The Scene Los Angeles: The Troubadour

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In this Gibson TV Original Series, host Mark Agnesi travels from city to city to discover the important music landmarks that help shape that city's music scene. In this episode, Mark travels to West Hollywood, CA, to visit the iconic LA venue The Troubadour.
Since opening its doors in 1957, The Troubadour has seen diverse performances from singer-songwriters, up and coming rock bands, standup comedians, and industry icons alike, as well as being the venue for debut LA performances from greats like Elton John, Billy Joel, Hall and Oates, and Metallica. The Troubadour made Billboard Magazine’s “Top 5 Clubs to Play” list and is ranked #2 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Best Clubs in America” list.
In this brand new episode, Mark sits down with standup comedian and podcaster Dean Delray to talk about playing The Troubadour, the venue's history and some of the famous and often infamous stories of this West Hollywood music landmark.
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@emlynkhelicopter6975 3 жыл бұрын

I'd happily watch Dean Delray showing Mark Agnesi around a Walmart for an hour. That dude's enthusiasm for life make the world a better place :)

@markstrain8989 3 жыл бұрын

... aintt he the screamer! High Voltage ⚡ dude.

@navasaband 3 жыл бұрын

I was the head sound engineer for 10 years at the Troub. Many, many amazing shows too numerous to mention. My heart goes out to the family Karayan for keeping it real. Sure hope they can get back to it soon.

@rexnavarro2918 3 жыл бұрын

L.A. scene...Rainbow, Toubadour, Gazzarri's, Cathay De Grande, Raji's, Coconut Teazer, Cathouse, etc... venues/clubs with great bands performing on stage... nothing can replace Live shows..the Sound, Sweat, Emotion and Social interaction...And that goes for any club or venue in any city that has live music...some of those clubs are gone..but those performances are never forgotten. SAVE LIVE MUSIC!

@EliseoCaporale 3 жыл бұрын

I think you forgot the Whisky A Go Go there!!

@rexnavarro2918 3 жыл бұрын

@@EliseoCaporale yes...and the Viper room..so many great clubs.

@evomink 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget The Whiskey and The Roxy

@BillyBongwaters 3 жыл бұрын

The Starwood was my Fave

@crazyuncleted5817 3 жыл бұрын

Dallas Texas is the roughest! I watched a local band that I remember was playing Rush Limelight that opened for Robin Trower get spit on over and over. It was really gross. That was one show I was glad I was away from the crowd and not real close to the stage.

@glengamble526 2 жыл бұрын

The ‘Elton John at The Troubador’ story is the best: he was nervous and playing his ballad-y type music and not going over very well. This got him angry and he kicked over his piano stool and started playing rock and roll classics and pounding the keys…and the crowd went bananas! He completely turned it around and went from being a somber singer/songwriter to a great live performer with great songs, too. And it started here.

@lukegalvan3093 3 жыл бұрын

Gibson really giving us some awesome content lately!

@auntjenifer7774 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I guess. But it's only to generate revenue, so much revenue. At least they have a better business idea than the govt which has a business plan, the plan to destroy the middle class and make us dependent on the universal basic income due to the economy being destroyed.

@lukegalvan3093 3 жыл бұрын

@@auntjenifer7774 you must be fun at parties!

@markstrain8989 3 жыл бұрын

Amen. ssuper cool trip in the Troubadour .

@Ks-zz9lh 3 жыл бұрын

@@auntjenifer7774 stop whining. Save up some money. And for the love of yourself or music.. or both> go to a music store pick up one their instruments and play some tunes. Amazing guitars. The only thing they have going for them is a shy 70 years of the most iconic music written on their instruments. You complain about revenue>? What is the matter with you? Clinically depressed? Help your self please!! for the love of YOU~!~~~ wish you the best, but please stop the whine.,, or wine... or both!

