Is the music at the Squares unbearably LOUD?
 

When we first came here for a visit four years ago, we enjoyed the music at Lake Sumter.

Tonight we were up there and they had Johnny Wild (or Dee) and his group playing some good music. At the first part of the second set, they turned it up so loud that we could not stand it, even if sat back by the lake. So we left.

We have noticed that other groups are louder than they used to be.

What is your opinion?

I was there for the second set and it actually seemed less loud than normal to me. I was hoping they would crank it up. Guess that's why some like vanilla and some like chocolate.

Some bands are louder than need, most are good

nope!

Uncle Bob's Rock Shop, Penta, The Hooligans, American Martian, Smokin Torpedoes.....the louder the better.
Steve

We saw a band last week in Spanish Springs that would've been great if the lead singer's microphone didn't sound like the battery was dying. It was all raspy and distorted, you could hear the crackles. It didn't seem too loud to me, just inferior or defective equipment.

My opinion is, when you go somewhere to listen to music, and it's too loud for you, you are getting too old to relax and have a good time. The name is Johnny WILD and the delights, not chamber music.

In my opinion, yes. Since last spring or summer or whenever it was when they installed new sound systems. We used to go into the square almost every night for the "loud" rock bands like Johhny Wild and it was bearable sitting in the middle areas. Now when we sit outside across the street at Starbucks very often it's impossible to carry on a conversation with others at the table. I have a sound measuring app on my phone which has been pretty highly rated as being quite accurate and very often it reaches 90db and occasionally the "dangerous" area of 100db and this is outside across the street at Starbucks. Of course it depends on the band and the type of music but those same R&R bands were very bearable in the square in the past but now are unbearable even across the street. My hearing is fine, just had it checked 3 days ago. :) I like loud music, but it has become painful at times recently. It's partly the fault of the guy running around with the iPad adjusting sound levels. I think he is hard of hearing. :D :D

LMAO. That statement makes no sense whatsoever. Listening to and enjoying any type of music, or relaxing, or having fun, does not equate to painful volume levels.

Yes music is too loud. If you are not deaf you will be after going to the square. I also find the shows at the Savannah are very very loud.
I would like to keep my hearing as long as possible, its a shame to have to wear ear plugs.

Considering the cost, I think they are perfect.

Johnny Wild and The Delights. Awesome band. Turn your hearing aide down.

No. Been here 4 years and get up to the squares at least 2, sometimes 3 times a week.

Funny but not pertinent to the OP’s question. The problem lies within the crowd itself. Many, if not most, people over the age of 50 have lost a good portion of their hearing and only enjoy the music and conversation at very high decibels. That is killer for those of us with acute hearing and is, as stated earlier, painful in high decibel venues.

I would suggest you try to avoid those places since it’s not comfortable entertainment and can damage your normal hearing.

Sound Levels are not always professionally set.


Agree, so are too loud..............but then we just head out.


Not a reason for me to move out of TV.










Oh, Happy Thanksgiving to all !!!!!

Fortunately the band is not playing for just you. There are 3 bands every night, just head out to another square. Problem solved

I am sensitive to loud music, so always have an earplug with me (one will take care of the discomfort).

Yes the music is way way too loud at the squares!! When you ask the sound guy to please turn it down he laughs at you and then proceeds to turn the volume higher!! You know what we pay for this music would be nice if we could enjoy it at a decent noise level!! But then who are we only the people who live here and listen to the sound barrier breaking music!!!

Do not understand, the squares are rather large areas, can you not just move back until the volume is at your liking? Go to the back side of the stage or the side to again have the sound level at your preference.

Maybe your comparing the break music to the band. We were there last night, and wondered what has happened to the band? There shrinking......

Me too - I have two. I always wear them at the movie theaters. We went to the Sharon one time, sitting in front row near the speakers, and we had to leave at half time. WAY too loud - I was afraid of it damaging my hearing.

What we pay???

If the music is too loud, you might try to position your seats out of the direct line of fire of the speakers. Sometimes that is enough to make a difference. If you like being in the direct view, try some inexpensive ear plugs to filter the db down some.

i think it depends on the bands playing. somehow the Hooligans will always sound louder than anita drink, lol

You can get ear plugs. Go to Walmart to sporting goods and they have small ear plugs that shooters use. $4 for 32.

I discovered this many years ago. I went to a lot of concerts in the 70's, Deep Purple in '72 doing Child in Time was unreal and probably Journey with Steve Perry in 1980 was the loudest, very high pitched especially Steve's vocals and the keyboards. However, it wasn't until 1984 when I saw Def Leppard on the Pyromania Tour with Krokus opening that I had noticed a hearing problem, everything sounded muffled afterwards for 3 days. Ever since then when I go to a concert I take ear plugs. I don't always use them, depends on where I'm sitting, I still have great hearing at age 69. I sat in the front row of Mickey Thomas and Starship last year at Savannah Center, the sound was perfect without the plugs.

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Loud music at the squares
 

I used to enjoy going to the squares at night but over the last year the music has been so loud that we often leave. It seems that Brownwood is the worse and maybe it’s because of the bleacher area. I realize many may be hard of hearing but all off us will be if we listen to it that loud. Even walking across the street and listening is sometimes to loud to have conversations.

That sounds correct. Some of the bands are extremely LOUD. Some are not.

Maybe the music is no louder than last year or the year before but the listener(s) are one or two years older....maybe less tolerance for the same volume...maybe hearing ability has changed with aging....

OK to observe ones likes or dislikes....can't please everybody...
however as some have been noted there are many options available to solving the problem if one really enjoys the music and being out.

If it’s to loud don’t go.

Just chalk that comment up to a newbie who doesn't understand who pays.

The music is so loud I don't go to the squares anymore In fact, it is so loud that I heard it (faintly) in my house,
with the windows closed last night. Other times, I just hear the base. I can't sit on my deck overlooking the lake without the background of music I can't quite identify. I live next to the Silver Lake Rec Center. That's about a mile away. The free entertainment is no longer a benefit, just something I have to live with (and hide from.)

What did he Say, The music was to loud !

Can you imagine what it's going to be like for the poor folks who will be renting at the Lofts of Brownwood situated in the Brownwood Square parking lot who will be listening to this loud music 365 nights a year!

Some are starting to show and act their age.
Things that are no longer entertainment for some...for what ever reason...are still available for those that still enjoy it.

All others need not go/attend/listen/etc....it is just that simple.

I am trying to post a new idea but can’t find where you click on new post. My question is does anyone know for sure if they will be charging for premier seating at New Years squares. Three very good entertainers. Scooter, Johnny Wild, and the hooligans. I’m sure if they charged 50 bucks to see a tree lighting, they will charge for New Years eve

Clicking thank you wasn't enough. Thank You!!! That was the point I had in mind earlier in this thread.

We attended the second set at Sumpter last night (the one referenced by the OP) and go to one of the squares at least once a week. We could hear the music once we entered the square. Could not hear it at all once we got past the theater going south back to our cart. I think some folks are exaggerating just a bit but I hope more people stay home. Sumpter was crazy busy last night.

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It's the poor quality of the sound that hurts, if it is well balanced there should be no pain.
Problem on squares, is one sound setting, seems to fit all groups.
That is why most of the big groups have their own sound engineers, not some bloke knocking back the Buds with a volume control!

It is as simple as some people have excellent hearing and many here do not. It’s painful when you have your hearing.