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{{short description|American music venue in Phoenix, Arizona}}
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{{Infobox Venue
{{Advert|date=June 2020}}
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| name = The Trunk Space
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{{Infobox venue
| nicknames = "Trunk", "The Space"
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| name = The Trunk Space
| image_caption = [Crowd at The Trunk Space for Asleep In The Sea's Last Show.]
| nickname = "Trunk", "The Space"
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| location = 1506 NW Grand Avenue,<br />[[Phoenix, Arizona]] 85007
| image_caption = [Crowd at The Trunk Space for Asleep In The Sea's Last Show.]
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|27|33.1128|N|112|5|30.0372|W|type:landmark|display=it}}
| type = All-Ages Music Venue, [[Art Gallery]]
| location = 1124 N 3rd St, [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
| type = all-ages music venue, [[Art Gallery]]
| genre = [[Rock and Roll]], [[punk rock|punk]], [[Experimental Music]], [[Independent Music]], [[Improv]], [[Talk Show]], [[Comedy]]
| genre = [[rock and roll]], [[punk rock|punk]], [[experimental music]], [[independent music]], [[musical improvisation|improv]], [[talk show]], [[comedy]]
| broke_ground =
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| opened = April 2004
| built =
| renovated =
| opened = April 2004
| expanded =
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| closed =
| expanded =
| demolished =
| closed =
| owner = JRC, Stephanie Carrico
| demolished =
| owner = JRC, Stephanie Carrico
| former_names =
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| seating_type = Standing Room, Occasional Chairs
| seating_type = standing room, occasional chairs
| seating_capacity =
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| website = {{URL|http://www.thetrunkspace.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.thetrunkspace.com/}}
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'''The Trunk Space''' is an all-ages music venue in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]. It is located at 1506 NW Grand Avenue, on the corner of Grand Avenue and 15th Avenue.
'''The Trunk Space''' is an all-ages music venue in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States. It was located at 1124 N 3rd Street since 2016, but announced a need to move after May 2024 due to cost pressures.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-venue-the-trunk-space-is-leaving-its-longtime-home-18811119|title= Phoenix Venue The Trunk Space leaving its longtime home|date= April 24, 2024|publisher= Phoenix New Times|access-date=May 1, 2024}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Originally a coffee cart called ''The Paper Cup'' in the now defunct [[Paper Heart Gallery]], in its original location on Van Buren Rd., co-owners JRC and Stephanie Carrico split from the [[Paper Heart Gallery]] to form The Trunk Space.<ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2012/04/trunk_space_eighth_birthday.php]</ref><ref>[http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/survivors-the-trunk-space-and-its-owners-carry-on-in-the-name-of-art-and-a-vibrant-city-1.2690120#.T5caEaZfEUM]</ref> The Trunk Space is an [[art gallery]], [[coffee bar]], and [[performance space]]. There are gallery shows twice a month, for Phoenix's First Friday and Third Friday art walks, with randomly occurring private events. The [[coffee bar]] features a full-service [[espresso machine]] which uses Xanadu coffee beans.<ref>[https://xanaducoffee.net/enjoy/]</ref> The performance space is used for [[improv]] comedy, [[MST3K]]-styled movie showings<ref>[http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-horror-movie-show-2728680/]</ref> and most notably, musical performances. Performers vary in genre, amounts of experimentation and experience levels.
Originally a coffee cart called ''The Paper Cup'' in the later-defunct Paper Heart Gallery, in its original location on Van Buren Rd., co-owners JRC and Stephanie Carrico split from the Paper Heart Gallery to form The Trunk Space.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2012/04/trunk_space_eighth_birthday.php|title=Trunk Space Celebrates Its Eighth Anniversary This Weekend|first=Benjamin|last=Leatherman|date=3 April 2012|publisher=}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/survivors-the-trunk-space-and-its-owners-carry-on-in-the-name-of-art-and-a-vibrant-city-1.2690120#.T5caEaZfEUM ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308052803/http://www.ecollegetimes.com/student-life/survivors-the-trunk-space-and-its-owners-carry-on-in-the-name-of-art-and-a-vibrant-city-1.2690120#.T5caEaZfEUM |date=2012-03-08 }}</ref> The Trunk Space is an [[art gallery]], [[coffee bar]], and [[performance space]]. There are gallery shows twice a month, for Phoenix's First Friday and Third Friday art walks, with randomly occurring private events. The [[coffee bar]] features a full-service [[espresso machine]] which uses Xanadu coffee beans.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://xanaducoffee.net/enjoy/ |title=Xanadu Coffee Co |accessdate=2012-04-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121220123146/https://xanaducoffee.net/enjoy/ |archivedate=2012-12-20 }}</ref> The performance space is used for [[Improvisation|improv]] comedy, [[MST3K]]-styled movie showings<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-horror-movie-show-2728680/|title=Best Horror Movie Show: Dr. Zombie's Movie Lab of Terror - Best of Phoenix® 2011: Your Key to the City|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref> and particularly, musical performances. Performers vary in genre, degree of experimentation and experience level.


