Blue Guitar (The)
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Reviewed by: Debbie The on Jan 31, 2005
Wonderful changes to the Blues Venue in Downtown Palm Springs happened this fall! Due to demands for Cal David’s Blues work at local high-end casino clubs, he sold the club he initiated, THE BLUE GUITAR. The new owner is so incredibly blues and R & B savvy that the house band is world class. There are constantly new singers and musicians sitting in, along with a Sunday night line-up of guest performers from the visitors to the club (some local and some internationally known.) Even the uninitiated beginners get to belt one out on Sundays giving the place a ever changing sound. The drinks are strong enough to make yer feet stop hurtin’, or you can pass and have non-alcoholic brews should that be more to your liking (coffee is always close at hand.) The house fills up and simmers down to intimate levels several times during an evening. There is a dance floor and a trendy flashy disco mirror ball spinning the night away to the tunes. Intimate, friendly, an outside balcony for people watching or to “breathe fire” on, this place is just the juke joint to hit on any weekend in the desert. The beat, well I give it a 95! This is one of those places that even when it’s bad, it’s good! Don’t miss it, and bring your gear if ya turn up on a Sunday night! If English isn’t your first language, there is no barrier here. Point and smile. Door cover some nights (ranges $5-$25 US depending on who’s playing and how hot the night’s gonna be. Very reasonable. Generally a two drink minimum, but you’ll get thirsty, no problem. Don’t forget to tip the band, they can generally play anything old or new.) Come comfortable or blingy. Not doing the food thing again, yet…so chow down before you come over unless they advertise food for a show night. Debbie the Roboteer 1/30/05
When in Palm Springs, find Kal at St James Tuscany Grill on weekends and with Laurie at Dinks on Wednesdays.... till May '09
Reviewed by: Denise from on Jan 08 2009
My husband and I loved the Blue Guitar and would always stop by when we were in town. At the end of August we were in the area and decided to visit the Blue Guitar. It is now a gay bar....repeat....gay bar. The sign for the Blue Guitar is still outside, so it was VERY misleading. They should take the sign down!! It is sad that the Blue Guitar is gone.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 18 2008
What happened to the blues music? Last visit was disappointing since the club played soul. Not that I don't like soul. It just when you travel over 60 miles to hear the blues and there isn't any, it makes you want to travel to orange county instead.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 12 2008
Where'd the "blues" go? Used to love this place but the new "front man" just doesn't live up to Blue Guitar's reputation. We were used to professional, great vocalists and music.....sorry.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 12 2007
We had been to the Blue Guitar before when Kal and Laurie owned it, but have not been there for a few years. We finally went back a couple of weeks ago and, wow, what a difference!!! The atmosphere was superb and the music there was so much fun!!! Everyone was having a such a great time that it was hard not to get caught up in the fun. And when we were leaving the owner was actually there and thanked us for coming. Well worth a visit.
Reviewed by: Raymond from on Jul 30 2007
I've been going to the Blue Guitar since the first owner had it (a Blues Musician). And yes, it was great! However, he sold it to a different owner who in turn sold it to another owner (present owners). I've come to know the new owners personally, and I know the club was not making it on Blues alone, so they had to mix it up. Blues is still being played on certain nights, and the original 3 musicians are still there. Only one is gone. There is now a variety, and the customers vary as well depending on what's being played that particular night. Business is picking up, and everything is improving. Yes, the old Blues fans and musicians are unhappy with the change, but the club wouldn't be open at all for anyone to go to unless a change had been made. The previous comment is totally wrong and uneducated!
Reviewed by: Music Fan from on Jul 30 2007
Went in July, 2007 - what a disappointment! New owners, apparently put some $$ into a new bar, tables, chairs - but forgot to keep the great music! No longer a real "blues" club,the musicians are little more than regular "bar band locals". Sadly, the world class blues musicians from the past 6 or 7 years are gone. A Good blues club can be a "dive" as long as the great screamin' blues guitar & B3 are keepin' the blues alive. Don't waste your time unless the former blues artists return.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 17 2007
I have visited the Blue Guitar three times and all three times were extremely enjoyable. The first time I watched Kal's band with a friend of mine. The band grooved so well that everyone's head (including employees) was bobbing to the rythm all night - you couldn't help it! I visited two other times for the club's "pro open mike jam" and got to see alot of fantastic, seasoned musicians and also got to sit in with some great back-up musicians. The crowd was very warm and enthusiastic and I am looking forward to going back again as soon as I can. My friends and I still talk about it alot. In addition to having a good, mature atmosphere, the club also had some decent food. It is a little pricey but I have had worse nights that costed more. I suppose one must pay a price to see some classy seasoned musicians do their thing all night long - what a treat!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 18 2006
WoW what a nice suprice to find such a cool music venue in the desert.....i was there in october during a rain strom an just happin to crusie on in During my vist from Portland oregon,I got to jam with band (i have and 8 piece band in Portland Oregon) and had a great time. the owner was there and she was very very nice had great time the drinks were well poured I will stop when ever i get to Palm Springs....Al Perez of the Al Perez Band Portland Orgon OCt 2005
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 19 2005
What more could I say?? September 24th 2005 We saw a kick ass blues band and they welcomed a great blues man on stage to jam with them. Finis Tasby sounded superb and Bob the guitarist jammed effortlessly. The wild cat on keyboard really held them tight on his blues solos and what a great voice. I am sorry I don't know the name of this band but they were hot. The bass guitar had some awesome rhythm and excellent solo's as well!!! The drummer, no pun intended didn't miss a beat. What a fabulous band. They all sounded like a million bucks.
