{"id":337216,"date":"2026-05-29T08:12:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/337216\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:12:24","slug":"ditch-the-mega-concerts-heres-where-to-catch-live-music-in-la-if-youre-new-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/337216\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch the mega concerts. Here\u2019s where to catch live music in LA if you\u2019re new here"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Los Angeles, you don\u2019t need to go to a big venue to catch live music. Like art<\/a>, music is everywhere throughout the region, so there\u2019s something for everyone. Here\u2019s a list to get you started.<\/p>\n

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Baked Potato is a cozy jazz club that hosts different artists on any given night. <\/p>\n

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Baked Potato<\/p>\n

The Baked Potato is an iconic spot where you can catch live jazz performances in a very intimate setting with drinks, and yes, a baked potato. What makes this place even more special is that phones are not allowed, meaning everyone is living in the moment and enjoying the music.<\/p>\n

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Where to go: 3787 Cahuenga Blvd., Studio City
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Kamasi Washington performs with special guest Ami Taf Ra in concert at Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. <\/p>\n

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Blue Note<\/p>\n

The Blue Note brings New York\u2019s iconic jazz scene<\/a> to Hollywood with a bar and menu to match the vibes. It\u2019s open seating, meaning you get a show and get to mingle with other jazz music lovers.<\/p>\n

Where to find: 6372 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
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The Troubadour as its marquee asked for pandemic era help.<\/p>\n

The Troubadour<\/p>\n

For more of an indie-rock feel, head to The Troubadour in West Hollywood. It\u2019s a local classic that\u2019s hosted some of music\u2019s legends like Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, and many, many more<\/a>. It\u2019s standing-room only, with limited seating upstairs that is first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n

Where to find:\u00a0 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Check out the shows here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Tondo<\/p>\n

At Caf\u00e9 Tondo, a cafe-bar in Chinatown, you can catch bolero performances on Tuesday nights, different DJs every Saturday night and jazz on Sunday nights. You can find more info on Caf\u00e9 Tondo\u2019s Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where to find: 1135 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles
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Eastside Luv Wine Bar in Boyle Heights plays different kinds of music on any given night, like mariachi, country and norte\u00f1os. <\/p>\n

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Eastside Luv<\/p>\n

Eastside Luv is another must-see in the heart of Boyle Heights. It\u2019s a cozy community spot<\/a> where every night holds something different, from boleros and mariachi to norte\u00f1os and country. The DJ at the 21+ bar also mixes songs throughout the night in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Where to Find: 1835 1st St., Los Angeles
Check out the shows here<\/a>.<\/p>\n