Been to the place a couple times now...staff is OK other than a few people who take bar conversations more seriously than customers...but I digress.  Prices are a little steep for what's considered a \"dive bar\".  As far as a live band venue goes, young bands may want to stick with the either known or upcoming scenes in tempe.  Chances are, if you play at cactus, you or your friends may get in a random fight with a drunk regular but that's what the bar is.  Its a local, regular patrons only dive bar.  Just my advice and overall feedback.