Hollywood Bowl

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2301 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068

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Hollywood Bowl
Local(323) 850-2085

2301 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068

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Expert Reviews of Hollywood Bowl

Citysearch | Welcoming tuxedoed symphonies and leather-clad rock stars with the same open arches.

What started as a fleet of wooden benches in Hollywood's Bolton Canyon has grown into a sweeping outdoor venue that hosts some of the best names in music. Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Radiohead, Luciano...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/13/2006
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User Reviews of Hollywood Bowl

Yelp.com Review - by Stringer B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in 9 years of living in Los Angeles, which is likely because I hate to deal with parking and traffic around there so I never even think to see who's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Azzi K.

5.0 of 5 stars. If there is something about Los Angeles that visitors can always carry with them is their experience at the Bowl. Summer concert series is something i look forward to every year.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Disneyland for Adults

The Hollywood Bowl is my favorite place to be in the summer. I pack a picnic, bring a bottle wine and enjoy an evening under the stars. There is always something for everyone, whether you like classical, pop,...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think the Hollywood Bowl might be my favorite venue, for sure my fav outdoor venue. I also don't think I can be friends with anyone who dislikes the HB... Seriously, what'd not to like? A great…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. What an absolute great venue for live music! The Hollywood Bowl is as classic as they get. I was here last night for the Lila Downs/Ozomatli/Michael Franti/Spearhead show, and I can honestly say it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had my Hollywood Bowl cherry popped this weekend and I forgot how much I love to be devirginized. Beck and Spoon brought the thunder and had panties dropping all over the place. I want to have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda T.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a fantastic venue! The acoustics are great! The venue is outdoors, with tiered bench seating.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sook w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last night at the Bowl, Beck Hansen asked, "Los Angeles, California. I have one question for you. Can we take it higher?" (This may have been a reference to Eddie Grant's Electric Avenue which he…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Hollywood Bowl. It's huuuugggee, but still nice and clean. I really like the fact that you can bring your own food and have a picnic there. The acoustics didn't wow me, but I think that may…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by traci l.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's my 200th review and I am so happy it's for the Hollywood Bowl. I love going to concerts. Last night I went to the Hollywood Bowl for the first time to see Beck, Spoon and MGMT. The second we…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dory B.

1.0 of 5 stars. In general my opinions are either in-line with most, but in two cases I have an extreme dislike for something that others absolutely love. One is the city of San Francisco, I think its highly…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by reg t.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can't beat the acoustics at this massive outdoor venue. Despite the avid fans behind me, I could hear every breath and growl of my darling Nick Cave. Heck, the sexy, penetrating echo even made me…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm sure it might have helped - A LOT - that the Rolling Stones were performing when I went, but the venue was killer, and the acoustics rocked! What more could you ask for but perhaps another Stones…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K M.

4.0 of 5 stars. So we were here on 8/5 and that was our first time in many years, maybe 6 or 7? We scored tickets from a friend who had mid-grade seats and prepaid parking. The stack-parking situation actually…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Bowl Bus shuttle is totally worth it - they have that down to a science. I would much rather pay $3 for a 10-minute ride over to the Bowl than deal with all of the traffic and parking drama over…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love art deco style. It feels so...California, so...comfortable, clean and warm. Its easy to look at, offers a view of the future with old school charm and is living history before your very eyes…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love the hollywood bowl! i wish all the concerts and events i go to could be held here. since you can bring your own food and drinks, we usually hit up trader joes for some wine and other goodies…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great place. If you are coming for an event, make sure you come at least an hour early before the start time. Parking is hell and if you don't come at a good time. You will have to walk a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. AWESOME VENUE!!! (too bad I was feeling sick, I couldn't fully enjoy it) Bring you own wine, beer, roasted chicken, tomato salad, burgers -- whatever the heck you want.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Back in tha day I was a runner for concerts. (It's essentially a PA that goes and runs errands for the tour production.) As a result of that I have seen way too many shows at way too many venues to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yulree C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Loved it. Sushi, Sapporo, & Radiohead. Mmmm. Park @ the mall on Hollywood & Highlands.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with my friends for the Korean Music Festival! Nonetheless, we had a blast! The place is huge and depending how far you seated but you can still enjoy a great concert here. TIPS: Make sure…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Recipe for an extraordinary night at the Hollywood Bowl: - Have a friend give you an extra Garden Box Seat for the first night of Radiohead at the Bowl.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Calig M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think everyone's opinion of the Hollywood Bowl is contingent upon their reason for being there. What kind of concert was it? What kind of crowd is it? etc. I went to see Morrissey. Because Morrissey…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erica f.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I just saw Radiohead here last night, and the show just confirmed that The Bowl is pretty awesome when it comes to shows. I'll admit unless you've got the vision of Hyperion or Power Girl it can…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to save my 300th review for something life changing. Since I can't review my first deflowering, I might as well tell you all a tale of the greatest concert I've ever been to and the one venue…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've just experienced the best concert of my life... is it all downhill from here? Saturday, Radiohead. Bloody hell, that was a blast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gandy y.

