Los Angeles really has an active scene when it comes to live music performances. Here are the best free ongoing music nights in the City of Angels!
Indie rock
The Satellite
Silver Lake
Every Monday
Watch Local Natives and Silversun Pickups here who are now playing on the national stage after starting off at local bars.
The Echo
Echo Park
Every Monday
For over a decade, the Echo’s also been on the front of every LA’s hipster’s tongue; their Monday-night residency’s hosted future stars like Foster The People when they were in their local-band infancy.
The Bootleg Theater
Silver Lake
Every Monday
This is where Grouplove used to play every Monday.
School Night
at Bardot
Hollywood
Every Monday
Former Morning Becomes Eclectic host Chris Douridas books this next-big-thing-focused night, which for years has become a showcase for buzzy acts like Knox Hamilton and Wolf Alice.
Hard rock/classic rock
Ultimate Jam Night
at the Whiskey a Go Go
West Hollywood
Every Tuesday
A house band started by a dude from Quiet Riot and weekly all-star one-off performances that include members of bands like Great White and the Doobie Brothers.
Soundcheck Live
at Lucky Strike Lounge
West Hollywood
Every Wednesday
A house band playing classic rock and hard-rock covers (with the occasional foray into pop and hip-hop) with multi-genre sit ins from Avril Lavigne, Corey Feldman, and many more.
