OK - yeah - The Bunkhouse is located in the still non-gentrified part of Fremont East and you will probably get propositioned by a lady of the night on the way into the club, but what infamous rock and roll club worth their salt isn't located in a rough location? I personally don't like my rock & roll safe and sanitized.
As a musician, I really enjoy playing here. The sound on stage is consistently good, with (gasp) working monitors! Everyone that has run sound on the nights I've played here have been low-key and no hassle. Generous drink tickets for the band and a cut of the door. Comfortable place and one of the better venues in town for underground and local bands to see and be seen. I never have a bad time here.