We decided to check out Howl at the Moon since we were getting used to same old songs and routines at The Big Bang in Tempe. We went in around 8:30 or 9 on Friday night and there still plenty of tables to sit at and there was a 7 dollar cover. The bar itself is well stocked and looks very clean and presentable with good prices for Old Town and they bring around interesting shots like jello shots in large plastic syringes! So it's definitely a good place to stop by for a few drinks before going elsewhere.\n\nUnfortunately, the talent on stages range from average to laughably bad, particularly for a Friday night! One of the musicians attempted to play Green Day on the guitar but was playing the wrong chords while smirking with the other musicians, clearly aware that he sucked. One of the singers was apparently tone-deaf, but fortunately the sound guy realized this and kept the mic level so low you could barely hear it. Instead, we just kind of got the idea that they were playing a familiar song. They also attempted some kind of cringe-worthy \""stomp\"" routine which consisted of banging on trash cans with drumsticks which was supposed to rile up the crowd but mostly cause a headache. It's nice that they have other instruments like trumpet or flute available for the entertainers, but it would be nicer if they knew how to play them. When they stuck to the basics with singing and playing the piano, they did well, but I kept having the feeling that they were seeing how poorly they can play while still entertaining the crowd (and getting paid). I think with time, they will find consistent talent, but at this point, I'm sticking with the Big Bang for my piano bar fix.