A retrospective of Tempe's most iconic music venues, bars and nightclubs over the decades, including Long Wong’s, The Sun Club, Gibson’s and Hollywood Alley.
Oklahoma's Cain's Ballroom, Texas' Mohawk and White Oak Music Hall, and Arizona's The Van Buren. Best Venues of the US Southwest: Hometowns of Consequence Finalists Mary Siroky
Charlie Levy's stylish venue and nightspot has earned a rarefied aura among both music fans and hipsters alike thanks to its many amenities geared towards concertgoers, as well as a posh atmosphere and a distinctive lineup of nightly shows. The Crescent's main room boasts bleacher-like stadium seating along the back wall, which allows patrons a clear view of whatever nationally known art rock tastemakers, indie-folk troubadours, or Pitchfork favorites happen to be gracing the stage without ever having to jockey for position amidst a typically packed house. Not that there's ever a bad seat to be had, as choice acoustics and a primo sound system ensure that every single note is crystal clear. Meanwhile, the Crescent's urbane bar and lounge out front offers a candlelit milieu where scenesters, bon vivants, and urbanites quaff luxe libations, trade the latest gossip over burritos and tacos, or partake in free performances by local DJs and musicians.