Patrons of the Smell take a break outside the alleyway entrance during intermission between bands.
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The Smell’s owner Jim Smith, right, hands out tickets. Smith participated in a panel about the future of DIY spaces in Los Angeles. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Patrons watch the band the Dirty Nil perform.
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The band Nani performs at the Smell. Bands like the sound generated in the intimate setting.
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A patron waits for the next band to set up.
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The Nani performs.
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The Nani performs at the Smell, which has a capacity of 130.
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The alley outside the Smell is a popular spot for patrons to linger between bands. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
