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PHOENIX Clubhouse offers community, coffee and music Comment By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM Updated Jul 10, 2015 at 2:23 PM By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM Updated Jul 10, 2015 at 2:23 PM » Social News A steady stream of musicians played at a free open-mic session Wednesday evening in a building the owner hopes will become a community gathering spot and aid town development. “We really want to get the community in here and be a healthy part of it,” said Andrea Adams. “I really want to live in a financially stable community.” Adams has opened The Phoenix Clubhouse, a 1,200-square-foot space at 310 S. Main St., to host shows and other community events. The 6,700-square-foot building also houses The Phoenix Grind coffee shop, run by Adams, and a tenant, Organic Loaf Bakery. Other space is used for storage or rented. Previously, Adams operated The Greenery medical marijuana clinic at the site, which was forced to shut down when Phoenix put a moratorium in place on marijuana dispensaries in 2014. Rules adopted for their operation earlier this year excluded her location because it is within 250 feet of a park area. An audience of 10 at its largest listened Wednesday. The weekly events, held from 7 to 10 p.m., started two months ago. Musicians are excited about having a place to perform. “This space means there is a platform for the music community where there wasn’t any,” said guitarist Skyler Squglio, host for the session. Squglio, Adams and a half-dozen others performed during the first two hours. Presence of what musicians call a “backline,” everything needed to perform music, including drums, keyboard, an electric guitar, a bass, mics, amplifiers and a sound board, makes the spot unique said Squiglio. “You literally don’t have to bring anything,” said Squglio. “It’s like the best place to play,” said Michael Szczesniak, who performed on unamplified guitar. “There are always great musicians here.” Groups and individuals offering free classes or workshops to the community will be able to use the space for free, said Adams. It’s also available for rent. The Grind isn’t a place for a quick to-go order. Each cup is brewed individually, with a choice of four brewing methods and water brought precisely to the right temperature. Coffee drinkers have a choice of beans from four different roasters: locals GoodBean, Noble and Case, and Portland’s Stumptown. “The concept is a little different with having the competing beans in here,” said Adams. Roasters have been supportive of the concept, she said. Flavors and extras can be added, but there is no espresso machine. House-made sodas, teas, light breakfast fare and snacks are also offered in the eight-seat space. A board has small cards posted on it that customers have left for a $2 donation to provide a cup of coffee for someone less fortunate. “It gives other people the opportunity to help so easily,” said Adams. Adam’s building is located downtown next to an area slated for development by the Phoenix Urban Renewal Agency. Among their proposals is creation of mixed-use residential and commercial spaces just south of her location. Until she sees results, Adams is reserving judgment on the urban renewal effort. Coffee shop hours are Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and during events. Information can be found on Facebook under The Phoenix Clubhouse. Tony Boom is a freelance writer living in Ashland. Reach him at tboomwriter @gmail.com By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM Updated Jul 10, 2015 at 2:23 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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