I came here with the one, the only Dave Benitez last week on Andi's birthday to see Skating Polly. Much to my surprise after I had bought tickets, SP wasn't the headlining act. No, that would be Girl in a Coma. Bell Systems was the first act up. It's a nice, dungeony-feeling music space with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your drinks or your conversation or the music from afar, if you so choose. It also feels like a deathtrap in a fire, but I chose not to continue to think of that when I had thought of that. The sound is very good for how much of an afterthought the stage looks like. I didn't order any drinks, but they have cool names to go along with their high prices. This was going to be a four-star review, but the physical location of Echoplex is confusing and ridiculous. It's tied to The Echo, with which it supposedly shares a building, but you can't get to Echoplex from The Echo or vice versa. Why is that important? Because while both parts of the building are at street level, they're on different streets. The Echo is on the top of the building, which is on Sunset Boulevard, but Echoplex is on Glendale Boulevard. But you can't just walk around the corner from one to the other. No, Glendale Boulevard passes under Sunset Boulevard, so in order to walk from the entrance of The Echo to Echoplex, you must walk west on Sunset, turn left on Park Avenue, then turn left, cross Glendale, and continue walking north until you reach Echoplex. It's literally a quarter-mile walk from the top floor of the building to the bottom floor, and because of the street layout, you're much more likely to be parked near The Echo than Echoplex. For you history buffs, it's really close to the Angelus Temple and Echo Park Lake. Bell Systems was OK. Skating Polly was awesome, although I wish they had played more than ten songs. We left before Girl in a Coma performed. read more

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Friday night's show of Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the Echoplex reminded me why I love live music. The venue itself has that classic underground L.A. vibe--dark, intimate, and gritty in the best way. The sound filled the room perfectly, heavy on the bass but still clear enough to catch every lyric and detail from the stage. I just loved it so much! The energy was insane the moment the lights went down. Being that close to the artist felt almost unreal--there's no bad view in the place, and it really feels like you're part of the performance instead of just watching it. The crowd was hyped, responsive, and you could tell everyone was there for the music, not just the scene. I would definitely go back. Parking is very tricky. I lucked out and paid nothing at 9pm in a lot FREE after 9p up to 14 hrs read more

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Came here for Emo Night. The place is clean and the staff did an impeccable job at keeping the bathrooms sanitary. The drinks are strong and delicious. I would recommend looking at the themed specials. Acoustics in this place is pretty well done. You get sound throughout the building without aggravating your ears. Had a blast overall! read more

Echoplex - Shots - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place I feel is better than the echo it self. Last time her show was at the echo and it was so hot. But a lot of fun. This place is around the corner. And let me tell you they were not being cheap with the air conditioning. I was honestly planning for a hot night and it was nice and cool. I really enjoyed my time there. The show was a blast. La Goony Chonga puts on an amazing show read more

Came out for the American Hi-Fi & Eve 6 show at the Echoplex, and overall had a solid experience. First off, getting there can be a little tricky if you're not familiar with the area, tucked under Sunset Blvd., the Echoplex entrance is down a discreet alley off Glendale Blvd., with minimal signage. If you're not paying attention, you might miss the turn entirely. Parking can also be a hassle, so rideshare or arriving early is your best bet. The good news? They've fixed their ventilation issue. The air-conditioning was pumping last night, and it made a big difference. It didn't feel stuffy or overheated like in the past, which is huge for a packed, high-energy show. I was front and center and had a great view of the stage. The sound quality was decent, crisp enough for a smaller venue, though not the cleanest mix I've ever heard. The middle of the floor can have slightly distorted sound as the speakers banks are on the side of the sage. If you're standing toward the back, I can see how sightlines might be slightly obstructed depending on the crowd, but it's manageable. Bar service was efficient with multiple drink lines but be prepared for typical LA venue prices. A 16 oz. can of Liquid Death water set me back $6. All in all, I'd definitely come back for another show. The vibe is gritty but real, and the energy in the room when the band's playing is hard to beat. read more

