My very first time ever here & what a cool venue! The acoustics here are perfect for any kind of…read moremusic, as I found out. Great bartenders here for your drink pleasures but the only food you can get here are snack-sized bags of chips or pretzels. Small dance floor & as far as seats go it's wise to arrive early if you want to sit & enjoy the band. Parking lot is small too. I was here to see Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns & they draw a great crowd.

Outstanding small club venue with great acoustics for music entertainment! The Jive Aces brought…read morehigh energy and kept the place jumping from opening to closing song. Pat Roberts & the Heymakers provided equal chops to begin the night. Highly recommend either of these groups. The Rhythm Room staff was very friendly and service is fast with reasonable prices. Dance floor was full all night and the club offered a quick swing lesson before the start of the festivities. Plenty of lighted, secure parking to keep you at ease so one can enjoy the show. Even the bathroom was well maintained. My first visit, I. Will. Be. Back!

A night at The Nash is the perfect date night for anyone looking for a classy, cozy place to enjoy…read morejazz, drinks, and conversation. This RoRo staple has gotten even better since the remodel a couple years back! We most recently stopped by for a free First Friday performance, when a lovely quartet took the stage. Seats cleared out quickly during the break, and we were able to grab a nice side view. The acoustics were perfect all throughout the room -- loud enough to be immersed in the music, but quiet enough for groups to easily chat. The gorgeous lighting and velvety curtains behind the stage really add to the ambiance. The staff was super attentive, walking around to take drink and food orders. The food isn't anything crazy, but I still enjoyed the charcuterie plate as little snack (and a way to support this amazing local venue during the free set!). Highly recommend this incredible jazz club!

The Nash is a cool experience, especially if you go on one of their reduced price events. It is…read moreamazing to have a live jazz venue with established, touring musicians, as well as local artists with real talent. Since the remodel, it has a really swanky vibe that gives you that jazz club feeling. (Just bring a sweater because it can get really chilly in there!) Unfortunately, the drink situation is a bit of a racket. You cannot get water without paying for it (they only will sell pricey bottled waters), and even if you're just getting soda water from the fountain, they will charge your four dollars for a refill! My husband paid $12 for 3 small cups of soda water with a bunch of ice on a recent visit. You can buy cases of seltzer for that price! Their cocktails and wines are on point with other local establishments, but charging $4 for water - especially in Phoenix - feels a little scammy.

We attended a seminar for Medicare 101 given by Amy and Cody Jorgensen Family Insurance. The…read moreseminar was great. The staff at Westside Blues and Jazz were so attentive and personable. We had just eaten prior to coming to the seminar so we weren't hungry. They made us some of their appetizers to go. They were delicious!! Caprese Salad and Hummus and veggies. Delicious and great portions. We were also given vouchers to come back and enjoy the club and music. We look forward to coming back soon. Truly a hidden gem in Glendale!

Thrilled that we have a live music venue in the neighborhood that's open past 8! I had no idea it…read morewas here until looking for something to do when plans fell through a few months ago. Wide variety of performers, many who are special, out-of-town treats. The drink menu is fun and creative, and plenty of zero proof options too. The vibe was casual, warm and inviting--exactly what I look for in the Phoenix area for the arts: approachable and easy to get into but with solid talent as well. Favorites so far have been jam night (first Thursday) and Sundays.

Fabulous acoustics, light appetizers, good drinks, great intimate space for jazz in Scottsdale.read more

Went to the Jazzbird venue. Very disappointed. It's a venue that has no identity. It's not a…read morerestaurant. It's not a bar. It's not a nightclub. It's not a music venue. It tries to be those things and fails in all. The layout: It's a long narrow room. The stage is on the smaller far end. The tables are arranged going back along the long direction. If you're sitting more than halfway back you'll be disappointed in the seating. In the back are high-top tables which are very small. The "bar" is along the long wall. The "restaurant" is catered food ( I don't think the venue has a kitchen). It's arranged buffet style on portable tables in the lobby. You go in a line and chose your dinner and they hand it to you in a plastic to-go container. You eat at your table and then bus your leftovers and trash to the trash can. There is no wait service. Just like eating at a fast food restaurant. If your sitting at a small high-top table there's not enough room for more than two people to eat. You'll be seated with strangers and they'll be right in your face as you eat. The "bar" only has beer and wine for alcohol. Or you could get a canned mixed drink. Stand in line and wait your turn at the end of the bar. The bar seats are reserved for the show. Remember no wait service. So if you want a drink during the show you have to go to the bar. Music was not Jazz. Very slow, boring folk. The crowd was 70+ year olds. And they charge for this experience? Won't be going back.

The music is top tier . I really enjoy love music from individuals with beautiful voices. This guy…read morewas amazing as you can see from the video. The strings were good, the food was great and the view was perfect if you snagged a spot by the open window area. The waitresses were attentive and it was a whole mood. You will for sure have a great time whether alone or with company.

Note that you can get your parking validated if you park in the parking structure below this…read morerestaurant. This place has a very dark atmosphere. I tried out their steak nachos and deviled eggs. This cost $36.12 which includes tax and tip. I do like that they give a lot of nachos but they just weren't very good. The deviled eggs were nice. Service could have been more attentive since I was there at a time where there wasn't enough people.

I love this group of musicians, they have the WOW factor. Most definitely a must see live band.read more

From the owner: What makes our business unique is that we're a roots rock reggae band. How many of those do you see…read morein Arizona? Just a few. The best way to book us would be through email. I respond extremely quickly! If you call please leave a voice message and I'll return your call at my earliest convenience.

I came here last Thursday and really enjoyed myself. Full disclosure. This is not a coffee shop…read more It's a live jazz shop hat takes place in a church multipurpose room once a week every week! That doesn't mean that you won't enjoy yourself or that it's not good but just don't have your hopes up that you're going to someplace like an actual café that has weekly live jazz performances They serve drip coffee. They offer a few snacks, such as individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies) for the most part. . If you are a jazz enthusiast, you should try this place out. You will probably enjoy yourself.. Please keep in mind they only take cash . There was an $8 cover at the door and I paid $2 cash for my cup of coffee. They also sell canned sodas but don't expect too much more than that. That way you won't be disappointed..

Update February 2022…read more Still a great place for jazz on Thursday nights. Vaccine card required for entry and masks should be worn except when you're at your table. This is an older crowd and they lost someone very special in the community to Covid. They're just trying to do their best, have everyone stay healthy and keep the music going...so don't pay attention to the one bad review. This place is a hidden gem and the music will lift your spirits. ************************** Previous Review 2017 One of the best kept secrets in the Valley for hearing high-quality live Jazz every Thursday night for a $5.00 donation. First and foremost, don't get confused by the term "Coffeehouse." This is a small venue with a stage that is a part of a church. They do serve coffee and some snacks to buy, but think styrofoam cups, not espresso machine and latte art. (Snacks and coffee service closes after the break.) Secondly, it's an older crowd. Most people are in their 60's or 70's because that's the age group that grew up with jazz. A lot of people will leave before the second act but they are very appreciative of the music when they are there. This venue was set up as a place to preserve jazz music and you'll see the same quality of performers as you would at The Nash. I recently saw a newer group The Ira Hill Quartet that were amazing. Ira Hill I've listened to Ira Hill's CD 100 times since I got it two weeks ago for $10 at the show. I've also heard Holly Pyle sing here and Tony Vacca plays sax fairly often. Highly recommended. There are round tables to sit at and some chairs set up in the back. Take the opportunity to speak to some of the older people at the tables. They'll appreciate the attention and you'll enjoy getting to know a little about them. Plenty of free parking in the lot next to the church.

Standing room concert venue (honestly my preferred venue style). This venue is on the smaller side…read moreto what I've personally been to in comparison to venues in Milwaukee and Chicago. It has similar feel to the Rave and Aragon but definitely a much more updated/new venue. Check-in security process was smooth, drinks were good we ordered the margaritas in the refillable cups but never got refills because I'm not the person that leaves there spot at the concert and it's also a fairly large drink! We were right up at the stage and during the opening act and main they actually had a beverage/bar cart come through at the security fence which I thought was pretty smart. Great sound, wonderful view from where we managed to stand, and good crowd.

I attended the Devo concert on 4/13/26 at The Van Buren, and unfortunately, the experience was very…read moredisappointing. The venue felt significantly oversold, to the point where it was nearly impossible to move comfortably. From where I was standing, I couldn't see the stage at all, which made it hard to enjoy the performance I came to see. Beyond just being crowded, it felt unsafe. The number of people packed into the space seemed excessive, and I genuinely question whether it exceeded fire code limits. People were standing all the way back into the bar area. Navigating through the crowd was difficult, and there didn't appear to be enough room for people to exit easily if needed. I've been to this venue since its 2017 opening and had much better experiences, but this event felt poorly managed. I hope they take crowd capacity and guest safety more seriously in the future.

