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Nikki F.
Phoenix, AZ
Four-star rating
02.24.10

Let’s face it, Phoenix does not have the most amazing music scene in the universe, and with that we get crappy music venues… although out of the few we have to choose from, the Rhythm Room might be my favorite.

Even though it’s kinda small, they have everything you could ask for in a music venue… great sound system, decent bathrooms — yeah I said it, really cool bartenders and really great drink specials. I actually just saw a Tweet that called their specials “infamous.” Either way, this place is the jam, literally.

Three complaints:

  1. It’s hot as balls inside.
  2. The door girl has the personality of a napkin and is extremely unfriendly.
  3. You can’t take your drinks out to the closed off patio and unless it’s some zoning law or whatever, that’s pretty lame.

Aside from that, I’m a fan! Now if only we could get more bands to stop out here.

The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Midtown — 602.265.4842

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