Celebrating the release of their “Killer Daisies” single release, Young Winona put on an vibrant performance last night at El Cid. Led by vocalist Cassie Gaffaney, the LA-based band (by-way-of New Zealand) rounds out with bandmate/husband Nick Gaffaney (drummer, multi-instrumentalist and one half of power rock duo, Cairo Knife Fight) and fellow expat Geoff Maddock […]

Egg Drop Soup, Broken Baby and Moonfuzz just shattered that pandemic ceiling with a blistering rock show at El Cid in Silverlake. Celebrating their 7″ vinyl split release with fellow L.A. band Broken Baby — the bands were also just playing to play! It’s been over a year since either band has played at a […]

Los Angeles indie pop duo, Sad Robot held their Après Moi, Le Déluge record release party last night at the intimate Silver Lake club, El Cid. It was my first experience with the band other than the video I saw of their song “Battered” which premiered yesterday on Grimy Goods. I was impressed by the video, but after catching Sad […]

A few weeks ago we gave away a delicious and unique Flamenco dinner for two at El Cid, now we want you to have the opportunity to experience a fun brunch at this historical Silver Lake gem. If you’re 21-and-over, we’re giving you the chance to win a tasty brunch for two at El Cid […]

Time to fill those bellies with some delicious Spanish food from the historic restaurant, theater and live music venue, El Cid in Silver Lake. This gem has been around longer than your average hipsters’ parents (and some grandparents). With a “hint of old Hollywood”, the building was constructed by filmmaker D.W. Griffith in 1905. El Cid is […]

Win Tickets to El Cid’s Arte y Pasion Flamenco Show Want to impress that special someone with a unique and exciting date? Win tickets, drinks and appetizers to El Cid’s “Arte y Pasion” Flamenco Theater show. El Cid’s “Arte y Pasion” Flamenco Theater Shows are going off every Friday this December at the historical El Cid and […]

The party does not stop at Halloween! El Cid is hosting an amazing Dia Del Los Muertos celebration this Friday, Nov. 2 featuring Almardiente Flamenco! Come to El Cid and experience Cante jondo or the deep lamenting songs and intricate rhythms of Flamenco dance and music as we celebrate the Day of the Dead. Chef Munoz […]