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The Roxy Theatre
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9009 W Sunset BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90069
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
(310) 278-9457
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 12 pm - 6 pm
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street, Private Lot, Valet
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
192 reviews for The Roxy Theatre
Review Highlights
"Yes, this place is up close and personal."
(in 8 reviews)
"The Roxy is probably the best place to see a show."
(in 8 reviews)
"...cool, intimate venue, with a low stage, and no barricade."
(in 50 reviews)
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192 reviews in English
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Review from Nick B.
Riverside, CA
1/24/2012
A pretty solid venue, not to mention the history of the place. Nothing fancy - just a big black room w/ a killer sound system & a low/no-barrier stage . . .just the way I like it!
I saw Doomtree here last year & had a great time in the front. With the smaller setting, quality stage placement & the leveled floor in the back, there really isn't a bad spot in the place.
Will definitely be checking out more shows here. -
Review from David R.
Studio City, CA
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came here to support CityZen (a great, local band led by a quadriplegic singer in a wheelchair!) and had a good time. The stage has high visibility and sound was great. I got a beer that was overpriced ($8 for a Heff?), but we enjoyed the good seating on the left side of the venue, and the crowd wasn't out of control. Parking was the biggest hassle of the night, but that's par for the course on a Saturday night on the Sunset Strip.
It's a real shame that the upper level of this venue isn't accessible to wheelchair users. Toby, the lead singer of CityZen, couldn't attend the upstairs afterparty for his own band because there's no elevator here. With a little bit of tweaking, this place could significantly ramp up its profits by being more accessible. -
Review from Kendra B.
Van Nuys, CA
1/27/2012
A great place almost at the edge of the Strip. The staff at the door is always in the mood to joke around as they take your ticket and that's really important to me. You don't want some hard ass thinking he's too hot to trot.
The small stage that lacks a barricade is ideal for music fans. You feel as if you're right there with the performer.
One major drawback is the VIP area. I know LA is all about who you know and having them at your show, but the floor and regular patrons would fare so much better if we had more room. How do we get that? Eliminate the VIP booths! -
Review from Dyeanna V.
North Hollywood, CA
1/19/2012
How did I go this long w/out reviewing The Roxy ? How ?
This was the SPOT to be at for shows when I wasn't of age to 'legally' drink :) They normally allow their shows to be 18+. Which I was down for because I wanted to fuck shit up on a weekday like the cool people.
Anyway, there are no close street parking. They have those parking lots that are usually $5.00+.
I think they purposely hold the line because it lags for you to get in there. The place is also tiny. There iS 1 bar, 2 small bathrooms, and a seating area. The stage is a pretty decent size. I really think they should make this place bigger. Considering how popular it is.
The bartenders I remember were always slow and the drinks were skimpy. I wasn't allowed to drink, but cmon, just because I wasn't wearing a wrist band does not mean I wouldn't drink. The place would always get overly crowded. It was a love and hate relationship with this venue.
There would be times that we hated being here because it was uncomfortably crowded. It would also get extremely hot. I don't remember it having any AC. Fights would also break out. And the securities sucked. They swore they were above and beyond better than anyone else. They would get bitchy and cocky with people trying to get in. They were also super rude. I hope they changed these useless guys for better ones* -
Review from Danielle R.
Diamond Bar, CA
1/15/2012
So i finally did it. I finally made a trip out to the Roxy. Well it's as simple as this......
Venue: small, so you can get a good view of the stage no matter where you stand.
Drinks: Expensive, but what do you expect....it's hollywood. But at least they were strong.
Price: Decent, but i guess it varies on who's playing.
Bathrooms: Not as bad as I was expecting.
Overall: I'd come back :) -
Review from Melissa K.
Redlands, CA
1/17/2012
I love the Roxy. Definitely my favorite venue in Hollywood. It's just big enough that it draws the big names, but just small enough to pull off the intimate feel that I love so much. I also love the velvet curtain!
I'm pretty short and typically am plagued by the bad luck of having the tallest person in the universe standing in front of me and blocking my view. Luckily I've never had that problem here (knock on wood) because there are plenty of angles to adjust to.
