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Reddit, what is the best local music venue in the Phoenix area? (self.arizona)

submitted ago by gothewholehog

I'm going to be in Arizona in February and would like to see a good show under $10. What is the best place to hear music in the area?

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[–]Misschief 12 points13 points ago

I am personally a fan of Crescent Ballroom and Rhythm Room :]

[–]crackcityrocker 3 points4 points ago

Another vote for Rhythm Room, it's a 15-minute walk for me so I end up there fairly often. Crescent is also right off the light rail, although it can get a bit crowded.

[–]NightInWhiteSatin2 4 points5 points ago

Another vote for the RR. It's been years since I've been there... next time in town I definitely have to hit a show.

[–]CoffinRehersal 2 points3 points ago

All the cool stuff seems to go down at Crescent lately.

[–]Honeymaid 1 point2 points ago

I second both of those recommendations.

[–]sqwarlock 0 points1 point ago

Crescent Ballroom is fantastic.

[–]soundtrain 1 point2 points ago

This.

[–]DTMFA 4 points5 points ago

Depends.. what kind of music are you into?

[–]DarkChamberLord 4 points5 points ago

Warren's Jazz Bistro

Smooth Groove is the band you want to see if you're into Soul music.

[–]sifumokung 3 points4 points ago

The Goathead Saloon in Mesa sometimes has great bands.

[–]professor_mc 3 points4 points ago

Yucca tap room is reliable for good music.

[–]wyldeguns 0 points1 point ago

I saw a couple "secret shows" there. Gin Blossoms crashed open mic, The Format played an acoustic set, members of the Refreshments/Peacemakers would jump in at Rockaroake... Good times. When I first moved to AZ, being a HUGE Freshies fan, I would hang out at Yucca. It was amazing to see Steve Larson, Marc Norman, Scotty Johnson, Mark Zubia & Brian Blush just hanging out at the bar. After a couple weeks it was like "go away larson..." lol

[–]SkyWatch3 0 points1 point ago

Don't forget about The Atari's playing a free show in early March!

[–]Steelejaxon 4 points5 points ago

If you like Blues try Chars

[–]CharlieOscar 1 point2 points ago

If you're gonna be on the North side at all, Joe's Grotto owns bones.

[–]wafflesandchicken 3 points4 points ago

Any place What Laura Says (google them) is playing at! There local Phonecians and are soooo good live. They usually frequent the crescent ballroom and one of (my personal faves) yucca tap room! No cover EVER at yucca tap and great beers!

[–]karmaisdharma 4 points5 points ago

Def check out yucca...sucka..

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[–]wyldeguns 0 points1 point ago

I work at Fry's and would hear that song about 3 or 4 times every hour... I preferred the Mill's End song about how to "get yourself a pass... and away you will go."

[–]dRwEedThuMb 2 points3 points ago

I miss Chez Nous....best place ever...

[–]Steelejaxon 0 points1 point ago

Seriously. Did we really need another drugstore downtown? That place had more mojo than every nightclub in Scottsdale.

[–]dRwEedThuMb 0 points1 point ago

That place was a blast. Scottsdale is for the Ed Hardy folks..."cool" folks we shall call them...

[–]PachucaSunrise 2 points3 points ago

I've been to The Clubhouse too many times to count. Probably my favorite. Shitty "green room", though.

[–]Haven 0 points1 point ago

On the west side of Phoenix is Libations.

[–]wyldeguns 1 point2 points ago

My old band played there alot! We were all East side and it was well worth the drive to play Donna Jeans!

[–]refusedzero 0 points1 point ago

All the places I see listed here are awful, lol. I'd try Long Wongs Firehouse, Yucca taproom, the Trunk Space, or the Lost Leaf for cheap (usually free) local music that isn't trendy as balls and sucks.

[–]wyldeguns 0 points1 point ago

The Yucca Tap Room in Tempe never has a cover! And not too long ago, got taps! And now takes cards! Oh, how times have changed.

[–]slayyer 0 points1 point ago

This great website should help you figure out what to see in February. It lists a great amount of shows containing various genres of music.

http://silverplatter.info/

[–]EClydez 1 point2 points ago

The Compound in north Scottsdale usually has jam, funk rock at an affordable price. You should tell us where you will be cause if you haven't been to Phoenix before, its really spread out.

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