Zach John King
Troubadour9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles 90069
Zach John King brings his Get to Drinkin’ Tour to the Troubadour. The Nashville artist’s set draws on the country and rock borderlands, from bare-knuckle ballads to electric-guitar-driven songs, including music from his Slow Down EP.
Raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, King fronted an indie-rock band in college before moving to Nashville in 2021 to pursue his country roots. His 2024 breakout, “Wannabe Cowboy,” has earned 6 million streams worldwide. He has opened for Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Dylan Scott, Gavin Adcock, Nate Smith, ERNEST, Vincent Mason and Bayker Blankenship; Holler called him a “future star of the genre.”
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.