"Hotel Cafe is one of our favorite live music venues in the city, and the kind of place you go see an indie band with your music-obsessed friend and end up watching Jack Antonoff do a surprise acoustic set at 11:30pm. The small space along Cahuenga (entrance is in the back alley) has shows every day of the week, and while some will certainly sell out, it’s very possible to just stroll in, grab a strong cocktail from the bar, and check out who’s playing that night." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren