I love this joint. Been going there for years and a bit more frequently as of late. $7 cover, cheap drinks and have never seen a bad show. The Mrs. and I like to go there after dinner out as the shows don't start til 9. It does get crowded, it is dark and it is loud. No kids, no hipster dweebs, no emo's, no d-bags....in other words, its great! read more

I like this venue for listening to blues and rock. It is intimate and the sound is great. Full bar. Great place.

Love the Rhythm Room! I saw Grand Archives there this week and it is the perfect little venue to see any band. Any seat is a good one. The bar is big so you never have to wait to long to get a cocktail. The only thing I would like is that you could take your drinks out to the patio. With the admission of the 18+ crowd they have to confine the booze to one side and it's not the smoking side. I guess only once vice at a time. read more

I saw a band named "Captured by Robots" play here a couple years ago. It was a fantastic and terrifying show at the same time. The crowd here is all over the place - the band seems to determine the crowds sanity level. Highly recommended if there is a band playing here that you want to see. Without the music this is just another dive bar - with the music, it is perfect. read more

Incredible place for live music! Parking is sketchy..but hey that's downtown living. Great staff..knowledgeable about music and visiting artists. A Phoenix gem! read more

This place is not fancy, it's not new, but it's a great place to see a band. The bar is in the back and there are seats all around to chill out while listening to the bands. it's very loud so definitely not the place to go for a quiet night out by any stretch of the imagination. I give it the the most points for atmosphere since it revels in it's dive-y-ness. The sound isn't the best at the couple shows I have been too they always have sound issues of some kind or another. I think that adds to the charm of the place. It's a great place to see a $10 band at any rate. I do not hesitate to go if a band I like is playing there. The bartenders are very nice and I haven't had any issues with the bouncers although I had tickets all the times I went. read more

My first time here last night and I"m looking forward to getting back soon! Great small venue, friendly bartenders. I do think sometimes the acoustics were a little off, but we were listening to alternative/rock music and I don't think that's what the venue was built for. But it was still a good sound, just not optimal. Loved the very eclectic mix of people milling around. It was so not Scottsdale, without trying. Very mellow, a live and let live vibe through the night. Loved it! read more

Checked out the Rhythm Room for the first time the other day. Cool place. Saw The Sugar Thieves there. Drinks and service were perfect. A++

THE best place in Phoenix to see a live band. I have been here a few times for the Red Elvises, who have played here a few times a year since 1998. Also saw a few other shows here, the staff are friendly and helpful and the drinks are reasonably priced. Oddly, last time I was here n a Tuesday night, they were actually busier than they were on a Saturday. read more

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This is definitely one of the best places to catch live music because it attracts such great talent. By dive bar standards, it's pretty solid. The drinks are strong and the bathroom is consistently clean (really my only criteria in a dive bar). Beyond that, it's too loud and - for a music venue - the sound quality is too inconsistent. The best experience is had standing in the back or sitting on the patio with friends. Bright side: The audience is always diverse and rich with character! read more

Hippie Gold Tribute band killed it tonight! Great music! Rachel and Jacque were both fantastic filling in for Jennifer! Debbie and had a great time.Service was great! read more

Great place for live music. On Friday and Saturday nights though, get there early or you will NOT get a seat! Friendly staff. Large, outside smoking area. Cheap drinks, including $1.50 PBR. read more

This little spot is such a gem. They have a cute bar in the back and musical guests in the front. It's the perfect location for local musical events. read more

Great place to see a show with a diverse crowd. Metalachi was the band that played and they did not disappoint. The acoustics at the Rhythm room were top notch. Views were good as I sat at the corner of the bar and could see the band just fine. Staff was friendly and fast. I'd go back to see a show anytime. read more

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Fun place and awesome drinks. They even have someone cooking BBQ outside for a quick bite to eat!

Love this place. Great place to come in and relax. Love the music and the acoustics were great.

Great live musicians always fill the house. Best place in Phoenix for blues.the dance floor is always packed.

Superb listening room with very good sound and sight lines. Was there for The Weight last Saturday, who always do a superb rendering of Band songs that no one else plays live these days. So important to the world for those songs, both comic and tragic, to be presented in such a faithful and honest manner. Anyone who was there and would like to discuss/play Band songs, please feel free to contact me at frajacel@hotmail.com. read more

Went to the Rhythm Room for the first time this past weekend. What a kickass venue. The band (The Sugar Thieves) rocked the house and the drinks are cheap and stiff. It's a smaller space, which is great for seeing bands and still having a very intimate feel. read more

