This is a great bar. Bar service was friendly and helpful, even though I am that annoying customer that has no idea what I want. The bartender tried to figure something out for me and was more than willing to customize. Through out the night the waitresses checked up on us (my friend and I) and made sure we didn't need anything.
There was a few times with the female vocalists that I couldn't hear them over the music but, the issue was promptly fixed. (This was from the Otep show in November)
I have been to Joe's before, but it has been years. They've expanded and now have a patio.
The feeling of the show is small and intimate, which is the experience I prefer versus bigger venues that have everything super blocked off. Great place to hit up excellent rock shows. I highly recommend here. Its not the prettiest bar, its not going to be like a nightclub...ever...thank god. It is definitely a good bar, with a good selection and mosh pit allowance. They also have consideration for underagers (not me but still to include everything) and section off a space for them. OH! and I almost forgot, they had a big serve yourself water container on the bar, which I thought was brilliant. It kept the bartenders free from pouring water all night and people didn't have to wait for an essential drink of water.