Seven Nights LA

Los Angeles live music, edited for tonight and the week ahead.

Venue guide

The Del Monte Speakeasy

Best for close listening, jazz, and musician-forward nights.

The Del Monte Speakeasy is in Venice. This is a listening-room bet: players, arrangements, and details before hype. The current seven-day window has 5 shows listed, mostly around jazz, dance.

small room · usually under 300 capacity · intimate listening setup

  • NeighborhoodVenice
  • Roomlistening room
  • Capacityusually under 300 capacity
  • Setupintimate listening setup
  • FloorSeated room
  • SettingMostly indoor room
  • Musicjazz, dance
  • Current shows5 this week

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Chris AdenijiTonightJazz
Thu, Aug 27 · The Del Monte Speakeasy · Venice
  • Intimate Listening Setup

Chris Adeniji puts tone and rhythm section detail right out front. It stays a light bet unless the music gives you a clear hook or groove.

Junha Kori ParkNext few nightsJazz
Sat, Aug 29 · The Del Monte Speakeasy · Venice
  • Intimate Listening Setup

Junha Kori Park is a jazz set where the band texture matters as much as the tunes. The Saturday night is more convincing when the band gives the songs a clear shape early.

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