We in Leucadia know what it's like to lose a beloved live music venue. When Bar Leucadian lost its cabaret license a few years ago it left a big void in the local music scene. Even when a new owner took over he was stuck with the previous owner's penalties.
While many of us are hopeful that live music will return to Bar Leucadian soon after the license suspension has run its course, the recent news about noise complaints shutting down live music at the Kraken does not bode well. Bar Leucadian is adjacent to many residences while the Kraken is about as far away from homes as any bar in town.
Encinitas Undercover has the full story on the Kraken's owner's decision to stop live music for fear of losing his liqour license over 5 noise citations between June and July.
An online petition to Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar to allow the Kraken to continue hosting live music gained over 1,200 signatures in only two days time. And a recent update on the petition shows that the City of Encinitas has heard the message and that live music will soon continue at the Kraken.
Even if the City has reassured the Kraken that they can continue with live music, this whole ordeal should probably leave a bad taste in the mouth of any local who likes to hear music outside of a restaurant setting. Code enforcement is after your decibels!!!
After asking, it turns out that it is NOT the lack of an entertainment license, but 3 violations of the conditions of approval that do not allow music too be heard outside when the front doors are opened. 3 complaints came from Deputies aware of this condition, who never had to exit their vehicle, they just pulled up outside until they saw someone open the front door and they each heard the music. Who wants to see Teresa Barth as a Go Go Girl whenever Ron gets the music turned back on?
ReplyDeleteBoth venues are super close to where trains blow their horns at all hours. Bands just need to start sounding more like trains and all the Cardiff kooks will stop creaming their panties because they're up past 9:30.
ReplyDelete@ Anon 6:18 PM, sounds like the type of condition that could get any live music venue shut down at any time.
ReplyDeleteCity Council needs to clean city hall staff and get some good managers.
ReplyDeleteThere is one resident that lives downwind and across the lagoon who apparently cannot sleep at 11pm when he continuously calls the Sheriff's Dept to complain and sign citizen arrest forms.....
ReplyDeleteI don't blame him
ReplyDeleteKeep the music indoors. Its easy, turn down the music or soundproof your business.
ReplyDeleteSo it's OK to have loud music at the outdoor Switchfoot concert but not indoors at the Kraken....hypocrites.
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