Caught a show by LA's The Joneses here a few months back. The layout isn't bad, many vantage points of the stage as others have mentioned. They have a smoking room just off stage right which is a choking hot box of airborne particulates with some nasty furniture to relax on. You can actually take a swill of your goddamn drink in between drags while the band rages 10 feet away....genius.
I was pleasantly surprised to find several micro brews on tap, along with a bartender who was both interested and knowledgeable about them. He suggested one to me (forget the name) that was fan-friggin-tastic. I get thirsty now just thinking about that beer. Good prices. Did not try the food. The rest of the staff was likeable.
Lots of leather and scuzz in the crowd. An authentic rock dive, I'll be back.