This week, Alex sits down with his longtime friend and local legend David Devis, owner and founder of Epic Live — formerly the Epic Lounge — the heart of Downey’s live music scene for nearly two decades.

David shares how his venue grew from a humble internet café into one of Southern California’s most eclectic performance spaces, hosting everything from punk shows and art nights to church services and (almost) dwarf wrestling.

He opens up about surviving recessions, pandemics, and city politics while keeping live music alive. Alex and David reminisce about the early days of Make Music Downey, sneaking into The Blasters’ shows, and the unforgettable chaos of mixing cumbia, goth, and karaoke under one roof.

It’s a story about passion, community, and refusing to give up on local art — no m ...