I've never purchased a drink here so I can't speak to the prices or quality, but I think the ticket prices are always pretty affordable. The Rainbow Grille is also a great place to get food and drinks before and after the show. -
Review from Gary F.
North Hollywood, CA
1/26/2012
I've been to the Roxy a few times to see my friend perform. The venue is intimate, and if you're lucky to grab a seat on one of the couches, they're quite comfortable. Drinks are a bit expensive, but the bartenders are usually nice. The bouncers are pretty chill as well, though I think the cover charge is a bit too much. Parking on a Saturday night in West Hollywood can get tricky, but there is a garage directly across the street that charges a flat $10 rate to park. I recommend this place and hope to go back in the future.
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Review from Anne M.
Venice, CA
12/21/2011
Awesome place to see a show! I don't venture to Hollywood much but I will just to see a show here. Me and my best buddy have an amazing time every time we go here!
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Review from Nikki M.
8/24/2011 1 photo
So I now officially have an emotional attachment to the Roxy. I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers there on Monday night play a show for Fuse Tv. (Woo look for me on Fuse on Aug. 30th...shamless plug!) Yep, that's right, RHCP played a show with a maximum capacity of 500 people! It was complete insanity! They're my all time favorite band, and it was absolutely amazing to see them play such an intimate show, at such a historical venue.
This place is crazy small, and a total dive. But in a charming way. There's a nice bar, which i didn't take advantage of because I was too focused on a front row spot. The event had bartenders coming to the crowd to take drink orders, but I don't think that this is the norm. Drinks are insanely over priced, but this is to be expected. A can of coke was $8..wow!
Parking is interesting, but this is also to be expected considering it's on the sunset strip. I parked next to the building for $7...not bad. I pay more than that to park far away from Staples Center.
The intimacy of this venue is untouchable!Listed in: Concert Venues in the OC and…
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Review from Ann N.
Los Angeles, CA
10/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
You're never too old for rock 'n roll,right?
People watching is great earlier in the evening when it's not quite crowded yet...the goths, the punks, the lolitas, the squares...it's a helluva mix (I'm looking at you, "free hugs" sign girl!). Trying to maintain a buzz here until the headliners, though, requires a second mortgage. Tix are cheap for local shows with some great rising talent (can't miss Love & a .38).
After a while, though, I just gotta get out of this place though. The over-jacked speakers, the sticky everything, the unidentified (bodily?) fluids that inevitably get spilled. But you're never too old for rock 'n roll...
...right? -
Review from Javier J.
7/6/2011
Chances are good that at one point or another you have been to the Roxy theatre, especially if you are at all into any music scene in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area.
It's just a given. Just like it's a given that the beer here is over priced and the standing room will leave those of us who aren't in their prime youth wanting for some sort of quick death to avoid the pain.
It's an intimate setting. It's also a great place for a gig. But over all, it's a place that you should go to at least once in your time spent in Los Angeles, Especially if you're living here for more than six months.
Parking sucks. You need to face that reality that parking is going to always suck when you go to the sunset strip. Make due or ride a bike there or get a taxi. Chances are if you're not drunk by the time you get out of a show, you're going to hit up the over priced establishments around here so you can look all Entourage'ed out anyway. So plan ahead.
Over all, the drinks aren't cheap, but nothing is on the sunset strip. You get a great venue for a gig or whatever and you will be right up there feeling the music. And that's always the goal to shoot for in a concert, isn't it? -
Review from Linda T.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Got free tix from their Facebook page to see Shwayze last night. Long line to get in, but once inside place was small and intimate. I think it was an all ages event, because the bar was so easy to get to. Drinks were 9 bucks for a red bull vodka, not cheap but typical and they were NOT watered down, generous amount of vodka. Great no-frills place to get up-close and personal with your fave up-and-coming band.
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Review from Bryan T.
Long Beach, CA
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
For The Roxy to be world famous, I can only imagine it for being on Sunset Blvd. The artists and bands playing are what makes the venue great. Came for one of the many BET awards pre party shows. Tonight was Black Girls Rock! w/ King, Bella-Donna, and Erykah Badu.
The Good: Sound, View of the stage, the drinks are strong (provided you tip the bartenders well)
The Bad: The doorman (tall black guy with a bald head) checking I.D.'s and stamping hands was a CLASS ACT DICK!!!