@BillyBongwaters 3 жыл бұрын

The upper bar was where Doug Weston Lived when he was alive... It was his Apartment overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard before they converted it....If you were a good band.. He would open his door and check you out...If your band was shit the door would stay closed.. I Once got to step in the Door and talk to him...He had wild antique furniture like you would see in a medieval castle..A suit of armor ...all stuffed in a tiny spot....Doug Weston did a great Service having such a great place to play music for everyone...with a vibe like no other..and I hope the Troubador lives forever

@rudiarroyo-garcia3641 3 жыл бұрын

Cover the rest of the LA scene! The Whiskey... the Rainbow!! GREAT stuff Mark. Keep it up my friend!

@gibsonguitar 3 жыл бұрын

Check out our episode of The Whisky with Tracii Guns! Available on Gibson TV now!

@liamgillespie3407 3 жыл бұрын

On March 12, 1974 John Lennon and Harry Nilsson got thrown out of the Troubadour for heckling the Smothers Brothers.

@bertgetner9397 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. What an iconic club. The stage is killer. Thanks Gibson for the tour. Reminds me of the "Soap Factory" in Jersey. Just Rock and Roll heaven!

@LPCustom3 3 жыл бұрын

It started as a Folk Club (for Folk Music). First time I went there was to see John Hartford and Steve Martin was the opening act. This was 1967..

@PNWGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

DEAN! badass guy with a badass venue

@jackthomson5047 3 жыл бұрын

Gibson are hitting the spot lately! 👌

@metalmover 3 жыл бұрын

I played the Troubadour several times back in 1994-1995...I would charter 2-3 buses from Orange County and put kegs of beer on each bus. The buses were pretty popular for the time :)...probably ore popular than the band; but we did pack the place. I took the bus home one time after a show...nuf said here.

@56Century 3 жыл бұрын

Something really cool about seeing a well used club after hours with no one around. Just imagine if those walls could talk. Incredible

@SuperTarkim 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, hitting it out of the park with this sort of content! Seing historical places like The Troubadour that were so important musically, and culturally in general, is absolutely great. And what a scope of performers, from Elton John to Metallica, Lenny Bruce played here, as did Tom Waits and many many more who went on to create timeless works of art. Can't wait for more 'o these!

@mishastone 3 жыл бұрын

Dean is the real deal! that's a guy who deserves way more recognition

@deandelray 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@jimwoodard64 3 жыл бұрын

Iconic. I was only out there a while in the early 80's, but I went as often as I could. What a scene. Would be a shame to see it go.

@derekthrasher1116 3 жыл бұрын

00:45 I was amazed to learn that Sir Elton John kicked off his Tour at the Troubadour in 1970.

@RockHardRiffs 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s only Rock & Roll......but I like it!” 🎸🎸🎸

@user-dv8pe2sh1y 3 жыл бұрын

즐거운주말 보내세요 건강조심하세요 화이팅 😄😄..

@chriswade5348 3 жыл бұрын

As a huge music fan I have always wanted to go to a show at the Troubadour. Had my chance to take my eight year old daughter there during our vacation on March 14, 2020 to see Amanda Shires. I was so looking forward to it until the show was canceled and the Covid shut down began. Funny thing, I did get to go to the Comedy Store on March 12 and saw a bevy of comedians including Dean Delray. He was funny as hell with some very topical Covid comedy. That was another dream come true. I think it was their last night before the Covid shut down as well. I wish both those institutions along with all the great music and comedy venues across our country good luck. They need our support now more than ever. I can’t wait for live music and comedy again.

@local-rigs3610 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch these over and over, guys. Keep 'em comin'!

@Trevenclaw 3 жыл бұрын

I live on the Sunset Strip right around the corner from the Whiskey and I drive by The Troub every day and can't wait for COVID to be over so I can go see a show.

@okbrancho 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thanks for the history and tour.

@RiffsAndBeards 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite venues to play ever

@bobboberts5183 3 жыл бұрын

dude!

