Outdoor venues usually have to limit their volume because sound can travel further than many realize. I’ve noticed the town squares volumes have increased in just the few short months I’ve been a full-timer. This is not our imagination. I’m glad I don’t live close enough to have it affect my peace at home.
As far as people talking in the town squares, completely acceptable. It’s a free show in a public square. Not a paid concert hall performance. And the music should not be too loud to prevent conversation. If you want to hear it louder, stand by the stage.
I like some bands at City Fire in Lake Sumter Landing, but the volume level in that enclosed, small venue is destroying the hearing of everyone in the room. Literally. Use a dB meter and you’ll earplug up real quick. Conversation? Don’t even think about it.
If it’s too loud, you’re too old? Nope. You’re wise enough to not blow out what hearing you have left.
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