Presently, the featured mural on the brick wall which hosts the front entrance of The Trunk Space was painted by Luster Kaboom.<ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/andrew_jackson_jihad_and_more.php]</ref>
The featured mural on the brick wall at the front entrance of The Trunk Space was painted by Luster Kaboom.<ref name="blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/andrew_jackson_jihad_and_more.php|title=Andrew Jackson Jihad and More, Trunk Space 8th Anniversary, 6/5/12|first=Phoenix New|last=Times|date=7 April 2012|publisher=}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
The Trunk Space is a notable venue for touring acts that are on the rise. Some notable acts that have come through include; [[Matt and Kim]], [[Nobunny]], [[Japanther]], [[Mark Sultan]] (of [[The King Khan and BBQ Show]] fame), [[Julian Koster]], [[Kimya Dawson]], [[Quintron]] and [[Lightning Bolt (band)|Lightning Bolt]].<ref>[http://downtowndevil.com/2011/10/07/14462/trunk-space-jrc-carrico/]</ref><ref>[http://www.myspace.com/nobunnylovesyou/photos/57076427]</ref><ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/02/flier_of_the_week_japanther.php]</ref><ref>[http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2011-11-17/music/mark-sultan/]</ref><ref>[http://soundsaroundtown.net/2011/09/01/music-tapes-and-roar-at-trunk-space-tomorrow-night/]</ref><ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2010/11/julian_koster_of_neutral_milk.php]</ref><ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/The_Trunk_Space_886487202798]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbJS2nlDFwY]</ref>
The Trunk Space is a venue for touring acts that are on the rise. Some acts that have come through include; [[Matt and Kim]], [[Nobunny]], [[Japanther]], [[Mark Sultan]] (of [[The King Khan and BBQ Show]] fame), [[Julian Koster]], [[Kimya Dawson]], [[Quintron]] and [[Lightning Bolt (band)|Lightning Bolt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/02/flier_of_the_week_japanther.php|title=Flier of the Week: Japanther|first=Lenni|last=Rosenblum|date=25 February 2011|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2011-11-17/music/mark-sultan/|title=Mark Sultan @ The Trunk Space|first=M.T.|last=Richards|date=17 November 2011|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2010/11/julian_koster_of_neutral_milk.php|title=Julian Koster (of Neutral Milk Hotel) Brings Slumber Party Like Show to Trunk Space Tuesday Night|first=Martin|last=Cizmar|date=15 November 2010|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/The_Trunk_Space_886487202798|title=The Trunk Space - Phoenix, Arizona - Bars, Clubs|website=www.azcentral.com}}</ref> Some notable acts have gotten their starts and have come to prominence through frequent appearances at the venue, including opening for some of the prominent touring acts.


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[[Andrew Jackson Jihad]],<ref name="blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com"/> Michelle Blades,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-02-16/music/michelle-blades/|title=Michelle Blades @ The Trunk Space|first=Jason P.|last=Woodbury|date=16 February 2012|publisher=}}</ref> and [[TreasurE MammaL]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/flier_of_the_week_treasure_mam.php|title=Flier of the Week: Treasure MammaL|first=Lenni|last=Rosenblum|date=3 April 2012|publisher=}}</ref> are a few bands that fall under that category.
Some notable acts have gotten their starts and have come to prominence through fequent playing at the venue, including opening for some of the bigger, touring acts.


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[[Andrew Jackson Jihad]],<ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/andrew_jackson_jihad_and_more.php]</ref> [[Michelle Blades]]<ref>[http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-02-16/music/michelle-blades/]</ref> and [[TreasurE MammaL]]<ref>[http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/flier_of_the_week_treasure_mam.php]</ref> are a few notable bands that fall under that category.

