It might be a gorgeous art deco relic, but the 900-capacity El Rey runs a roster that's decidedly dust-free. From MSTRKRFT to the Raveonettes, Dizzee Rascal to Autolux, the schedule is full of acts du jour, with the older but still-interesting likes of Roky Erickson and Nick Lowe also appearing. Sound and sightlines are both excellent.
Area Los Angeles
Transport Bus 20, 21, 720, LDF/I-10, exit La Brea Avenue north.
Telephone 1-323 936 6400
Admission $10-$40.
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