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a dinner theater . Everyone fr om Fiona Apple to Randy N ewman to comedians S arah
Silverman and Will Ferrell has performed here. This is an all-ages club. 366 N. La Cienega
Blvd., Los Angeles. & 310/855-0350. www.largo-la.com. Cover $5-$25.
McCabe's Guitar Shop Finds Since 1958 this funky, cluttered music shop has
opened its backr oom for some memorable acoustic sets fr om the likes of D oc Watson,
Jackson Browne, John Hammond, Aimee Mann, John Lee Hooker, Bill Frisell, and Ann
Wilson. With just 150 seats, McCabe's is intimate in the extreme; the gig would have to
be in y our living r oom to get any cozier . A guitar shop first and music v enue second,
McCabe's doesn't serve alcohol and tickets ar e always reasonably priced (if har d to get).
All ages ar e admitted. 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa M onica. & 310/828-4497. www.mccabes.com.
Cover $10-$25.
The Roxy Theatre Veteran record producer/executive Lou Adler opened this Sunset
Strip club in the mid-1970s with concer ts by Neil Young and a lengthy r un of the pr e-
movie Rocky Horror Show. Since then, it 's remained among the top sho wcase venues in
Hollywood. Although the r evitalized Troubadour and such ne w entries as the H ouse of
Blues challenge its preeminence among cozy clubs, you can still find national acts like the
soulful Adele and gr eat local bands. 9009 W. Sunset Blv d. & 310/278-9457. www.theroxyon
sunset.com.
Spaceland The wall-to-wall mirr ors and shiny brass posts decorating the interior
create the feeling that, in a past life, S paceland must've been a seedy strip joint, but the
club's current personality offers something entirely different. Having hosted countless per-
formances by ar tists such as P avement, Mary Lou Lor d, and B eck, this hot spot on the
fringe of east Hollywood has become one of the most impor tant clubs on the L.A. circuit.
1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. & 323/661-4380. www.clubspaceland.com. Cover free-$20.
The Troubadour This West H ollywood mainstay radiates r ock histor y—from the
1960s to the 1990s, the Troub really has seen 'em all. A udiences are consistently treated
to memorable shows from the already-established or young-and-promising acts that take
the Troubadour's stage. But bring your earplugs—this beer- and sw eat-soaked club likes
it loud. All ages ar e accepted. 9081 Santa M onica Blvd., West Hollywood. & 310/276-6168.
www.troubadour.com. Cover $12-$35.
Viper Room This world-famous club made a splash when it was first opened by actor
Johnny Depp and co-o wner Sal Jenco back in 1993; D epp is no longer inv olved, and
after a small renovation in 2008, it's still rocking the Strip. With an intensely electric and
often star-filled scene, the intimate club is also kno wn for unforgettable late-night sur-
prise performances from such powerhouses as the late Johnny Cash, Iggy Pop, Tom Petty,
Slash, and Trapt (to name but a fe w) after headline gigs else where in town. 8852 Sunset
Blvd., West Hollywood. & 310/358-1880. www.viperroom.com. Cover $5-$15.
Whisky A Go-Go This legendary bilevel venue personifies L.A. rock 'n' roll, from
Jim Morrison and X to G uns N' R oses and B eck. Every trend has passed thr ough this
club, and it continues to be the most vital v enue of its kind. With the hiring of an in-
house booker a fe w years ago, the Whisky began showcasing local talent on fr ee-admis-
sion Monday nights. All ages ar e welcome. 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. & 310/652-
4202, ext. 15. www.whiskyagogo.com. Cover $10-$25.
Blues & Jazz
Babe's & R icky's Inn Finds Located in S outh Central L.A. 's up-and-coming
Leimert Park, this blues club stands out as an original, a place wher
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