Not all shows are established around touring bands, and it is not uncommon to stumble across all-local shows, hosted by bands that frequent the venue. Holy Page Records<ref>[http://holypage.org/]</ref> frequently books noise and experimental music shows, while jazz/hip-hop group Jive Talkin' Robot hosts a show of varying genres about once a month.<ref>[http://thetrunkspace.blogspot.com/2011/12/jive-talking-robot-x-mas-tonight.html]</ref> Most artists book their shows directly through JRC,<ref>[http://thetrunkspace.com/contact/booking-request.php]</ref> but there are shows booked and promoted by Select, President Gator, Stateside and other local promoters.

==Art==
The monthly art exhibits are generally curated by Stephanie Carrico and feature local artists. [[Mark Mothersbaugh]] has had his rugs shown for a two-week period.


==Performance Art==
==Performance Art==
On top of monthly Improv and a Late-Night Talk Show, there are performance arts pieces of varying types, such as roasts of those living and deceased.<ref>[http://grandavephoenix.com/2011/08/the-trunk-space-presents-hp-lovecraft-exhumed-roasted-august-20/]</ref>
On top of monthly Improv and a Late-Night Talk Show, there are performance arts pieces of varying types, such as roasts of those living and deceased.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grandavephoenix.com/2011/08/the-trunk-space-presents-hp-lovecraft-exhumed-roasted-august-20/ |title=The Trunk Space Presents HP LOVECRAFT: Exhumed, Roasted August 20 : Grand Avenue Arts & Small Business District :: Phoenix, AZ |accessdate=2012-04-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120714130427/http://grandavephoenix.com/2011/08/the-trunk-space-presents-hp-lovecraft-exhumed-roasted-august-20/ |archivedate=2012-07-14 }}</ref>

==Print==
Prior to each month's First Friday, The Trunk Space prints a calendar of events for the forthcoming month. Originally, it was only printed out as a pamphlet. But during 2010, it converted into being a black and white zine. The zine still consists of a calendar and listing of events, but also features interviews with local and touring bands, reviews of upcoming shows, CD reviews, local restaurant reviews, vegan recipes and comic strips by either local artists, or featured touring artists, such as [[Spoonboy]] and [[The Slow Poisoner]]. Writers include local poets, musicians and anyone in the local community who may be interested.


==Community==
==Community==
Through its years of being open, The Trunk Space has a developed a very close and personal group of volunteers and regulars, whom consider The Trunk Space and it's involved members to be family. These regulars can be found helping run the door, running the espresso machine, setting up bands and running the sound board. Sean Bonnette of [[Andrew Jackson Jihad]] got a tattoo of The Trunk Space's street numbers, backwards, after noting them from frequently while performing on the stage, where the street numbers can be seen reversed above the door facing Grand Avenue. Since he has gotten the tattoo, numerous other family members have received the tattoo, including Carrico and JRC. At last count, at least a dozen presently have the tattoo.
Over the years, The Trunk Space has a developed a close and personal group of volunteers and regulars, who consider the venue and its involved members as family. These regulars can be found helping run the door, running the espresso machine, setting up bands and running the sound board. Sean Bonnette of [[Andrew Jackson Jihad]] got a tattoo of The Trunk Space's street numbers, backwards, after noting them from frequently while performing on the stage, where the street numbers can be seen reversed above the door facing Grand Avenue. Since he has gotten the tattoo, numerous other family members have received the tattoo, including Carrico and JRC. At last count, at least a dozen presently have the tattoo.

In April 2014, the community celebrated The Trunk Space's 10th anniversary with a multiple-day concert festival, ''Indie 500'', which featured dozens of bands, performing over the course of 10 days, with some 500 songs played in total.<ref name="anniversary">{{cite web| author=Villarreal, Yezmin|title=Trunk Space Kicks Off Its Indie 500 Concert Series with Infectious and Intimate Performances|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/04/trunk-space-indie-500-phoenix-10th-anniversary.php|date=2014-04-01}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Modified Arts]]
*[[First Friday Art Walk]]
*[[First Friday Art Walk]]


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==External links==
*[http://www.thetrunkspace.com The Trunk Space official site]
*[http://www.thetrunkspace.com The Trunk Space official site]