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I enjoy visiting this small venue. I've had a chance to watch a couple of my favorite bands, and it was a great time! The entrance is in the alley along Glendale Blvd. Parking is decent. There's metered parking on the nearby street and a lot just a block east of the venue (on Lemoyne St), with mobile app payment availability. If you're lucky, you may snag a spot for free (after a specific time) along Glendale Blvd and near Echo Park Lake. I usually park in the paid lot since it doesn't cost much and it's lit. Upon entering the venue, security and walk-through detectors only take a few seconds. They do check bags for content and size. Be sure to check the website for restrictions. The staff has been chill for the most part, as well. The bathrooms are clean, which is a big plus. Inside, the space is small but spacious when it isn't packed. It's been comfortable when I've been here. The stage is average height, but people in the back still get a decent view. The sound overall is good. There are a few muffled areas, but it is still enjoyable from anywhere. The inside ceiling support pillars block a little of the view but also have shelves to rest your drinks on. Some VIP seats are on the front side, and benches are along the back walls if you need to sit. There are also two bar areas to quench your thirst. Inflated drink prices are expected with venues like this, and all transactions are cashless, so be sure to bring your cards. If merch is available, it will be stationed along the back area. I am looking forward to more concerts here! read more

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Came here for a concert. The inside was quite spacious and has quite a bit of seating and seemed like 2 bars. I will say as well this place was dark and cold (if you ain't moving and standing). At least we know the AC is ACing ahahahhaa. My eyes did take a bit to adjust as well!! In the restroom there was a lady who was selling candy, cigarettes, and even gave you a paper towel. She made sure the restroom was in order and such!! Can't really say much about the bar tbh. I didn't drink Or any ring but came for the concert. Parking I think can be a hassle. I parked in the neighborhood and didn't have much of a problem cuz I have a tiny car but from looking and walking it could be hard to get so be wary about the parking situation. Will say the concert was good and it was a good venue for it as well. read more

Came here to see Clipping. The venue was great and I don't have any complaints except having to walk around the building to enter, but you can exit through the other part of the venue? Didn't really make sense to me, but whatever. read more

Echoplex - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The venue was nice! The bathrooms were spacious and clean. There were two bars with ample drinks including NA options. The lines weren't long. read more

This has become one of my favorite venues! The sound is great when you're not in the back where the ceiling is lower. Parking sucks, but it's easy to find free street parking near in the neighborhoods if you're willing to walk 10 minutes and maybe up some hills. There's exits to the left and right of the stage. Also this location is not the venue off Sunset Blvd. It's off of Glendale Blvd. read more

Super casual. Wear comfy shoes and dance you tush off. Drinks are about $17 before tip. We found parking on street a block down. Not sure why there are portable bathrooms outside when they have clean bathrooms inside with attendants. Honestly I did not love the dj that did not seem to be able to read the crowd on a Saturday night. Could be because of all the shots he was taking. We preferred the opening dj. It was electric feels night for Indie music read more

BEWARE of this bartender with glasses. Worst experience EVER as a customer ordering a drink. I was waiting to get a drink in the side of the bar,the bartender saw me,came to me and started to almost yell at me,saying that that's not a place to order a drink(there's not a sign in place that says that) and that there's actually a line of people waiting to get a drink (there was not) and that's she's doing me a favor getting me a drink.I said I was sorry,I didn't know,and she proceeded to just get my drink and charge me being really mad,she snatched my card from my hand and didn't show me the machine to see the price and the tip.I did not get the chance to tip which I would have not tipped since that was an awful service and then she made me cry.Basically ruined my whole night. Later,my husband went to get another drink for him,never told her anything about me,and he also had an awful experience with her,she literally snatched his drink from him and didn't want to give it to him.Pretty ridiculous! I don't know what kind of venue this is that their staff treats their customers like this! I will NEVER come back here,and if you come here just make sure to NOT get a drink with her,Do NOT tip her and honestly,I hope she got fired by now,this incident happened in August. read more

