Freak Out! Hot Spots - Revision history

Spider of Destiny at 23:00, 6 June 2026

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Jason.Kreitzer: I can't find anything about this place that isn't referencing this list.

2021-11-01T15:46:56Z

I can't find anything about this place that isn't referencing this list.

Jason.Kreitzer at 20:26, 10 October 2021

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Jason.Kreitzer at 15:15, 10 October 2021

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Jason.Kreitzer at 19:01, 6 October 2021

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Jason.Kreitzer at 14:11, 15 September 2021

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Jason.Kreitzer at 13:59, 30 August 2021

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Jason.Kreitzer at 13:40, 30 August 2021

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Duncan at 19:55, 24 August 2021

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Duncan at 12:21, 21 August 2021

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 * #19 [[Gee Gee's|GEE GEE'S]] was a scene until it was mysteriously forced out of business. It is, at this moment, for rent... 8100 Sunset Blvd., next to [[Schwab]]'s drug store, across the street from Ah Fong's and Greenblatts Deli.
-* #20 The [[Ash Grove]] features ETHNIC ETHNICAL ETHNOCENTRIC Folque Musique... I remember when Bud Travis used to work there and [https://ashgrovemusic.net/ed-pearl/ Ed Pearl] used to do Ethnopolitical Greasing for the newly founded cabaret at the [[Idyllwild Folk Freak Sanctuary]] in 1958, Before [[Hal Zeiger]] invented the HOOTENANNY. Check it out at 8162 Melrose Ave (phone 653-2070).
+* #20 The [[Ash Grove]] features ETHNIC ETHNICAL ETHNOCENTRIC Folque Musique... I remember when Bud Travis used to work there and [https://ashgrovemusic.net/ed-pearl/ Ed Pearl] used to do Ethnopolitical Greasing for the newly founded cabaret at the Idyllwild Folk Freak Sanctuary in 1958, Before [[Hal Zeiger]] invented the HOOTENANNY. Check it out at 8162 Melrose Ave (phone 653-2070).
 * #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking Vito out)

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 * #19 [[Gee Gee's|GEE GEE'S]] was a scene until it was mysteriously forced out of business. It is, at this moment, for rent... 8100 Sunset Blvd., next to [[Schwab]]'s drug store, across the street from Ah Fong's and Greenblatts Deli.
-* #20 The [[Ash Grove]] features ETHNIC ETHNICAL ETHNOCENTRIC Folque Musique... I remember when [[Bud Travis]] used to work there and [[Ed Pearl]] used to do Ethnopolitical Greasing for the newly founded cabaret at the [[Idyllwild Folk Freak Sanctuary]] in 1958, Before [[Hal Zeiger]] invented the [[Hootenanny|HOOTENANNY]]. Check it out at 8162 Melrose Ave (phone 653-2070).
+* #20 The [[Ash Grove]] features ETHNIC ETHNICAL ETHNOCENTRIC Folque Musique... I remember when Bud Travis used to work there and [https://ashgrovemusic.net/ed-pearl/ Ed Pearl] used to do Ethnopolitical Greasing for the newly founded cabaret at the [[Idyllwild Folk Freak Sanctuary]] in 1958, Before [[Hal Zeiger]] invented the HOOTENANNY. Check it out at 8162 Melrose Ave (phone 653-2070).
 * #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking Vito out)

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 * #2 [[The Trip]] used to be the center of the Freak Scene. See it now: 8572 Sunset Blvd.
-* #3 [[Ben Franks]] used to be the place to go after the dancing stopped. The atomic blast denotes a bust (overall) by the L.A. heat. 8585 Sunset Blvd (phone 655-7410).
+* #3 [[Ben Frank's|Ben Franks]] used to be the place to go after the dancing stopped. The atomic blast denotes a bust (overall) by the L.A. heat. 8585 Sunset Blvd (phone 655-7410).
 * #4 [[Whisky a Go-Go]] still happens every night with top Pop Music Acts (and occasionally, lesser known fill-in groups like us). Yay, gang! Lotsa fun! 8901 Sunset Blvd (phone 652-4204).