4.0 of 5 stars. i'll admit, i'm biased. i work at the greek, so comparisons are tough. the hollywood bowl is an amazing place to see shows, no doubt about it. when it becomes not so amazing is when you're stuck in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa Marie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Woo-Hoo!!! I am the 275 reviewer for the Hollywood Bowl. I saw RADIOHEAD on August 25, 2008 at the Bowl. The Radiohead concert was extraordinary. The light show, song set, and performance left me all…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my girlfriend here tonight to see Radiohead, and first of all it was ammmmazing! We stopped by Bevmo first to grab miniature bottles of vodka(think airplane trial size) and then headed up…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you again, Mitch! I couldn't believe I was standing there listening to Radiohead live at the Bowl. Me: I want to slap her right now.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Truly a legendary venue. My friend Paul and I went to the POLICE here in May of 2008, it was a beautiful night and what a setting. This place is what the Comcast Centers (3rd incarnation of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Been There Heard That X.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's a great venue for classical music, but pretty awful for rock 'n' roll. Even the close seats are far from the stage; the nosebleed seats are closer to San Pedro than they are to the stage. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ani P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Bowl may just be the most amazing spot to watch a performance. It's outdoors and breathe-taking. You totally do not feel like you're anywhere near the Hollywood Highland clusterfuck. Instead,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hollywood Bowl is my idea of a GREAT summer night. Maybe I'm a little biased, because I live within walking distance, so I don't have to worry about driving or parking. And the drunken walk home…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley F.

5.0 of 5 stars. After living in LA for about 6 years, I finally made it to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert. Park and Ride - Fuck yes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shinny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I now understand why hollywood is hollywood. Man, these people sure know how to entertain. Cool things:
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenni G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seven steps to a romantic summer evening: Step 1: Bring your tickets & bottled water
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Spectacular music under the stars? What a wonderful thing to do on a breezy Summer's night... I just saw Les Miserables there (my 3rd time seeing Les Mis) and absolutely loved it... again!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by barry w.

4.0 of 5 stars. the best venue for live music in l.a. (especially over summer months).
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aynge m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you lie on a blanket on the grass, look up at the stars (or satellites or whatever those lights are) while listening to live music? 8 more days til Joshua Bell... woo hoo!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Incredible venue! No doubt. I highly suggest taking a park & ride of some sort because traffic is a mess. I went to the Reggae Fest here over the weekend, and man I got goosebumps. Barrington Levy,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yet another essential LA experience. The bowl is nestled in the Hollywood Hills and the atmosphere is one of a kind. People like to bring picnics but for certain events they are EXTREMELY strict about…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Spectacular!!! I went to see my favorite band of all time, Dave Matthews Band, at the Hollywood Bowl last year. My bf bought me tickets for my birthday, so it was extra special. I love the benches…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Minnie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart the Hollywood Bowl! Picnics, great entertainment, beautiful views, (parking sucks but at least they have public transit), this is a great place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SteFUNe e.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to see Mary J.Blige and Jay-Z back in April and I had a GREAT time. I would suggest to take the bus there, they have a great transpo system, believe you can find it on the hollywood bowl website.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The bowl is amazingly fun. I've been going to a couple of shows every year from Latin to jazz and movie night. The last show I was was list past Saturday night with Eric Idle's "Not the Messiah... a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jon r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saw UB40 and Berres Hammond here last nite and it was one of the best venues I've been to. It dont matter where you sit, you gonna have fun. They let you bring your own food and booze. So you can…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been to the Hollywood Bowl dozens of times...but this summer's visit may have been the best of all. Typically I'll get tickets for jazz performers...Diana Krall...Tony Bennett...Cassandra…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl H.

