I wasn't expecting much at Chances but I was pleasantly surprised.
It's sort of geriatric but the real old ones leave by 9. Even if they don't leave, who cares? i enjoy the low key atmosphere without having to worry about kiddies taking over the dance floors!
Chances now has two wood dance floors so it could become one of the better dance venues for the the few people that still know how to partner dance. The layout is very conducive to a social dance bar scene.
I went there two times. One time "Soul Power" was playing to a crowd of ages 40-70. People were dancing and seemed to enjoy the funky music. The band wasn't playing their best (lack of keyboardist?) but that said was probably better than most other bands that play there.
The other time a rather lame duo band sang over tracks. Their music wasn't inspiring and it wasn't very good dance music (to me it all sounded like rumba and East Coast Swing) but people were dancing -- and they weren't all old -- some were middle aged.
The beer selection is pitiful. Maybe the worst I ever experienced! If Chances wants to attract a younger crowd they really have to do better. A bottle of Fat Tire really shouldn't be asking for too much. I had a $7 martini and it was a good value and well made. I would have given them a 3 star rating if it wasn't for the lack of beer choices.
Parking isn't bad if you don't compete with the hip hoppers up the street.
Chances could become a nice place for adults to dance if a few more energetic bands are hired and they play until 1 am. I'm not sure what the odds are of that happening, but there is a chance. .
I will definitely give Chances a few more visits, and hopefully I'll have a better rating.