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I hope that, as the Largo expands, it won't loose its famous intimate atmosphere. It's a fine venue.  Remember... 'recycle' rythmes with 'bicycle' ...sort of. |
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| Posts: 961 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: 05 January 2005 |  |
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Shows what I know; I thought Largo closed long ago (or am I thinking of Bricktops?). Of course, to the Eastern ear they're all just names...legendary names.  John http://www.myspace.com/lovethatstalin |
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| Posts: 1083 | Location: Middletown, Maryland | Registered: 01 November 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Lobster:
Yeah, The Parlour Club (where "Bricktops" was hosted) closed in August 2005.
Thanks, Lobster, for nipping my little error in the bud. John http://www.myspace.com/lovethatstalin |
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| Posts: 1083 | Location: Middletown, Maryland | Registered: 01 November 2005 | |
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The move is confirmed according to The LA Times: quote: Largo is moving from its current spot to Coronet Theatre
March 11, 2008 11:57am
It’s au revoir Fairfax district, hello La Cienega for Largo nightclub, the home of Jon Brion’s long-running Friday night residency and host of hundreds of intimate rock, folk, alternative, jazz and comedy performances over the last decade.
Largo owner Mark Flanagan is planning to close up shop at the present location by mid-May and shift operations to the Coronet Theatre in early June, with an opening bill of bigger name headliners than typically play the former legitimate theater and poetry venue. So far, he’s lined up Aimee Mann for several shows starting June 2, and Randy Newman for June 5*.
The Coronet seats 280 in the main room, compared with 120 at the Fairfax venue; it also has a smaller space with a capacity of about 90 where Flanagan plans to book developing bands and comedians. The big room also has one significant attribute that the current location has long been lacking: a genuine stage. As Largo’s signature act for years, Brion will become the artist-in-residence at the new location, which will be dubbed Largo at the Coronet.
Flanagan started operating the Largo with partners in 1992, then took it over himself in 1996 and remodeled it into the music-centered operation it has been since. He said he had long been looking for a larger space, but was adamant about staying in the same part of central Los Angeles, rather than moving downtown or to Silver Lake. And because he was most interested in a vintage theater rather than a newer room in a mini-mall, he is working toward refurbishing the Coronet closer to its former glory.
In addition to continuing Largo’s current entertainment mix, Flanagan hopes to use the venue for music, film and comedy festivals, as well as for public speaking engagements and Sunday afternoon children’s events.
– Natalie Nichols
Photo by Ann Johannson / For The Times
Byline goof: Earlier we stated that this was written by Randy Lewis. Sorry ’bout that.
*Update: People, stop calling the Largo! Randy Newman will play but the date is not set. We’ll let you know when we have more info.
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| Posts: 1451 | Location: Los Angeles, CA | Registered: 23 December 2004 | |
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