3.0 of 5 stars. After last night's show, just thought I should see what's up on Yelp about the Bowl. It's really all about ambiance at the "Bollywood Hole". Given that acoustics aren't great, it's just a kick to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. #900 No summer would be complete without a couple of concerts at the Bowl.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love the Hollywood Bowl! Whether you sit in box seats or up in the back area (way up) you will have an enjoyable evening. I always pack something to eat and drink and bring a friend or…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by joel h.

5.0 of 5 stars. best place ever to see a concert/show/event. every seat is a good seat, even the cheap seats waaaaaayyyyy up in the 'nose bleeds' are awesome. make sure you bring a picnic basket loaded with sammichs…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Based on the PlayBoy Jazz Fest, I will be reminiscing at an old age (if i make it assuming I keep up thiis buttery lifestyle) about how much fun I had as a young lass. Then I'll wonder what in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Bowl. So I wrote a haiku about it. White people go here
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've seen all sorts of fantastic performances here and I'm always looking for something new. Last week I saw Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Jazz Ensemble with Willie Nelson. It was soooooo good and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The acoustics at this venue are amazing. There is a lot of charm to the Hollywood Bowl. Even the uncharming bits are somewhat charming - like the drunk girl, red plastic dixie cup full of wine in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five stars all the way!! This place has always been my favorite. You are able to bring your own food and alcohol, its outside in the hills, and they are very much 420 friendly. What more could you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great music under the stars... what's not to like? Actually there is plenty not to like. - It takes far too much effort to drive and park. My biggest complaint.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonji P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally got to experience the Hollywood bowl this past weekend with my girlfriend. It was our first time going to a hollywood bowl event and we had so much fun. We parked at hollywood/highland and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by geoff l.

5.0 of 5 stars. As soon as Feist left the stage before her encore people started trickling down the stairs and out of the bowl. Even though the lights didn't come on and she eventually came back on stage, people kept…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by diana y.

5.0 of 5 stars. i absolutely LOVE this venue. there's something about being outside under the stars on a warm summer evening, drinking wine, eating cheeses and fruits, watching a great concert and being in good…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what else you can say about a legendary Los Angeles landmark like the Hollywood Bowl....the historic site where the Beatles played to a sell-out crowd in 1964. The art-deco inspired dome…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan Matthew P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Obviously from the 200 opinions you don't need mine. The facilities are great and there's nothing quite like sipping wine at dusk watching and listening to a live performance. HOWEVER, I have to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow! my very sweet bf surprised me with tix to the hollywood bowl this weekend. he knew that i had never been so it was a real treat to share my first visit with him. we watched the "enchanted evening…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emm C.

5.0 of 5 stars. bar none my most favorite thing about summer in LA - and LA for that matter!!! good music, great location, great ppl watching, a healthy dose of culture, good company, close to home. and, Jazz at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by la h.

5.0 of 5 stars. get VIP parking, passes behind the stage, walk in with the band to impress your date . the in house pr women needs to be put in her place as my servant show her .her job is to serve. I love…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well this is kinda weird that I have not yet given this place a review. So the other night I went to the bowl, but this time instead of driving there I took one of their shuttles, very convenient since…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Hollywood Bowl, best venue for a concert hands down. however, I really wish I remembered my Tom Petty concert a while ago when Stevie Nicks was there. Didn't know my limit that night and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this is the best venue in Los Angeles. Last night I was fortunate enough to have 6 garden box seat tickets for a classical concert. I'm not 70 years old and not a huge classical fan, but we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Outdoor Music & Picnic

I absolutely Adore. the Hollywood Bowl. it's one of my fav places in LA to go to. It's outdoors, and very chill, and just love going there. Make yourself a nice picnic of sorts, and bring your fav spirit and...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I DIG the Hollywood Bowl. LA Philharmonic melodies and bring your own beer/wine and snacks. It's a great time if you're with a good set of people. You can take the shuttle (so they tell me) from…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boss let me use his box seats and his special parking tickets, so this is not going to be my usual experience a the Hollywood Bowl. First, the parking. If you've ever been to the Hollywood Bowl,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been here a couple of times...no one worth mentioning except Gwen Stefani. Before I lead myself into some obsessive rant about how much she rocks. Let me just say...I love the Bowl. It's the only…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a classical performance by the LA Philharmonic. They play during the summer on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Philharmonic is AMAZING and the Hollywood Bowl is one of the best venues…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergio R.

