To the humorless NIMBY who shut our band down before we could even play a single note, at 9:30pm on a Saturday night, smack in the middle of downtown Halifax, thanks so much.
It must be nice to have the privilege of being able to afford to live downtown. I’m sure you like it because it’s convenient, and you’re close to everything. But because of this, you need to understand that you live in the heart of the city and just because you hate fun doesn’t mean the rest of the world does too.
If you want peace and quite, might I suggest you consider moving to the suburbs? Otherwise, maybe you should invest in some ear plugs, or perhaps seek medical treatment to get the stick that appears to be wedged in your posterior removed.
People like you are the reason why downtown Halifax is dying. —All dressed up with nowhere to rock out
This article appears in Sep 12-18, 2013.
So what, did the police show up? I thought the noise bylaw was 11pm.
Shoulda played anyway, unofficially of course.
Whoever has the most money wins. Simple as that, kid.
No permit, no parade and here comes the rain.
I’m sure you applied for and received all the appropriate Hoedown permits, right Zeke?
http://blu.stb.s-msn.com/i/8F/BD3B14B1B915…
why do you think you should be allowed to impact the Saturday evening of thousands of people? and why do you think everyone else should share your idea of fun?
and why should someone else have to move because you want to bang on a drum like a chimpanzee? I think YOU should move out to the country.
peace and quite?
You’re selfish op. This is a normal issue when you’re grown up. It’s not all about you anymore. It’s about you AND everyone else around you.
Better grow up spud.
Your band probably sucks, OB.
You must have magic ears PK, they didn’t get to play one note, lol
Nooo Molly! Leave them there!
‘Heart of the city’ ha ha ha, good one
Jesus, you sound like a spoiled little brat. If your nose goes any higher, you’ll drown in the next good rain.
Noise bylaw cutoff on weekends is 7pm, and 9:30pm through the week. Suck it.
SwampDonkey – it’s earlier on weekends than during the week? That’s weird.
I didn’t even know that.
Listen op if you’re serious about playing music then rent a performance space to practice. It sounds expensive but it can be very reasonable if you split the cost with another band or artist renting the space.
Do any of you have family in the city that would mind you using their garage? That might also be a good option for you.
I get it’s frustrating but… you know.. practice during the day or find a space that’s conducive to it. It’s not fair to make the rest of a crowded street listen to your rehearsals when, you don’t know, they may have young children going to bed or have to get up at 5 am for work the next day.
This was for a retirement party you judgmental fucks.
That must mean “No” on the permit question. LOL
You’ll know better in time for next year’s Possum Festival, ja?
So? The retirement is relevant how?
Ohhh…Possum festival! Will there be meat-on-a-stick?
What was actually “shut down”? You hadn’t played so what did someone have to complain about?
If a party were taking place IMBY the neighbours would receive ample notice of this and the fact there would be live music …. apparently they were not at home when you paid this courtesy visit to inform them.
There are jam sites in the city.
Book one and leave our virgin ears alone.
Scooter – Granny’s owl burgers are to die for.
Scooter! Ahhhhh! because everyone was trying to label the people involved as those darned whippersnappers with – “spoiled brats” or “kid” or “This is a normal issue when you’re grown up. It’s not all about you anymore.” so I just wanted to let you assholes know the group was a bunch of people your own age, just not as depressingly bitter.
Life Is Great- Being called spoiled, brat or kid was directed at your attitude, not what they presumed to be your age. You do need to grow up.
So, please clarify the following? Was this someones apartment with neighbours all around? Did you let the neighbours know ahead of time? Or, did you just show up and expect others to accomadate you and your band?
I’m also not an asshole or depressingly bitter. I think montrealman may be, but definitly not me.
PS- PK raised a good point too. Does your band suck?
Maybe the only song they knew was ‘Muskrat Love’.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKw8j7GLSdw
I lost my virginity to that song.
Most people aren’t assholes about a special event if you let them know before hand. You talk about having shitty neighbours? Well it’s awfully shitty not to inform neighbours is close quarters you’re planning a party with a lot of noise.
I’d bet you wouldn’t’ve been shut down if you had taken the time to do so.
Yes, this crew can be a tad bitter at times I’ll grant ya, but they’re aces at questioning the Bitches! I think Nukka just listed some good questions in fact.
Now pass the roadkill gumbo!
I call the cops all the time on noisy-ass neighbours. The law doesn’t have time-frames. It states that you are entitled to “peaceful enjoyment”, irrespective of the time of day. Noisy kids screaming? Cops. Drunken parties? Cops. Foolish music? Cops. Pissin’ me off? Cops.
Meaty, I don’t think the cop from the Villiage People counts.
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Well said PK lol
Y M C A !!!
Greatbat – yeah I was surprised too. I thought it was 11pm all week, but I looked it up and nope.
Yeah buddy, fuck those bitch-ass neighbours!!! 9:30 on a Saturday night? That’s somehow late? Man, you old fucks need a shit load of fun kicked up your tight asses!!! “It’s not all about you”, “grow up”, really? I say fuck you too. You wanna say that but, say it by making it all about you and acting like childish, spoiled ass, bitches. If you weren’t, you would accommodate your neighbours and accept the fact that sometimes, someone else’s special occasion trumps your blessed right to your “expectance of peace and quiet”.
What a bunch of hypocrites!!!!