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 * #33 The [[Hollywood Police Station]], a masterpiece of [[Wikipedia:Etruscan architecture|Etruscan architecture]] in the heart of primitive Hollywood.
-* #34 [[Wild Thing|WILD THING]] is a dance place I never been to yet which is next door to the [[Omnibus]] on Cahuenga near [[Yucca]], which has featured such groups as [[The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band|The West Coast Experimental Pop Art Band]], [[Wikipedia:The Knack (1960s US band)|The Knack]] and [https://www.discogs.com/artist/411357-East-Side-Kids The Eastside Kids] (who, I am led to believe, are funky).
+* #34 [[Wild Thing|WILD THING]] is a dance place I never been to yet which is next door to the [[Omnibus]] on Cahuenga near [[Wikipedia:Yucca Corridor, Los Angeles|Yucca]], which has featured such groups as [[The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band|The West Coast Experimental Pop Art Band]], [[Wikipedia:The Knack (1960s US band)|The Knack]] and [https://www.discogs.com/artist/411357-East-Side-Kids The Eastside Kids] (who, I am led to believe, are funky).
 * #35 THE [[Tropicana Motel|TROPICANA MOTEL]] is groupies' paradise... that's where most of the touring groups who play the [[Whisky a Go-Go]] stay when they hit town, as well as many members of active local groups like [[Jim Morrison|The Doors]] and [[The Byrds]]. Located at 8585 Santa Monica Blvd (phone 652-5720).

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 * #20 The [[Ash Grove]] features ETHNIC ETHNICAL ETHNOCENTRIC Folque Musique... I remember when [[Bud Travis]] used to work there and [[Ed Pearl]] used to do Ethnopolitical Greasing for the newly founded cabaret at the [[Idyllwild Folk Freak Sanctuary]] in 1958, Before [[Hal Zeiger]] invented the [[Hootenanny|HOOTENANNY]]. Check it out at 8162 Melrose Ave (phone 653-2070).
-* #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking [[Vito]] out)
+* #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking Vito out)
 * #22 [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant]] is THE TOP FREAKO WATERING HOLE AND SOCIAL HQ, scene of more blatant [[Adolf Hitler|Gestapo]] practices than the peaceful natives care to recollect, it is a good place to go as soon as you arrive in town. If a black bus (or two) pulls up in front and you see your fellows, brethren and kinfolk being loaded into them (as if it were off to Auschwitz), do not flip out. Do something constructive: something positive... unfortunately, I'm not allowed to offer any suggestions, except to say, perhaps, that the silverware is cheap and easy to replace. You may cautiously approach it at 419 N. Fairfax (safer to phone 651-2030) [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canters]] is across the street from the Kazoo (See #69).