4.0 of 5 stars. What an amazing time I had here this past Saturday! Devendra Banhart & Gilberto Gil. Bad ass.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Balmy outdoor music. Check. Picnic food and drink. Check.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

4.0 of 5 stars. everybody's gotta chime in on this establishment. i go to the bowl semi-regularly for the playboy jazz festival. this year, it seemed people were drunker than previous years. maybe it was just the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leila T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Meh. It is probably sacrilege to say something less than enthusiastic about this LA institution, but I'm not overly impressed. Last summer all that concerts I wanted to see tended to be at The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hooray for Hollywood! How can you not give this place 5 stars, I mean, really. It's the 5-star general of all concert venues. If you can get a box seat, do it. You get your own personal server who…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KIMBERLY L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing night. Wine, cheese, herb, great company and perhaps the best concert I have ever attended.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex P.

5.0 of 5 stars. In a word, amazing. On June 24th of 2008, the Stone Temple Pilots took the stage as they reunited for one electrifying concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Transcendent could be another word for this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by susan j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Summer officially arrived last week and as temperatures rose past the 90's there was no other way to start out our summer than a night at the Bowl. I've never had the opportunity to see a show at the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love how they let you bring in your own booze. Does it get any better? Seriously? I've come here so many times and gotten so blasted, I only have fond memories here. I'm probably that damn drunk…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by perry k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hate to be unoriginal, but "WOW." This place is incredibly fun! I went to watch Thievery Corporation last night. It was so good that I can barely remember the night! The only down side, which isn't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn T.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I have to say is "wow" - coming here for a show (saw REM here and have this place in cue for some other awesome Summer shows) was an AMAZING experience. It's a great outdoor stadium venue and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is quintessential LA. The 'Hollywood' sign hangs above in the hills behind this beautiful venue, which holds over 17,000 people, most of which seemed to be the rowdy drunks in our section. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Howard T.

5.0 of 5 stars. **Just moving this over from the other Hollywood Bowl topic. Don't understand why there's two of them** Have a nice night out with your family here at The Bowl.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am sure I am going to be the odd man out here but I have always been less then impressed with this place; maybe I just don't get it. Can you bring food and drinks here or not? Who do I ask and where…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M. C.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a venue, the Hollywood Bowl is great. There were some glitches in the sound because as each performer was introduced, you couldn't hear them -- mic wasn't on. We like being able to catch the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jess a.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've always loved the Bowl. There's not much more I can add that hasn't already been said, but a concert under the stars, carved into the mountainside, it a great summer night.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz O.

5.0 of 5 stars. My first Hollywood Bowl experience was the Oasis/Jet show, which kinda sucked because I had terrace seats. Now, I am a firm believer that the further away from the stage your are -- the better…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Summer time in Los Angeles is meaningless without a trip to the Hollywood Bowl. Pack your lunch, get a good bottle of wine, a cork screw and get ready for some good times. It's important to remember…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Saw the Cure here - Section D Also parked in lot D. Stacked parking was not as bad as I'd experienced at other venues. It was a little bit hectic getting back to the FWY. Even though it's right…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing and beautiful. Went to see The Cure last night at the Hollywood Bowl. We began by putting a picnic together and sat in a nearby park eating, drinking and having great pre-show conversation.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to see R.E.M. at the bowl last night and was really disappointed. We had seats in the P section which is pretty far back. They never turned our section's speakers on...I guess because of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come here every year during the summer time for their summer concerts. I've been to the Gershwin, Playboy Jazz Festival, Tchaikovski, Mozart, Sound of Music, Bugs Bunny, and I can't remember the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elaine c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely Adore. the Hollywood Bowl. it's one of my fav places in LA to go to. It's outdoors, and very chill, and just love going there. If you get the chance to watch a concert go!! I'll be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn you Hollywood Bowl! Because of you, I will have no money in my bank account this summer! You booked way too many cool bands this summer. As of right now, I have tickets for Elvis Costello…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to the Heart of the City (Jay Z& Mary J) concert @ the Hollywood Bowl. It was my first time here and I was impressed. We sat in the 1st row in K1 but good thing I brought my binoculars cause it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Skylar L.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know that one place that you think of when you think of your childhood? That place that is so easy to slip into a nice memory and feel like the happiest kid in the world? For me. that's the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by susy h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love mary j!... blige that is. I was lucky enough to see the Mary J Blige/ Jay Z concert in really expensive seats here. =D. Like a vigin, it was also my first time at the Bowl. Pack yourself a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rina C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good for chill concerts...otherwise, go to a different venue. I went for the Jay-Z/Mary J Blige concert. This event was considered a lease event, which means that an outside agent is paying to use the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tim c.

