"We enjoy things that are definitely strange and outsider," says Trunk Space co-founder Steph Carrico. Since debuting in 2004, the venue has fostered the sort of outsider art, experimental performances, noise artistry, and musical oddities that can't be seen elsewhere. And at The Trunk Space, that thing is usually a bit unusual. It's also located on the grounds of a historic house of worship (specifically, Grace Lutheran Church) whose staff and clergy are cool enough to let it do its own thing. First, the DIY spot is purely a nonprofit venture run by volunteers, overseen by a seven-person board, and largely features shows by local indie promoters. The Trunk Space stands apart from every other music venue in the Valley. Their party-pooping isn't going to stop Slattery, who's already planning next year's Vanishing Show. Operating on a shoestring budget with nary a permit, the Vanishing Show and its audiences often play a cat-and-mouse game with Tempe cops, who have shut down the event a few times in the past after noise complaints. The crowd then "vanishes" and heads over to the new spot by cycling or walking to catch the next band. A local band will perform a 20- to 30-minute set then, the next location is announced just before they wrap up. Here's the setup: Slattery will post a starting location online (typically a house) where attendees can gather. The DIY music event put on by DJ and community organizer A Claire Slattery is a mobile party and movable indie rock feast that roams Tempe's Maple-Ash-Farmer-Wilson neighborhood one night every spring since 2015. One of the exceptions is the annual Vanishing Show, a unique live music experience unlike your typical bar gig, concert, or festival. It should be a great event celebrating an amazing organization that celebrates downtown Phoenix.Novel ideas are hard to come by in a local music scene where repetition and imitation are the norm. RadiatePhx will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary in September. Many thanks to Catrina Knoebl and the owners and staff at Bliss Rebar for a great meeting. This in itself says a lot about the space being a place you want to hang out. Lots of items are under $10.00 and Mark Howard described a dinner for two that includes 2 burgers, 2 drinks and a large basket of fries for only $20.00.Īfter the talk, people stayed for food, more drinks and lots of conversation. Other menu items confirm that Bliss is an affordable place to drop in for dinner or weekend brunch. Both were excellent and the staff was warm and welcoming too. Servers brought us a few menu samples including fried sausage ravioli and coconut chicken tenders. His feeling was Fate failed due to price… a problem they have addressed with a wide variety of well priced meals and libations. Mark, a native Arizonan, is an engaging, passionate speaker who gave some background on their choice to open in a space that failed to be profitable for its former operators. Radiators, as members of RadiatePhx are often called, were treated to a talk by Mark Howard, one of the three owners of the Bliss Rebar. The weather last night was pretty temperate so the patio had a number of diners. Patrons can drink and dine inside or on the two patios. The bar offers a wide variety of spirits, wine and beer surely to satisfy everyone’s tastes. A larger group met to learn more about this new hot spot once the home of Fate.īliss Rebar is a beautiful space mixing wood, brick and metal in an artistic fashion. RadiatePhx held its August gathering at the newly opened Bliss/Rebar restaurant bar concept at 4th and Garfield in downtown Phoenix.
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