“WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR AWESOME VIP SERVICE, CATERING TO SAN DIEGO’S ELITES AS WELL AS TO GUESTS CELEBRATING A SPECIAL OCCASION. NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND, NO MATTER HOW OVER THE TOP, WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU, AND YOU CAN EXPECT TOP-NOTCH HOSPITALITY!” – RICHARD KELLY, OWNER AT BASSMNT
native knowledge g Get ready for a night to remember at Bassmnt! Sign up on the guest list to get a discounted or free cover.
weekend warriors g Check out Bassmnt Fridays, presented by Encore Entertainment, featuring both legendary and cutting edge artists and Awakening Saturdays, presented by Insomniac Events, Eventvibe & DJhere, where you can find the hottest EDM talent in the industry.
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or those looking for an incredible EDM experience, Bassmnt is the place to be. Bassmnt’s deconstructed aesthetic lends the venue a dangerously sexy vibe. This underground club gives you access to one of San Diego’s most in-demand nightclub scenes. With the three different rooms to choose from, you can decide what you’re in the mood for. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or just socialize, Bassmnt lets you have it all. To top it all off, Bassmnt is home to many world-class EDM artists. Drop by with your friends and play the night away. INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD KELLY, OWNER AT BASSMNT Q: What was the inspiration behind the opening of Bassmnt? Richard Kelly: Bassmnt was inspired by our sister club Sutra in Costa Mesa, Orange County. Q: As the owner of Bassmnt, I am sure you have to make constant changes to keep up with San Diego’s nightlife. What do
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you do to keep your business so successful? RK: Our core philosophy is always to evolve and stay dynamic with what the guests want in a nightlife experience. We strive to stay connected to our clientele and reciprocate by booking artists that our guests want to see and experience. Q: What is the meaning behind Bassmnt’s name? RK: Wordplay between basement (location) and bass (music). Q: What are Bassmnt’s style and ambiance? RK: Our style is rugged, raw and edgy. Blending exposed bricks, steel beams and high-end refinished wood with cutting edge audio visual technology and chic, ultra modern furniture. It gives it the right blend of the playful atmosphere with an extraordinary touch of ambiance. Q: Bassmnt has three rooms of endless energy and an intense musical pulse. Can you expand more on that? RK: Our main room is known for its atomic energy and mind blowing audio visual set up. Our lounge is known for its massive bar and space to converse with other guests. Our garage room is known for its dark, edgy and sexy vibe.