This place is such a vibe for drinks day or night! They offer walk in seating or you can reserve a…read moreseat online- everytime I have went even on their busiest day I have always been able to find a seat! The servers are always so kind and give the best recommendations. This most recent time the server was so honest with us and knew when you come by and when not to especially with it being a big group of girls who talk a ton! Their menu has the classics but also Global Ambassador crafted cocktails! There are food options as well! P.S. they also validate your parking but it's not widely known! Just stop at the front desk for a validation for 4 hours or so!

Such a swanky and sexy lobby bar. This place is bustling with people…read more A pleasant surprise was the food. We shared the fries, their huge carrot cake and the pizza (not pictured). The mocktail mojito I got from the bar tasted good as well. I passed on the pizza. Fries and Cake may sound like a random combo but they worked well together.

Great venue! You also can stay at resort without worrying about all the traffic when it's over.read more

I averaged my rating based on Oct 2012 (5Star) and April 2013 (3.5 Star)…read more The Arizona Jazz Festival is one of the nicest/prettiest music festivals I've attended. Normally, festivals are held in these huge fair grounds with dirty dust being kicked up everywhere. But what is so wonderful and nice about the AZ Jazz festival is that it is held on the beautiful grounds of the Historic Wigwam Resort http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-wigwam-litchfield-park#hrid:-Yra83fScX6aPuKW8hLBSQ. My review in this link tells you how I feel about the Wigwam. As for the musical selection at this "jazz" festival, it is a common tongue in cheek comment that this is not a real Jazz festival because the major draws to the event are "neo-soul" and "old school R&B/Soul" performers. A fellow Yelper, Reese J, commented that the festival should be renamed "Arizona Soul Festival". Nevertheless, the fun atmosphere and talented draws are certainly worth the money and time. So for a little FYI: This festival was previously held at the JW Marriott. This festival is put on every 6 months in October and April. I attended both the October 2012 and April 2013 events. My friends and I bought hotel packages for each event. If you live locally and you live out in Mesa, consider it. The convenience of running to the room at 4pm after sitting in the sun and heat to take a quick shower and change can't be beat. As well as not having to drive an hour to get home. As I stated, I attended Oct 2012 and April 2013. In Oct 2012, the festival set the bar extremely high. I sent them feedback and my only "needs improvement" comment was "get an after party". Litchfield park has no night life. Capitalize on that. They didn't do any better on Friday night in April 2013. The lineup in April '13 was far better than Oct '12. But less Jazzy and more Soul. So, in April 2013, all they had to do was maintain the BEAUTIFUL experience I had Oct '12, but they fell short. here's where I was unhappy. -The Will Call line AWFUL on Friday night. I missed the entire Will Downing Concert because of it. Suggestions: Have lines based on last name. A staff person in the hotel lobby during check-in hours of 3:30 - 5:30 to hand out tickets to hotel pkg people. Separate Will call for VIP. -Drink Tickets! ANOTHER unnecessary line. Suggestions: Presale drink tickets online. And/OR Use a mobile app so folks can buy the tkts at their seats and get in line to buy drinks. -OverCrowded!! Suggestion: Reduce the Max Capacity. Get a new, larger Venue. In October 2012, people danced at their seats as there was more room. Since we were packed in there, you didn't see that very much. -Entrance to Festival Area. lines were long and the VIP line was largely empty. Suggestion: Run the entrance like the TSA does the security chk points at the airport. The TSA person checking the boarding pass/ID of the 1st class passengers ALSO checks coach-class folks when there is no 1st class person is in line. Apply that concept here too! Anyone taking tickets should never be doing nothing (excuse the double negative) when you have a long line. -Guarantee Event exclusivity the resort members scheduled an event on top of this event. I can say that many people felt there was some bias there. I'll leave that comment there. My experience in Oct 2012 was extremely pleasant. I could not imagine a festival being done better. Apr 2013 was just ok for me. The AZ Jazz Fest has my support in Oct 2013. I'm hoping they use a sensible cap this time. But I'm not sure how I will support this event in Oct 2013. I'll have to evaluate the pricing and then make my decision. Update: one thing I forgot to mention: They had more vendors this time around than in Oct 2012. That may have contributed to the lack of space. You may like it. I also didn't comment that every single act was amazing. The shows almost always ran exactly on time and finished on time. I especially love that.