Echoplex - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am rating this location based on what purpose it appears to serve, which is to be an almost grimy, underground concert venue that serves alcohol and caters to the artsy alternative people who have moved to live in this area (many ostensibly from out of state). I rarely go to concerts, but I knew I had to make the journey to see my girl, Rachel Chinouriri. The information surrounding this event could have better handled, namely I was confused about where the Echoplex was, and why it was impossible to access it from the Echo, even though they appear to be the same building. I had to walk around a block and go under a bridge to find this venue. Thankfully I am a cis man with good GPS-guided navigation skills, but my goodness it is not ideal trying to get to a concert in the evening like that. Separately, I wish people had better concert etiquette. Please do not fill the deliberate path I have preserved for safe exit. And please do not block my view that I had curated for maybe half an hour by standing and adjusting my position in the same spot. People have no social tact these days, my goodness. Honestly, I was happy enough to be in this space with the singers, although I forgot to bring a mask and was super paranoid about catching some airborne virus (COVID isn't over folx!). I luckily was healthy still after leaving. I enjoyed the experience of live music. I enjoyed crying to Rachel Chinouriri pontificating about love. I enjoyed singing along to my favorite songs of hers ("Hills" and "Never Need Me"), the latter of which appears to be her most popular song as everyone was noticeably singing along to it. Would I return here for another concert? Maybe if one of my favorite acts performs here. But Rachel Chinouriri was a rare opportunity and I don't think I want to bother with trying to find parking (or driving in general) in Echo Park ever again. read more

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Great venue in a crappy neighborhood that surrounds the location. Nevertheless the venue has a friendly staff and the sound was excellent.

If I could leave a 0 I would they kicked us out even though we had proof of ID I held my friends drink didn't even take a sip and they escorted us out immediately and after we got our id they still didn't let us in they didn't care that we paid our hard working money for our tickets we did nothing wrong. read more

I always come here for the electric feels indie rock nights and they're always a banger Drinks I guess are on par with your standard economy inflated prices, but they make 'em pretty strong. Also, at least for the electric feels night cover is around $25, but it's always a great time tho and worth the trip here read more

What the Echoplex gives up in terms of absolutely no parking in a seedy area it makes up for by offering low ceilings and pillars to block views. Add a low stage and poor lighting and it's really hard to see anything if you're under 6'. Otherwise, I've no complaints about the sound but it's a rare band that makes it worth the hassle. read more

I hope they still have reggae Wednesday! The bets night in Los Angeles on a Wednesday is echo plex!

Why are there so many pillars and a low ceiling for large shows? The sound engineering was not good... difficult to hear even though the artist was fantastic himself. If you want to enjoy the show, you need to get there early to be able to secure a spot in the high-vaulted ceiling area. There is also weird flow so people kept walking back and forth during the show... super annoying and distracting. Also, make sure you get there early to find parking, as the area right near the entrance is a bit sketch. read more

Been here twice, once upstairs and once downstairs and both times the performers had issues with the audio that interrupted the performance. The food is terrible, the workers even advise against ordering anything unless you have been drinking. Parking is inconvenient if you are at the bottom venue and have to walk down the 'piss stairs' across the 5 lane street (this is a known nickname for the stairs they make you walk down to get to the venue). Lots of homeless people sleeping and camping out across the street. read more

We were in area and saw that this venue was hosting a great artist that we both were happy and excited to see. Glad to grab the last few tickets before selling out. The service was great with each bartender that interacted with and even to bathroom lady with incense stick to keep the good vibes going. Even the security here had me feeling safe and welcomed. When passing through I almost left my jewelry and a staff member politely gave it back. If we see another event with the same staff we are most definitely coming back. Only thing that was not great was the entrance relocation, but little walk around the corner didn't mind. read more

Echoplex - Close enough to be with more intimate with people and artist - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here tonight for the sold out event featuring former country now alternative female artist Taylor Acorn. The venue was packed, so much so that I couldnt even get to the merch stand to buy anything ! Parking was easy though and the show did start right on time . Coming back in a few weeks for another sold out show . read more

We were at a concert in this place. everything was great! Good vibes, good drinks read more

Dope venue, good prices, smoking area, cool art, good shows! Very intimate and close from every angle. Riovaz show was

The echoplex is not a giant venue and they will cram as much people as they can. I've been coming to the echoplex for close to a decade. I love the neighborhood and I love this venue. You want to see an artist here and not make line? Arrive early. Drinks are a little bit overpriced. For one beer and one cocktail I paid thirty-two dollars. That's an exaggerated amount. The highlight of this venue is dub club. I enjoy reggae music and the MC's and Dj's they have here on Wednesday nights do a good job. Parking in this area is tricky, there's free parking all around but also lots behind the venue. The venue accepts cards only. Acoustically anywhere near the front is the best. Great place to visit and enjoy some live music. read more

Matthew G!!!! Hey I have been trying so hard to get a bartending gig here. I know you guys are still looking because I see the ad up in Zip Recruiter can you please let me know who I need to talk to. I have submitted my resume and haven't heard anything. I have over 25 years experience in Los Angeles bartending at live music venues and nightclubs. Thanks read more

Awesome atmosphere for a music venue. Saw the Bug Club back in October and had a killer time.

