Music in Phoenix
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Patrons of The Monarch Theatre seem to frequently contract dance fever whenever beats begin blasting out of its in-house wall of sound. Each victim at this downtown Phoenix dance emporium has their own individual symptoms: some folks start to shimmy, others begin to bounce, while the rest wind up merely pumping fists or bobbing heads […]
Cloistered amidst endless orange groves on the eastern end of Mesa, The Monastery isn’t so much a bar as it’s a ranch-style compound containing amusements aplenty. Perfect for those who can’t stand the idea of being parked on a bar stool within a darkened room, this sprawling establishment offers drinking and diversions both inside and […]
Miss the old frat house? You’ll swear you’ve stepped into old Omega Alpha Etcetera when visiting this peculiar Tempe tavern. Perhaps it’s the cardboard portrait of Princess Leia stapled to the wall or the thrift-store décor of mismatched furniture and odd tchotchkes that give Monkey Pants its frat-house vibe. The wait staff shouts “Hello!” as […]
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Imagine our surprise when we sat back for our 7 p.m. pedicure session at this full-service salon, only to be startled by the sound of live guitar music. We opened our eyes and saw a table with punch and cookies, then noticed the abstract oil paintings on the walls. Turns out, Mood Swings plays host […]
The area around Arrowhead Mall along Bell Road in Peoria feels like a convention for corporate chain restaurants. There’s everything from Olive Garden and On the Border to Fuddrucker’s and Rock Bottom Brewery. Hidden in the mix – behind the Hooters – is The Moon Saloon, a sports bar that serves more than cheap beer. […]
The hours of operation read 11 to 9 outside of Mother’s Bar and Grill, but it’s the kind of place that will do nearly anything to keep the regulars happy, including staying open late to keep the Coors flowing. Those same regulars have carved their names into the bar–lacquered over to preserve their integrity–and the […]
In downtown Cave Creek’s crowded food-and-drink scene, look for the giant Guinness banner. It’ll lead you into Mountain View Pub, which has the usual Irish bar traits: plentiful imported beers, pub fare, occasional rowdiness. Inside is an assortment of antique furniture, an internet jukebox, a stage framed by exposed cobblestone where live rock and country […]
What’s better than hanging out on a cozy patio with friends while someone grills tasty bites on the barbecue? Doing all of those things with a craft cocktail in hand. At Mr. Baan’s Bar and Mookata, the patio and tiny bar behind Lom Wong Thai restaurant, that’s exactly what to expect. You can visit for […]
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Although honky-tonk Mr. Lucky’s officially closed in 2004, somehow its gloriously tacky sign has managed to avoid the wrath of developers around town. Both the 50-foot-tall neon joker that leers at passing traffic and the club it advertised date back to 1966, when LBJ was president, cigarettes were cool, and a guy named Waylon Jennings […]
Anything that can go wrong, inevitably will go wrong. So goes the old adage that inspired this brewpub’s moniker. While it’s not exactly the best attitude to have when engaging in an evening of drinking, the folks at this downtown Chandler drinkery seem to take the saying with an ample sense of humor. Dollar bills […]
The Nash has become to the jazz scene – a stylish epicenter with crisp acoustics and can’t-miss performances. Purists and neophytes alike have flocked to the lounge-like venue (named for renowned Phoenix native and jazz drummer Lewis Nash) for intimate shows or rowdy jam sessions featuring many and varied flavors of jazz, from bop and […]
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Located in a slim strip mall in the northwest Valley, Neighbors opened in 1992 and hasn’t changed a whole hell of a lot since. (You can spot the place by the massive illustration on the front windows of a lively bar crowd, which also dates back to the 1990s.) Neighbors is a come-as-you-are type of […]
Politicians and power brokers are known to congregate at Networks, as are professional athletes, office workers, and well-heeled housewives. You’ll immediately notice a suit-and-tie crowd chatting on cell phones over their drinks, and, upon closer look, you’ll notice a more eclectic crowd of tourists and downtown denizens gathering at Networks, too. Located off the lobby […]
Who doesn’t love pizza and beer? The classic combination is the starting point and calling card for Night Owl in south Scottsdale. This is the sort of spot you wish would open in your neighborhood. Those who live nearby are lucky ducks. There’s a large, twinkle light-strung patio, a welcoming bar, plenty of booths to […]
After spending several years as a fundamentalist church and bookstore, the historic Nile Theater has made a triumphant return as one of the Valley’s premier concert halls. With both its rough-and-tumble (which contributed to the Nile’s being shut down in 2002) and God-fearing days firmly in the past, this all-ages establishment in downtown Mesa has […]