text: I would say I have been to the Clubhouse a few times a year over the past five years or so Does that make me the most knowledgeable person on the venue By all means no But there are some very common themes among the shows I have seen here even though the artists were different genres different crowds and even different times of year nnThe sound quality is terrible The last three bands that I have seen there and have seen in other venues as well all complained that they could not get the sound right on their monitors or in the house To me that is a major turn off if the band is not happy with their sound are they going to be very motivated to play Maybe it is a slighted observation but it seems that the only bands that return to this venue are the ones that play music where the sound quality is notlet us say sacrificed or as important metal hardcore thrasher hiphop whatever you call it nnThe venue is also hot I do not read the reviews of others before I review a location because I do not want my opinions to be skewed but I noticed someone said do not wear pants honestly that is a really good tip The last show I saw here was in June I know it is Phoenix in the summer suck it up But when you exit the venue and it is noticeably and significantly cooler than inside the venue we have got issues can they not afford to run the ac nnThe answer to that question is maybe not The bar is understaffed and patrons seem to be lined up deep all around Sometimes you have got to spend money to make money Hire more bartenders customers get served faster thus allowing them more time to consume the beverage and purchase more That means you can sell more which means you will make more money What a concept nnHate to just destroy a business but hopefully they will heed the feedback constructively Until then remember if you have always wanted to hear the artist you are going to see in a lowfi format here is your chance if you have always wanted to forgo wearing those pantaloons I support you and finally you should craft a clever way to hide a flask since you will not get served although this might be difficult sans bottoms