Went for the first time this past Saturday and almost had a good experience except one of the female bartenders rudely snatched my card from my hands charged my card and proceeded to add her own tip then turned around and laughed about it .. I'm almost positive she was drunk .. never had anything like this happen .. I didn't make a big deal about it at the time but if this is the way your bartenders are treating people it will definitely catch up read more

This place is perfect for any concert! It's small and intimate so you feel like you're getting a great view of the artist from any point. Security was thorough and detailed in their checking of each individual. I would attend another concert here. The music carried through the room perfectly! Overall it was great. Tip: parking is behind this building. Some are paid parking but there's also free street parking if you get lucky. read more

Been a few times to see bands and always a good show at Echoplex.Service is decent. Drinks were good.

Before I came here to see the Melvins in concert, I checked out the yelp reviews. (And I still got lost!) I think having a hard time finding parking turned me around. Once in the alleyway entrance, there was a good amount of security checking identification and searching patrons. The security also made rounds in the venue very often. I felt safe. The drinks and food prices were fair. The sound factor was ok. There are many dimensions in the layout of the auditorium so sound travel is off. My main complaint is that it was really hot. There were fans going but no air. I was a dripping mess. Not very sexy. Please get better air circulation. read more

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Confusing location. Park in Glendale blvd. Look for the reservoir tattoo studio on maps. The line usually starts at the door and it's down the alley way. You'll find your location, then find parking. Parking isn't that hard. Ppl are dramatic. read more

Was recently here for a watsky concert. The venue itself was fine. Everything was clean, nothing seemed out of sorts. Staff was generally pleasant. Parking: don't be fooled by them saying parking is easy or prevalent. It is not. It legitimately took us over an hour to find parking here. All of the lots were full, closed, or had a 2 hour limit. Street parking is nearly impossible. I recommend parking as close to the venue as possible, especially if you/your group consists of only women or solo traveler. The neighborhood was pretty rough. Crowd control/safety: there was no crowd control. They didn't care that people were blocking the exits or the bar closest to the stage. You had to push your way through to get outside to the patio if you wanted fresh air. These are also fire exits, so the fact they didn't even bother trying to keep the walkways clear was infuriating. read more

Great small venue that actually sounded great. Street parking was not a problem on a weekday night.

Came here to see Don Carlos :) Reggae Concert. It's located right under the Echoplex sign it's the back entrance in an alley way. Security guards were friendly and helpful. We waited N line for about 35-40 mins. We went through a second group of S.guards with wands to pat us down to make sure we are straped or carrying anything harmful. Then U proceed in were they check U in. Now on through the double doors Which lead U right inside. Nice size stage and plenty of room but I'm sure it can get hella packed. It was full but not over crowded when we went. They have a few bar areas serving up some yummy drinks at reasonable prices. On reggae nights they have a smoking area so U may partake in some Marijuana/Cannabis. Great music and chill atmosphere. We had a wonderful time. read more

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The echoplex, goodluck finding the entrance to this place, even the people working there don't know where the entrance is, or so we were told...... the place inside is very dark , 3 variety of alcoholic drinks expensive ..... Goodluck... read more

Echoplex - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It is a pretty cool venue. Very nice atmosphere and vibe. Everyone there is so nice.

The Echoplex is a dark and moody venue for live music. I must add- if you are not familiar with its set up there is an upstairs and a downstairs. It can be tricky to navigate and find your way into the lower floor as it is tucked away in an alleyway. The perks of the lower floor is an outdoor patio connected to it which is great for a quick smoke or hangout. The only downside that it is very dark and the room has a great depth to it. The upstairs is easier and more accessible by side walk and signage. It is less spacious then the lower floor but has a warmer, more inviting vibe ration to it. read more

Went here for a Sable Valley show. Honestly the location was super confusing to get to, and the surrounding area is pretty sketchy. Ended up lining up for the show in the alleyway. Was lucky to find parking near the venue, show up early or you risk parking in a rough area. read more

Small venue, bathrooms clean. Had an awesome time sound was great. Los Amigos Invisibles are awesome!!!!