Great place for a show. Really small/intimate and sound is good. There staff was good, things were…read morerun well. They have Grand Old Echo on Sundays for the season, billing it as country but the bands we saw were Americana, yay. Very clean place and clean bathrooms. The complaint is that we came too early-- it wasn't clear the music doesn't start till 6:30 and had no idea there were 3 bands before the advertised headliner. Still we enjoyed it all and there's a stage out on the tiny back patio for a band where ppl continued to hang. Canned beer, some liquor for drinks, soft drinks, some food like hot dog, pretzels, popcorn. If you go early, you might snag one of the comfy benches along the walls.

I don't know much about LA and I was somewhat worried if The Echo would be located in a good part…read moreof town. To my pleasant surprise, The Echo was located in an area that felt like a small town. It was bustling with concert goers who seem to be conscious of everyone's happiness and safety. The feeling of community was strong. The venue was small but comfortable. The staff were helpful. Venue doesn't have a full bar so don't expect to order specialty cocktails. Paid $500+ for this particular concert.

I had a great time here for the Prince vs. Michael Jackson night! The music was fantastic, the…read morecrowd had amazing energy, and the overall vibe made for a really fun night out. If you're a fan of themed music nights, it's definitely worth checking out. A few things could make the experience even better. The seating is all wooden and pretty hard, so it isn't the most comfortable if you're planning to hang out for a while. Also, it was very warm inside. With a packed crowd and a couple of drinks, it got hot fast. I wasn't even dancing, and I was sweating! Turning up the air conditioning would make a huge difference and keep everyone much more comfortable. The drinks were good--not the best I've ever had, but definitely enjoyable. I think with a few tweaks to the cocktails and a cooler atmosphere, this place would be outstanding. One tip for first-time visitors: it's a little tricky to find if you're unfamiliar with the area. The entrance is through the alley, not directly on the main street, and it's only about the second building in. Parking can be a challenge, but that's more about the neighborhood than the venue itself. Overall, I had a really good time, loved the music and atmosphere, and I'd consider coming back. If you're looking for a unique spot with fun themed nights and good vibes, this place is definitely worth a visit.

We've come to quite a few reggae concerts here at the Echoplex…read more It's gotten better each time. So I needed to update my review. All the peps working here are super friendly and welcoming. Even the security guards are cool AF. Not like a lot of other venues where security acts like they are cops lol Not here they get you through the metal detectors pat down and look in purses to insure you don't have anything harmful. (As fast as they can) Inside is a large dance floor, two bars, and a few tables for those who don't want to stand. The bars have amazing bartenders who are super chill. The restrooms are very well maintained and have the sweetest older lady working. (Make sure yall show her some love) They also have a huge outside patio that is a smoking area. I've never seen any food here only drinks, beer, shots, and water for sale. Overall Echoplex is an awesome venue for concerts.

Came here cause the Mainliners were playing a show for $13.50. We got here early (I had a ticket,…read moremy friend did not) and tried to get a ticket at the door for my friend so we parked in front of Los Globos and walked down to the bar. It wasn't far at all from Los Globos. We waited in line and were able to score a ticket. Inside, it's small, but I feel like it's bigger than Gold Diggers? Since we got there early, we were able to find a spot on the couch by the wall. I had a great time and met some cool people, even the band members! I didn't drink, but they did keep a fully stocked glass dispenser with ice cold water. Restroom was fine for a bar. Not too messy or dirty. Had a fun time. One of the people I met there said it's normally a gay bar, but I couldn't tell other than one rainbow fan on the wall. After the gig, a bunch of guys with leather Mongol's vests came in. All in all, great time and awesome show!