5.0 of 5 stars. went here last year with my ex gf and her family for the John Mayer concert. it was awesome. the food was pricey but it was great, you can see the stars (both in the sky and in the crowd). we saw…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is nowhere else I can think of where tatted up cholos, asian grandmas, gay guys on steroids and Hugh Hefner can sit packed together like sardines but still enjoy an evening of music as one…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by robert c.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say.. I LOVE THE BOWL!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ChRiS C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A Hollywood landmark and deservingly so.....great venue for any show!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the few reasons I miss La-La-Land is because of this landmark musical venue. There is really nothing you can compare it to. It is so huge, monumental in scale and just awe-inspiringly cooool.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ben a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best nights of my life have taken place here.The Bowl is absolutely the best place in the world to see a concert and if you're lucky and your favorite band happens to be playing alongside…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I attended the "Video Games Live" Concert Event here, awesome place and plenty of seats!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I been coming to Hollywood Bowl every summer and plan to continue this tradition till I am old and grey. Bring a bottle of wine, dinner, finger foods, a warm blanket, and ready for some summer magic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good music, BYOB, inexpensive tickets (mine were $20 each for a jazz show), great atmosphere and nice view of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood sign -- what's not to like?!!! Just wish it was closer to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimiko S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I saw Morrissey here. Acoustics were great. Only downside being the drunk rockabilly fans sitting around us. :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff k.

4.0 of 5 stars. good spot for fourth of july. fireworks and a good soothing concert. i remember gettin dragged here for a john denver concert with my family and a few visiting relatives from korea a longggggggggg…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love coming to the hollywood bowl!! it's something i like to do at least once during the summer. it's the perfect thing to do in LA. hear some great music and enjoy a little picnic either before or…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

1.0 of 5 stars. For as famous as this place is, it really sucks. I've tried to give it chances; I've gone with my parents multiple times to see orchestras, and I've even endured a movie night (actually, the best…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I only come here a couple times a year and it's usually in the summer for their Movie Night concert and one other show that I find of interest (I've been to Video Game night and the Sound of Music…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eurie c.

5.0 of 5 stars. i'm a big fan of the bowl. it makes going to an event more like an event. kind of like high end tailgating. the only drawback here is that there are often drunk people who are more interested in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BRIAN K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Angelina T, you can enjoy drinking wine and eating cheese without being a rich ahole. Sure, there are a lot of rich aholes here but many are there to have a good time, and not to show off how rich…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelina T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I totally paid way too much for a seat here sound is terrible
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty Freaking Sweet! The Hollywood Bowl is a great venue. It is easy to see the stage; even from the worst of seats.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Penelope l.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEAUTIFUL this place is SO chill.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherrie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. LA's Premiere Get High, Get Drunk, Then Fall Down Where the Buses Come to Pick You Up Venue! Yes, you can bring all the booze you want unless it's a "lease" show like a Rolling Stones show or the Dave…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great sound, nice ambiance, big amphitheater but not too large (still felt intimate enough with a group of friends)... take wine and cheese with you and make a fun night of it. Saw/heard John Williams…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I think people are mixing two different things here: the Bowl as a venue and the fact that some of their favorite bands have performed there. The Bowl is terrible, in my opinion.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who doesn't like this place? I mean seriously, who doesn't like this place?
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to the Pink Martini concert a few years ago. Very smooth atmosphere. Nice to go to a place with wine and cheese for a cheap price.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a place for magic, music and being in love with life. I love the Hollywood Bowl. Since I first started going a few years back, I've been in love. It's a great place to go alone, with a lover,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the bowl! Saw some of my favorite bands there during the summer and they all seemed to enjoy playing there. The best part is that you can bring your own food in. My bf and I often had a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh boy, I do love an outdoor amphitheater for a night time summer show. I've been here twice, and both times have been a real fun experience. Once you get over all the hassle of traffic, parking, and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is there much point in writing a review about the world famous Hollywood Bowl? Not much! But I'm doing it anyway!
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mina k.

2.0 of 5 stars. i hate going to the bowl! wish my favourite big bands would stop playing here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by carlos a.