The Ugly: The overflowing Men's bathroom.. yuck -
Review from Derek W.
Valencia, CA
8/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
small venue up close with Red Hot Chili Peppers, on TV for FUSE what more can you ask for on a Monday Night.
We parked right next to the Roxy for $7 and since we got there 3:30 hours before the show started, we grab snacks at the deli right next store.
Although waiting in line for so long and my feet went numb, the time RHCP came on i forgot about the pain
The show was awesome and can't wait to watch it back on FUSE -
Review from Rachel W.
West Hollywood, CA
6/11/2011
My favorite venue on the strip! Its grungy and dirty and smells like sex, drugs, and rock and roll....exactly how it should be!
Anywhere you stand you will have a great view, as the venue is small but not too small so it doesnt get crazy packed (like the Viper Room...way too small). The best spot is in front of the bar at the top of the stairs...unless you really love the band and want to be up close...which isnt hard to get in front either. The sound is great too.
Cheap drinks and there's a second bar by the Merch booth that people dont realize is there, so if the main bar is crowded go there!
The bathroom is dirty....get over it...you dont go here to see Britney Spears and wear your pink f***in mini dress and stilettos. If you arnt wearing black...get the hell out, you dont belong here! -
Review from Lee J.
Los Angeles, CA
10/22/2011
Went to a Tech N9ne concert. Show was sick, venue was mediocre.
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Review from Jessica R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't have much to say, I came here because I won tix to see the intimate show with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so can I complain? Hell no!!! I had a blast, the time of my life - to see my favorite band in such a small setting and with only a limited number of people! I had a few drinks, and they were good, not too strong, not too weak, so I will rate that as being satisfactory. Overall, had one of the best nights of my life here & will always remember it in a positive way :)
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Review from Paul C.
Sacramento, CA
10/9/2011
Bar hoping the strip we skipped Roxy early on because of a high cover and came back moderately intoxicated near the end of the set. They were totally cool and let us in for free. Good drinks. The show wasn't bad, but not my thing. I prefered Whisky a Go Go because of their balcony over the stage, but Roxy is not nearly as divey.
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Review from Inigo M.
San Francisco, CA
11/5/2011
Decent. Reasonable cover for less-popular acts. Professional doorkeepers.
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Review from Orsolya D.
North Hollywood, CA
3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Disclaimer: This review is not going to be based on the live music, the sound, beer selection, or ample (or lack there of) parking. This review will be based on special criteria for the *special ladies* out there. It will be a passage in a guideline for the obsessed fans seeking to bypass security to get photos with bands or autographs. Who am I kidding... it's also targeting groupies. I had my phase when I was younger and I have great stories. I might as well help aid the modern generation of gals who just want a little piece of the band for their own....
Guide for Obsessed Fans & Groupies #9:
Strut your stuff and swing those hips, ladies because your night at the Roxy will surely end with some memories. Now, I don't necessarily condone your groupie behavior, as the Roxy tends to mostly have hipster Hollywood types or young girls in attendance whom more than likely have a high school homework to get done before the night is over; but I guess I should try to give you advice versus be the party-pooper old lady here.
So, if you are looking to grab the attention of your favorite singer at the Roxy, make sure to park your little fake leather pants and platform heeled self either on the center of the stage or against the left wall. Preferably NOT right in the front but a little toward the middle. The stage is intimate and curvy in shape and according to the band members I've spoken to, the shape and lighting causes a bit of strain on their rocker eyes. The middle has the least glare and best angles of your pubescent bod.
The drinks aren't too expensive (if you are old enough to drink, young grasshopper) so grab a rum and coke (probably all you know to ask for) and start chatting up the house sound guy. Why? He's actually very good with either helping you meet the band or telling you where to find them. Make sure to flirt though but NOT in a overly ditzy way.
Once you get attention, the bands hang out in the back halls where you will see sharpie signatures and photos of Hollywood rock history (probably before you were alive). Drop a name or two, and your rocker heartthrob will be impressed. Sometimes the band guys take you upstairs for a drink and then you are IN, young one. Text your BFF and let them know that you will soon be putting lipstick marks on your favorite rocker's face. At times, the night ends at the Rainbow (before it REALLY ends...).
