Seven Nights LA

Concert signal for tonight, tomorrow, and the week ahead.

The Smell

Best for loud rooms, punk energy, and informal discovery.

The Smell is in Downtown LA. It earns its place here when a specific bill cuts through the weekly noise. The current seven-day window has 3 shows listed, mostly around indie, jazz, unique.

small flexible room · usually under 350 capacity · flexible art/performance setup

  • Roomart space
  • Capacityusually under 350 capacity
  • Setupflexible art/performance setup

All shows this week

Super ViolateTomorrowjazzuniqueindie
Wed, May 20 · The Smell · Downtown LA

Super Violate should be judged at stage volume, where the rough edges help the songs. At The Smell, close walls and DIY nerve are part of the sound.

Fri, May 22 · The Smell · Downtown LA

Shuggie presents. Jesse Pinkman Wake Up Claudia Alberta has a thin public footprint, but the bill is still worth a listen. Go if the room is easy for you. At The Smell, close walls and DIY nerve are part of the sound.

Desperate MeasuresLater this weekindie
Sat, May 23 · The Smell · Downtown LA

Desperate Measures should be judged at stage volume, where the rough edges help the songs. At The Smell, close walls and DIY nerve are part of the sound.