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The Trunk Space
"Trunk", "The Space"
Map
Location1124 N 3rd St, Phoenix, Arizona
OwnerJRC, Stephanie Carrico
Typeall-ages music venue, Art Gallery
Genre(s)rock and roll, punk, experimental music, independent music, improv, talk show, comedy
Seating typestanding room, occasional chairs
OpenedApril 2004
Website
www.thetrunkspace.com

The Trunk Space is an all-ages music venue in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It was located at 1124 N 3rd Street since 2016, but announced a need to move after May 2024 due to cost pressures.[1]

Background

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Originally a coffee cart called The Paper Cup in the later-defunct Paper Heart Gallery, in its original location on Van Buren Rd., co-owners JRC and Stephanie Carrico split from the Paper Heart Gallery to form The Trunk Space.[2][3] The Trunk Space is an art gallery, coffee bar, and performance space. There are gallery shows twice a month, for Phoenix's First Friday and Third Friday art walks, with randomly occurring private events. The coffee bar features a full-service espresso machine which uses Xanadu coffee beans.[4] The performance space is used for improv comedy, MST3K-styled movie showings[5] and particularly, musical performances. Performers vary in genre, degree of experimentation and experience level.

The featured mural on the brick wall at the front entrance of The Trunk Space was painted by Luster Kaboom.[6]

Music

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The Trunk Space is a venue for touring acts that are on the rise. Some acts that have come through include; Matt and Kim, Nobunny, Japanther, Mark Sultan (of The King Khan and BBQ Show fame), Julian Koster, Kimya Dawson, Quintron and Lightning Bolt.[7][8][9][10] Some notable acts have gotten their starts and have come to prominence through frequent appearances at the venue, including opening for some of the prominent touring acts.

Andrew Jackson Jihad,[6] Michelle Blades,[11] and TreasurE MammaL[12] are a few bands that fall under that category.


Performance Art

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On top of monthly Improv and a Late-Night Talk Show, there are performance arts pieces of varying types, such as roasts of those living and deceased.[13]

Community

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Over the years, The Trunk Space has a developed a close and personal group of volunteers and regulars, who consider the venue and its involved members as family. These regulars can be found helping run the door, running the espresso machine, setting up bands and running the sound board. Sean Bonnette of Andrew Jackson Jihad got a tattoo of The Trunk Space's street numbers, backwards, after noting them from frequently while performing on the stage, where the street numbers can be seen reversed above the door facing Grand Avenue. Since he has gotten the tattoo, numerous other family members have received the tattoo, including Carrico and JRC. At last count, at least a dozen presently have the tattoo.

In April 2014, the community celebrated The Trunk Space's 10th anniversary with a multiple-day concert festival, Indie 500, which featured dozens of bands, performing over the course of 10 days, with some 500 songs played in total.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Phoenix Venue The Trunk Space leaving its longtime home". Phoenix New Times. April 24, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Leatherman, Benjamin (3 April 2012). "Trunk Space Celebrates Its Eighth Anniversary This Weekend".
  3. ^ [1] Archived 2012-03-08 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Xanadu Coffee Co". Archived from the original on 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  5. ^ "Best Horror Movie Show: Dr. Zombie's Movie Lab of Terror - Best of Phoenix® 2011: Your Key to the City". Phoenix New Times.
  6. ^ a b Times, Phoenix New (7 April 2012). "Andrew Jackson Jihad and More, Trunk Space 8th Anniversary, 6/5/12".
  7. ^ Rosenblum, Lenni (25 February 2011). "Flier of the Week: Japanther".
  8. ^ Richards, M.T. (17 November 2011). "Mark Sultan @ The Trunk Space".
  9. ^ Cizmar, Martin (15 November 2010). "Julian Koster (of Neutral Milk Hotel) Brings Slumber Party Like Show to Trunk Space Tuesday Night".
  10. ^ "The Trunk Space - Phoenix, Arizona - Bars, Clubs". www.azcentral.com.
  11. ^ Woodbury, Jason P. (16 February 2012). "Michelle Blades @ The Trunk Space".
  12. ^ Rosenblum, Lenni (3 April 2012). "Flier of the Week: Treasure MammaL".
  13. ^ "The Trunk Space Presents HP LOVECRAFT: Exhumed, Roasted August 20 : Grand Avenue Arts & Small Business District :: Phoenix, AZ". Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  14. ^ Villarreal, Yezmin (2014-04-01). "Trunk Space Kicks Off Its Indie 500 Concert Series with Infectious and Intimate Performances".
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