offered them to three people but they already got in line and got them. Front row tickets, but its ok, i invited three people and they stood me up , guess i stunk
Wow, they missed out. Unbelievable. Glad you had a great time anyways. Cya at Journey, Pat Benetar and Loverboy!
Sounds like u need new friends Geesh
No lol i need a new phone that i can hear or eyeglasses they were calling me , but my phone never rang. Time for new service, but i have been with this company for years
The past two shows were very fan friendly with people crowded right up next to the stage and the media photographers were restricted to taking pictures from the light tower which is what, probably 60 yards away and while there is typically lots of lights and action on the stage, they are only permitted to take pictures during the first 2 songs.
I know, just wondered sometimes why when photos are taken at most events in Bangor, they are the lamest shots. American Folk Festival, they pick the shots where there are two people standing by the smallest stage when there were thousands at bigger stages. KahBang, they post shots of the earliest acts when there is hardly anyone there yet. Waterfront Concerts, you would swear by looking at photos that they were playing without a lightshow. Tell ya what, I’ll send BDN some shots they can use. he he he. just kidding. BDN is still great! I’m only talking of a few times through the years.*
* Never anger the chef before your meal, and never anger the paper that you post in. he he he.
Its very normal for the country tours to require the pro photographers to shoot from what is called “Front of House” or “Soundboard”. It makes it very hard for us to do our job to capture the event and show the energy and emotion of the show when we are shooting 125+ feet away. We do the best we can, and its my understanding its all done to control the image of the artists. In the end we are grateful to be able to do what it is that we do.
And a fine job you do…even side stage with an i-phone :)
Short and sweet! Yes, three sold out shows three nights in a row this Labor day weekend in Bangor. That meant, hotels were sold out. People who came and saw the shows also had to eat. People had to buy gas for their cars. Those cars had to park somewhere. Many parked in the lots set up near Main Street that support local charities. Lots more of these very same people shopped in our stores. I could go on and on. That meant that there was a lot of money left behind in Bangor this weekend. Don’t have to be an economics major to know this is good for the city of Bangor!!
Have these last two reports on these shows been a backlash to my chiding for doing such a short piece on the Barenaked Ladies show? I thought Emily Burnham was going to be the music scene guru for the BDN? I know the BDN is not Rolling Stone, but man, these efforts are less than any enthusiastic High School newspaper would do.
There will be a full review of the Jason Aldean show on New England Concert Reviews as well as a condensed version in the upcoming Maine Edge. http://www.newenglandmusicnews.com/
I think this coverage is just perfect! Less coverage, perhaps less enthusiasm for outrageous levels of sound. This show managed to pollute the entire city last night until 11:00 pm with noise levels that verged on obscene. I do not understand how the city council can continue to ignore disturbance of the peace of such magnitude. What is it in the drinking water of this town that makes it seem appropriate that ALL its citizens must listen to outdoor music, with all its boom box mentality, whether they wish to or not? This is going to have huge ramifications over time – because the more quiet, law-abiding citizens are going to simply pack up and move away. And in response to those with agendas whose inevitable response will be “good riddance” – just keep in mind that the tax payers are those citizens who will move away, and you will be left with waterfront bars, grills, hotels, concerts, and all the booze, drugs and crime that comes with it. If there is little else than noisy summer weekends to enjoy in Bangor, I can guarantee this town will look like Atlantic City with all its grubbiness and greed. So be it – if that’s what the “businesses” and city council wants, that is what they will get. And don’t tell me these concerts can’t be toned down – the Rush concert did not extend throughout the city, so it CAN be done.
The future they see is not the same future we see. They believe they are correct and will not listen. A thriving Bangor must provide services and law enforcement for all its taxpayers, not just some. If I had noise like that in my backyard, there’d be law enforcement within three minutes over here hauling me off.
You make it sound as though this goes on every night of the week! There’s like 15 shows all YEAR! Go ahead and move, taxpayer. New taxpayers who like music will move in.