@natashanyxx9486 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! It’s cool to see you in here. I watch all of your shows. Thank YOU for doing what you do as well! 💜☠️💜

@bobboberts5183 3 жыл бұрын

Another great Gibson tv video! o7

@dugong3519 3 жыл бұрын

I love theese prosperity tummies...... 😂😂😂❣❣

@canucklehead0 3 жыл бұрын

Really, a sweet tour of an iconic venue. I hope The Troubadour lives on and music rings from her rafters again!! Cool stuff Mark, keep it coming!!

@Lookup2Wakeup 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that. ....🙂👍 Just shows with the bio hazard lockdown how much of life has been taken away from us.

@jacttanna2353 3 жыл бұрын

Played the Troubadour at least twice that I can remember. Once with Carpenters when Karen was still playing drums, and I can't remember who opened for us on the second date. Speaking of first time performers, I remember seeing a young black comedian who was so nervous back stage he almost got sick. Then he went out and killed it. Richard Pryor. Kris Kristofferson did his first show there also. So many great shows - Ry Cooder, Maria Mauldaur, Gordon Lightfoot, Jennifer Warren - on and on. A great show every weekend for over 50 years. Amazing

@randywarren6925 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, well done bro. Thank you.👍😇😎🇺🇸

@thelolguy007 3 жыл бұрын

Gibson is Rockin with these new videos. Great content. The Icons and now this, very cool. Keep ‘em comin’

@incognitoguitars9999 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it coming guys! Gibsontv has become must see tv

@jamesperryman6433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. It's great. Dean is the man 🤘

@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL 3 жыл бұрын

Dean, is the man!!!!

@gertikatro6375 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up Mark Agnesi!

@remygaron8311 3 жыл бұрын

Wow loved every sec of it 👏👏👏👏🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦

@krash66 3 жыл бұрын

Add The Warning to list of future legends to grace that stage. They are playing January 20th and 22nd, 2022. They just sold out both nights in 15 minutes each night. Mark my words... Future Legends!

@tone1798 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite show there was watching the BLACK CROWES play. Marc Ford was on fire! Chris came out bare footed and Charlie Quintana played drums! Bell bottom blues was a standout! Great show that night. I think that they played under the name: Big Toe?

@deandelray 3 жыл бұрын

Foam Foot

@aaronperrotta7055 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I hope all of these classic venues can survive!

@budgetguitaristcom 3 жыл бұрын

Classic, historical venue.

@jamessator5564 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!!!!!!! And I Sincerely mean this PLAY AUTHENTIC!!!!!! “ONLY A GIBSON IS GOOD ENOUGH !”

@Starch1b2c3d4a 3 жыл бұрын

Dead

@kirkmckim2685 3 жыл бұрын

I played there in 1987. We made $70 and they charged us $80 for using the lights. So we had to pay the balance, LOL ..

@BillyBongwaters 3 жыл бұрын

I use to run the lights there... I never had to pay

@niguel4438 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@natashanyxx9486 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. I love LA, and these iconic venues deserve the attention. Good work!

@donsassano1278 3 жыл бұрын

Nice covering the places that rock!

@image30p 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview! "Kinda like all my gigs" haha!

@mattrock12 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVING the consistent and quality content Gibson is putting out. Mark Agnesi is the perfect host (equal parts relaxed charm coupled with invaluable insight and knowledge) bringing in terrific guests such as Mr. Dean Delray (DDR) in this episode. You guys are the fast-becoming modern-day rock stars. (fuck those tech guys. LOL) Cheers!

@XLBiker13 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Gibson. You let Mark go "back home" for a few days. But budgets ain't what they used to be. He had to sleep on the couch at Norm's.

@Lookup2Wakeup 3 жыл бұрын

.........😂

@Barry101er 3 жыл бұрын

There are worst couches!

