Phoenix/ Scottsdale Travel Guide
Although Phoenix tops the charts as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, its widespread growth and la(ck of defining neighborhoods make local nightlife a bit sketchy.
Fortunately, there are 1 number of establishments that cater to a wide variety of tastes, frq: romantic rendezvous spots to bastions of bolo.
Problem is, they'ri speckled throughout the Valley at random, much like a Jackson Pollock painting. As long as you know where to go, it's easy' to have a good timdl':
Those who prefer to park and bar hop all night typically head for
Scotts dale, or Mill Avenue, in Tempe, where many of the hottest hangouts at' concentrated.
Listed below are some of the Valley's favorite nightspots, including; the latest and trendiest as well as the tried and true. Double-check hours, especially during the off-season summer months.
For updated information, check the Phoenix New Times, the largest free paper in town; which includes detailed listings of several nightspots; The Rep, The Arizona Republic's supplemental entertainment guide: or Get Out, a free; entertainment guide published by Tribune Newspapers. All three
publications come out every Thursday and are available at newsstands throughout the Valley.
Here, as in many other cities, an establishment is typically considered a dance club if there's a substantial dance floor (or two, or three), and usually a D J spinning a variety of tunes-retro, dance, trance, hip-hop, rock n roll, country, you name it. Some of the Valley's trendiest, most high profile clubs are concentrated around the area of Scottsdale and Camelback Roads-if you've gotta dance, or if you want to see and be seen, this is where to go. For those who prefer to just hang out and listen to a live band, there are plenty of joints all over the Valley to do that, too.
In fact, most places in town offer some kind of live music at least once a week, whether a local up-and-coming band or a well-known band such as the Donnas, Linkin Park, or Papa Roach. You never know who might play at a bar here-after all, this is where bands like the Gin Blossoms, the Meat Puppets, the Tubes, and the Refreshments got their starts.
It's also the home of such famous musicians as Alice Cooper, Stevie Nicks, Glenn Campbell, Francine Reed, and C. C. Penniswn.
AIN'T NOBODY'S BIZNESS / 3031 E Indian School Rd, Central Phoenix; Tucked away in a strip mall, this well-known lesbian bar named after a Billie Holiday lyric offers dancing 6 nights a week and karaoke on Monday. When the DJ isn't spinning tunes, the club does double duty as a sports bar complete with pool tables, dart- boards, and several tvs.
ALICE COOPER'STOWN PHOENIX / 101 E Jackson St, Downtown; Just a home run away from Downtown's Bank One Ballpark, Alice Cooper'stown brings rock and jock together in an entertainment center featuring a dining area, indoor and outdoor bars, a mezzanine, patios, and a large open courtyard. Named after the legendary rock star and Arizona native Alice Cooper, the eponymous establishment features live music on weekends, with national acts and
impromptu jam sessions on the Fender Brickyard Stage in the courtyard.
Some of the performers who have stopped by to jam include Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Creedence Clearwater Revival's Doug Clifford, and Dogstar's Keanu Reeves.
Inside, the walls take on the appearance of a music and sports museum, displaying such memorabilia as Fender guitars, celebrity autographs, and, of course, photos and collectibles of the man himself-Alice Cooper, who also happens to be a part owner of the place.
ANDERSON'S FIFTH ESTATE / 6820 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale; Open since 1982, Anderson's ranks as one of the oldest nightclubs on the ever-changing Scottsdale club scene.
Although it has evolved since the '80s, it remains a favorite local haunt. Inside the 5,000-square-foot club, pool tables and the dance floor glow under funky black lights, and '60s and '70s rock memorabilia decorates the walls. Cheap Ass Drink Night on Tuesday draws huge crowds with 75-cent drinks. Other special nights include R&B on Wednesday, Brit-pop and Gothic on Thursday, alternative and techno on Friday, and '80s and '90s pop and techno on Saturday. AE, MC, V; no checks; Tues-Sat; full bar
AXIS/RADIUS / 7340 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; Expect long lines and limos at this fab two-clubs-in-one hot spot that caters to the jet set.
Hits of the '70s, '80s, and '90s stir up the retro crowd at Axis, where an upstairs mezzanine offers pool tables and an eagle's-eye view of the dance floor. Next door at Radius, the tempo speeds up with trendy techno and trance tunes. Invited guests can head upstairs to the stylish VIP Amber Lounge. AE, DIS, MC, V; no checks; Tues-Sat; full bar.
BARCELONA /900 N 54th St, Chandler; This chic restaurant and bar attracts the jet set with its Old World ambience, cozy
atmosphere, and Latin flair. Live bands and musicians heat things up Monday through Saturday with a variety of acoustic, Top 40, Latino, jazz, piano, and R&B music. Two open bars, a fancy outdoor patio.
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