The key to groupie activity is the employees and the Roxy's are hit or miss. Some are pleasant and helpful while others are complete jerks. But hey, if your rockstar crush is worth it, you'll work for it.
Good luck, little one. I bid you well on your journey.Listed in: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll.…
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Review from Selina L.
Los Angeles, CA
10/4/2011
Look, I get it. Bad ass bands have passed through and all that. Great. But honestly, the place is a fucking dump. Restrooms are a nightmare, everything you touch is sticky and gross, the merch booth is absolutely run down. With all the money they make and the people they pack in there, you would think they had a few bucks to fix it up a bit. DUMP.
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Review from Edgar C.
Los Angeles, CA
10/2/2011
Abhorrent. Despicable. Ever since the new staff took over the roxy experience (which has been substandard for Hollywood to begin with) has managed to become even worse. If you are a masochist who enjoys being played by minimum wage undiscovered "artists" with egos inversely proportional to their penis size, I highly recommend coming out.
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Review from Lauren R.
Burbank, CA
9/27/2011
Pretty good venue, has good and sometimes random bands, but it's very up close and personal. There's a 21+ drinking section that has seating, and then there's the general admission floor area in front of the stage, so ladies, leave the stripper heels at home and strap on some combat boots because it does get crowded and pits do form from time to time. Always fun people in the crowd, security is nice. Never been disappointed at the Roxy :)
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Review from BOO a.
Los Angeles, CA
10/26/2011
it's a great place. i've been to it twice for the dita von teese show. perfect view of the place.
it's a small venue, so expect to get stepped on, -
Review from Aunny D.
Los Angeles, CA
11/16/2010 ROTD 3/9/2011
Having spent a considerable amount of time away from my beloved Los Angeles recently a few things are desperately missed and constantly on my mind: Mexican Food, seedy dive bars, and most of all, my familiar music venues. The Roxy is at the top of that list. I posted a LA Venues list several years ago on Yelp, and The Roxy was left off that list, which turns out to be a good thing because I have only grown to love this place more in the past few years. This club and it's On The Rox club upstairs have been staples of my Sunset Strip experience and a neighborhood in LA that I associate so many great memories with. The Roxy is iconic. My dad and my uncles used to go to The Roxy back in the day, along with my cooler aunts. We are talking the lifeblood of Hollywood, people, and where to find "the party".
As far as music goes, they have the most diverse and well-balanced monthly calendars around. Period. The sound in this place is one of the best on either side of LA, west or eastside. I wish I could recall some of the old school shows I've sen here (pretty sure Incubus, Sublime and 311 are among those - don't judge me!) but I can't think past the ones I saw there just before leaving LA (Janes Addiction, X) because they trump any other band I could name anyway. The bar will set you back a bit, but not anymore than in other venues 'round the way, and besides it's part of the experience so who cares? The bathroom (I can only speak for the women's) is ridiculously rock-n-roll and I can only imagine what has gone on in there over the years.
And on top of all that, in the last few years, The Roxy has busted out a social media program so strong, it's been featured in some of the most popular media outlets in print, online and broadcast. They have started co-hosting Tweet Crawls several times a year, producing the Sunset Strip Music Festival and have single-handedly brought such an incredible sense of awareness of the Sunset Strip it's been reinvigorated to an entirely new generation of music lovers. They are the #1 music venue on Twitter with some of the best customer service follow through I have ever seen online. These sort of things are important to me on so many levels, mostly because it's my job to care.
If a tourist asked me how they should spend their one and only day in LA, I would tell them to spend it on the Strip, grab a drink at the Chateau Marmont, get your shop on, dinner at the Rainbow, and see a show at The Roxy, dammit. No better way to get your fill of LA flavor!Listed in: The Best Concert Venues in Los…
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Review from Julia K.
Los Angeles, CA
3/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really despise Hollywood, but I will put aside my hatred for a night to enjoy some live music at the unpretentious Roxy.
I have only been there twice so far, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience both times. My most recent time was to see Snatch Magnet (awesome band). Space isn't cramped. Drinks are cheap. You get a good view of the band from every vantage point. The crowd consists of true music enthusiasts who aren't there for the sole purpose of impressing the opposite gender. i feel comfortable here.
