A complete and utter gem here in big LA!!! FREE live music!…read moreSmall and full of life. Excellent live music and a lovely and dedicated owner. You won't be disappointed!!! (But shhhhhhh.... Don't tell the goons in town.)

Great live music bands lineup. Good crowd. We have had fun Everytime we have been hereread more

Fabulous Friday evening! Excellent spot for friends or a date…read more Live Jazz is tremendous! Food was yummy and service was so warm and friendly. The food is made with love and you can taste it. Tiramisu was the perfect way to wrap the evening up. Highly recommend

Industry Cafe & Jazz is a cozy Ethiopian restaurant with live jazz music! I came with a group of…read morefriends on a Friday evening and we had a wonderful time enjoying the flavorful food and live music. The staff were so warm and friendly and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our experience at the restaurant. Parking is street parking. The one thing to note is that as expected, the live music can get quite loud above normal conversation volume. The food was so delicious and satisfying! We got the vegetarian platter (comes with yellow lentils, cabbage and potato blend, collard greens, and red lentils which have quite the kick!), the lamb tibs, and the chicken tibs (they had run out of their doro wat - classic Ethiopian chicken dish). Will definitely be back!

Saw Petty or not here and they were incredible!!' Please have them play again. I will come every…read moretime.

Dang it looks like my review never posted but oh well. Went there on a Saturday night and the…read moreplace had just opened so there was only a few heads in the place. Got a nice couch facing the band where my wife and I had a great time. But those few heads very quickly turned into a full house. A funny side note, the drummer was a young dude and his band mates were easily in their 50s and 60s. The music for the night was a New Orleans style. Nice thing is there were no hoodrats in the place. All decent good people there to enjoy good drinks and good music. Rick, the bartender, makes a great margarita.

Yelp review: "I have…read morerecently been coming to the venue. Really enjoying the music and food. Til I was recently there for the KRS-ONE show and lecture. Great time. Thanks to Keano for the hospitality and laughs. But I noticed that during the lecture, the topics KRS-ONE was talking about was playing out right in front of my eyes. I had seen Keano working security and bar-backing. He wasn't allowed to take food or drink orders, and when I asked why, he said he wasn't "qualified". He seemed to be the only person running food back and forth and other things constantly. The server I didn't even get her name but it was one time the tall blonde girl, and another time was the short light skinned girl. They both didn't seem to want to be working at all. Every time I went there, the servers were just bad. The girl Mya was amazing and friendly. The other 2 both times were very dismissive and rude. Both girls got my order wrong. One time the blonde just didn't bring my food and when confronted she had an attitude towards me like it was my mistake. Luckily Keano came and apologized for their mistakes. It's unfortunate that this place has 1 guy who seems to be doing more work than the rest, but is considered "unqualified" to take orders. The amount of time I've seen both servers waste just standing there or being on their phone while watching others working hard, is the exact example of what the lecture was about. I hope Keano gets compensated properly, and the other 2 girls either gets trained better on how to do their job and come to work with a better attitude, or management needs to find better people. Such a shame for an amazing place to be operating with poor staff and management. They are losing so much money with the people they have as "qualified". Keano was the best for showing us welcome and he made sure we had a great time Thank you

Was here for a private Pardee real estate catered, 20th anniversary, party! As we are clients,…read morehaving purchased through Colleen :) Was delightful evening: band was playing, yummy food was catered, and drinks were delicious even me with my virgin margarita! Even had thoughtful, rustic party favors too. Parked across Lincoln, was easy peezy to walk over too. Moody, elegant, intimate cozy, coastal bar vibes. Never knew this was here all these years in Venice! Now we know. Something a lil different than the abbot Kinney tourist fare, or oceanfront dive bar variety. May return shortly and try the Saturday brunch bc why not? Right. We Always enjoy food with live music and the beach nearby. It really doesn't get any better than that, esp in this LA Heatwave. Here's to many more years and more Venice Beach history. Now off we go to an evening of Art Crawl heehe.

My wife and I enjoyed the Think X show on December 30 and had a wonderful time. This is the type of…read moresmaller venue that makes everyone feel at home. Yes, we all bumped up against each other, but there were never any hard feelings about it. Instead, everyone always had a smile. Despite the fact that the bar was PACKED for the show, our server was almost unbelievably attentive. Even closing out our tab only took 2ish minutes, with a couple hundred people present. the drinks were good and STRONG, too. This is what I like - if we're going to pay L.A. prices for drinks, make them good...and they did! As for the show, it was incredible and the sound was remarkable (and important note, as good sound is sometimes lacking in smaller venues). Plus, the tickets were only like 35 bucks! WE DID NOT get to eat, as all of the tables were booked, but I could see and smell other people's food and it looked INCREDIBLE. This was our first trip to The Mint, but it definitely isn't going to be our last. Thank you for giving us an amazing night!

The venue is great if you like small-ish intimate music…read more -Musicians are great, no problems there. -Ambience is great, however not enough seats/tables. You must get there early if you'd like to find a spot to sit and enjoy. -Wait staff is MEH. Additionally, they should really tell customers that the water bottles they bring out cost $4.00 each. They didn't tell us until we asked for a "full breakdown" of the bill. -Also, keep an eye out for "included tip" followed up by additional tip line. I thought was sneaky.

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...

Jazz, people-watching, and a full-on summer vibe…read more First time at Jazz at LACMA, and somehow I really thought getting there at 5 for a 6 p.m. start was gonna put me ahead. Parking? Still annoying. I got lucky and found a lot with one space left, but $20 for parking definitely deserves a mention because paying for parking is always a little painful. Even getting there an hour early, it was already extremely crowded. I was very glad I brought lawn chairs, a blanket, and snacks because while they do have food trucks, the food options felt pretty limited for the amount of people there. By the time I got settled, I was pretty far from the actual music. I could hear it just fine, but actually seeing the performers was another story. The vibe Now that part was absolutely worth it. Being outside on a summer night, listening to great music, surrounded by families, couples, friends, and beautifully dressed people just enjoying themselves... it really was such a vibe. Some people had full picnic setups with blankets, tables, food, wine, charcuterie, the whole thing. It was so cute seeing couples posted up, having their little summer night. And me? I was perfectly happy people-watching because I love an art crowd anyway, and adding jazz culture to it just made it even better. The style, the energy, the atmosphere... just a really lovely way to spend a night. Final thoughts If you go, come prepared. Bring chairs, bring snacks, and definitely expect a crowd. It may not be the best setup if your goal is actually seeing the performers up close, but if you're there for the music, the people, and the overall experience, it's absolutely worth it. First time definitely won't be my last. Such a good summer night.

Jazz series @ LACMA is great for gathering of friends or a cute date night! You get to picnic on…read morethe LACMA lawn while listening to Jazz music. It's Free! For best seating get there early - like 1-2 hrs before showtime!! You can take games to pass time. There is food & wine available for purchase.

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)

Local gem, iconic establishment, and great music. Of course, you may have heard of McCabe's. Maybe…read moreyou've driven by. Once you finally get there (or maybe you already have a deep connection with it already), you'll see how this place is special. I saw a fantastic show here earlier this month. The sound is pristine, the talent abundant. I've also now got tickets for the end of the month, too. But hosting shows for the past 50 years is only part of the story here. Guitars are at the heart of the matter. Lessons, sales, repairs, community. When you see the stage, you'll see the many guitars displayed on the walls. It's a comfortable, expansive vibe with a matter-of-fact quality that you might pick up on.. I can't believe it took me this long to visit McCabe's. It's a thrill to be there, and the music is what will bring you back.

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.