the implications that this might have on baltimore's amazing underground music scene scares me - will there be yearly license fees, massive paperwork, fines? also, having a panel of 5 people deciding the cultural output of a city opens up the possibility of all kinds of discrimination and bias.

Would be interesting to see how many people in her own district would actually want something like this.

Instead, it impacts those of us in areas where there are already noisy neighborhood joints. But if it gets more fees, like the recent drastic increase in street level food/wine allowed in neighborhood joints, we'll see it passed regardless.

I think that it would be great. What's the difference between a live band and a loud jukebox. It should be a noise ordinance problem not whether or not it is "live" entertainment. Live music would draw more people into the city. The bars have always been there. They increase the value of the neighborhood. They are a major reason why people move into the city.

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake now as city council President represents the whole city. I have no empirical evidence to support this position but I am certain some people in the city are in favor of it.

This is an awful proposition that could potentially destroy live music in Baltimore.It only requires 10 people within 10 blocks to nix a club that has been around for decades?There is no protection for already existing clubs in this.Potentially alot of smaller non-full time clubs that allow smaller artists to play would be shut down,like Sidebar,Charm City Art Space,and Barclay House.This decision doesn't affect only Baltimore residents,but musicians and fans all over the state,not to mention touring bands whose tour schedules could be ruined.Simply disastrous.

Garrett, I understand your situation, but the same is true with bars in general. If enough people don't like a certain bar they can try to nix it. This proposition would allow bars that don't have live music to obtain it. Please let me know if I am reading this wrong.

This would not be "huge" for the Baltimore music scene--it would kill it. Many venues will not be able to afford the $1,600 in fees. Five appointed persons will have the right to deny and revoke a venue's live entertainment license. Sounds scary. And your missing the point--this WILL be a big hit for neighborhood associations. All they have to do is file 10 complaints against a venue to shut it down. And they will exercise that right frivolously.

Sam,

This is killing me.

Don't worry Mark I'm working on it.

would love to have an update on this matter Sam, I haven't heard anything about this. It would be a better way for the city to make money other than fining shops, restaurants, and bars $500 for having an A Frame outside.