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 * #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking [[Vito]] out)
-* #22 [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant]] is THE TOP FREAKO WATERING HOLE AND SOCIAL HQ, scene of more blatant [[Gestapo]] practices than the peaceful natives care to recollect, it is a good place to go as soon as you arrive in town. If a black bus (or two) pulls up in front and you see your fellows, brethren and kinfolk being loaded into them (as if it were off to Auschwitz), do not flip out. Do something constructive: something positive... unfortunately, I'm not allowed to offer any suggestions, except to say, perhaps, that the silverware is cheap and easy to replace. You may cautiously approach it at 419 N. Fairfax (safer to phone 651-2030) [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canters]] is across the street from the Kazoo (See #69).
+* #22 [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant]] is THE TOP FREAKO WATERING HOLE AND SOCIAL HQ, scene of more blatant [[Adolf Hitler|Gestapo]] practices than the peaceful natives care to recollect, it is a good place to go as soon as you arrive in town. If a black bus (or two) pulls up in front and you see your fellows, brethren and kinfolk being loaded into them (as if it were off to Auschwitz), do not flip out. Do something constructive: something positive... unfortunately, I'm not allowed to offer any suggestions, except to say, perhaps, that the silverware is cheap and easy to replace. You may cautiously approach it at 419 N. Fairfax (safer to phone 651-2030) [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canters]] is across the street from the Kazoo (See #69).
 * #23 The [[Blue Grotto]] coffee house used to be nice and quiet until it got busted in the middle of the night. Meet and talk with the survivors at 1010 N. Fairfax.
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 * #32 The [[Hollywood Ranch Market]] never closes and is a good place to see some REAL FREAKS. 1248 N. Vine (phone 464-0156).
-* #33 The [[Hollywood Police Station]], a masterpiece of [[Etruscan architecture]] in the heart of primitive Hollywood.
+* #33 The [[Hollywood Police Station]], a masterpiece of [[Wikipedia:Etruscan architecture|Etruscan architecture]] in the heart of primitive Hollywood.
-* #34 [[Wild Thing|WILD THING]] is a dance place I never been to yet which is next door to the [[Omnibus]] on Cahuenga near [[Yucca]], which has featured such groups as [[The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band|The West Coast Experimental Pop Art Band]], [[The Knack]] and [[The Eastside Kids]] (who, I am led to believe, are funky).
+* #34 [[Wild Thing|WILD THING]] is a dance place I never been to yet which is next door to the [[Omnibus]] on Cahuenga near [[Yucca]], which has featured such groups as [[The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band|The West Coast Experimental Pop Art Band]], [[Wikipedia:The Knack (1960s US band)|The Knack]] and [https://www.discogs.com/artist/411357-East-Side-Kids The Eastside Kids] (who, I am led to believe, are funky).
 * #35 THE [[Tropicana Motel|TROPICANA MOTEL]] is groupies' paradise... that's where most of the touring groups who play the [[Whisky a Go-Go]] stay when they hit town, as well as many members of active local groups like [[Jim Morrison|The Doors]] and [[The Byrds]]. Located at 8585 Santa Monica Blvd (phone 652-5720).

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 * #35 THE [[Tropicana Motel|TROPICANA MOTEL]] is groupies' paradise... that's where most of the touring groups who play the [[Whisky a Go-Go]] stay when they hit town, as well as many members of active local groups like [[Jim Morrison|The Doors]] and [[The Byrds]]. Located at 8585 Santa Monica Blvd (phone 652-5720).
-* #69 (by request) THE LOS ANGELES [[Free Press|FREE PRESS OFFICE]], cognoscenti HQ, beacon of truth, champion of teen & otherwise justice, nice people, and more at 5903 Melrose Avenue. You would be wise to subscribe immediately upon arrival to town or you will never really know what's going on... socially or politically. THEY ALSO SELL BOOKS, MAGAZINES, BUMPERSTICKERS & BUTTONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH & HAVE STATUS at 424-1/2 Fairfax, across from [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canter]]'s, #22. Behold the enclosed subscription blank.
+* #69 (by request) THE [[Los Angeles Free Press|LOS ANGELES FREE PRESS OFFICE]], cognoscenti HQ, beacon of truth, champion of teen & otherwise justice, nice people, and more at 5903 Melrose Avenue. You would be wise to subscribe immediately upon arrival to town or you will never really know what's going on... socially or politically. THEY ALSO SELL BOOKS, MAGAZINES, BUMPERSTICKERS & BUTTONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH & HAVE STATUS at 424-1/2 Fairfax, across from [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canter]]'s, #22. Behold the enclosed subscription blank.
 ==Notes==

