text: The new Joint is great Because of the layout and new sound it tops the Pearl for best mid sized venue The old Joint I loved the layout but the sound was awful The new Joint the sound is great same great layout only larger They even have reserved seats for the people that do not truly like the concert experience To me a venue should be or more general admission otherwise its a total corporate experience and not built for true music and concert fans Great sounds good promotion with Live Nation Happy they got rid of Andrew Hewitt he robs fans on ticket prices and the bands do not get any more money I only wish the Hard Rock would get a better parking garage for when concerts get out That or a larger valet area