The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Paradise, Nevada, is an entertainment resort owned and operated by Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. The property is located on 16.7 acres (68,000 m2) on the corner of Harmon and Paradise Road, inside the Paradise Corridor.
The features of the property include the hotel tower, a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) casino, Tahitian-style beach and swimming pool, a nightclub, five restaurants, three cocktail lounges, several retail stores, a spa, a poker room, and "The Joint", a music venue
Entertainment
"The Joint"
"The Joint" is a rock club which has featured performances by the Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Nine Inch Nails, and The Killers[citation needed].The "Joint" was expected to host the Who on their first leg of their US of tour of 2002. However the death of the group's Bassist John Entwistle, the day previously, lead the group to cancel the show. "The Joint" has also be host of several WEC events and will be the site for WEC 42 on August 23, 2009.
The original "Joint" closed its doors in February of 2009. The new "Joint" is scheduled to open on April 17, 2009, with The Killers performing the inaugural concert. The opening weekend is additionally bolstered by shows by Avenged Sevenfold on April 18, and the legendary Paul McCartney on April 19. The new venue is nearly twice the size of the original, holding up to 4,000 attendees, and features three levels including private skyboxes and VIP table seating.
"Body English"
Body English is the nightclub of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the space features two self-contained bars on different levels, a large dance floor, 48 VIP booths, and a vintage $250,000 Baccarat chandelier. Each Saturday night, Body English hosts Smashtime Saturdays featuring DJ Clinton Sparks and hosts Sal Masekela, Ben Lyons, and Catt Sadler of E! Entertainment's Daily 10 show. Body English also is the home of "Sunday School" and "Indulge Fridays", mainstays in Las Vegas nightlife. Godskitchen also hosts a party at Body English every Wednesday, bringing headline dance music and talent to the venue.
"Rehab"
Rehab is the original pool party in Las Vegas. Each Sunday during pool season, the Beach Club at the Hard Rock transforms into a massive outdoor party. Thousands of revellers attend each week and party from morning till night (the party runs from 10:30 AM until 8:00 PM). While the resident DJ core plays a wide variety of music, Rehab has become a noted destination for headline dance music DJs. Guest DJs have included Tiësto, Sharam of Deep Dish, Fedde Le Grand, Bad Boy Bill, BT, Donald Glaude, and Jonathan Peters. Other guest performers at Rehab include Akon, Clinton Sparks, DJ Vice, and Sugar Ray. Lady Gaga made her Las Vegas debut at Rehab. In 2008, the TruTV network filmed a reality show centered around Rehab.
"Wasted Space"
Wasted Space is the newest addition to nightlife at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Envisioned and designed by motocross and X-Games star Carey Hart, Wasted Space is a unique "anti-club". It features a stage dedicated to live music, which has hosted acts including Pink, Filter, and Snow Patrol. It opened in June 2008 with performances by Gavin Rossdale and Camp Freddy. It was voted "Best New Bar" by Citylife in 2008. It has a loose dress code, opens early and closes late. Baseball superstar Jason Giambi and rock stars Benji and Joel Madden are also investors.
