Still one of LA's best clubs, the Troubadour has a rich musical history: Randy Newman got his start here, and Elton John made his US debut on its stage in 1970. Still, the place hasn't lapsed into irrelevance in the time since: Interpol, Joss Stone and Franz Ferdinand all played early US shows here in the last few years. The sound is great and the views are decent from almost anywhere in the room - just stay out from under the balcony.
Area Los Angeles
Transport Bus 4, 304/I-405, exit Santa Monica Boulevard east.
Telephone 1-310 276 6168
Admission free-$30.
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