"2016-07-23T00:00:00"^^ . "7"^^ . "7"^^ . . "I love good, live music. I find that it's not easy to find here in the Valley. Enter: Chars Has the Blues! The first time I was here was after a fancy date night out I wasn't quite ready to call it a night yet and we ended up here. At first site I was taken a little aback : it's small; it's a little divey and it's super crowded. Well. Not much throws me off. Enter Kimberly. Pushing ones way thru the crowd to make way to the bar isn't easy as everyone sort of looks at you to see if your a regular , as I said ... this place is crowded! I love the diversity of the crowd here , there are even a few emotionless millennials, ( I can say that, I'm raising one!). The music is constantly bumping thru your body and everyone is on their feet! Soul Power tends to be the cover band here each time I've been and they are very good... (scratch the record , drop the mic) ... they are actually AMAZING! There is a complete mix to their sets and they engage the crowd. They also dress sharp and you can tell they love playing here. The last time I was here Prince was the theme in tribute. No one stayed seated! The dance floor is pretty small, but it's all good ... dance at your seat. Let the music move you where you are, right?! You will find basic drinks here.. don't be me and think that MOET splits exist here, you will end up with a old Moscato.. ( hack!!!) Stick with beer , they have a few crafts.. or well drinks with pretty basic liquors ... ( again, think Svedka and not Chopin!). The 'food' options .. or option, I should say.. is a small BBQ shack with take out in the lot.. sometimes. Get your grub in before you come to Chars! This is a music place not an eating place! Great people watching and a great place for Blues, Funk, some 70's-90's Rock.. a little old school jams to remind you of those make out sessions in college ???! This is your place for that! Tips: Cash for the cover and Uber it! The parking is awful .. but since I usually come here after dinner, and have had a libation and maybe two... it's just easier and safer! Prepare to stand , as it's crowded! Mainly, come with the attitude of having fun!"^^ . . . "5"^^ . "6"^^ .