Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 82) Nightlife Stages Large and Small: With so many creative people living in LA, the live music scene is supported like nowhere else. Just about every national act on tour books at least one show in LA, and the quality of local talent is unmatched. So whether you’re looking for a big, arenarock experience or just a taste of local music at a smaller venue, you’ll find what you’re looking for on LA’s stages. The live music calendar is a vast, rapidly changing lineup of national acts and local legends, so sometimes the best way to keep track is to know the venues and find the niche that fits your taste. But keep in mind that this introduction to LA’s live music venues is just the beginning. Live Music in LA the nose-bleeds, you’ll enjoy every minute of the performance. house of Blues® Sunset Strip The House of Blues® Sunset Strip hosts all kinds of musical acts. You’ll catch hip-hop, heavy metal, alternative, gospel, country, 80s pop and many other genres. Of course, you’ll also get a healthy dose of blues acts passing through. From the outside, the venue looks like something transported straight to LA from the Mississippi Delta, with its rusty corrugated tin roof and factorylike water tower. Inside, the venue is as polished as any in LA. Be sure to check out the Sunday gospel brunch, which is a must for any LA visit. The Foundation Room is a VIP area where guests can order from a special dinner menu and enjoy spaces perfect for private parties and events. and roll. With so many different genres sharing the same stage, the Knitting Factory’s only challenge is weaving together these disparate groups into one unified audience of music lovers, which it manages to do with a sense of fun and open-mindedness. The venue is home to three separate stages, including the Front Bar, Main Stage and Alterknit Lounge. Check their Web site for details on shows scheduled during your LA visit and details about the under-the-radar acts taking the stage. NOKiA theatre at l.A. liVe The newest theatre in LA is the city’s crown jewel of live music venues. NOKIA Theatre at L.A. LIVE opened last fall with a six-night stand by the Eagles and the Dixie Chicks. The venue also hosted the American Music Awards in November, making its television debut. With 7,100 seats all situated no more than 210 feet from the stage, there’s truly no bad seat in the house. And the theatre happens to have the largest stage in Southern California, measuring 180 feet by 80 feet. In addition to plenty of concerts each year, NOKIA will host the Latin GRAMMY® Awards, the ESPYs and other big-time annual events. gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk hollywood Located at Universal Studios HollywoodTM, the Gibson Amphitheatre is an indoor venue that began life as an outdoor amphitheatre before being converted in 1982. Today, the venue seats up to 6,000 people and hosts an exciting calendar of events and concerts by well-known national acts. The acoustics are excellent, and the layout is close to perfection, providing an excellent listening experience throughout the venue. So whether you’re in the front row or up in Knitting factory hollywood A descendent of the famous East Coast venue known for its indie credibility, the Knitting Factory is home to one of LA’s most eclectic concert calendars. On any given night you’ll be able to check out bands in categories as diverse as Mexican ska, Cambodian rock, emo, metalcore, punk, reggae, rockabilly and classic rock 82
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