08/26/2026
For more than a decade, Chill Bar in Palm Springs has redefined Coachella Valley nightlife, elevating desert entertainment with world-class DJs. Today, as one of the area's premier nightclubs, this desert landmark is taking its next leap forward. Nine months ago, my good friends and business partners Rob Giesecke and Bill Vastardis offered me the incredible chance to acquire Chill Bar. I accepted immediately and built an extraordinary owner-management team. Recently, when asked if I was terrified, perhaps due to competition or the economy all I could think of as the child of hardworking immigrants who built a successful family business was simple: hell no! After all, we’re buying Chill Bar; it sets the bar. To match that ambition, I assembled a powerhouse team. I brought on Justin David, a world-renowned LA event promoter whose massive events across SoCal and internationally earned him recognition on Bravo TV as the OG of SoCal nightlife. Joining him are David Morgan and Steven Abramson, who famously transformed San Francisco’s Folsom Street with their iconic venue, Chaps Bar. As for me, my track record in this industry and community speaks for itself.
We are deeply grateful to Rob and Bill for entrusting us with their prized Chill Bar, and we are thrilled to elevate this legendary nightclub to incredible new heights.
Mark your calendars for “NIP, TUCK & FILLER – Unveiling Weekend,” from October 9–11 of this year, of course, as we officially reveal Chill Bar 2.0! The new look will blow your mind just in time for Halloween on Arenas and Palm Springs Pride, when Chill Bar turns into the ultimate and largest indoor-outdoor venue of Pride Weekend, worthy of showcasing an unrivaled and legendary line up of DJs and performers, and, once again, our exclusive VIP, the Pink Pony Off the Patio will be back full of surprises, with every detail with your experience in mind. Buckle up—we’re launching Chill Bar into the next stratosphere!
Randy Carmenaty, Owner and GM