I have only been here on Thursdays. Valet was only $7. It may vary on the day and who is playing .
Looking forward to another night here. -
Review from Johnny L.
Monterey Park, CA
1/24/2011
Parking sucks around Hollywood,
So try to get there early enough to find
parking in the residence or meters.
But remember to always double check the signs there.
They give tickets out frequently out there. Bring your grandpa's
handicap placard just incase!
The venue is alright. Stage area is a decent size
The floor area is not that big, so you will be back to back with
strangers. The bar is alright, it's usually crowded around there too.
Prices are mediocre, but they don't charge too much for jack & coke. WIN!
Not much of a beer selection here either, but that's why you pre-party
in the parking lot before you go in!
This place is good for it's local artists and events.
Scion hold alot of events here, in the past alot of
dubstep djs came thru and killed it.
I give props to Scion for bringing bands and djs here.
The events are usually free, you would have to RSVP.
But it's worth checking out!
Just come in a timely manner so you'll have a spot inside.
Space IS LIMITED!
and oh yeah, I like how theres some shop right next to the venue
that opens late for the late-night drunkards that likes to munch.
Theres a cigar lounge.. and pizza place.
and Key Club is up the street. FYI. -
Review from Nancy M.
Anaheim, CA
5/19/2011
Came here last night for the Dita Von Teese "Strip, Strip, Hooray!" show last night.
Parked next door for a shocking $7, thought it was going to be $20 at least.
There was a small line by the time we got there, inside it looked super packed. Security was super dressed up and was very curious.
Had to use the ladies room, which was more akin to a truck stop toilet in TJ than that of a Hollywood icon. It smelled like sewage.
Ordered a Marga-Dita for the modest amount of $11, it came in a beautiful tiny clear dixie cup.
In my mind I imagined a beautiful vintage building, it was more like a rundown rock star from the 90's.
We had general admission tickets which entitle you to stand packed like sardines on the floor. It made it super hard to see much unless you stood by the bar which is a few feet higher up than the floor by the stage.
The show was super awesome to say the least. Next time I am going to buy tickets earlier in order to get VIP, those get you a nice seat and complementary breathing room. -
Review from Chuck A.
Long Beach, CA
3/13/2011
.., ah the Roxy, definately a Hollywood staple amongst music goers.
My gf Diane, my buddy Giovanni & I caught Ooklah the Moc here. They're a bad ass Hawaiin reggae band that rarely comes out to the main land. So any opportunity we get to see them, we're on it.
This is also a small venue but makes the experience all the more better. Surprisingly the majority of the crowd that night consisted of teeny boppers. Maybe I'm not a Hollywood frequenter but we felt old haha. We were some of the few that held beers in our hands, but we felt honored.
The covers aren't bad, decent prices on booze. Parking wasn't hard. Check it out! -
Review from Candice B.
Santa Ana, CA
11/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
I went to The Roxy for the first time this past week when my boy won tickets from KCRW. Even though the tickets were free, the only disappointment was that there was a cover still at the door [$15 for a 2 drink minimum]. Lucky for me though, I got there really late and the door guy had run out of drink tickets, so he just let me go in.
This place is small. A lot smaller than I thought. And that made me fall in love with it right away. I could stand in the back or by the bar, and still have an amazing view of the stage. The sound was good, and they had a lot of seating.
I'd definitely come back here and see a show again. Just have to make sure it's worth the price of the ticket + the cover. -
Review from Lauren L.
2/26/2011
Sigh.
I have a love-dislike (not hate) relationship with The Roxy. I love it because some of the most brilliant, talented musicians/singer/songwriters come through LA and play here. But on the flip side, I seriously wish it were a smaller venue - it really DOES make a difference to your overall mood. Ya hear me? Honestly, The Roxy is HUGE, and that would be fine for certain artists, but for those that play here, I really want a mellow feeling, as if i'm in someone living room listening to that person play. Similar to Hotel Cafe, perhaps. I feel super awkward standing in the middle of the floor with a few people surrounding me...I know you do too.
I know, I know...This will never happen since The Roxy is such a historical establishment in LA. It's just one of those iconic places that will not be changed. A girl can dream, right?
