Jun 092012
 

largo at the coronet

Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, Largo at the Coronet on La Cienega Boulevard is the perfect place to see and be seen in Los Angeles. The club is famous throughout the area for their spectacular comedic and musical performances, as well as the performances of resident singer/songwriter Jon Brion.

Owner Mark Flanagan opened Largo in the early 1990s on Fairfax Avenue. The original venue offered a maximum capacity of 130 people. Having outgrown its capacity, Flanagan moved the club to its current location in 2008. The main room of the Largo at the Coronet Theater seats 280 people in traditional theater-style seating and the “Little Room” can accommodate 65. The Little Room also serves as a place for people to gather for beer and wine before and after the shows, and allows artists to offer smaller performances in a more intimate setting.

Largo at the Coronet is even more popular in its new location on La Cienega than it was on Fairfax Avenue. The shows typically contain a mix of music and comedy and are often attended by celebrities. The nightclub has a great ambiance, the acoustics are amazing and there is not one bad seat in the house. Ticket prices are quite affordable, so shows often sell out quickly. Anyone interested in attending a show at the Largo at the Coronet should buy their tickets early and arrive at the venue early to get a seating assignment. Parking in the area can be difficult to find, but the Largo does have its own parking garage.

The Largo has launched the careers of many musicians and comedians, including Tenacious D and Jack Black. The theater has also hosted a wide range of celebrity acts, including Russell Brand, Sarah Silverman, Ben Folds and Fiona Apple. Yelp gives Largo four stars.

Location: 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
www.largo-la.com

Hours vary based on performances.

email: largonews@gmail.com

(Photo credit: Lincoln Andrew Defer)

Amanda Palmer @ Largo

May 032012
 

hotel cafe LA

If you’re visiting LA, the Hotel Café is a must-see venue. Located in the middle of Hollywood, this club will certainly make you feel at home. Sporting a dark, cool, and intimate atmosphere, the Hotel Café is a one-of-a-kind Hollywood location that’s free from busyness and pomp.

Lacking all forms of arrogance or the feeling of presumption, Hotel Café is as humble now as it was over twenty years ago. Starting out as a tiny coffee shop that didn’t even serve any alcohol, Hotel Café eventually made its was onto the map. Things really took off when Gary Jules drove by on his bicycle. Seeing an old piano in the window of the quaint café, Jules decided to ask if you could have a regular show every Tuesday night. Jules was already quite acclaimed after having his cover of Mad World featured in the cult-classic, Donnie Darko, and this quickly drew the attention of the locals. More and more people began performing at Hotel Café until the venue had a completely new feel: it was no longer a coffee shop, but was now a hit music venue.

Fast forward to the future and Hotel Café still hasn’t lost its soul. Despite its fame, Hotel Café still touts a bohemian, indie feel that keeps people coming back for more. Find it also on Yelp with formidable  4 ½ stars!

Location: 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.hotelcafe.com
email: production@hotelcafe.com

John Mayer @ Hotel Cafe

Jan 122012
 

room 5 LA

ROOM 5 Lounge in Hollywood, close to Hancock park, is the venue for an eclectic mix of new music from hot area artists and cutting edge comedy together in an upscale, intimate atmosphere. In 1937 at the famous former “Swanee”, club owner Bob Lewis suggested that budding Jazz musician Nathaniel “Nat” Cole assemble a small band to work at his Swanee Inn. It is a cozy and quite small lounge, just right to listen to some good music. Open mic night supposed to be no entry fee, but you have insist on it.
The sequence could be: First dine downstairs at the Italian Amalfi Ristorante, then enjoy artists and bands in the genres of jazz, soul, singer/songwriter, country, comedy, pop and r&b upstairs at the Room 5. Yelp says they deserve four stars!

Location: 143 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
phone: (323) 938-2504
www.room5lounge.com
facebook.com/room5
Mon-Sun 8 pm – 2 am

Jan 122012
 

whisky a gogo Los angeles

As long as there has been a Los Angeles rock scene, there has been the Whisky A Go-Go. They opened in 1964 on the Sunset Strip and since then Whisky A Go-Go has played host to rock ‘n’ roll’s most important bands, from the Doors, Janis Joplin, Johnny Rivers, and Led Zeppelin to today’s up and coming new artists. See the video when in 2007 The Police was performing.

Location: 8901 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
phone:(310) 652-4202

http://www.whiskyagogo.com

Jan 082012
 

trip santa monica los angelesDuring the Day:Serving hot, over-stuffed NY Deli sandwiches featuring Boars Head meats, imported cheeses and bread baked fresh daily; great wine list, an eclectic cocktail menu and specialized in carrying some of the best beers in the world – kick back, relax, shoot a game of pool and have a couple of beers (Bud Light before 7pm for two dollars.
During the Night: live music, 7 nights a week, free admission, from punk rock, to alternative, to indie, to singer/songwriters, local music but also touring acts from around the world. Yelp: 3.5 stars.
The stage live

Location: 2101 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
phone: (310) 396-9010
Dine from 11am-1am daily
www.tripsantamonica.com/

Dec 302011
 
JLounge LA
JLounge LAJ Lounge lies in The Heart Of Downtown L.A. and is a newly remodeled Lounge with over 3 million in elegance and decor. It is a 25,000 SF venue, has 2 floors, 3 bars, an open air smoking lounge, a 10,000 SF patio and everything you need to enjoy live-music and DJs.
This venue has a pretty chill atmosphere. Once you walk up the stairs, you see a decent size bar where they serve drinks around ten dollars the drink. The patio with fire pit, VIP cabanas and of course the LA skyline view is something special indeed.
The restaurant with creations from Chef Ryan McKay’s (ex-L’Orangerie) features traditional American comfort food, such as fried crab cakes, ahi tartare, grilled rib-eye steak, fish of the day and braised short ribs.

The Yelp crowd gives three stars.
J Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 1119 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
phone: (213) 746-7746
www.jloungela.com/