There will be 3 new city councilors this year in November and the incumbants will continue to lose seats until this changes. I am pretty sure none of them ran on the platform that said “we are going to allow Live Nation to bring concerts to our newly developed waterfront paid for for years by the taxpayers of Bangor that will keep the West Side of Bangor and Downtown deprived from sleep when events take place”. “We also plan to allow Live Nation to allow concerts on the waterfront while the new taxpayer funded 65 Million arena that can house such events sits empty”.
Now there is malicious and there is ignorant. The two often share a similiar outcome but the motive is different. Malicious is the one that gets people sued. It it safe to conclude that Live Nation isn’t ignorant.
Bangor is smart to rake in as much money as it can right now, The economy is still tanking. Most people’s jobs aren’t ideal, they put food on the table and pay the bills. No different then the city. Yes, only a malicious or foolish person would sue, care to try it?… good luck!
With respect to your opinion, the city council understands where Bangor is heading and they like it. Also, if you think the city council has the final say, try saying that to all the businesses that will leave as the result of any slowing of the process of us becoming that entertainment destination. Try to explain it to all the charities that are able to collect money for the cause at all these events. Try explaining it to the many children and good people of this community that choose to live near the waterfront for all it offers. You sir are doing nothing for this city except complaining because traffic is up and business is good. Do you really think you have a platform to stand on? It sank before and it will again. Good luck to you and your future plans to shut down this city.
Daywatcher – you’re getting old – you sound like a grumpy old grandparent. Keep in mind that next year the stage will be reoriented and our friends in Brewer will get the secondary benefits of the stage.
psssst…..the contract has been signed, the stage will be moved to point towards the Bangor House and the WFC series will continue. Unless you would rather have the City sued for breach of contract which will cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I have only one thing to say to that, How often does it happen? a few nights a summer? I live near an airport but I don’t moan and groan and complain when the sonic jets fly screeching over my house at all hours so whats the big deal with some good old country music blasted a few nights a summer? its a mild inconvienience at best.
I grew up in Bangor during the 1950’s. I lived in what was then known as Ward 7, close to the Fruit St. School. On late August and early September nights we slept with the windows open, no air conditioner in our house. It amazes me to hear complaints from people about the concerts which happen about 15 times a year. They seem to forget, or perhaps weren’t around to remember when the slamming together of freight cars being coupled in the Railroad Yard, which is the current site of the concerts, was an every night happening well into the early hours of morning. There was also another significant noise generator in Bangor at the time called Dow Air Force Base. The “Base” was active 24/7 and dishes would rattle in china closets when the B-52’s launched. Bangor is a City and Cities are not quiet places. Everyone is aware that Bangor is a service center City for most of Eastern and Northern Maine. It always has been. If you choose to live in a City expect to experience the inconvience of noise from time to time. Over my life time I have seen Bangor go through several phases of renewal, each adding a period of excitement to the City. The concerts and new event center are part of that excitement. Yes the concerts cause noise and the new event center cost money. I heard the same doom and gloom predictions back in the 50’s but Bangor has survived and will continue to survive unless naysayers have their way and allow the City to die and become a ghost town like so many New England Cities have.
If the city of Bangor is leasing the waterfront out to the public was this done through a request for proposal (RFP) or was it a backroom deal? Half the people I know might be willing to pay more to lease that area, block it off whenever they want, fence out the good people of people and erect a spiritual revival. I don’t know how the city could say no to such proposal if it was a better deal for the fine taxpayers of Bangor.
It’s called a contract Bushfan. The promoter approached the city, pitched an idea, presented a contract and the WFC series is the result. It wasn’t the cities idea so no RFP was necessary. If you have friends that have an idea for other uses, please by all means let them pitch the idea to the city and see what happens.