Reviewed by: MATTHEW from on Sep 26 2005
Feeling blue feels good
Back to Blue Guitar (The)
Reviewed by: Debbie The on Jan 31, 2005
Wonderful changes to the Blues Venue in Downtown Palm Springs happened this fall! Due to demands for Cal David’s Blues work at local high-end casino clubs, he sold the club he initiated, THE BLUE GUITAR. The new owner is so incredibly blues and R & B savvy that the house band is world class. There are constantly new singers and musicians sitting in, along with a Sunday night line-up of guest performers from the visitors to the club (some local and some internationally known.) Even the uninitiated beginners get to belt one out on Sundays giving the place a ever changing sound. The drinks are strong enough to make yer feet stop hurtin’, or you can pass and have non-alcoholic brews should that be more to your liking (coffee is always close at hand.) The house fills up and simmers down to intimate levels several times during an evening. There is a dance floor and a trendy flashy disco mirror ball spinning the night away to the tunes. Intimate, friendly, an outside balcony for people watching or to “breathe fire” on, this place is just the juke joint to hit on any weekend in the desert. The beat, well I give it a 95! This is one of those places that even when it’s bad, it’s good! Don’t miss it, and bring your gear if ya turn up on a Sunday night! If English isn’t your first language, there is no barrier here. Point and smile. Door cover some nights (ranges $5-$25 US depending on who’s playing and how hot the night’s gonna be. Very reasonable. Generally a two drink minimum, but you’ll get thirsty, no problem. Don’t forget to tip the band, they can generally play anything old or new.) Come comfortable or blingy. Not doing the food thing again, yet…so chow down before you come over unless they advertise food for a show night. Debbie the Roboteer 1/30/05
When in Palm Springs, find Kal at St James Tuscany Grill on weekends and with Laurie at Dinks on Wednesdays.... till May '09
Reviewed by: Denise from on Jan 08 2009
My husband and I loved the Blue Guitar and would always stop by when we were in town. At the end of August we were in the area and decided to visit the Blue Guitar. It is now a gay bar....repeat....gay bar. The sign for the Blue Guitar is still outside, so it was VERY misleading. They should take the sign down!! It is sad that the Blue Guitar is gone.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 18 2008
What happened to the blues music? Last visit was disappointing since the club played soul. Not that I don't like soul. It just when you travel over 60 miles to hear the blues and there isn't any, it makes you want to travel to orange county instead.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 12 2008
Where'd the "blues" go? Used to love this place but the new "front man" just doesn't live up to Blue Guitar's reputation. We were used to professional, great vocalists and music.....sorry.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 12 2007
We had been to the Blue Guitar before when Kal and Laurie owned it, but have not been there for a few years. We finally went back a couple of weeks ago and, wow, what a difference!!! The atmosphere was superb and the music there was so much fun!!! Everyone was having a such a great time that it was hard not to get caught up in the fun. And when we were leaving the owner was actually there and thanked us for coming. Well worth a visit.
Reviewed by: Raymond from on Jul 30 2007
I've been going to the Blue Guitar since the first owner had it (a Blues Musician). And yes, it was great! However, he sold it to a different owner who in turn sold it to another owner (present owners). I've come to know the new owners personally, and I know the club was not making it on Blues alone, so they had to mix it up. Blues is still being played on certain nights, and the original 3 musicians are still there. Only one is gone. There is now a variety, and the customers vary as well depending on what's being played that particular night. Business is picking up, and everything is improving. Yes, the old Blues fans and musicians are unhappy with the change, but the club wouldn't be open at all for anyone to go to unless a change had been made. The previous comment is totally wrong and uneducated!
Reviewed by: Music Fan from on Jul 30 2007
Went in July, 2007 - what a disappointment! New owners, apparently put some $$ into a new bar, tables, chairs - but forgot to keep the great music! No longer a real "blues" club,the musicians are little more than regular "bar band locals". Sadly, the world class blues musicians from the past 6 or 7 years are gone. A Good blues club can be a "dive" as long as the great screamin' blues guitar & B3 are keepin' the blues alive. Don't waste your time unless the former blues artists return.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 17 2007
I have visited the Blue Guitar three times and all three times were extremely enjoyable. The first time I watched Kal's band with a friend of mine. The band grooved so well that everyone's head (including employees) was bobbing to the rythm all night - you couldn't help it! I visited two other times for the club's "pro open mike jam" and got to see alot of fantastic, seasoned musicians and also got to sit in with some great back-up musicians. The crowd was very warm and enthusiastic and I am looking forward to going back again as soon as I can. My friends and I still talk about it alot. In addition to having a good, mature atmosphere, the club also had some decent food. It is a little pricey but I have had worse nights that costed more. I suppose one must pay a price to see some classy seasoned musicians do their thing all night long - what a treat!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 18 2006
WoW what a nice suprice to find such a cool music venue in the desert.....i was there in october during a rain strom an just happin to crusie on in During my vist from Portland oregon,I got to jam with band (i have and 8 piece band in Portland Oregon) and had a great time. the owner was there and she was very very nice had great time the drinks were well poured I will stop when ever i get to Palm Springs....Al Perez of the Al Perez Band Portland Orgon OCt 2005
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 19 2005
What more could I say?? September 24th 2005 We saw a kick ass blues band and they welcomed a great blues man on stage to jam with them. Finis Tasby sounded superb and Bob the guitarist jammed effortlessly. The wild cat on keyboard really held them tight on his blues solos and what a great voice. I am sorry I don't know the name of this band but they were hot. The bass guitar had some awesome rhythm and excellent solo's as well!!! The drummer, no pun intended didn't miss a beat. What a fabulous band. They all sounded like a million bucks.
Reviewed by: MATTHEW from on Sep 26 2005
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