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The Satellite

Rock Club, Bar, and Music Venue

Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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The Satellite

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The experts at LA Weekly and LAist recommend this place
"Parking sucks but other than that one of the best venues in town."(3 Tips)
"Best dive venue in LA."(2 Tips)
"monday in September for the Big Black Delta residency"(2 Tips)
"free Monday night"(2 Tips)

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LA WeeklyJanuary 3, 2013
The venue is synonymous with the Silver Lake music scene, launching such crucial local indie icons as Beck, Silversun Pickups and Elliott Smith. Monday nights are usually no cover. Plus a pool table! Read more
CheapismMarch 14, 2011
One of the premier spots for live performances in Echo Park, come early and avoid the cover. For the early birds, there are also $3 beers nightly till 10pm, just make sure to tip. Read more
Phyllis Langley6 days ago
The Satellite is a very good rock club. Indie music is the best so far . The first time experience was so great that i felt completely refreshed. Thank you...
LAistFebruary 4, 2015
Every Saturday is "Dance Yrself Clean" at Satellite. The music selection is all over the place but in a good way: one moment you might hear Daft Punk and the next Chromeo and Nine Inch Nails. Read more
Attosa CaisleyMarch 16, 2013
Oops! Feel silly being sad all this time cos I heard "Spaceland has closed forever!" Here it is. As the Satellite. Same good stuff. Same great scene. So happy it's here! Parking blows - just valet :)
Thirsty JamesMay 6, 2014
Don't judge, here for free Mondays, great indie music scene, $2 PBR - avoid that Stella on tap, like warm piss, ya I said it.
Where Los Angeles MagazineMay 21, 2012
This dive is a fixture of the Eastside music community. (It helped launch the careers of Elliott Smith and Beck.) Catch acts popular with the Pitchfork-reading set, like Magic Wands & Gauntlet Hair. Read more
The Wild Honey PieOctober 17, 2017
This great venue has helped launch the career of acts such as Beck, Foo Fighters, and Silversun Pickups.
Kellie SalmeronJune 4, 2017
The bartender was awesome and made me a gummy bear shot when they said it couldn't be done. I love club 90s! It takes me back !
Line6November 30, 2011
A Silver Lake staple, the Satellite hosts emerging local and touring bands. Need a last-minute costume change or guitar re-string? Fear not, the artist area opens directly onto the back of the stage.
Sali KDecember 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
You can't start lining up for shows until 5pm. That's also the same time they open their lot for valet parking.
Line 6October 12, 2011
A Silver Lake staple, the Satellite hosts emerging local and touring bands. Need a last-minute costume change or guitar re-string? Fear not, the artist area opens directly onto the back of the stage.
Arnie PanameñoFebruary 24, 2016
Make sure you ask your bartender to tell you your tab after you order. I got charged $52 apart from my bill. Had to call the bank.
Zachary McFaddenSeptember 9, 2012
Crashlanding on the Inland Empire in a month or two. A member of my band with me. Hip Hop based Genre bender, looking to get in on this grimy SoCal scene I hear so many wondrous things about.
Hillary NoelleApril 13, 2015
Great bands and DJs. Hipsters paradise with the upstairs bar and pool table.
MADEJune 7, 2016
A tastemaker for the eastside rock indie set, get your L.A on at this legendary venue.
ampcloud fmMarch 1, 2012
you can dj the satellite with your smartphone before a show and during band downtimes. ask the bartender.
Kyle HarrisJune 20, 2011
Awesome for local bands. Real layed back vibe and a nice bar. Could do without the disco ball though.
RCRD LBLApril 13, 2011
The former, formidable Spaceland is still a small, cozy Silverlake spot - so perfect to get comfy with the band.
Sam WingAugust 12, 2015
Solid PBR prices. Get the 24ozer
JustineSeptember 13, 2014
Shout out to all the couples cuddling & making out on the dance floor hey I'm just here to see the band👋
Alfredo EstrellaSeptember 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Finally, i found a great mix: live rock, red wine and beer. La gente súper chida.
Trina G.July 8, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Bring a sweater; sometimes it's a bit chilly in here. Other than that...enjoy!
Cassie LaRussaJanuary 10, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Love this venue so easy to see the stage
LA Home & StyleMarch 19, 2013
Formerly Spaceland, this is the preeminent space on the Eastside to see bands.
Amanda AguilarJanuary 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Read the signs on surrounding streets to avoid a hefty parking ticket !
Brock LaBordeNovember 28, 2011
My friend Chris Trew sat at one of the tables here and said it was a great table for sitting at.
nikkiDecember 10, 2016
fun disco vibes, perfect for your fav throwback rock show!
BravoNovember 12, 2010
A really great place to see a local band without any pretension. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
Bo LiebmanAugust 2, 2017
Great venue for seeing indie bands
Adam MayesOctober 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't ever order a Stella upstairs, it tastes like the hoses have never been changed.
ChelseaJanuary 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Bartenders are bitchy, bathroom sinks barely work, everything else is perfect.
Nate CyphertDecember 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best dive venue in LA.
Jordan LongJuly 2, 2011
Tip the bartender twenty bucks and youll get handed a wireless mic to do a kareoki version of madonas ray of light.
Pauline BarrientosOctober 18, 2010
ask for a glass a water. all bars in Ca have to give you water if you ask.
Iyana GregoryAugust 17, 2011
If you really wanna do it right, go for the free Monday night "Local's Only" showcase.
Chris ShonJune 9, 2011
Pretty good spot to catch some good bands" Saw White Sea here twice.
Oscar ZubiaSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Come every monday in September for the Big Black Delta residency, this band is unreal!
Melanie FormosaJuly 13, 2010
Saw the White Stripes here! Must have been 110 degrees up near the stage. Smoked in the smoggy goldfish bowl (you can't smoke there anymore?) Read more
Ashley JexJuly 8, 2010
So much easier to get a drink at the back bar - Plus they have Chimay on tap back there
Thirsty JamesMay 6, 2014
I miss Spaceland. What? You were thinking it too...
Pauline BarrientosOctober 18, 2010
the upstaries bar has this echo effect going on... sit back and enjoy someone elses conversation.
Marlan HarrisMarch 26, 2011
Parking sucks but other than that one of the best venues in town.
Fred WardApril 9, 2017
Bathroom : person ratio is probably illegal.
Daniel VallesOctober 23, 2010
High Life on tap. The water pressure in the mens restroom is deplorable.
Steph SpearSeptember 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Big Black Delta residency every Monday in Sept. What better way to spend your Monday night?
Oscar ZubiaSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Monday nights are $2.50 High Life draft nights!
Scott PittsJuly 3, 2011
Make sure you see shadow shadow shade here. It's a must.
David SmithMarch 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Eat at Leela Thai before the show... You might just sit next to the evening's talent. Happened tonight!
Andrew BassettMay 15, 2016
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