Well you seemed to not understand the process used for Live Nation and the City of Bangor to reach an agreement Bushfan. It wasn’t a “back room deal” and it wasn’t through a “RFP” So I explained the process used. It wasn’t a “secret” either. It was right out there in the open for all to see. In fact, the BDN covered the process very well when it all started several years ago.
Maybe your friends would like to approach the city and propose something different. What would they propose Bushfan?
The sour grape crowd whines. This stuff is great for the city. It’s an
event. Nevermind those who pay to get into the venue, witness the folks outside
the gates just hanging out & enjoying the music & friends. Don’t even go
to the concerts much, but enjoy them & the positive energy around them, the
people, the scene, the music, it’s all a GOOD thing.
I’d rather hear the music from my home than listen to the curmudgeons
complaining.
Have faith. You can hibernate for your long Winter’s nap in a couple of
months!
Bangor, never feel you need to apologize for being a city because a few people think differently than the whole city. Cities are loud and the vibrant ones are even louder. It sickens me that some people would rather the city shut down and be quiet than to have to ‘suffer’ their beauty sleep because that is their precious two hours that they are trying to sleep. 15-20 times a year, their precious time for a few hours in being stepped on. Get a life! This city is NOT trying to sleep, that is the reality. It almost reminds me of the movie ‘Footloose’ when there was a ban on dancing, music and people having fun. The demons lost in the end, the same as what will always happen here. Never excuse yourself from the table when the table is full of dining delights. The future is so bright and that may always anger some people. The fact that there are complaints during only certain genres sickens me too. There are people that have a problem with Bangor becoming that destination in any shape or form. We ignore them, almost like they should do us. To those people : CasinosNo! ArenaNo! NoiseNo! HavingfunNo!: You are up against the majority and our army is great. The battle will be long and you will be defeated. Time and time again. There is no “We Can’t” in this fine city. The walls are torn down and I love the loudness and I love the crowds and the LIFE! Bangor, you are very well ALIVE and VIBRANT! Be loud! Be very loud. To the people who have a problem with that: You can change your environment, but you can’t change ours! We are the majority and Bangor does not need to shut down it’s entertainment corrider for a few that seem to have a problem 15-20 times a year out of 365 days. We are a concert destination for a great outdoor venue and you think you can turn that down until you believe it can’t be heard? Are you crazy? Concerts cannot be turned down like you would turn down your tv. You can’t turn down the vibrancy, you can’t turn down people’s happiness and the excitement and the fact even children are screaming with joy. Even handicapped people come for entertainment and fun, people of all races come and enjoy the music and get along together. There is a valuable change, not only to the economy, but to the mindset when ‘music’ is in our lives. You can’t turn that down, or we lose it all. We can’t slow down, we must keep moving forward. We have become that destination, we have become that entertainment corrider. Waterfront Concerts is at least trying to correct it a bit by moving the stage. I for one don’t think they should have to move anything. But I don’t speak for Waterfront Concerts. The ones who believe Big Time Rush was played at a lower decibel level are overanalyzing. They must have bought decibel meters and are just waiting for a sign from the Gods. lol. I couldn’t tell the difference, so why is someone saying that there was a big difference? Concerts outside are going to have audible ranges that vary on the decibel level. It is also based on wind direction, cloud cover, etc. It makes no difference to thousands, it is music. Concerts can’t be held to tight restrictions or we stand to lose them. Let the waterfront LIVE! Life is not always quiet. When it becomes that, we are doing something very wrong. We don’t want to be quiet, we want to be loud with life. The people who complain don’t realize it is 15-20 times a year that a ‘event’ happens. The other 340+ days are already paid back to them, so they need to stop the preaching because ‘WE DON’T CARE, WE ARE NOT THE COUNTRY! WE ARE NOT THE VILLAGE! WE ARE A CITY! ** This weekend was awesome as always. The screams of joy from the audience, the music surrounding the waterfront, the sirens up and down main st, the motorcycles blaring, the traffic alive and vibrant. We are alive, and nobody wants that to stop. You are heading places Bangor. Never, ever bow to any few that want it to go away. They need to go away. I honestly believe, when you move to a city that is becoming a entertainment destination, there are going to be a few nights here and there that are loud. How the hell are we to become that if it isn’t. I love it, and so do tens of thousands of others. We are closing in on nearly half a million people that have tracked to the waterfront already, over three seasons of KahBang, AFF, Waterfront Concerts. It is growing. If I were a pilot, I would tell a few of you to jump now before we land on a beautiful island full of music. That is where most of us are heading, so please grab a parachute and open up some room for us on this plane. This will be the last time I bark back about ‘noise’. Go ahead and bark back however as you are welcome to your opinions. I hope I angered you, as you are annoying me as well as thousands of others. Moving forward! WFC 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, etc, etc.