@graemero5532 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gibson

@rjlong89 3 жыл бұрын

Gibsons youtube channel has stepped in up the last year 👍🤘. Still waitin for em to add the les paul jr doublecut in the line 🤪 preferably ebony with the red tortoise shell. Yesssir

@deltafit 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video thanks guys

@glenkepic3208 3 жыл бұрын

This was great !! Been a long time since i saw it but i believe the live bits of Dave Mason's Headkeeper was recorded here. could be wrong.

@cry2love 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shoot! Mark Agnesi is here!

@paddypravda839 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to go there. Thanks Gibson this channel pisses all over TV!

@gibsonguitar 3 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

@dylanbshelton 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dean! Really enjoyed this episode!

@deandelray 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@fredvahldiek738 3 жыл бұрын

Played The Troubadour once. I tried to tell the booking agent we shouldn't perform there. We were so loud that we broke stuff! Banned from playing there ever again.

@BoyAditya 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys already stocking videos of greatest rock and roll venues across the US for 'the scene'

@joecasual2952 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh..The Trueabore. So Cool, like the Wiskay a go slo.

@ryansyphax2687 3 жыл бұрын

The fire marshall is not gonna be happy to hear about 30 people in that green room! haha

@BillyBongwaters 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I have been there when the fire marshall was there before a few times...but that was before they built that overhanging stuff on the left of the stage...there use to only be 2 doors to that place I think...one in front... and one in the back to load in from the alley...If you where a good band... that place would be so packed you could not move

@BoyAditya 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought he's Tim Pierce 😂

@dizzle49er 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Lol

@robnowlin7285 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, there is a great place in St. Louis MO called Off Broadway. I hope you check it out.

@paulsink9861 3 жыл бұрын

The rm at the 8:15 mark would be great for THE WARNING M&G..if they have one for their shows in January!

@ofir_likes_beer 3 жыл бұрын

I remember QOTSA's show there

@candydormizzi2500 3 жыл бұрын

Backyard Babies at the Troubador shaking the rafters ..

@philjohnjones 3 жыл бұрын

Dean Delrizzy!

@delraiser9239 3 жыл бұрын

Dean Delray is amazing!!!!!

@annrhoads6808 2 жыл бұрын

PLAYED THERE 1 TIME

@YehoashDream 3 жыл бұрын

The place where Guns N Roses start....and from there the crazy us about Les Pauls(Slash?)😁👍

@Barry101er 3 жыл бұрын

Rick Nelson: In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969: I think the Eagles may have bought this LP??? Discuss.

@realgoodmind 3 жыл бұрын

Hope more donate! These venues are going to be missed especially if they get snagged up by big corporate venues and they completely ruin them. Donate!

@zboys4586 3 жыл бұрын

I pissed in the Alley by the load in and bought some bad hash from a guy in a tie.

@overhoopz 2 жыл бұрын

Damn they forgot Rise against

@paulthompson8642 3 жыл бұрын

Dean delray is funny as ××××

@joeg5507 3 жыл бұрын

Henley and Felder?

@paulsink9861 3 жыл бұрын

Get ready for THE WARNING!!!

@littlemisswaterlover1367 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool content series, I love it. But there's all these people with experience, stories and insight on the Troubadour, and you ask a comic to join you. WTF?

@MultiPabloe 3 жыл бұрын

UYuYUy💥💥💥

@ericdavidwallace 2 жыл бұрын

hmm...

@Starch1b2c3d4a 3 жыл бұрын

Go away Agnesy

@dmitryowens 3 жыл бұрын

The Troubadour died sometime in the early 90's, as did the LA rock scene. Since then it's been all lame hipster trash music.

@deandelray 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@ronlight7013 3 жыл бұрын

Man, is Delray an inarticulate and uninformed guest. That’s the best you can do? Back when I used to go to the Troubadour every music headliner had a comedian as an opener, and every headlining comic had a musician opener. The headliners I saw were Richard Pryor, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tim Buckley, and Cheech and Chong.