Awesome nightclub but not too great for concerts

I recently saw a concert at the Sound Academy, and must say I was kind of disappointed in the venue. The sound was good, and it was a small and somewhat intimate venue, but because of the shape of the concert hall (it’s a long rectangular configuration) it is nearly impossible to get close to the stage, and there always seems to be a pillar blocking part of your view. They do have two bars inside, which makes it relatively easy to get drinks quickly, and the setting itself is beautiful (right on the lake facing one of the islands) and the huge patio would be an excellent place to hang out in the summer, so it’s just too bad it’s not the greatest place for a concert with a view.