
Three Live Music Spots in Los Angeles Where the Details Matter
Three live music spots in Los Angeles, with what each one does well and how the details differ.



Written Hand
5.0 (13)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 15:00 – 22:00;
Fri – Sat, 15:00 – 22:30
1800 Argyle Ave
Warm golden-hour light and scratch Mediterranean plates anchor this airy Hollywood spot, ideal before a theater show.
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Amoeba Music
4.8 (10,846)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 20:00;
Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
6200 Hollywood Blvd
A cavernous independent record store where massive vinyl collections meet a stage for free, all-ages live performances.
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The Paramount
4.5 (261)
Mon – Sun, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)
2708 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
This historic second-floor venue in Boyle Heights pairs clear acoustics and an intimate stage with an expansive dance floor.
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