Thanksgiving Weekend Nightlife Guide
Picks by Ramie_Becker
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Having wrested the title of "Eastside Den of Underfed Rock Blogger Pontificating" from Spaceland, The Echo is now entering its own identity crisis of sorts. It's still the go-to venue for all things bearded and Pitchfork-wielding, but a resurgent Smell, the opening of somewhat awkwardly-sized Echoplex and greater attempts by Sunset Strip clubs to siphon off hyped out-of-towners have taken some of the buzz off. Recent ad buys by Camel cigarettes inside and a totally incongruous valet stand haven't helped either. But that said, if you entertain at least a passing enthusiasm for left-of-center rock, electro, folk or whatever permutation the kids are into these days, you will find yourself here eventually and will probably enjoy it, especially at one of their weekly free residencies. Come early for the vast plains of free after-6 p.m. parking a block south of Sunset between Lemoyne and Echo Park Ave., and carbo-load for all your $3 Dewars at the bistro Masa and the vegan-friendly Burrito King off Alvarado nearby. And of course, the perennial post-show hangouts, the Short Stop and Little Joy (and now even the Gold Room, kinda) are mere blocks away.
Security is WAY to intense here. Lighten up, guys. It's an indie rock show. Stop trying to impress up with your toughness, you are just driving people away from your club. That said, once insikde, the Echo is a decent place to catch a show.
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Though I have had several good times (perhaps too good?) I strongly caution you to think twice about using a credit card or opening a tab at the bar. It...

i love going here for FUNKYY SOLE. its so awesome! its nice to know there is a funk club out there where i can just go to dance and its free to get in too....

A dive bar with has a stage featuring some of the best indie acts this side of Sunset Blvd that also looks like it belongs somewhere in the lower east side...
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