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323-848-5100
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8430 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Fax: 323-650-0237

Average Rating 4 (33 Ratings)

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A restaurant, bar and concert hall in one, the House of Blues is a Sunset Strip favorite. The House's Cajun backwoods theme arrived just when themed restaurants and venues started becoming popular cultural consumption junctions. However, unlike other strictly marketed "cultural" venues, the House of Blues feels like it actually has real history attached to it. Still, even this is partially an illusion considering House of Blues, Inc. is slowly becoming an entertainment powerhouse. Regardless, the venue offers great lighting, sound and a just-the-right-size capacity. Shows offer the intimacy of a small venue combined with the production value of a larger one. Acts vary tremendously -- ranging from the Doobie Brothers to the Wu-Tang Clan. The food and beverage prices and selections are comparable to the predictable fare offered by pseudo-eclectic, California-themed restaurants. The crowd varies from night to night, making the venue's clientele as diverse as a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant combined with an LA dive bar, and the House's Sunday Gospel brunch is still as popular as ever.

33 Ratings and Reviews

  • GREAT VENUE

    Review rating : 5out of 5   a103078s - 11/10/2004

    I'VE BEEN FOR MANY CONCERTS AND EVERY SINGLE TIME I LUV IT MORE AND MORE. ITS JUST A GREAT PLACE.

  • unity

    Review rating : 5out of 5   scottzxxaction - 10/14/2004

    such cool peolple work there the music is a plus

  • Meet you there!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   dadnbry - 04/24/2004

    Great place to see live music. Comfortable,artistically- minded setting (although you'll be standing through the whole show). Can get crowded and the shows typically are shorter but nonetheless intense. Prices are very good.

  • DDn4Lzf2's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   ddn4lzf2 - 12/15/2003

    Awesome place for a show. Got there early and had dinner and it was OK. Didn't go for dinner though. The venue is really small but the stage is big enough for a great show. Saw Ministry there and they rocked as usual. Awesome place that I highly recommend.

  • Jimsbabe1080's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   jimsbabe1080 - 10/05/2003

    Great place!!Went there a couple of times to check out an awesome band called TRIBAL.Really hope to see them there again.LOVE the place,great atmosphere.KEEP IT UP!

  • Iburnfilm's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   iburnfilm - 07/23/2003

    If anyone was there on July 13th. H.O.B was rocked by a band called Skumlove. This band plays all over Hollywood and it's hard to believe that they are not signed to a major label. They are awesome! I hope H.O.B has them play again on a regular basis? I will be looking for their next gig!

  • CORTEZuGO's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   cortezugo - 06/29/2003

    ..........your house of blues is full of music new's and spontanious classic bluuues.......

  • Rockabilly RN's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   rockabillyrn - 05/04/2003

    One of the best places to see a show - from flogging molly to social distortion. This place is very intimate and a blast! Bring all your friends!

  • FRIGHTFULPROD's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   frightfulprod - 04/05/2003

    a great place to visit frequently

  • ImAluvdM0M's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   imaluvdm0m - 02/25/2003

    just thought id see if sick sex "the band" will be playing at your club soon. they are awesome and even give their first single free off their website it is dedicated to american heroes.see for youself.www.sicksex4play.com sign me up!!!!!!!!!

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