Well, we're almost all the way up and running, venue-wise. I got denied by the city because of a bunch of political crap, so I'm getting a lawyer to help out with the state hearing coming up.

But in the meantime, I hate having a place where the Saturday afternoon crowd is bigger than the Saturday night crowd. We're dead almost every night after our regulars leave around 9-10pm.

Our entertainment license is approved, and we have out interim liquor permit--so we can have bands and booze.

But I can't afford to get a PA until after I finish up all the red tape involved with the licensing process.

So if there's anyone with a PA who wants to play a show, let me know. We've got a FREE show on Saturday, Nov 17th with Big Vinny and Casket Life. But other than that, nothing's planned.

We've got a full kitchen and it can be whatever kind of event; not just bands. All ages or 21+ events. No room fees right now since we have no PA. Band keeps 100% of the door.

The Haunted Castle
6463 S Rural Rd
Tempe AZ 85283
SE corner of Rural & Guadalupe
(the old sign "The Derby" is still up, but being changed next week)

I'm there seven days a week, but I'm in and out all the time. So, if you're interested, drop by or leave a message and I'll get back to you asap.
480-345-1332

Well, I closed the deal this afternoon. I am the new owner of:
The Derby Grill & Pub

It's on the southeast corner of Guadalupe & Rural in Tempe. Same complex as Little Caesar's Pizza and Lady Luck Tattoo.
Great setup. Full kitchen. Smoking/drinking patio. There's already a small existing stage. Previous owner says it can hold 5-man bands. No house PA yet.

For now though it has to stay exactly how it is (your average corner bar with a bunch of tv's for sports) until I get the permanent liquor license in place, which takes 60-90 days. But I'll go get the interim permit tomorrow which allows me to stay open and selling alcohol until then. Afterwards I have to get the entertainment license from the city which has to be voted on by the city council. Then I can change the name and start rearranging everything.

It's eerie how much Sig Haig looks like Dr. Teeth and Bill Moseley looks like Floyd.

I saw the thread title and thought it was a new band! hehe

Ain't reincarnation a bitch!

No loss, really. I liked the (90's) industrial era ministry, which have been gone for years. Hated the (80's) new wave dance Ministry, and the (00's) plain metal Ministry was just middle-of-the-road.

From http://www.myspace.com/hellen

Hi Hellen fans!,

After a lot of thinking I have decided to try and continue / re-invent Hellen rather than start something brand-new.

I am looking for a dependable guitarist who can play some of the current Hellen songs accurately, as well as create new original material. I am also looking for a bassist or keyboard player who can also do the same. Good equipment, transportation, a dependable professional attitude are all important. I live in the northwest valley (Peoria) so this opportunity would be best for people who live nearby. I would be interested in practicing at least 2 times or more per week, usually on the weekends (or weekdays, mid- day afternoons during the summer). I have a practice area and PA system in place.

If you or anyone you know is interested please spread the word.
Yours in metal rockdom,
Mindy

that's great news nil. good luck! that sounds like it's near the old after the gold rush/electric ballroom. or is it the old atg/eb??

Down the street and around the corner. The old Electric Ballroom got turned into some kind of education center. Unless I was mistaken, that was the building their were demolishing when I was driving down Apache last week. Sad.

I've "got a friend who knows a guy" that does audio setups. He said I should be able to get a good starting sound system with a board and some monitor speakers for about $5000. I'll have to see where I'm at once most of the construction is done, but this size system will be more than enough for the room size. I might have to start out a bit smaller on the system and work my way up, but we'll at least have the capability to mic all the instruments.


Of course, we will be serving Sparks. There's a few more alcoholic energy drinks that have started popping up, I'll probably have a few of those, too, and see how well they do.

The menu's pretty basic. They have self-contained autofryers now, so I don't need all the kitchen venting setups, etc. So we'll have anything that you can fry up like cheese sticks, fries, etc. But I want it mainly to make fried twinkies!!! Plus other coffee-specific type of fair.

that's fucking rad. congratulations and good luck.

when's the grand opening?

We'll probably do a few "dry shows" to kick out any bugs in the sound system. Then have something official when we finalize the liquor license.

I just signed the lease tonight. I move in April 1st (no foolin'!). I'm in the middle of the tax registration process. I need to get fingerprinted and take an alcohol management class in the next week or so before I can apply for the liquor license. The regular Sales Tax (license to do business) application stuff usually only takes a few weeks to process. But the liquor license takes 65 to 105 days, approximately.

The place will officially be called The Haunted Castle. It's a simple name, very neutral, not overly gorey/scary. Plus, I'm pretty sure the city council wouldn't approve of Drunkenstein's; which will be the actual name above the bar.

It's a Restaurant/Halloween Bar/Irish Coffee House/Live Music and Arts Venue.

Standard Bar Liquor License = $94,000. Completely out of the fucking question.
Series 12 Restaurant w/ Liquor License = $2700.
So now I'm a restaurant.

You can't have Irish Coffee without Irish Whiskey, right? Plus I make some wicked Bailey's Irish cream pie. Have you ever been carded for pie before? You will at my place. It's the equivalent of one shot per piece.

It's located in Tempe, on McClintock just south of Apache. Southwest corner just south of the Pep Boys, right before you go under the train tracks. There used to be a Dirty Drummer in the same complex, now it's just a sports bar called Yogi's.

It will be a split venue. The total space is 3800 sq ft. About 1000 of that will be for the music/arts venue side. The other side will be the Halloween bar and Irish Coffee House. Plus that way you can escaping the ear-piercing death metal solos if that's not your thing.

It will be all ages, all the time. Unless, say a band like Eroticide is playing one of their bloody porn type of shows, then we'll have to limit it due to decency laws.

All types of music is allowed, not just "horror" bands. And we can use the room for any kind of function; it doesn't have to be just a music venue.

For example, I want to bring out Kamala the Ugandan Giant to do a wrestling match with some of the locals then he can sing the night away!!! Check out the site for some of his smooth r&b stylings. Rockin' & wrastlin'!!!
http://www.thegiantkamala.com


I'll keep you guys updated as I go along.