With that being said, there's one thing that trumps all this good/bad stuff -- i'm a huge believer in the POWER OF MUSIC, and if a musician is passionate & soulful, it doesn't matter where he/she is playing. I'll listen to them at The Roxy, in a living room....or on the side of the road.
Tissue. -
Review from Timothy W.
Los Angeles, CA
11/26/2010
Came here the other night to check out Talib Kweli
A decent venue here and I got in for free
At a donation cost of a packet of clothes
Good will shows pretty comforting to know
While the place had a system that was thumpin with bass
Wasn't the kind that really melts off your face
Distorted and crackly it hurt but not good
Gratuitous bass usually makes me pop wood (lol)
Moving on, let's talk about the in-house DJ
I don't want to be a negger, but I'll lay on the hate
Transitions were whack and his EQ was off
Sometimes the crackling damn near made my ears shot
At one point in the night I had to take a leak
Really awkward cause urinals are seriously like 2 feet
Nay, a foot apart from each other from side to side
I was standing shoulder to shoulder within half a stride
The goods of the venue were the parking was (relatively) cheap
A $20 lot we said, no, and denied a 15
Just drive across the road and you find one for 7 bucks
Don't get suckered in and get swindled or punked
The vibe and the crowd wasn't particularly that great
Aesthetics for females I'd give a negative 8
Mostly a dude crowd, just the nature of hip hop
But everyone gave space, no shoves and no foot stomps
So overall this place gets an okay from me
Wouldn't come back unless the show was like free
Or the talent on the headline had me all up in arms
Cause this venue doesn't invoke any excitement or charm -
Review from Suzanne L.
Anaheim, CA
10/2/2011
Great place, always a great time at the Roxy.
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Review from Ji O.
Upland, CA
10/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
nice chill place seemed pretty small and didnt like how they only had seating for VIP area.. drinks were decent but it was hella hot in there.. was sweating like crazy!!
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Review from Riley R.
Los Angeles, CA
9/2/2010
Well there are people who get GROUPON and its power and people who don't. This would be in the DON'T. Pile. Recently I bought a great groupon - two tickets for 10 bucks to the Roxy, good for any night as long as you call it in 72 hours in advance and it's not a sold out show.
So I show up the Roxy box office and meet a surly tattooed young lady named Lizzie. I ask to use my groupon.
She says, "You need to call the number to do that."
I say, "Fine. What's the number?"
She seethes. "It's on the groupon."
So I take out my cell phone and start dialing. She huffs.
"That is JUST going to call me here in the box office," she says.
"So," I ask, "I can do this with you in person?"
She glares at me.
"I would like four tickets for the English Beat," I say.
She shakes her head. "We're not taking any more Groupons for that."
I look on my Groupon. It says it has to be redeemed 72 hours in advance and that it's not good for sold out shows. According to little Suzy Sunshine, this show is not sold out. But they're just deciding not to honor their groupon.
"Can I have your name? I need to know who to complain to at Groupon?" I ask.
"It's Lizzie."
I call Groupon, they apologize and issue an immediate refund. And they promise to have a heart to heart with The Roxy. So the upshot here is that I would very much have liked to know what the Roxy was all about as a performance venue. I would REALLY have liked to see English Beat, the local heroes of rudeboy ska. But thanks to The Roxy's shady personalized interpretation of Groupon, I will be doing neither anytime soon
Keep your distance folks. For all I know, with these kind of ticketing ethics, they might lock you in the toilet and tell you it's a box seat. Although, in fairness to English Beat, at least you'd see the mirror in the bathroom. -
Review from Patrick P.
Monrovia, CA
3/7/2011
This may be a bit of a odd review. I came here for a Japan Girls Nite, a tour of indie girl groups and artists from overseas and CA local. All Japanese singers. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I invited a few people I knew to come along. It was a mixture of pop and electric, with the majority being hard alternative rock. It was an interesting experience, which I was glad to go. I can say I tried something new.
For the most part it was standing room only, though it was spacious enough where it wasn't claustrophobic and you could walk about easily. I believe they do have VIP service though for those that want table seating. They never enforced a minimum drink requirement, which is a plus. There was an area to the side where the tour offered their merchandise.
