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Troubadour presents music every night in a 500-capacity, all-ages West Hollywood room whose history includes major artists appearing early in their careers. All genres and song types are accepted, but booking requests must use the website form rather than telephone calls or visits to the club. A valid pitch names the act, requested date range, music and social links, local show history, and individual draw, then waits four to six weeks before one follow-up. The sound-system field is unknown, yet performer comments repeatedly praise the stage, sound, lights, crew, staff, direct stage load-in, and overall community. Parking is described as limited despite nearby paid options, so routing should include a realistic vehicle plan alongside production and settlement details. Troubadour rewards precision and patience: submit the full history and draw case, respect the response window, confirm the technical package, and arrive prepared enough that the venue’s famous past does not have to carry the present show.

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500
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9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, 90069, United States
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