With buzz surrounding the release of their EP Man Girl, Echo Park duo In The Valley Below is taking over the Echo every Monday this month for a residency. Featuring Jeffrey Jacob and Angela Gail, who share vocal duties on the new release, the band shares some of its favorite LA hangouts.
Where do you live in LA and what do you like most about your neighborhood?
Echo Park. The lake, the culture, the hills.
Outside of the Echo, where you are having a residency in May, what are some of your favorite LA venues to see a show?
The Wiltern, John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Hollywood Bowl, The Orpheum, Troubadour
What is the last great show you caught in LA?
St. Vincent at The Wiltern.
What is your most memorable LA gig to date?
At the El Rey supporting White Lies.
What are your favorite stops for a night out?
El Prado, Cha Cha Lounge, Villians Tavern, Bar 107
Where is the best place to discover new music?
Free Monday night residencies at the Satellite and the Echo
Favorite local bands of the moment?
Omniflux, Dark Furs, Guns N’ Roses
Favorite place to get weird?
Joshua Tree, Jumbo’s Clown Room or the Dresden
LA’s best dive?
Ye Rustic Inn for drinks, Nick’s Cafe for breakfast.
Where’s your favorite place to shop for new gear (music and/or clothing)?
Shareen’s for dresses, Craigslist for everything else
It’s late at night and you’re hungry. What late night spot do you hit up?
Burrito King on Alvarado and Sunset or Swingers
Three places every Angeleno should visit?
The LA River Downtown, Matador Beach in Malibu, Skid Row
What is L.A.’s best kept secret?
Who is the most interesting person you know in L.A.?
Eddie Chacon (Photographer)
For a good time call:
1-800-350-HEAD
In The Valley Below May 2014 Tour Dates:
05/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/06 – Los Angeles, CA – Constellation Room
05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/13 – Los Angeles, CA – Constellation Room
05/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/20 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
05/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/27 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