Tickets were $20 at the door. Parking prices weren't too bad, considering it's in Hollywood. I think it was $5.
It was neat being in a place with so much history, as photos aligned the hallways of previous acts. Perhaps I'll be back when the tour comes back around. Or maybe even catch an American act, indie or mainstream. We'll see. -
Review from Christine K.
Fullerton, CA
12/18/2010
DARREN CRISS DESERVES A 5 or even a 10, but the ROXY THEATRE shouldn't even get 1 star. The people working there are horrible, rude, very unprofessional, and overall douchebags.
This black man at the door started yelling at me because I was confused about the drinking policy. Over 21, you have to buy two drinks minimum to get in and enjoy the show. However, being under 21, you have to purchase drink tickets for $3 each for a tiny cup of soda. Honestly, I would have been okay with this if I knew beforehand. But being confused is obviously a CRIME because this man starts YELLING in my face about this policy and me as a tiny asian girl was very very offended and freaked out of my mind.
After he hussled me and my sister, we looked behind us and noticed he did not do the same to the other little girls waiting to see Darren. He did not make them buy anything and they were fine. So I was PISSED. wtf.
Finally to add insult to injury, I went to the bar and ordered a coke and a sprite. These plastic cups are indeed the cheapest cups you can buy, and the man did not even acknowledge me as he filled them to the brim with ice, and squirt once into each cup. He was rude to me, but very kind to the older guests as they each ordered their overpriced alcoholic beverages.
SO YOU ROXY THEATRE WORKERS. Thanks for ruining my excitement to see Darren with your rudeness. You guys definitely SUCK. -
Review from Frances L.
Los Angeles, CA
5/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I remember going to shows at the Roxy in high school, skipping class to see Bad Religion, and buying obscenely expensive tickets to see my friends' bands play those awful pay-to-play showcases back in the day. The Roxy may be legendary, but that doesn't mean it isn't just a little bit lame. Sure, the size of the club is a decent size and the shows (when they're good) are awesome because the stage is low and the place feels intimate...but as an establishment, I must say that they have gone downhill over the years. The local music is mostly what I don't even consider local music. The sense of community is lacking and what you end up paying for on most nights are awful cover bands and dudes with
unattractive swagger and thousands of dollars worth of credit card debt to pay off for buying obscenely expensive guitars that they can hardly play. But it's a landmark, and it's worth checking out if you're one of those people who loves to bask in old Hollywood/Sunset Strip folklore. And hey, at least it's not the Key Club. Avoid: the bar (walk across the parking lot to the Rainbow Room instead) and the parking (a huge rip-off).Listed in: Music Venues
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Review from Nancy H.
Burbank, CA
9/10/2011
SPREAD THE VIRUS is a incredible band. They take full control with their unique style of music. These guys had the crowd pumped when they opened for Terminal VI at the Roxy August 1, 2011.
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Review from Sal K.
8/6/2010
I'm about to lay down and chill for the night, but get a call to hit up Roxy for a free Scion House Party event with 12th planet performing. So, I take 20mins to get ready and I head out the door. Who doesn't want a little WOB WOB WOBBB?
We arrive there and parking was being a little bitch. We knew that our DJ will perform late so we took our time. Around 11:20pm, we found a $5 parking lot. We hung around and got there to discovered one of our friends left his ID in his car. No worries. His name was on the guestlist so they didn't even check! No lines, no hassle. The people working there were chill so we spent time talking to them rather than being inside with random cameras everywhere.
Inside was small but not super small. The little table/chair area was closed off so we couldn't sit anywhere but infront of the bathroom. Luckily sitting there, we found the free CDs so WooHoo Dubstep FTW. Oh speaking of the bathroom, it was nasty. Gross. I didn't want to touch anything. I felt dirtier coming out than going in. The bar area wasn't all glitter either. Again, nasty. Gross. But got a stella nonetheless. $20 min for credit card purchases ;(
We left at 1am due to friends with jobs. And didn't get to see 12th planet perform. We did get to see him there though... but it was fun and their stereo was crazy big. I think my heart was pumping along with the music for sure. You know what they say, Music is vibrations, babez~
