The Roxy is really not my kind of club, it's a bit of an older crowd and a dashing young 20 something like myself is more likely to be at Republic or Plaza on Saturday night. However, I do recall one particular night when The Urban Dweller was on cougar patrol and thought to myself what better place on the strip but the Roxy to go hunting. Unsuccessful in my attempts to take home a cougar to um...have a cup of hot coffee with, I decide to get hammered. However, before The Urban Dweller began his alcoholic fix, I spotted none other than former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at the Roxy knocking down a few brews (note his girlfriend is from Vancouver).
Long before Granville Street became the city's main entertainment strip, the Roxy was operating and entertaining many celebrities. To this day Dave Pratt and sometimes Don Taylor will swing by for a visit VIP style. In a city were clubs come and go (does anyone remember Skybar) The Roxy has been a stalwart for 20 awesome years. To celebrate, they're throwing a bash tomorrow night.
I can speak for all of the Vancity Buzz contributors when I say congratulations on your success and cheers to another 20 years of rocking out. The Suburban Don will be at the event tomorrow sans bathrobe and cigar as The Roxy has a dress code. He will attempt to father a few more kids out of wedlock.
(photo credit: 2003 Granville Entertainment Group at The Roxyvan.com)
The Roxy Turns 20!
Posted by Urban dweller | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | Entertainment, Granville Strip, Urban Dweller | 11 comments »
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"dashing young 20 something like myself is more likely to be at Republic or Plaza on Saturday night."
BWAHH HAH!!!!!
Seriously dude, you're making this too easy.
Oh its your local anarchist, shouldn't you be out helping the homeless or rallying the troops to vandalize the Olympic clock. Viz.
Nah dude, its way more fun making fun of you. The Plaza??? BWAAAAH HAAAH!!!!!!
I go where the ladies go, so if thats Plaza then so be it. I don't expect a withered old man like you to know anything anyways.
There's hot girls at Plaza, thats the only reason I go there too!
Nice... that made me giggle. But the Plaza? Seriously?
Roxy is the best place to get a makeout... it's pretty much guaranteed. They should probably offer your cover charge back if you don't get one.
Thanks star anise, I'm glad a few people in this city still have a sense of humour.
Plaza? lol yeah sometimes if the crowd looks good. Usually just Ginger or Republic though and more recently Canvas Lounge.
CANVAS! Now I know where I recognize you! You're this guy, am I right?
Shit Sean how'd you know? LOL.
urban dweller, I think you go where the MEN go. I think Celebrity's is more your style.
And the "old man" comment is really in bad taste. I mean, really, who criticizes people for their age, unless they're young and vain? You've dated yourself, UD.
Hey anonymous motherfucker, I wasn't criticizing old people. I was just speaking the truth any club that Dave Pratt frequents is for an "older" crowd. So fuck you.