Live Music Save the Music

[steele mama]

I would like to report a noise nuisance this morning. My neighbor was disturbing my peace with his lawn mower. Could not even hear the birds on my back porch.

 

[sunspotbaby]

Bump...Hope there is a great turnout today-I can't get there.

Rock on SoWal! Loud & Proud!

 

[Big Daddy 'O']

saving music saves JOBS

Big Daddy 'O' here'

Lets face it 30a caters mostly to tourist. Most love music and that gives musicians work and service people work and brings revenue to the area. There has to be a compromise! Please folks keep the music alive. I wish I was there to do the March. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

 

[bluemtnrunner]

I make more noise than these bands while watching Tampa Bay Bucs kick butt. There has to be enforcement based on proof of violation, doesn't there? I mean, if you were driving down the road and weaved, they couldn't take you in unless you failed the breathalizer (or refused it). What's up with that?

I love this bit from the WJHG article: This group, known to locals as the Waco Ramblers what does that mean????
that is the name of the band....not an alias known only to the people who live on 30A. They are known in Birmingham as the Waco Ramblers too.

 

[wrobert]

:roll: I am surprised that these deputies and their supervisors cant take the 10 minutes (if that) that it takes to learn to use a Db meter. I am the proud owner of a competition vehicle that can play music at right around 135 Db. I have many trophies and all that, but it took me about 5 minutes to learn how to mount and adjust the mics used for measuring SPL (sound pressure level) & decibels. If they need someone to train them I am sure that for a nominal fee the person that runs those competitions would be happy to show them. Do not take this as being for the ordinance because I WILL be there on the march supporting the local musicians. But I can tell you that the music would have to be pretty loud to even measure ANYTHING on a Db meter outside of the Salty Dog. They are very sensitive instruments and while I have thought that my vehicle was "quaking" it didnt even come close on the meter. Maybe the excuse of "not knowing how to use them" is just because they know that the noise levels dont come anywhere close to being illegal.

I guess it would be helpful to know just exactly what was being charged. If the guy was arrested and bonded out, that indicates some sort of a criminal charge was made. The noise ordinance in Walton County is a civil infraction and I do not believe it goes to criminal until you are given three tickets. The civil infraction is the one that requires the certified sound measurements at certain locations and certain times of the day. If it was a criminal disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace charge, that is going to be the deputies case to make based on what was happening at the time.

At least this is the way I understand it.

 

[Kurt]

Jeremiah (Red Rocket) announces to the assembled what is the purpose and the goal.
Looks like about 100 people just leaving from Pandora's on a beautiful afternoon for a walk.

 

[steele mama]

Sweet.

 

[Walton Outdoors]

The Lost Wages Marching Band performs

More than 100 supporters of the local music scene marched down CR30A in a peaceful protest.
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[castaway2]

You have my support!

Drove by this afternoon. Waved and honked to show our support. Keep at it guys!

 

[sbartoldus]

Bravo to all! What an honor to be a part of such a great event!