The Trunk Space

Everyone here is incredibly nice and the place has amazing energy. All the performances felt so personal and were fantastic. Merch is so cute from the performers and they were so kind I got pictures with Los Shadows and Blu Joy.

What an awesome performance space! I can't believe it took me so long to go to a show here! I went to see Calvin Johnson and was somewhat frustrated that I couldn't figure out how to get tickets in advance (in my mind, Calvin should be selling out stadiums). Everyone I asked about it kept saying, "It's very DYI." When I got there, I understood what they meant! It was so chill. It's very much like the old Modified space - no drinking, just listening to live music. You could either hang out in the performance area, or browse used records for hours. I did both - taking in some of the opening acts while also finding an old 12" of a band from Scotland that I like. It would have been great if there were a few more seats, but that's just because I'm old. I will definitely be keeping an eye on their calendar for future events to attend!

This venue is so small, poorly ventilated, and just plain seedy to put it nicely, but that doesn't stop me from loving it. The Trunk Space has blown my mind with music I doubt I'd stumble upon any place else.Think of the strangest musical act you've ever seen, and Trunk Space would book them. In between sets, feel free to grab a drink at their espresso bar. They also have some pretty unique soft drinks, like "Leninade", or Ginger Beer.At some times it also acts as an art gallery. Hell, I've even seen improv comedy. Truly worth a shot no matter what you're in the mood for.Some argue that this place attracts too many 'x', where 'x' is a group they just can't coexist with for a two hour show (usually teenagers and hipsters). Those are the only people not welcome at the Trunk Space. The rest of us will have a blast!

I was not expecting to walk into a church! I had no idea what kind of space this was beforehand. But I find it to be a really cool space to listen to music; being in a church fills me with peace. Also the stained glass windows are pretty awesome.

I was a little confused at what this place actually was at first when I walked in. I went there to see my friend's friends band play last night. I got that part. But was it part art gallery, part coffee shop, part music venue, part lets confuse me a little more? It was a little strange to see a band perform there and no alcohol was served. Thank G-d for the Bikini Lounge next door. Whatever this place was, it was pretty cool! The people that seemed to frequent the place seemed very nice and the chick that was working was super cool. I actually could say that the acoustics in that place rocked....both bands that played sounded crystal clear and didn't blow my eardrums out.Only real minus was the parking. But who cares...it was one of the coolest places that I went to in Phoenix.

This is definitly one of the best places to see a band down in downtown phoenix, even better than Dodge Arena or whatever the hell it's called, Aerosmith or friggin' Man-O-War is not gonna be stopping by the Trunkspace anytime soon. And the admission isn't going to require a donation of plasma OR the blood of your first born child. For such a small, hot little art gallery every band I've ever seen there doesn't sound at all bad, it's always balanced pretty nicely. Although you're not gonna find any liqour being poured in the building, you won't have to endure a straight edge night just yet, because the sweet Bikini Lounge is within twenty steps of the Trunkspace! WOO! Not to take away from the Trunkspace's totally bangin' soda pop/espresso/lenin-ade selection, but man do I want a strong cheap drink in between bands. The Trunkspace even has a cute little bathroom for all your booze induced pee time! Yes! It's the worst when you have to pee on the back of a building where a cat could or could not jump on you whilst peeing. THE WORST!Anyways, this place rocks. There is always something pretty/interesting hanging on the walls or for sale near the front of the shop. Plus you can get the coolest black and white photos of you and your hot lady friend taken in the vintage photo booth. The only downside sometimes is the parking. They have a little baby lot right next to the building but it fills up fast with band's vans and stuff, so you have to go park down one of the side streets, which I've never heard of anything getting stolen or broken into but still it doesn't look to friendly. But who cares, and since when has it been easy to park in downtown phoenix?Even if you don't know a few of the bands playing that night, they're probably really interesting if not totally awesome. Just like books, you should check 'em out.

One of my very favorite places in downtown Phoenix. I have see my favorite bands play here numerous time, have enjoyed an ice cream in the summer and warm coffee in the winter. I have a collection of awesome black and white photo booth strips.I have shown work in this gallery and have seen the work of many friends hang on the wall. I have been on their stage for Grand Ave Tonight, the most important talk show of our times. I have gone to a swap-o-rama-rama and was able to give my clothes a new home. The memories of The Trunk Space go on and on and on and on!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!

Last night, Hubby and I saw the Pretty Things Peep Show at The Trunk Space. The show itself was good, as was the space, but great? There were a few simple things that could have been done that would have made a big difference. It may be a completely different crowd for the bands they book, but this was an older crowd that looked like they could have all afforded the couple of extra bucks it would have cost the Trunk Space to rent some folding chairs. Instead, most of us were asked to sit on the floor (when was that last mopped?) and the consequence was that a good bit of the crowd thinned during intermission. Too bad for the performers. They also should have blocked off the parking lot, as the back portion was not visible to the many cars that tried to head back there, ourselves included, and then had to finagle turning around in an awkward space. A couple of cones would go a long way toward avoiding the frustration of your customers. No AC is a deal-breaker in Phoenix. I know it's mid-February, but it still got hot and stuffy in there. Fans would have helped. I appreciate what The Trunk Space does- books acts that other venues would not. I just wish the overall experience could have been more comfortable.

Great customer service, cute little place in an area that has a growing art scene. Maybe a little seedy for most people, but that didn't put me off. I was looking forward to something new and quirky, and they headline some decent bands.But wow, what a snotty self-absorbed hipster crowd! Maybe I hit it on the wrong night, but between that, the lousy parking, and the exorbitant cover charge, I have no plans to return.

Why you should go to Trunkspace: It's a cool artspace that features good local artists and cool local bands. Touring bands come here often as well. Because Trunkspace is an independent space you can see some of the weirdest, quirkiest, oddest (read: uncommercial) music out there. JRC and Steph are good proprieters and friendly to artists and people attending events. They stock homemade items and also serve up some good coffee. Big Plus: The Photobooth! The downside: no alcohol is served here. However, just step over next door to The Bikini lounge for all the cheap swill you heart desires.