This big, low-slung space is situated under the Echo, but it's a separate venue with a different entrance. The fare is similar to that offered at the Echo: local indie acts,...

This gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre has been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played here in 1922. Nestled in an aesthetically blessed fold in the Hollywood...

This intimate haven hosts local singer-songwriters, from incubating newbies such as folk-popper Meiko to veterans like Gus Black, as well as touring acts of the calibre of...

Housed in the old Helms Bakery, this not-for-profit enterprise offers an interesting programme of young and often forward-thinking jazz acts balanced with the occasional big...

The address has changed and the dinner menu has gone (it's now snacks only), but the performers remain the same at LA's home for cultured, bankable singer-songwriters,...

By day a revered guitar shop, McCabe's doubles as an intimate performance space. The roster has included rootsy singers such as Odetta and Chris Hillman, but also indie...

Part of the corporate regeneration of Downtown, this slick, 7,100-capacity hall opened in late 2007. The sound system is fantastic and the seating is plush; offerings range...

The closest thing to a European squat-style venue in Los Angeles, this stark, hard-to-find warehouse-like space near Skid Row hosts the latest in indie-noise, political...

This sprawling dive celebrated its 13th anniversary in 2008, and it remains the leading LA shrine to all things indie. The sound isn't great and parking is a combat sport, but...

The $274-million crown jewel of the LA Music Center, Disney Hall opened in 2003 to rave reviews. The novelty hasn't yet worn off: both inside and out, this is a terrific venue....

This classy art deco gem packs 'em in for shows from the alt-rock likes of the Pretenders, the Killers and Eddie Vedder, as well as the odd comic act such as Ron White or...