Seasick Steve at the Troubadour 2026

Seasick Steve is playing the Troubadour on Monday, October 5, and if you've never caught him live, it's worth clearing the night for. He's the guy who shows up with a cigar box guitar, a one-string "diddley bow," and a voice that sounds like it's been through a few decades of hard travel, because it has. For anyone scanning the week's concerts in Los Angeles and looking for something that isn't another arena tour, this is the one to circle.

Who he is

Steven Wold spent years as a drifter and session musician before he ever had a record of his own, hopping freight trains and working odd jobs across the country long before "Seasick Steve" became a stage name anyone recognized. He didn't release his first album until his sixties, and it turned him into an unlikely festival headliner across Europe and, slowly, back home in the States. His rig is part of the show: homemade three-string guitars built from cigar boxes and scrap wood, stomped percussion, and a growl that sits somewhere between Delta blues and junkyard rock and roll. It's raw, funny, and loud in a way that polished blues revival acts rarely manage.

The room

The Troubadour has been a fixture of West Hollywood's live music los angeles scene since 1957, the same stage that launched Elton John's American career and hosted early sets from the Eagles and Guns N' Roses. It's a small room by LA concerts standards, general admission on the main floor with a balcony above, which means there's no bad sightline for a solo performer who commands a room with just his feet and his hands.

Practical info

• Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
• Doors: 7:00 p.m.
• Venue: The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
• Ages: All ages
• Tickets: Sold through AXS. We couldn't confirm pricing on the page we checked, so look there for current rates.

West Hollywood street parking fills up fast on a weeknight, and the lots around Santa Monica Boulevard aren't cheap, so give yourself extra time if you're driving. It's an easy stop if you're already out looking for things to do in Los Angeles that night: the Troubadour sits a short walk from the restaurants and bars along Santa Monica Boulevard, so dinner beforehand is simple to fold into the plan.

A Monday show means an early crowd and an early finish, which is part of the charm. Find more picks on our concerts page and other nearby options on the Los Angeles neighborhood page.