via Ryan Dilmore's Facebook
via Ryan Dilmore’s Facebook

When I caught up with Ryan Dilmore about his upcoming album, we also discussed Los Angeles. Ryan’s originally from Rochester – where he and I first met, but since, has moved out to California to pursue his budding music career. Check out Ryan’s favorite places in L.A., including the dreamy Griffith Observatory, a personal favorite of mine.

 

Cafe Gratitude

via the Cafe Gratitude L.A. Facebook Page
via the Cafe Gratitude L.A. Facebook Page

address: 639 larchmont boulevard
website: http://cafegratitudela.com/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/cafegratitudela

Ryan says:

“A second home, a hub for some of my closest friends to gather and fill up on love in our hearts and stomachs. I penned a good portion of “Maybe A Song” in the ladies’ bathroom… It’s a long story.”

 

The Griffith Observatory

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address: 2800 e observatory rd
website: http://www.griffithobs.org/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/GriffithObservatory

Ryan says:

“One of my favorite places to see full moons and stars, and retreat from the daily noise, and to wander through the surrounding park (where we shot my “On Top Of It – Live” music video).”

 

The Landmark Theater

via the Landmark Theater's FB page
via the Landmark Theater’s FB page

address: 2222 s barrington ave
website: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkTheatres

Ryan says:

“Unfortunately I haven’t been seeing many movies lately, but I’ve taken myself on a number of exceptional dates here over the years.”

 

The Largo

via kcet.org
via kcet.org

address: 366 n la cienega blvd
website: http://www.largo-la.com/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/largolosangeles

Ryan says:

“I love getting to see some of the best music makers on earth perform in this intimate space. This venue is magic.”