This place reminds me of Ky's in the early days when Randy was working the place. I am a big fan of Ky's, GLAM and Shady's. And if you don't know either then you won't understand this at all.
I know they keep advertising this place to all you tempe kids and scottsdale schmucks, but really Rips is a neighborhood bar. So if you don't like hanging out in the shadows with some shady characters walking in the door once in a while, like the pussy below, and a nice pour on the drinks then head back to your home town and your comfort zone because we are very comfortable without you here.
To the Owners... Dave, Karl and Monique, if you want this place to stay alive don't advertise it. Word of mouth is better. Those tempe kids will drop Rips like a hot potato the day they don't see tons of action. Same with the snottsdale douchbags. If you wanna keep Rip's ripping it up then let it develop a strong local vibe.
BTW Obcsura rocks and so does Dj Manchester.