this is one of those reviews where i hate to write it because i don't want the secret to get out,…read morebut have to write it because i feel compelled to acknowledge and thank the staff and performers who put on this awesome series! in the interest of full disclosure, i'll be the first to admit that i typically loathe free events. not because i don't like free stuff, but because EVERYBODY likes free stuff, so free events usually devolve into a crowded, rude, ridiculous mosh pit of idiots, regardless of how awesome the content might have been (see my redbull flugtag in long beach review). jazz on the lawn was perfection. incredibly well organized, with ample parking in the office lot right next door, easily accessible restroom facilities, no lines at some very tasty and friendly food trucks (props especially to the sweet lucie's 1959 ice cream truck), and even a bicycle valet! the venue, stewart park, was ideal as well. just the right size for people to spread out without getting in each others' way, while being small enough to feel intimate. people brought their kids of all ages, and as a soon-to-be-dad, it was great to see all the little buggers running and dancing around in front by the stage while the adults had relaxing picnics on their blankets and chairs. there is even a playground area off to the side. last night was the first of a 5-week series, and the new orleans-style brass band was excellent. i loved the casual, local vibe of the whole event, including the lead singer's young daughter hanging out with him on stage while his wife strolled around the park with a newborn in a sling. it was all just so...right. thanks again to the organizers, performers, and vendors, who all had big smiles and great enthusiasm. a good time was had by all. and thanks to wifey for finding this great experience on discover los angeles!

This place is so cool, they have amazing bands, such a great staff, and a nice back patio! And you…read morealways meet great people!

It's a nice room with a good space for a band and audiences to either watch or dance. I've gone…read more a few times to see friends playing and it's a good space for that . The bartenders are friendly and have a decent repertoire of drinks.

I have always been a HUGE fan of Tiffany Haddish. To be frank, I am not too much into female…read morecomedians. However, she is very funny to me and love her demeanor & great sense of humor. She came to Improv not too long ago which is a lot closer to where I live and missed her show. What a bummer!:-( Well, last night we made this a reality. She had 2 shows. One was at 7pm, and the other one was at 9pm. Closed on Mondays and they open the bar/club at 6pm. We went to the 9pm show. The drive over there was pretty hectic and far. My friend offered to drive, since she has a newer car.. Well, a friend of mine and I decided to go see her live last night and we are both glad that we did! She was FANTASTIC! Can't comment about the food, because we had both eaten before we went. However, we both got drinks. I got a small Espresso Martini(made to perfection)! She got a beer and we both got 2 bottled waters and Sprite. We were sitting not too far away from the stage and the sound of the microphone and overall the system was great! No complaints. They hold many different events from comedy to concerts. You can even dance. They have a decent dance floor, and the venue itself was fairly large, with bar tables and chairs. It was somewhat crowded, but we were not bothered with that. Customer service hit the mark. Tickets were $41.00 & up. Venue was nice, clean, including restrooms and we parked outside on the street. I believe they also have their own parking.One other thing that I should mention, it gives you that old school vibe that I love. Would highly recommend this venue and I will definitely return if and when anyone that I know and like has a gig. Was our 1st time, and definitely will NOT be the last. Thank you all very much for an AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT!!!

What a fun place to catch some music in Venice! If you are looking for a small venue to catch a…read moreshow then this may be your jam! Check their online schedule to find their latest offerings as music changes! The venue also offers food and drinks. If eating good to reserve a table so you can enjoy it for the night rather than standing for the concert. The food is American like with pizza being the featured item. The food is not cheap but you are at a concert hall. The venue also offers a full bar: the cocktails were ok but nothing to rave about. I would say your focus should be to enjoy the music. I thought the performance we saw was solid and cost a mere 19 dollars. And maybe grab some drinks. Remember the venue is not large so plan to be among the crowd on the floor unless you grab a table along the wall. There are only about 4-5 tables not in VIP area and maybe three in VIP area. Book ahead as limited tables. Enjoy! Cheers!

My first time here and it won't be my last! Loved the intimate space while watching one of my all…read moretime favorite female singers, Jonatha Brooke. The room is normally set up for sales but when a show is on the calendar the staff quickly clears it to set up the chairs for the audience. Since their first impromptu show back in 1968, McCabe's has been hosting the finest in folk, bluegrass, Americana, world music and more. It can accommodate 150-seats and is one of the best listening rooms in the world. The sound engineer was spot at this performance. Most of performers will play one of the guitars for sale here which helps keep this amazing shop going. *Located just off the 405 freeway @Centinela on Pico Blvd *Plenty of street parking (meters) *A few restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after a show. *Guitar lessons available *FYI purchase show tickets online. You will get receive a confirmation email telling you that your name will be on a list at the door (you will not get physical tickets)