I liked this bar, but my 2 stars are because the sound guy is a complete prick. Not only did the…read moresound kind of suck for the show (the keyboard wasn't working), but he was also wasted, aggressive, and unbelievably unprofessional. At one point, everyone in the audience was shouting "keys, keys, keys" because we could barely hear them. Someone in the crowd politely told the sound guy that the keys needed more volume, and instead of simply doing his job, the sound guy flipped him off. The situation diffused, until the sound guy decided to punch him in the arm and continued aggressively flipping him off and mocking him. Later, we were all dancing and having a good time when we looked over and realized the sound guy was mocking us. I recommend the manager of this establishment hire someone who can do their job without getting wasted, putting their hands on customers, and throwing a tantrum when someone asks them to adjust the sound. If a polite request to turn up the keyboard is enough to send you into a drunken rage, maybe working with the public isn't for you. Or working, period. Truly embarrassing behavior from a grown man who was literally being paid to be there.

Bookers of great shows, two bars and an outdoor area for sneaky cigs. (Gen Z be smoking, Gen X be…read morebumming (oh you're smoking American Spirits? Nevermind)) The stage is like 1.5 feet tall so don't expect to actually "see" the band, unless it's Les Savy Fav (they'll come to you). One time a guy shushed me and my punch happy friend for exchanging LIGHT conversation in the very back of the venue near where the bartender was taking drink orders. I appreciate that level of anger and snobbish entitlement. Real recognize real.

Worst Customer Service Ever, I'm suprised I even have to leave a review to discuss how bad of an…read moreexperience I had. I was so excited to go with my brother here but as soon as we got there, GOSH greeted by the most energy depleting security guard. We were showing ID's and he we was just giving us nasty looks while smacking on his toothpick like if he had never seen a pair of humans before. I tried to ignore it but as I was walking in he just kept giving us such a glare it was un tasteful. I tried to have fun the vibes were ok nothing crazy, I then got thirsty so me and my brother walked to my car to get cold water. On our way back we showed IDs again and security guard started questioning us saying what we're doing why are we coming back so we told him. I thought it was okay at first you know he was doing his job but then I explained we went to just get water and he started saying no re-entry which he didn't imply at first, followed by you can't bring outside drinks in with a mean tone. I then said "Sir, I just said we went to the car to get water I DO NOT have it with me as you can see". He started giving us attitude saying why we're even showing him our ID?? at that point I was annoyed so I said "Just let us in sir we explained ourselves I don't know why this is so complicated". He noticed I got annoyed and started saying "Omg girl I was just joking damn you can't even take a joke why would you show me your ID again I don't want to see it" literally contradicting himself trying to make it seem like he wasn't just being rude. So my brother ended up just telling him "just have a goodnight" and we walked back in, but at that point though I felt so uneasy and just wanted to leave cause he left both of us just feeling weird. Even if he was "joking" please just have a security guard who doesn't "joke" on the clock and leave people with uncertainty, so unprofessional never coming back.

This was the last stop in a night where Conrad and I stepped out to LA to have a good time. So by…read morethe time I got there I was tipsy. I was not falling down the stairs, nor was I slurring my words, nor was I misaligning my pool shots, but I was definetely feeling the good inside my blood. I note this, not to highlight my cool factor as if I was a frat bro in a Florida party school, but more to describe how my experience was fogged by my consumption. This place was definetely a hot spot to hit, but I just will not be able to descrbie everything with speicifc detail, more, broad strokes of a good time. The place is reached by going down a flight of stairs, which feels like one is going to catch the J line in New York. I think I felt this more because of the Spring St sign- a famous stop in NY, NY. As soon, I got there, the goal was to continue the good time and this place allowed that at a reasonable price. They had these can drinks that I really responded and they were only 7 dollars. Ok, I know that saying something is only 7 dollars in this economy can seem out of touch. But a drink in LA most of the time will run you at least 12 to 16 dollars, and I think it is mostly on the 16 side. So finding a 7 dollar drink in a hot spot is refreshing. It was a Suncruiser- a vodka spirit based drink- that was part of their specials for their night. maybe is more expensive on other nights when it is not on special? After the drink Conrand and I stepped into their floor. It was the first time we were there and it is basically a basement game room on whatever it is that Bane takes to make himself go from puny human to muscle-on-muscle-on-muscle villain. There is a lot of pool tables maybe like 5, and I saw ping pong, and other table games. Additionally, instead of a speaker or a recorder- the one's that spin old timey records- there was a band. I took a short video of the band but I could not tell you if this band was good or bad or their name or their style of music. I was partly present, and I just heard the music, I did not appreciate the performers. It happens. So Conrad and I play all the time together. And I saw a guy playing by himself. We quickly introduced oursevles and then we played pool. Here is the thing that I am happy to write about this place. Unline a regular bar with a pool table, where every one knows your name, this place had the opportunity to meet new people. And I enjoyed playing with this guy. He was a new challenge. He had fresh stories. And he offered a view of the world I enjoyed. So this place offers the opportunity to meet new people over a game of pool. If pool is your thing than this place will make you happy an if pool is your way of meeting new folks then this place will make you happy and give you opportunities to find the folks you imagine you need in your life. In the final analysis, I want to go here again, and experience the place more broadly. Not sure if I will write a new Yelp, because even though I bared bone this one, it still gives the primary messages I want to. And to the guy who I played with thanks for having a good time with me, even if it was short. And sometimes, short, can be just enough.