Native from Phoenix now living outside of Las Vegas. We don't have venues like this that our the way music used to be. Beer and drink prices are reasonable. You can sit down. Dance floor is so cool. Like an old honky-tonk minus the chicken wire. Staff super friendly, and music was awesome & not to loud. No earplugs were needed. We saw Dale Watson, and will be back. read more

dear rhythm room, i am so sorry that many great artists will be skipped over from playing in your gem of a venue due to the hipster ballroom that opened up and stole your indie spotlight. i will unfortunately have to patronize them due to my love for these buzzbands, but you and your sweet, cheap draft beers, scuzzy bathrooms, random table & chair sets, awesome bartenders, dingy dark atmosphere, incredible sound and intimate stage presentation will forever hold a special place within me. the best shows i've seen in phoenix have always been in your belly. thank you, from the bottom of my burning indie heart. read more

"The blues don't make you poor, the blues don't bring you down. [The] blues is a thing, you get sad, like when things ain't going right... the blues picks you up. Blues is a pick-up, it's not a let-down."---John Lee Hooker the "blues" have become one of my favorite genres of music, after having visited the "rhythm room" here in phoenix. i had the special privilege of seeing the nephew of the late great johnny lee hooker, who was just stopping in to see the "sisters of the blues" perform. johnny lee hooker passed away a few years ago, and with him went a legacy of sound. a performer whose music sparked the post world war two blues movement, and who also made a foundation for many musicians like santana. santana commented, "when i was a child, he was the first circus i wanted to run away with." when i arrived that night, i was met with a dark and down-home atmosphere, greeted by strangers in zoot suits, dancing grannies, blues vagabonds, and a slew of other diverse but equally interesting faces. of the many faces of night life in phoenix, this was certainly a first. within 20 minutes the musicians were on stage. a five-woman band, a soulful, homely black woman with a deeply passionate cry, a lead guitarist/back-up/lead singer/incredibly talented harmonika player, a drummer, a very spirited bass guitarist, and another lead guitar. i was transported to the deep south, felt the pain and the emotional drama of the music, and could not believe my ears. i had lived decades without experiencing this music first-hand. as the night went on, the music was more charged and alive, and people began to fill the dance floor, as the harmonika went into exceedingly daring levels of sound. after a much needed intermission, they brought a very special guest on stage. archie lee hooker, the nephew of johnny lee hooker. he looked to be in his sixties, sporting a black suit, a wide brim-hat, and a pipe. this man took care of his uncle in the end stage of his life, and we were all honored to receive him here. he blessed us with a song, in which he danced, strutted, and crooned across the stage. although he only did one song, it will remain in my memories forever. long live the blues! though this venue caters to other genres of music, I recommend this place for blues :) read more

I have been wanting to check out The Rhythm Room since I moved to Phoenix over 12 years ago. We finally made it happen on Saturday and really enjoyed our experience! We got there 10 minutes before the doors opened at 5:30pm and there was already a queue of 30+ people. We heard the Repeat Offenders and really enjoyed it - the band had over 10 people and all were super talented. Drinks were reasonably priced and I loved the BBQ food truck that was outside. We will definitely be back! read more

The music was good. The beer was warm. Wheat beer served warm can contain bacteria. The person I was with and myself were both sick for three days. read more

I have only been here twice but think it is a great place to hear live music. Nothing fancy, just good music in an intimate setting. No need to get all dressed up if you don't want to. Went there on our anniversary to see Hans Olson and his band play. What a great time! Waitress service was great and got great seats in front of the stage. Usually, they have a food truck outside if you want to get some grub and there is lots of parking. Since the venue is so small it's a good idea to get there early to get a good seat. There is also a dance floor right in front of the stage. The cover charge varies as does the type of music and they have an outdoor patio area where you can bring your drink if you are a smoker. This is our favorite Phoenix spot to hear blues music...no contest! read more

This is a cool little dive bar. We went to see a band play here on Friday night and the place was nicer than I expected. Semi clean bathrooms (which is a big deal to me), relaxed vibe, attentive server always eager to get you another drink and reasonably priced beers. All a big thumbs up for me! read more

As a former drummer in a band, this was my favorite place to play. As a spectator, I am just as smitten. This place is run by old school professionals who treat musicians well. They are up front about what they want from you but they are also accommodating. The vibe is that of a classy dive bar. If that makes any sense. Anyway, the sound is great and the beer selection is decent. I also respect that while you can see some great indie rock there, they are still dedicated to blues and jazz on the weekends. It would contend for my favorite place ever if that rib shack in the parking lot ever seemed open on the occasions I've gone to shows. read more

Bartender sucks. Any bartender that ignores me sucks. She has no eye contact with anyones face.Another lady with me is invisible too. Heavy Sugar is great tho! read more

