I always enjoy checking out bands at the Marquee. It's by far the best midsized music venue in the valley. Thanks to its sloped floor, most people are able to get a good view of the stage. The acoustics are exceptional and the stage is more than accommodating. This place is built for live music. The bar area is separated from the ballroom so that you can enjoy your drinks while not experiencing sonic cranium abuse. The smoking area is directly adjacent to the bar and is exceptionally spacious. They also recently added a kiosk that sells your typical gas station necessities (e.g. cigarettes, cigars, gum). The restrooms are adequate but the lines can get long at the more popular shows. This is the venue where up and coming bands intersect with the bands whose appeal is becoming more selective, ranging from Katy Perry to Whitesnake. The sole reason that I do not award this place a five star review, even though it is my favorite live music venue in town, is that the current PA system is not up to par. During last nights concert with Ratt and Extreme the PA cut out multiple times during both bands performances. Unfortunately, this has occurred several times over the last 18 months or so and it needs to be addressed. As the valley's premier live music venue it is paramount to have a top notch PA system. It makes as much sense to have a third rate PA at this venue as it does leaving your child at a daycare center managed by Michael Jackson.