Band AMAZING Drinks Good…read morePo boy 2/10 I was given my poboy on stale/hard bread. As a cook, how did you not take enough pride into what you're serving people to not notice? After picking thru it because I was hungry, I spoke to an manager and he just seemed as if I was not being honest, so I pulled the broken bread pieces out to show him; and he didn't offer anything in return. I won't be back.

What a great freaking room for music…read more Finally made it out to this gem in downtown LA and now I'm asking why I put it off so long. This is like the perfect size venue - just big enough without feeling cavernous like the Wiltern or Palladium. The sound is top notch and the sightlines are superb. Added bonus - parking for a fair price down the street. I don't drink so I can't tell you about the bar service but I assume it's quality haha Can't wait to see more shows at this gem

We were here for the Violent Femmes concert. Parking was easy because we paid in advance…read more We had drinks and dinner inside the venue. We ordered food via their QR code. We ordered the smash burger and pizza, which you pick up when you get a text notification. We ordered our cocktails at the bar. There was only one bartender, but she kept the line moving. Kudos to her! The venue has two levels. The restaurant/bar is the top level, and the stage/bar is the bottom level. We watched and danced the night away on the bottom level. The stage is elevated, so you have a good view from anywhere.

This is my first visit here, and I came to see Pearl and the Oysters, one of my favorite bands…read more It's very old place but well taken care of. It used to be a Masonic Lodge, but now it's taken care of and used as a music performance stage. There are two ways of getting in, but the one in the back is used for guest list invite and people who will call their tickets to a concert. I did Wilco, so I ended up in the alleyway behind the building. It didn't take long for me to go in, and meet up with an individual with a computer who checked me in. They do a short bag check and you're pretty much up the stairs to the left, wear your band might have a merch stand going up. When you walk into the hall, there's a bar in the center of the back of the room. They seem to have everything you could want to make a good drink. The place can fit it as many as 500 people. Last night when I went, there was about 3 to 400. The band I went to see is really good and I really enjoyed my time there. I can't wait to see which one of my favorite bands ends up playing there again. For me, it was a very short walk to the metro station, just a block away. There are a lot of good places to go eat and drink before you get there. The only thing I didn't like about the place but I can get over it quick is the fact that they didn't have anywhere to sit. So wear comfortable shoes when you visit.

Went here for LOTUS JUICE's PLAYER ONE TOUR and it's a great and intimate venue for a concert…read more There's paid parking lots, metered parking, and if you're brave you can get free street parking! Just make sure to read the signs. My friend and I were here for Ultra VIP and the sound check and other activities were around 4:15 PM. We got there a bit earlier and I'm glad at that time, the entrance is at the side, so the building provides shade over the waiting area and there was a gentle breeze too which was nice. Staff is very friendly, helpful and assistance. We had to transfer tickets over and it was as simple as a super short, brief explanation to staff/provided the ticket owner's name and it was all good. None of that BS from larger venues or if we had to deal with a QR code or crazy ticketing system. Huge relief. Thank you for being independent! We got VIP wristbands and they also card you for a wrist band if you want to order alcohol since there's a bar in the back. The concert area is upstairs and it's neat that it's historically a masonic lodge too. Neat door like backdrop to the stage and the historic wooden feel to it is nice too. Restrooms are a bit small, so it can get gross after a show, but we went beforehand so no issues for us. Free water throughout and trashcans everywhere too. Love that logistical planning. There's food and apparently an adjacent restaurant, we didn't get a chance to go, but it smelled good when we were leaving. Lights were a bit glaring but was adjusted and changed throughout the concert versus when it was on for sound check, just adjust the lighting settings on your phone. Good acoustics and sound quality, it got a bit warm at times, but not horrible, so AC is quite strong here. Wouldn't mind coming back here for another show!

