Live Music Venues

Neither a hotel nor a cafe, this little gem stands out among the Hollywood powerhouse clubs because it doesn't stand out much at all. It's a little place that attracts some of the biggest KCRW-types.

Make sure you get tickets to see your favorite band play here quick- this venue has a tendency to attract sold out shows.

In the city of Santa Monica lies a gem of a lounge experience known as the Zanzibar where great music and good times come together in a musical marriage that you will absolutely love.

North Hollywood just got its groove back or should we say-- established its groove with the edition of The Federal Bar.

No matter if they're playing Latin on the top floor, hip hop on the 2nd, and Top 40 on the bottom floor there's always a rocking dance party somewhere at Mayan.

A nightlife mainstay in the trendy hipster neighborhood of Silver Lake, Satellite is an intimate indie rock venue with cheap drinks, a young crowd and live bands every evening.

For cutting-edge electronic music, instrumental hip hop and "LA beats," head to The Airliner and let the magic of this grimy dive bar wash over you along with the massive bass from the mega-watt sound

Retro, cool, and inconspicuous, Rock and Reilly's is the best kept secret of WeHo locals and celebrities.

Loaded proves that sometimes the most fun places are just a little rough around the edges.

Located in Downtown LA, this energetic Latin lounge features live bands, DJs, and a large dance floor for salsa dancing. Co-owned by J-Lo, The Conga Room hosts big-name performers in many genres, and is one of the top Latin nightclubs in the city.

Boasting one of the longest happy hours in Santa Monica (from 4 pm to 8 pm every day), this bar hosts live bands almost every night of the week – including the house band, The Old Fashioned, every Friday.

Part of the popular L.A. Live complex in Downtown, this indoor venue (formerly known as Club Nokia) is receiving an upgrade to go with its new name. See big-name rock, hip hop, and pop music acts.