LAist: Big Changes at Viper Room Start Playing Out

Schimonie

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:01:20 -0800

...And Sugar Ray. You know, it's great that, that last one aside, the Roxy is booking better acts, (at least to us "east siders"), but ultimately it was never the bands that were the problem. No one is begrudging mainstream rock bands their places to play. It's the overcharging, the guy at the vip section yelling "you're general admission" repeatedly at you when you're just trying to ask a question, the other guy yelling at the girl next to you for her heels being on the exit walkway, and sorry, but yes, the crappy drinks. That said, it's cool that you seem to be working on this, Nic. I will probably be at the Sunny Day Sets Fire show and I promise not to rant. But in general, you should know, if the atmosphere sucks, the reviews usually suck just as well.

caliking01

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:12:44 -0800

Nic, The Roxy is the only place on the strip that cares who plays their stage. Major Kudos to you and the Roxy. You have great relationships with talented bands local and otherwise. All the other joints on the strip, well Like Axl might say, CAN SUCK IT!

nicrox

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:36:58 -0800

"Can't we all just get along"(barf) The city is big enough for both a Westside and an Eastside. No need to hate. True the strip has negelted it self over the last several years but we are well aware of that and are doing our best to bring it back to it legendary status. One show at a time, one show at a time. Just past: Kaki King The Wombats Maryandi MSTRKRFT Adele Little Dragon Miss Derringer Firewater Gods and Monsters Bryan Adams w/Bonnie Raitt Coming up: Crystal Castles James Hall The Almost Frightened Rabbit Oxford Collapse Sunny Day Sets Fire The 88 Hot Hot Heat Satisfaction The Shys Marc Broussard Derby For more check our site: www.theroxyonsunset.com

Zach Behrens

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:36:52 -0800

The Sunset Strip Music Festival is one of the first steps in bringing the Strip back. I think the Subway proposal going through West Hollywood could help that, but that's a ways off.

90039

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:27:55 -0800

i guess change is in the air....cause there are some changes over at the bordello bar downtown LA. like....firing of employees in an underhanded manner...the idea of bringing a vatel service and red carpet with velevet ropes....not to mention that the bar was a wedding gift from a father to hius daughter.. the sunset strip is dead. has been since the close of tower records. there needs to be a new "strip" in LA.

PantheonZeus

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:23:41 -0800

Regardless of what the building becomes- Death Hags will still point to the sidewalk where River Phoenix OD'd on persian brown heroin. well, until Phoenix is as relevant as Sal Mineo who was stabbed down the block.

jamesey

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:33:05 -0800

not a great venue for music, but at least it was intimate.

Joshua Pressman

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:09:16 -0800

Hahahaha Nic Adler? Because the roxy is like totally hip with the latest and greatest in rock and roll. (barf)

torrmoz

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:32:11 -0800

glad to hear that the Indie 103 night is moving, i hope it's to the eastside.

caliking01

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:30:51 -0800

I agree 100% with Callie. Place sucked. Straight up. Horrible sound, ass hole door people. Fuck 'em. That indie 103.1 night had no place being west of Vermont anyway.

Callie Miller

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:20:11 -0800

As sad as it is to hear there are changes afoot for the longtime employees...several made a habit of being rude and difficult to many local & visiting bands who played there. From the front of the house to the sound guys to security, they were notoriously awful, especially when compared to other excellent music venues on the The Strip. Plus, come on, you have to admit the sound in that place is awful, no matter how cool the vibe used to be. Here's to hoping all the great elements stay intact and some of the less desirable elements get an upgrade.

Elise Thompson

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:44 -0800

This kind of info is why I love LAist. I also love that you put Lindsay Lohan in the search tags.