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| - Over the course of the last year I have become a fan of the Sin City Sinners, one of the best bands in Las Vegas. Club Madrid is the band's usual weekly haunt, so I find myself coming here frequently, often once a week. The place also hosts a variety of other bands/events/etc., as well as concerts for "major" artists that play small venue shows. However, this review is based primarily around the venue being used for Sin City Sinners shows.
As far as the layout of the club goes, it's damn near perfect. Pretty much everywhere in the place is a good seat; you shouldn't have trouble seeing the stage. If you want to sit down, there are plenty of tables and chairs, plus you can reserve booths in the back of the venue in advance. If you want to get up close and personal with the bands, there is a "dance floor" of sorts, so you can go crazy, or just stand close to the stage. If you want to get on the floor and rock out, you can definitely do that here.
Service is always good as well. While I myself am not a drinker, I have never come to the venue and not had a server come around and ask me if I want anything. It feels good to be noticed and not ignored. The security staff are not afraid to eject anyone who gets out of hand or causes trouble, which is good.
I only have two minor complaints with the venue (and these complaints are certainly NOT unique to Club Madrid):
1) The music played over the speakers/on the video screens between sets is played FAR TOO LOUD. It is almost impossible to have a conversation during this time without yelling. As I run a classic rock fan group, I am constantly on the hunt for new members, plus I like to socialize with my usual company. Seriously, they could achieve the same effect with this music if they played it at 2/3 the volume they do currently.
2) Smoking is allowed. I am prejudiced here, being a non-smoker, but I definitely believe something is wrong when I come home after a long hard night of rock and roll, and my girlfriend complains that I smell like smoke. It also makes for a more stuffy atmosphere in the club, and it makes me wish the place was at least a little more well ventilated.
Still, my complaints are minor. This is a terrific concert venue. If you have the chance to see a show here, don't hesitate to do so.
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