It's going to be a long winter: NY State Bans Ticketed Music Events at Bars
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New York State Bans Ticketed Music Events at Bars
The new Stage 3/4 COVID-19 guidelines issued by New York’s State Liquor Authority contains a rule that bans bars from hosting ticketed live music events. The rule stipulates that while live music can occur at bars, such venues can not have patrons paying for tickets separately. Presumably, because impending cold weather in New York will soon negate any outdoor activities, these rules apply to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
The new guideline appeared in Q&A format on the NYSLA’s website. While the site makes it clear that musical performance is allowed at bars, it also states that such performances must be “incidental.” “Please note that only incidental music is permissible at this time,” read the answer. “This means that advertised and/or ticketed shows are not permissible. Music should be incidental to the dining experience and not the draw itself.”
According to a report on Syracuse.com, the new stipulation “seems to have suddenly popped up in the rules this week.” The Q&A also stated that other forms of bar entertainment, such as comedy or karaoke, are not allowed at all. “Generally incidental music is the only form of live entertainment which is permissible in a bar/restaurant setting currently (in any phase of New York Forward),” it read.
For more information, head to the SLA website.https://sla.ny.gov/phase3-guidelines-for-on-premises-licenses
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB
....while NYC, as America's
....while NYC, as America's largest school district, is pushing hard for in-class school openings in days.
Makes Sense. NOT.
Shappy meltdown in 4, 3, 2....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Right? Makes no sense at all.
Right? Makes no sense at all... but wouldn't CAP theater be considered differently from Garcia's bar?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB
I am not sure how a places
I am not sure how a places like CAP or Brooklyn Bowl would get classified under that directive but given that both (I think) serve food it may all be a grey area open to creative interpretation and pricing or simply a prolonged shut-down and potential permanent closure. Gasp!!
They might have to get stupid like prohibition-friendly Utah and have cute little signs (no longer required) to guide mormons away from seeing alcohol being poured/served: "This is a Bar" or "This is a Restaurant".
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: I rang a silent bell
That's only for phase 4 and
That's only for phase 4 and NY state is divided into regions. I'm in finger lakes region and we have been further along in the phases. Indoor concerts in small "restaurant" venues will probably be among the last things to start back up.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: smiley
Who the hell is going to bars
Who the hell is going to bars right now anyway?
This is why we can't have nice things.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
I wouldn't get your hopes up
I wouldn't get your hopes up for indoor live music for a long time. Unless a highly effective vaccine comes out AND an effective mass distribution happens, figure it will be 2022 before we have inside shows again.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board
Lol, NY state is a joke.
Lol, NY state is a joke. Walmart still pushing thousands of people in their doors everyday in New York but you can't have a concert. It doesn't make any sense.
reopen the schools though! No music! just a bunch of horse shit.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board
Lol, NY state is a joke.
Lol, NY state is a joke. Walmart still pushing thousands of people in their doors everyday in New York but you can't have a concert. It doesn't make any sense.
reopen the schools though! No music! just a bunch of horse shit.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
"...Unless a highly effective
"...Unless a highly effective vaccine comes out..."
How is that even vaguely possible ?
Meanwhile, going to the "The The Band Band" concert in Jerseyland. Free and not too far.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
Apparently, Van Morrison is
Apparently, Van Morrison is upset he can't play full capacity gigs, calling the Covid restrictions "pseudoscience":
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/25/van-morrison-blasts-covid-...