Two visits to Valley Ball and...

Two visits to Valley Ball and 4Play on weekend nights resulted in vastly different impressions (see the 4Play section for the other review). I decided to give VB another try after a long absence. Even with the free-admission-anytime coupon in the LA Weekly, the place was deserted at prime time. It was a disappointing experience. Boring stage show, overpriced laps, short-cut songs, and endless gimmicks.

Even simple things they couldn't get right. During the lady's choice parade to sell laps, the genius DJ turned off the stage lights so you could barely recognize who the heck was parading. I fail to see the point.

For a club with a nice layout and a reasonable lineup, the energy level was as low as it can get. They seem determined to fail as a club in spite of their tradition and potential. VB is off my list for the foreseeable future (except for their semi-annual VIP parties). The club reminds me nowadays of Star Strip during its long decline. Some of the better girls have left to other clubs, most recently Alexis going to the Jet Strip.