THE JOINT MARKS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN TRUE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STYLE

WITH A CONCERT BY ROCK GROUP THEM CROOKED VULTURES

LAS VEGAS – On Saturday, April 17, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino celebrates its one year anniversary since debuting as Las Vegas’ home for live entertainment.

To commemorate the milestone, The Joint welcomes rock group Them Crooked Vultures for an unforgettable performance at 8 p.m. Comprised of Dave Grohl (Nirvana / Foo Fighters), Joshua Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Them Crooked Vultures will hit the stage to perform songs from their self-titled debut album.

The Las Vegas concert experience changed forever when Hard Rock Hotel & Casino unveiled The Joint in April 2009. The state-of-the-art venue revolutionized the music scene, providing an intimate and authentic concert experience unlike any other. Booked and promoted exclusively by AEG Live, The Joint opened with a string of sold-out shows including Las Vegas’ hometown band The Killers, heavy-metal group Avenged Sevenfold, music icon Paul McCartney, legendary rock band Bon Jovi and country superstar Kenny Chesney. Other powerhouse acts to follow with sold out shows included Incubus, Blink 182, No Doubt, Kings of Leon, Van Morrison, Muse and most recently, Grammy’s “Best New Artist” Zac Brown Band. In addition, The Joint made headlines by signing multi-Grammy winner Carlos Santana as Vegas’ first rock ‘n’ roll resident artist with Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits.

Since opening its doors, The Joint has received national recognition for providing an unparalleled venue and concert experience. The Joint was voted “Best New Major Concert Venue” at the 21^st Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards in February 2010. The venue was acknowledged by music industry leaders as setting new standards for the live music experience. In March 2010, Las Vegas Review-Journal readers and staff voted The Joint as “Best Concert Venue” in the publication’s “2010 Best of Las Vegas” awards. The Las Vegas Review-Journal praised the size and layout of the venue as well as the wide range of quality acts that have performed on its stage. In addition, Las Vegas CityLife recently awarded the music hotspot “Best Live Music Venue” in their “Best of the Valley” 2010 awards. The publication recognized The Joint for the enhanced design, multi-level layout, superior sound system and eclectic range of musical acts that includes both mainstream and alternative entertainers.

Continuing to exceed the expectations of music lovers from all generations, The Joint delivers a fearless and unrivaled lineup throughout the year including Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits (April 21 – May 2), Keith Urban (April 23), Kenny Chesney (May 14-15, July 2-3), Paramore (May 16), Angels and Airwaves (May 28), Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley (May 29),  Russell Peters (May 30), The Bamboozle Roadshow (June 3), Crosby, Stills and Nash (June 4), Tracy Morgan (June 5), Denis Leary (June 12), Jackson Browne (July 20), Dropkick Murphys (Aug. 6) and much more. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com, www.thejointlasvegas.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

About The Joint, by Rogue

In the great tradition of Las Vegas’ first rock venue, the new Joint’s commitment to rock and roll is unparalleled. Now double in size to the original, this highly upgraded version retains all the intimacy, charm and authentic rock experience as the original. State of the art sound rules the 2,951 seated venue (total capacity of 4,000). Offering up seven Luxury Suites, a VIP Studio level, superior video system and a production package tailor made for artist comfort, the Joint is the most sophisticated, intimate and authentic venue in Las Vegas. The property offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience featuring services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury hotel. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com or www.thejointlasvegas.com.

About AEG Live

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas and Celine Dion who will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March 2011.  The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Paul McCartney, KISS, Mo’Nique and American Idols Live. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com

About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, owned and operated under Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination entertainment resort located on 16.7 acres situated strategically on Harmon Avenue, one of Las Vegas’ fastest growing entertainment corridors. Built in 1995 and expanded in 1999, the property is currently undergoing another expansion set for completion in early 2010 more than tripling its current size. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where such acts as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers have all performed. In May 2009, Hard Rock & the new Joint became home to Las Vegas’ first rock residency show, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits. Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 479 guest rooms and the brand new all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouses; 70,000 square feet of casino space; 135,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; the luxurious Vanity nightclub, co-owned by baseball legend Jason Giambi; the new Reliquary Water Sanctuary & Spa located directly across from the all-new Brannon Hair salon; The Beach Club with a swimming pool that was selected by the Travel Channel as one of “The Top 10 Pools” in the world; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; the all new Joint by Rogue concert venue; rock club Wasted Space, co-owned by motocross star Carey Hart; a 7,000 square feet Poker Lounge; restaurants including Rare 120 steakhouse, the Tuscan-style Italian eatery AGO, world-renowned Nobu, Pink Taco and the 24/7 diner Mr. Lucky’s; numerous cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and the Hard Rock Health Club, a state-of-the-art fitness center.  For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com.