My first time there and it was great! The drinks were good, the staff were quick & really nice. I…read morereally appreciated on how clean the bathrooms were . We came for a show it is so much fun! Definitely marking my way back here again.

If you are considering booking at this venue for an event I might recommend somewhere else…read moreespecially for a large event. They had over 300 people crammed in a small bar and when I asked for water the bartender said it's only free earlier in the night. I told her that was not legal and she did give me water but still. Packing in a bunch of people with no water is crazyyyyy.

The gallery is filled with bright and colorful works of art made by local artists. I visited the…read moregallery during the Echo Park Rising event and it was so magical. Upon walking in the store front displays some of the highlighted art work and you can see right in. It's a large space and the art work is moderately priced. At the back of the gallery there is an upper level outdoor terrace with a stage set up and plenty of seating around for artists to come perform. What I love about the back is the giant tree and all the ambiance. This is one of the nicest art galleries I've visited in Los Angeles. You can feel a lot of positive energy and tell that the owner who runs the show is a true art veteran.

I went to an opening here last night (Under the Sun) and had a great time! A band performed inside…read morethe small gallery while another band was setting up outside. The outside space is an amazing grassy retreat with a stage, tables and chairs, and a big ol' tree. The crowd was a mix of once rock stars, "hippies" ("burnouts" may be a more accurate descriptor, I suppose, and I'm only referring to their aesthetics and the fact that they were wielding bottles of booze and celebrating the arrival of each of their friends), hipsters, artists and locals. The people/environment was friendly, and it looked like everyone was having a good time checking out the art, drinking wine and beer, smoking cigarettes, listening to music and talking to each other. As far as the art, there was a mix of collage, sketches, and paintings starting at $40, but most above $100 (and way above $100). The space was cleverly curated and there was an easy flow from artist to artist. There's parking in the Barragan's lot (next door) for $5 or street parking. More info on the Under the Sun show I saw: fine art by Louie Metz, Victor Balogh, Jason Krause, Doug Cox, LC Croskey, PJ Risse and Rob Malone. with performance's by Clowns & Fetuses's and Tramp for the Lord

Saw King MaLA here and it's a good venue -- albeit, not in the best of areas…read more Parking: I reserved on Spothero at 1136 Ingraham St for $20 prior to the event. It's a 5 minute walk, but it was an intense one. On my way from the parking lot to the venue, I didn't realize the venue was on the left side of the street. I didn't jaywalk, and went to the stop light to walk across. The bus stop lets off on the right side of the street, and there were random people either hanging out(?) in chairs and such on the sidewalk. I was fine, but the walk was a bit stressful. There's a parking lot directly across from the venue and I think it's $30, if you are alone that would be a better choice. But it's manageable. ADA: I didn't see any chairs whatsoever, it's standing room only and did not see anyone using a wheelchair or mobility tool. It would be difficult to see if you're in a wheelchair from the back. The front may work. The restrooms are located on the left side of the venue so there's a lot of people walking to get there. I saw a lot of people standing by the wall on the left side, so in that area towards the front may work. Smoking: They have a small smoking area outside. There's only one way in/out so if people are closer towards the entrance you'll have to excuse yourself to get past them and go back inside. Sound: I wore earplugs, but the sound quality was great!!

Quite a delayed review here, so my apologies. But we caught up and coming Scottish band High Fade…read morehere a few months ago and as electric as the band was, the ambiance of the space helped amplify the experience. Nice staff, great acoustics, and clean place. Didn't get to eat, but the food smelled and looked great.