Rhythm Room is all about the music. Great place to see national acts in an intimate setting on the cheap. Good sound system and perfect views from every place in the room. I think the furthest you can ever be from the stage while in the main room might be 30 feet. I'm not a beer drinker but don't always want to dive into a bottle of Grey Goose, so I like that they have Ace Pear Cider on tap. The bathroom is small but clean. My only complaint is the neighborhood - I'm always afraid I'll get jumped in the parking lot and am really surprised that my car hasn't been broken into there. read more

Excellent place to see live local music! Big Pete Pearson, Hans Olson, etc.. Good drink prices, good size dance floor. Never tried the food, so not sure if it's good. Overall, a great place to hang out with friends. read more

The Rhythm Room is a great place for musicians to play. It is dark, but not musty. The music that comes through the speakers is incredible. The only part that I found strange was that you had to stay in the bar area to drink. You could not bring the alcoholic drinks to your table and chair. I guess it must be whoever is performing, if they make it an all ages show, then the bar has to follow certain rules. If you have not been to the Rhythm Room I highly suggest it. I found the staff to be very nice. There is also plenty of parking in their parking lot. Other artists that are going to be playing there in the up coming months are, Ernie Halter, Brendan James, with a special guest on September 2nd. read more

A friend and I stopped in on a Saturday night to check it out. Great live bands, great service and prices. Awesome crowd and a good vibe. We had a great time dancing the night away. Highly recommend! read more

Great venue for quality acts -- and with good prices and fantastic table service. Yes, it's a classic basic music venue, but the staff make it comfortable and fun. And a special thanks for returning a lost cell phone and refusing to take any sort of reward. You just don't find that kind of honesty and spirit often enough any more. We will be back. read more

I've grown to love the Rhythm Room even though it's a little dive that's always too hot. Seems like there are always acts I'm interested in and not only is it usually pretty cheap to get in, I'm not above drinking the $1.50 cans of PBR. I'll probably end up catching a show here a couple times a month from here on out. read more

I was there last weekend on a business trip. I stayed over and experienced a great venue. The rhythm room is a wonderful place to listen to great music. It's a wonderful place to have something to drink and to relax. The people are friendly, service is excellent, the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend attending the rhythm room for all your jazz and blues venues read more

So, clearly the musician's make the night. Our night was not so hot. Half of the bad that we caught wasn't worthy of stage time, the other half was. The horn players were exceptional, the Keyboardist wasn't. I'll stick to the facility. The Rhythm Room is a Phoenix, classic on the music scene, or so I'm told. This was evident when Paul Reed showed up with his horn and just joined the band on stage. That was cool and made you feel like you were in the right place. Beyond that, I'm can't really claim that this place is worth the time. We'll have to try it again to confirm, yet my urge to do so isn't high right now. The neighborhood is questionable. The entrance is not obvious, the bar and the service are not inviting. The music area of the building is excellent. You sit very close to the band. The one thing they need to fix within that is two sets of band doors would allow for a much faster setup/teardown between bands. We waited for an hour between bands. The Rhythm Room is missing an opportunity here, they need a comedian or something the fill the gap. Some fresh eyes on how this place is run could really make some simple improvements. Just because it's a known classic doesn't mean that it can't change for the better. The one thing they have right is that the sound is good and if they're getting good bands, then it makes for a great night. The annoyances only become obvious when you have an hour to descern them between bands. The musician's interaction with the crowd before and after shows is really cool. This makes everyone involved feel like they're in the scene. read more

I've been reluctantly been dragged to the Rhythm Room a number of times and have never regretted it. I hate paying covers, so the beginning of the night usually involves me bitching about the five bucks I have to shell out. Once inside though, there's nothing quite like RR. It's got freaks on the dance floor, a good crowd that's usually pumped to listen to some good tunes, cheap drinks and fast bartenders. I'm usually reluctant to go some place when I don't know the band and I'm sure others are as well, so lemme address that: I've been to RR seven or so times since moving here and have never been let down. They book great, bluesy-soul acts that I always enjoy. Far and away the best bands I've seen in Phoenix. So quit whining about cover charges, go to the Rhythm Room and shake what your momma gave you. read more

Saw the Soul Power Band last night. They are very good. The atmosphere was classy and cool and packed. The attendants were nice and attentive. This was my first time there, and I kept thinking, why didn't I discover this place sooner? read more

I was really bummed to attend a show recently that was over-sold. I have been coming here for years, and have been smashed in a few times, but this last event was really bad (like fire hazard bad). I think someone should either discuss expanding, or tightening up the limit on future shows, or ever referring bigger gigs to a larger venue. I had my mother and sister with me, and we ended up sitting outside in the heat, despite the hefty door fee,,and getting there at the advertised "doors open" time. That said, the restrooms are always clean, the service is friendly and fast, considering. read more

Best Blues and "American Roots" venue in Phoenix ... small and extreamly low stage ... place can pack up depending upon the act ...