '60s and early '70s, when it served as a springboard for artists like Tom Waits, Emmylou Harris and the Eagles. Music lovers relish the opportunity to catch future superstars before they start selling out amphitheaters--recent case in point: The Killers.

09/20/05

My favorite LA venue

by _fuzzy_ at Citysearch

Awesome atomsphere, friendly people, great acoustics, laid back. It's so cool to have new bands playing there because it's intimate. I've spotted famous people at VIP balcony watching the show. The security guys are cool.

• Pros: Nice people, acoustics

03/17/05

Ah the Troubadour

by keithwags at Citysearch

Ah the Troubadour,

So many great shows seen there. Small intimate atmosphere, balcony overlooking the stage, large bar...but the best thing is the bands they get. The Troubadour consistently books the best bands. It is quite nice to see your favorite bands close up.

• Pros: Small, Great bands
• Cons: Parking

06/27/02

The Club with the Best Sound

by Tony15 at Citysearch

I've always been a fan of the Troubadour. Whenever a cool rock band comes to town, its a bonus when I hear they're playing the Troubadour. The sound and acoustics at this place are better than any small venue in the Hollywood area. For a small club this place also has three separate bars. One in the front so you can get juiced up before the show. One inside for drinks during the show and if you get a balcony pass they have one up there to.

• Pros: Sound
• Cons: Parking

05/23/02

sounds good to me

by fragglesmonkey at Citysearch

The Troubadour has one of the best sound systems for a venue of its size. I've seen a few rock shows there and was very impressed with the sound quality. I saw some famous people hangin out there too!!!