The Smell
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The Smell is an all-ages punk rock/noise rock/experimental music venue in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The Smell, notable for its DIY ethic, is home to many of the area's avant-garde performers and artists. A few who are known as Smell "regulars" include 400 Blows, Abe Vigoda, BARR, Hello Astronaut, Goodby Television, Lavender Diamond, The Mae Shi, Mika Miko, My Little Red Toe, Rose For Bohdan, The Sharp Ease, Silver Daggers, This Song is a Mess But so am I, Wives. The venue is maintained by Jim Smith, one of the four original organizers of the club, and a constantly evolving group of volunteers.
The Smell continues in the tradition of Los-Angeles-based underground clubs such as The Masque and The Jabberjaw. Aside from its primary function as a live music and performance art space, The Smell hosts a library, a vegan snack bar, and a gallery space. The venue predates the conception of the Gallery Row district in which it is located. The Smell and the relatively new Gallery Row both border Skid Row.
