Went to the NEW JOINT at Hard Rock for the Media/Soft Opening. Complimentary food and drinks kept coming. The free picture setup was cool too--there were props and costume stuff available so that you can take a rockstar pick with a photoshopped background of your choosing.
The venue was pretty nice. It has double the capacity (4000+) of the old Joint. The sound system seemed up to par.
I took the escalator to the top floor and worked my way down. Just like the old Joint there is not a bad seat in the house, even the last row seats.
I walked down to the 2nd floor where they have their 7 VIP suites. Some suites were bigger than others, but all had the typical suite amenities with more room, food bar, tables, and couches along with (p)leather stadium seating. The seats didn't rock though which would have been nice. I thought they had good support although one friend said that they were too hard.
The first floor was just like the old Joint's all standing area. There is an area right in front of the stage that can either be for a huge mosh pit or for tables. There are a few hip high railed sections in back of the open area. I noticed the unfinished concrete floors. I think this was by design for liability purposes since crowds + drinking = wet floors = slip//falls. If I remember correctly, the old Joint had wooden floors. (Sorry, my lawyer brain is usually always on.)
As expected, all floors have bars in the back of the venue. The 2nd floor also have tall bar tables along the side as well.
I can't wait to see a concert there.