From Fairmont Scottsdale Best Nearby Live Music (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Scottsdale, AZ Handlebar J Restaurant & Saloon (Nightlife - Live Music) 7116 E Becker Ln, Scottsdale  AZ  85254 • 480-948-0110 Distance: ~4.34 mi         Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. This Scottsdale legend, a local favorite for over 30 years, caters to cowboys and townies alike with a lively bar, country and western music that gets your boots moving, and a down-home restaurant that dishes up hearty grub. The combined bar and patio allows you to take advantage of temperate weather as you knock back cold ones or chow down on a steak. Inside, take a turn on the dance floor, or just tap your toes to house band The Herndon Brothers, who entertain with a variety of upbeat, country-flavored favorites. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room (Nightlife - Live Music) 7295 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-970-0500 Distance: ~10.04 mi         Description: OLD TOWN. Sleek, swanky Shaker Room sits atop hard-rocking Martini Ranch and is an oasis of animal-print sofas, cherrywood pool tables, and signature, hand-blended martinis. Come early to avoid lines for a snug dance floor that tends to fill up quickly. DJs lay down a stylish mix of electronica and disco in the always-crowded space, making it easy to lose yourself in the beat. High ceilings, exposed brickwork, and a faintly hallucinatory projection of colors and patterns lend a dreamy feel to the venue, and eager revelers happily submit to the vibe. Kazimierz World Wine Bar (Nightlife - Live Music) 7137 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-946-3004 Distance: ~10.08 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Live blues and jazz echo off the stone walls of this charming, cave-like wine bar on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. Cool Monday Jam, which starts at 8pm, features up to 20 local and professional jazz musicians creating smooth, soulful music together. Thursdays feature singer Dennis Rowland's renowned tribute to legendary jazz man Miles Davis. Additional perks are Kazimierz's selection of over 1,500 wines and a knowledgeable staff that can direct you to the right one. Rusty Spur Saloon (Nightlife - Live Music) 7245 E Main St, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-425-7787 Distance: ~10.50 mi         Description: OLD TOWN. This casual, relaxed, C&W spot attracts a loyal following of locals and out-of-towners with live music most afternoons and evenings. Regional and local acts perform primarily country tunes with a little rockabilly and blues thrown into the mix. Peanut shells crunching underfoot and a collection of dollar bills tacked to the wooden walls are accurate indicators of the completely laid-back atmosphere of the Scottsdale favorite. Check out the renovated vault of this one-time bank – liquor, not cash, is now carefully guarded within. Sugar Daddy's (Nightlife - Live Music) 3102 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-970-6556 Distance: ~11.16 mi         Description: Cherubs and flames are dominant decorative motifs at this emphatically casual bar and music venue. Every night, the place comes alive with soul and blues, loud and live. DJs occasionally get the crowd warmed up beforehand. Start your evening on the large patio with happy hour specials on drinks and food (fried cheesecake is an appetizer), and then move inside for the show. Sundays feature karaoke, and Mondays are open-mic, allowing eager concert-goers to get in on the act. Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant (Nightlife - Live Music) 906 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix  AZ  85014 • 602-241-1916 Distance: ~12.62 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: Lots of framed memorabilia, posters, and beer promotionals set off dark-wood booths and touches of kelly green to give Rosie's just the Irish slant you'd expect. The fun-filled place gets tons of business, thanks to terrific atmosphere, well-poured pints, tasty pub fare, and rockin' live music. Happy hour specials, televised sports, and WiFi access add to the appeal, and even if your primary intent isn't to quaff a glass of Guinness, you'll find much to recommend Rosie's. As the slogan suggests, "There are no strangers here." Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Purveyors (Nightlife - Live Music) 6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek  AZ  85331 • 480-488-0603 • 888-512-7469 Distance: ~13.17 mi         Description: CAVE CREEK. Patrons who want to perk up or wind down coexist peacefully at this combination coffeehouse and wine bar, where folk musicians like Shawn Mullins take the stage for intimate sets. Before the show, relax in an inviting chair with a glass of vino – 25 selections are served every day. The performance space is in the rear of the building and is partially open-air, avoiding the cramped, uncomfortable ambience of many coffeehouse venues. Acoustic music and wine en plein air – the perfect mix for a first date. Rhythm Room (Nightlife - Live Music) 1019 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix  AZ  85014 • 602-265-4842 Distance: ~13.32 mi         Description: CENTRAL PHOENIX. Begin with a cozy, no-frills venue, add in top blues and jazz acts from the area and around the country, and toss in fans of great tunes and lively performances, and you've got one of Phoenix's best-loved music venues. The Rhythm Room draws crowds regularly, and the place can get smoky at times, but for raw-edged, top-notch blues and more, the place can't be beat. In fact, if you're not hitting the dance floor before long, or at least tapping your toes, folks may begin to look warily at you. Just give yourself over. Char's Has the Blues (Nightlife - Live Music) 4631 N 7th Ave, Phoenix  AZ  85013 • 602-230-0205 Distance: ~13.66 mi         Description: CENTRAL PHOENIX. Char's (pronounced with an "sh," not a "ch") promises an unpretentious evening of good music in cozy environs. Most of the audience isn't more than a few steps from the stage, so the immediacy of the blues is right there in front of you. A varied audience checks out the tunes nightly, and many times, they hit the dance floor as the music moves them. Some basic food is available for munching, and a pool table offers a between-sets option. One of the city's best live-music venues. Hard Rock Cafe (Nightlife - Live Music) 3 S 2nd St Collier Center, Phoenix  AZ  85004 • 602-261-7625 Distance: ~16.31 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Phoenix's Hard Rock is, among other things, 8000 square feet of cold AC – a welcome haven after a long trip or an afternoon at the ballpark. The place is characterized by speedy service, a fully loaded bar, great memorabilia, and rockin' tunes. If you've had a tough day or just want to leave work behind, it's eminently reliable. Sure, it's a tourist destination known for souvenir t-shirts and ball caps, but it's also a popular neighborhood bar with a reliable menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, and more. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.