text: Update nnAs of November this place changed hands While everything I said before was true not it is not necessarily The previous owners were big supporters of local music but the current ones are not into the music scene at all In fact my friends band had a show cancelled once the new owners took possession It was a divey bar in a scummy neighborhood back when I went to it sure but it had vibe character and the fact they supported local music went a long way to forgive a LOT Now its just a divey bar in a bad neighborhood nnnnPrevious review nThe best thing about this place is that they really go out of their way to support local bands I have been coming here since Always great local music Even in their juke box nnThe next best thing is the fact you can watch a human aquarium of sorts an ice skating rink and later hokey nnThe place just has a charm to it that is pretty unique at least in PHXnnThe place is kind of small which is actually good for up close and personal local live music the bands will generally stay for the other sets and most of the musicians are happy to talk to you Two great bands that come to mind are Quarter Inch Crown and Vic TIms and the Kentucky Rifles nnProbably the only truly bad thing is that the area it is in is pretty sketchy Always try to park in the welllit areas up front near the cameras I had my truck broken into years ago and had my stereo ripped off This apparently happens so much in the area the cops did not even bother with finger prints The owners of the bar can only do so much with limitations of parking so its not their fault but you do need to know what kind of area it is in So beware and be awarennOverall I do recommend Ice House Tavern