Everyone's an Original - Fairmont Hotels
More near
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica

Events
Best of the City

"10Best Businesses"
10 Overall Closest

Attractions & Activities
10 Overall Closest
Gardens
Golf Courses
Museums
Parks
Sightseeing
Theme Parks
Zoos

Nightlife
10 Overall Closest
Bars
Dance Clubs
Live Entertainment
Live Music
Lounge

Restaurants
Best Value
10 Overall Closest
American
Asian
Breakfast
Brunch
Californian
Coffee Shop
Deli
French
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Lunch
Mediterranean
Pizza
Seafood
Steakhouse
Sushi

Shopping
10 Overall Closest
Clothing Stores
Haute Couture
Malls
Markets
Men's Stores
Public Markets
Shopping Centers
Shopping Districts
Vintage Clothing Stores
Women's Stores
Young and Trendy Shopping

Local Events
Tickets

Event and Tour Tickets
Concert Tickets
Sporting Events Tickets
Theatre Tickets


   Printer Friendly VersionPrint this page.
   
10Best Live Music
Harvelle's
(Nightlife - Live Music)
1432 4th St, Santa Monica  90401 • 310-395-1676
Distance: ~0.37 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. Small, dark, and handsome, Harvelle's is one of LA's favorites for live blues. The striking black-and-white dιcor complements the music, and highlights the stage with its deep red curtain backdrop. Regular special events are always popular, so you may want to arrive early to secure a seat. Whether you prefer the cutting edge sounds of new artists or more traditional riffs from established musicians, you're sure to hear something great!
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
McCabe's Guitar Shop
(Nightlife - Live Music)
3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica  90405 • 310-828-4497 • 310-828-4403
Distance: ~2.56 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. Guitar shop by day, intimate live music mecca by night, McCabe's is one of metro LA's best bets. The decor is stripped down and basic – folding chairs and a makeshift stage – and no alcohol is served, but you really won't mind. The list of past performers is amazing and eclectic – Tom Waits, Cowboy Junkies, They Might Be Giants, Robyn Hitchcock, Bob Mould, Arlo Guthrie, Shawn Colvin, Ray Manzarek, T-Bone Burnett, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Liz Phair, Mose Allison, Michelle Shocked, Richard Thompson, Evan Dando, Linda Ronstadt, John Lee Hooker, Vince Gill, and Tom Paxton, to name but a few. The first Sunday of each month is open mic night, and family-friendly performances are often scheduled.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Jazz Bakery
(Nightlife - Live Music)
3233 W Helms Ave, Los Angeles  90034 • 310-271-9039
Distance: ~6.73 mi *
        Description: CULVER CITY. Dedicated to bringing jazz to the public in a relaxed, no-frills venue, this non-profit organization has been hosting some of the finest names in jazz for more than a decade. Situated in an old bakery, the place features a small cafe in the lobby where beer, wine, and champagne can be purchased and brought into the theater. Local and national acts alike have graced the stage, including performers like Diana Krall, Mose Allison, and Mark Murphy. A haven for jazz connoisseurs.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Windows Lounge
(Nightlife - Live Music)
300 S Doheny Dr Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles  90048 • 310-273-2222
Distance: ~7.47 mi *
        Description: BEVERLY HILLS. Intimate Windows Lounge is great for impressing a date, thanks to patronage by a Hollywood crowd and graphic, stylish decor. Specialty martinis and a good selection of wines are available and are complemented by a menu of light international cuisine and nightly live music. The small patio outside is a favorite spot on lovely California evenings.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Troubadour
(Nightlife - Live Music)
9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood  90069 • 310-276-6168
Distance: ~7.80 mi *
        Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. Since the 1960s, Troubadour has been legendary on the Hollywood music circuit. Its diverse clientele includes folks of all ages, and the balcony provides perfect views of the stage and serves as an escape from overzealous kids. A-listers sit high in the "loft," where they can listen, drink, and mingle undisturbed. All types of bands play at Troubadour, so call ahead for a listing and for cover charges.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Largo at the Coronet
(Nightlife - Live Music)
366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles  90048 • 310-855-0350
Distance: ~8.26 mi *
        Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. Giving up its intimate Fairfax Avenue digs for more spacious environs in the former Coronet Theatre, Largo now grants more room to musicians and patrons, all the while ensuring that the same attentive quality that the place was known for remains in effect. (The "no talking" policy is still observed.) Dinner service has been discontinued, so all the focus is now on the exceptional music. Look for concerts by eclectic singer-songwriters – folks like Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Jon Brion, Michael Stipe, and Beck. Two venues, a large and small one, are available, but shows often sell out fast, so get your tickets early and online.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Babe's & Ricky's Inn
(Nightlife - Live Music)
4339 Leimart Park Blvd, Los Angeles  90008 • 323-295-9112
Distance: ~8.94 mi *
        Description: VIEW PARK. For over 30 years, Babe's & Ricky's has been bringing live blues to LA music lovers. Past guests have included notables like Duke Ellington, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, and Big Mama Thornton. The fantastic house band plays every weekend, and Monday night's jam session is a popular training ground for up-and-coming young artists. With inexpensive drinks and authentic fried chicken and soul food, the club is a fun place for just about everyone who walks through the door!
        User Rating: 9.3334 / 10
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
House of Blues
(Nightlife - Live Music)
8430 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood  90069 • 323-848-5100
Distance: ~9.05 mi *
        Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. The rustic Mississippi blues-bar character of HOB belies its true nature. This is a live music venue with food, plain and simple. You're as likely to hear the newest rock and alternative sounds as you are traditional gospel and blues. That said, this is one of the best spots in LA for live music. If you come hungry, don't fret – there's a full menu of Southern-style classics, and several bars are scattered throughout, making your trip for a refill quick and painless. Sunday gospel brunch is a perennial family-friendly favorite.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
El Floridita
(Nightlife - Live Music)
1253 Vine St #3, Los Angeles  90038 • 323-871-8612
Distance: ~11.30 mi *
        Description: HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. Folks hankering for a taste of old Havana find sanctuary at this traditional Cuban supper club. Order a mojito (a heady combination of rum, mint, and lime juice), or try the best sangria in all of Los Angeles. A terrific salsa band inspires even non-dancers, and free mambo lessons mean there's no excuse to be a wallflower. Make reservations for dinner, and you're assured entry to the club without paying a cover charge.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 
Little Temple
(Nightlife - Live Music)
4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles  90027 • 323-660-4540
Distance: ~13.25 mi *
        Description: SILVER LAKE. Sister to Santa Monica's Temple Bar, this hip hangout features both live performers and DJs, not to mention an eclectic mix of tunes – from hip-hop to house, Latin to reggae. The emphasis is on good beats, usually chilled, low-key ones that complement Asian-inspired decor and an oversized bed where patrons drink and lounge. A small dance floor in front of the stage is a reminder of more frenzied nights – call ahead to see who's scheduled if you're in the mood for something to move to.
       

Get DirectionsMap ItDetails
 


* All distances are approximate "straight-line" distances.
  See Directions for actual "travel distances."