The Knitting Factory was well known in NYC as an outlet for avant garde music acts, as well as their own CDs. The new branch in Hollywood started in 2001 and is still building a following. There is a trend toward world music, although it is mostly in the arena of DJs emulating dance clubs in other parts of the world, but they may get a few African acts as they settle into a more well-known roster.

Thanks to the stage being raised up, a great sound system, and a professional lighting show, the Knitting Factory is a good place to see a show. The second floor balcony gets obstructed views and the sound man may be between you and the stage, while the bottom floor is a wide open dance area similar to The Conga Room although much smaller. If you get tired of watching the main act you can wander out to the bar area where there are free Internet terminals set up for browsing.