Wheeler Walker Jr.
Troubadour9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles 90069
Wheeler Walker Jr. brings his deliberately provocative, satirical country persona to the Troubadour. The show arrives in the Ram era, a 10-track Dave Cobb-produced record that shifts toward hard-charging Southern rock while retaining the explicit humor and anti-establishment stance that have defined the project.
Wheeler Walker Jr. is the alter ego of comedian and musician Ben Hoffman, created as a satire of bro-country. His 2016 debut, Redneck Shit, reached No. 10 on Billboard’s country chart and No. 1 on its comedy chart; Houston Press wrote that “his songs have the chops, and on that end there wasn't a bad apple in the bunch.”
The Troubadour’s claim to fame is written into pop history: Elton John made his American debut here in 1970, and the musicians who became the Eagles met around the club. It remains an active West Hollywood live-music venue, with current concerts listed at its Santa Monica Boulevard address. Expect a ticketed show in a compact club room, with a bar and a small kitchen serving burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, and fries. Seating depends on the event; where it is limited, the venue says it is generally first come, first served, so check your show’s details before arriving. Doors typically open an hour before the performance, and most shows finish between 11 p.m. and midnight, though timing varies. The venue sits near Doheny Drive, on a stretch of West Hollywood with nearby bars and restaurants.