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 * #1 The [[Cinematheque 16]] still happens on a psychedelic level with rare and interesting films from the Great Underground. Located at 8815-1/2 Sunset Bl. (657-6815).
-* #2 [[The Trip]] used to be the center of the [[Freak Scene]]. See it now: 8572 Sunset Blvd.
+* #2 [[The Trip]] used to be the center of the Freak Scene. See it now: 8572 Sunset Blvd.
 * #3 [[Ben Franks]] used to be the place to go after the dancing stopped. The atomic blast denotes a bust (overall) by the L.A. heat. 8585 Sunset Blvd (phone 655-7410).
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 * #8 [[Barney's Beanery]] is still there. It is a matter of opinion whether it is still (or ever was) HAPPENING. Fun to visit: 8447 W. Santa Monica Blvd (phone 654-9240).
-* #9 The [[Chez]] which used to be [[The Action]] which was the first place we worked when we emerged from the sticks and came to Hollywood is now High Class. A must: 8265 Santa Monica Blvd (phone 656-3576).
+* #9 The [[Chez]] which used to be [[The Action]] which was [[65/ Los Angeles CA US The Action|the first place we worked]] when we emerged from the sticks and came to Hollywood is now High Class. A must: 8265 Santa Monica Blvd (phone 656-3576).
 * #10 [[P.J.'s]] is now, as it was, and always (most likely but I'll check it out for you a coupla times) will be, the greatest place in town to see Trini Lopez in action. Located at 8151 W. Santa Monica Blvd (phone 656-8000).

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-As advertised on the inside-right cover of early US copies of [[Freak Out!]] and "compiled" by FZ...<br>
+As advertised on the inside-right cover of early US copies of [[Freak Out!]] .<br>
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-The Map's "FREAK OUT Hot Spots!":
+The Map's "FREAK OUT Hot Spots!" listed as:
 * #1 The [[Cinematheque 16]] still happens on a psychedelic level with rare and interesting films from the Great Underground. Located at 8815-1/2 Sunset Bl. (657-6815).
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 * #21 [[Vito's Studio & Store|VITO'S STUDIO & store]] & cult HQ & sanctuary & genetic laboratory which is REALLY THE PLACE TO SEE is located at 303 N. Laurel (the bomb blasts tells us that the status quo agents have made it known that they are checking [[Vito]] out)
-* #22 [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant]] is THE TOP FREAKO WATERING HOLE AND SOCIAL HQ, scene of more blatant [[Gestapo]] practices than the peaceful natives care to recollect, it is a good place to go as soon as you arrive in town. If a black bus (or two) pulls up in front and you see your fellows, brethren and kinfolk being loaded into them (as if it were off to [[Auschwitz]]), do not flip out. Do something constructive: something positive... unfortunately, I'm not allowed to offer any suggestions, except to say, perhaps, that the silverware is cheap and easy to replace. You may cautiously approach it at 419 N. Fairfax (safer to phone 651-2030) [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canters]] is across the street from the [[Kazoo]] (See #69).
+* #22 [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant]] is THE TOP FREAKO WATERING HOLE AND SOCIAL HQ, scene of more blatant [[Gestapo]] practices than the peaceful natives care to recollect, it is a good place to go as soon as you arrive in town. If a black bus (or two) pulls up in front and you see your fellows, brethren and kinfolk being loaded into them (as if it were off to Auschwitz), do not flip out. Do something constructive: something positive... unfortunately, I'm not allowed to offer any suggestions, except to say, perhaps, that the silverware is cheap and easy to replace. You may cautiously approach it at 419 N. Fairfax (safer to phone 651-2030) [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canters]] is across the street from the Kazoo (See #69).
 * #23 The [[Blue Grotto]] coffee house used to be nice and quiet until it got busted in the middle of the night. Meet and talk with the survivors at 1010 N. Fairfax.
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 * #69 (by request) THE LOS ANGELES [[Free Press|FREE PRESS OFFICE]], cognoscenti HQ, beacon of truth, champion of teen & otherwise justice, nice people, and more at 5903 Melrose Avenue. You would be wise to subscribe immediately upon arrival to town or you will never really know what's going on... socially or politically. THEY ALSO SELL BOOKS, MAGAZINES, BUMPERSTICKERS & BUTTONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH & HAVE STATUS at 424-1/2 Fairfax, across from [[Canters Fairfax Restaurant|Canter]]'s, #22. Behold the enclosed subscription blank.
 [[Category:Articles by Zappa]]
 [[Category:Geography]]
 [[Category:1966]]