I want to be fair here, because this is really a story about two very different visits…read more The first time I came in, I worked with Barry, and he was fantastic. I had never bought a guitar in my life and barely knew what questions to ask. He sat down with me, pulled close to ten guitars off the wall, and played every single one so I could actually hear the differences for myself. He never once rushed me or made me feel like a clueless beginner taking up his time (great player btw!) By the time I walked out I had fallen for the shop and found the exact guitar I wanted, a Taylor 114ce. I was so excited that I could not wait to come back the next day to buy it. I had also planned to sign up for lessons there. The next day is why I'm writing this. Barry wasn't in, and the guy working the guitar repair counter helped me instead. He acted like I was a massive inconvenience from the second I walked up. The store was nearly empty at the time, just one woman trying out a guitar in the back and another customer making conversation up front, both of whom were perfectly friendly when I chatted with them for a minute. The guitar I wanted was a floor model with two deep scratches gouged into the front, the kind that do not buff out, plus a pickguard worn down from being played constantly. It was still priced like it was brand new. When I asked if anything could be done about the price, he went to check and came back offering fifty dollars off. I asked if he could come down to seven hundred and he flatly said no, though he said he could throw in strings. All of it came wrapped in the same cold attitude, like I was lucky he was even bothering with me. I decided to leave and went to another shop that had the exact same guitar, brand new and so pristine it clearly had never been played. I did not even think to ask for a discount because it was in perfect condition, but they gave me one anyway and knocked ten percent off without me saying a word. On top of that they set me up with a stand, a tuner, a capo, a handful of picks, strings, and even a hat, and discounted those accessories too. They were thrilled to help the entire time. I bought my first guitar there and booked my first lesson there too, and I walked out feeling exactly the way you should feel buying your first instrument. So if you go to McCabe's and you get Barry, you will understand why this place has the reputation it does. He was the reason I almost became a customer for life. There was also a gentleman there both days who I believe may have been the manager. The second day he gave me a quick hello and then stepped into the back right as I pulled the guitar down to start the process. I have no idea whether he picked up on how that interaction was going, but I really wish he had been out front for it, because a ready and excited first-time buyer walking out empty handed could have been saved. If this somehow gets back to Barry, thank you for helping me find my first guitar.

Great unpretentious spot with live music/entertainment almost every night and no cover charge…read more There's ample bar seats in addition to tables, an area to dance in front and a pool table in back. Selections are beer and wine only. I've been coming here over the years and they used to have a top notch beer selection. They website says they have over 60 beers from around the world but I haven't found that to be the case (?). Parking is easy to find along Lincoln Blvd. Overall a great neighborhood spot to hang in.

Okay, so I'm a bit biased. I'm a block away from Trip, but I would drive here if I lived somewhere…read moreelse because the people are great, friendly, neighborhoody; the beer selection ample, the entertainment often great. Especially Beatles night on Thursdays. So I'm there fairly often. There are so few genuine neighborhood live music venues--gotta keep that spirit alive.

GREAT experience with Big Lucky! We hired the band to play at my grandfather's 90th birthday. They…read morewere so professional with their communication, flexibility, and timeliness. They scheduled an extra practice since the birthday boy wanted to perform some songs with the bad and they allowed our musical family members to play with them for a surprise too, which turned out to be sooo fun! Guests were raving about how great and fun the band was! Paul, Valerie, and the band, you all were a pleasure to work with and if we ever want a band for another party, we definitely will be hiring again! Thank you!

The band provided a beautiful musical backdrop to a very special day. Their music was tasteful and…read morefitting, offering moments of reflection and warmth. They helped create a memorable and uplifting atmosphere for everyone in attendance.The Big Lucky Band brought a soulful jazz vibe to the celebration of life. Their music was a beautiful tribute.

Miss MuMu LaRue is an amazingly talented and professional performer. We hired her for my…read moregrandmothers 90th birthday. Her gentle voice brought the right touch of class and atmosphere to our party. She had a nice mix of songs ranging from modern pop to classic crooners. I would definitely hire her again for my next party!

We hired Miss Mumu LaRue for my father in laws 75th birthday party and she was a total hit!!! We…read moreasked if she could sing motown hits and she did just that and got the party going! She has a beautiful voice and a gentle sweetness about her. Setting things up with her was very easy. We even asked if she could sing something in Spanish and she was more than willing to do that for us. She also incorporated a Saxophonist into the performance which complimented her music very nicely! Everyone loved her! I highly recommend her for your next event! I can't imagine my party without her...

Pros: *The food was very good…read more *The room and seating were comfortable *Some of the performers were very good *Nice atmosphere/interesting restaurant Cons: *A bit disorganized *A real need to have more direction for guests. *More thought on character and story depth needed *"Props" consisted of just scribbled notes on paper. Upon arrival, guest have literally no idea what to do when they arrive at the restaurant. No one is there to greet anyone, we were just left to wander awkwardly around. While it says the show is 7 to 10 PM we were unable to get out of there until almost 11. This really ruined our after event plans, as we had no way to gracefully leave. The show was running late (there was a big lag between the salad and entrée with no activities or instructions on what to do during that awkward lull), and when finally it was "solved" (about 10:40pm), the performers and host positioned themselves in front of the only room exit, so they could introduce cast members. And after that-then even though it was 10:45PM, while they were still blocking the exit, they opted to single out everyone who had a birthday or anniversary, and sing happy birthday not once but twice in Long form. We really wanted to leave, and it was impossible. I've been to many murder, mystery evenings, and never been to one that there were not props involved. Usually there are evidence Props placed all around the room and included on the evidence table with diagrams, etc. So it was disappointing that no real thought went into creating "evidence". For over $650 for 6 of us (we bought cocktails at the bar), and our after plans completely ruined due to us not being able to get out until almost at 11 o'clock, I probably would have given this a two star rating but the food was very good and the actors at our table were fun to be around.

We attended that murder mystery weekend at Hotel Canandaigua and it was so much fun! Our third…read moremurder mystery weekend - The food was great, the acting was excellent, and we were left guessing the plot. Highly recommend! I