A Club Called Rhonda

Love you Rhonda.

You're the best

A Club Called Rhonda has something that a lot of clubs wish they had: a unique atmosphere and great music.  Anywhere Rhonda sets up their party, you know its going to be a way different vibe then how the venue is usually.

Rhonda is where people go to absolutely let loose. This is not your top-40 playing, bro'd out club.  A major difference between Rhonda and your typical club is the individuality of the party and people attending. The party itself steps out of the norm and breaks through peoples comfort zones. The polysexual, diverse regulars show up in whatever scantily clad outfit their heart desires. There is a wide variety of music ranging from deep house, disco, new disco, and  acid house.

I saw some poor reviews based on getting into the club and think that is a pretty silly way to rate a crackin' place. Most people that rate poorly based on "getting in" don't understand how Rhonda works. People come for the MUSIC, if there is a good Dj playing, you just need to get there early or you are going to have a hell of a hard time getting in (trust me, I've learned from experience.) I also believe that knowing the door person, Phylis, (love love love) is a plus. I mean if you go to every single Rhonda event and support their party, why should you not get in cheaper?  

In my opinion this is one of the best parties of LA. I think its definitely worth checking out. Rhonda may not be for everyone but its something to give a chance.

Potentially a blast, but it didn't deliver.  I've been reading great stuff about this club, including an interesting interview with the founders that made it sound like the best club ever, but maybe Friday the 8th was an off night.  

The best part about the club is the people.  Diverse crowd, fun and all good vibes, polysexual and open, creative style, great, expressive dancing.  I wasn't in a mingling mood but a couple of my guy friends seemed able to meet and chat casually and friendly with people they didn't know.  Also, I noticed no creepy guys approaching me or other women to dance.  Girls were able to get really sexy on the dance floor without getting groped or cornered, so hooray for that.  

Website/blog really pushes having a strong "look", and the website photos really highlight the best looks.  In reality, it's more college girls in uncreative Forever 21 than I would have expected.

Cover charge seems inconsistent.  I see a review that says it's $10, but last night was $15 each because we came after the early bird special or whatever.  Bartender didn't know what St. Germain was, and when she told me they didn't have any I had to point it out to her on the shelf.  Cocktail was $12 and very small and weak.  

At this particular location, the cigarette smoke from the upstairs patio carried strongly into the dancing area.  No fun for a non-smoker like me to get my heart rate up on the dance floor while.

Last and perhaps least, the music.  The blog pumped up the guest dj as old school and rad.  I appreciate that he was spinning vinyl, but maybe I'm just over techno.  However, a friend of mine who dj's electronic said he also found the music lackluster. We just couldn't get into it.  The worst part was, on at least three separate occasions, a track on a record skipped and the dj let it continue to skip and failed to make a smooth transition into another track.  Several times, the music straight up STOPPED in between songs.  Dj was definitely not worth a $15 cover.  

I'd try again, but with no expectations.