Dodie at Blue Note Los Angeles

dodie is playing Blue Note Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 8, and this is not a standard tour stop. The venue's listing calls it "Not For Lack Of Clarinets," an evening where she reimagines her second album, Not For Lack of Trying, live and in full, with every song newly rescored for two clarinets. For anyone hunting for LA concerts that break the usual guitar-and-drums format, this one stands out.

When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Early show 7:00 PM (doors 5:00 PM), late show 9:30 PM (doors 9:00 PM) Where: Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Tickets: Through TicketWeb. The venue lists a $20 minimum per person

What to expect

dodie built her following as a singer-songwriter with confessional lyrics and close, conversational arrangements. Swapping the usual band for a pair of clarinets suits that style. The songs get a woodwind-heavy rewrite, so familiar melodies will sound different, softer and a little stranger. The album is being played in full, which means a complete listening-room experience rather than a greatest-hits run.

Blue Note is a small club, and that is the point. Two shows on one night means two separate rooms of fans, each close enough to the stage to hear the clarinet lines clearly. If you want live music Los Angeles audiences rarely get in this format, a seat here beats a big-venue set from the back.

Practical info

The venue sits on Sunset Boulevard, in one of the busiest parts of Hollywood. Expect traffic and limited street parking on a Sunday evening, so build in extra time or use a nearby paid lot. Rideshare drop-off is the easiest way in. Doors open two hours before the early show, which leaves room for dinner nearby, and 30 minutes before the late show.

Because the listing mentions a per-person minimum, plan on ordering food or drinks at the table. Check the TicketWeb page for current availability on each show, since a room this size can sell out quickly. Prices are not shown on the listing we reviewed, so confirm the ticket cost at checkout.

Make a night of it

This is one of the more interesting things happening in Hollywood in early November. Pair it with dinner on Sunset before the 7:00 PM show, or catch the late set and walk the neighborhood afterward. Browse more concerts and the full Hollywood guide for other plans that week.