Personally, I think the whole idea of the WFC series is good for the city, both economically and culturally, but it is too bad that some of the nearby residents are disturbed by the noise. What if some of the concerts were scheduled at an earlier time so that it would be less of an inconvenience to those trying to sleep? I have always liked daytime outdoor shows as much as those at night. If people still complain of noise during the afternoon or early evening during a handful of summer days, I would have to agree they are selfish and just want everything their own way. Not everyone wants to do the same thing with their free time, and enjoying an outdoor concert is a cultural endeavor and not some sort of perversion, as some of the posters make it out to be.
thanks twocents- welcome aboard. I don’t know how they work for sure, but I am pretty sure concerts can’t be held so much in the daytime or earlier, lightshows would not work for one thing, and nationally they start at a certain time because of setup, teardown schedules and touring. These concerts are not starting at 10:30pm they are ending around then. Pubs and Bars are loud as well, and they stay open until 1-2am. There is no problem other than what is being started by a few. Nothing to worry about. Grab some gear in the back because we need more people like you.
Why do we need the concerts on the waterfront at all… There are some big fields over on Maine Ave near the hope house. could aim the stage toward the airport.. It is such a waste of space out there because nobody uses it… It’s hard getting through all that traffic on main street on concert nights.. and I like walking my dog in the waterfront park. My dog has anxiety from all that clutter and the smell of urine and stale beer from drunkard concert goers
“Why do we need the concerts on the waterfront at all…”?
Well it’s the waterfront. People like the water. People like the downtown. People like the parking.
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Is there anything about Bangor you like or enjoy?
I like Bangor, drunken people I can do without.. The last couple of times I went downtown walking in the evenings and had drunk men cat calling my wife, while drinking outside the bars.. Is that type of behavior alright with you?? Kind or rude don’t you think.. Strange men talking dirty to women as they pass by.. I guess thats your Bangor. One came pretty close to touching her. it would have been a mistake on his part. All and all I like Bangor.. Maine ave is a choice that the people wouldn’t complain about the noise, You would think what was better for the cities people would matter once in a while instead of it’s taxpayer corporate welfare system we have.
Well I feel sorry that you wife was “cat” called by drunken individuals. But what does that have to do with the Waterfront Concert Series?
And let’s say for argument sake that the WFC series did move to the Maine Avenue location that you mention. Wouldn’t the same citizens complaining about the proposed expansion of the “wet” shelter called the Hope House also complain about the “noise” of the concerts as you do?
But more importantly, how does moving the location change what you call the “taxpayer corporate welfare system we have”?
I have gone to 4 concerts at the waterfront this year, Zac Brown, Rascal Flatts , Keith Urban and Jason Aldean, and all were excellent shows that started at about 7:30 and ended by 11:00. The promoter has plenty of staff on hand to make sure the crowd is controlled, I was in the GA Pit and saw their liquor enforcement team at work, not easy when there’s a thousand people shoulder to shoulder. I am 46 and work and live in Bar Harbor, I don’t drink or do drugs, and I was standing next to many other people like me. This is something that is great for Bangor, I always eat at a local restaurant before the shows, and sometimes I shop at the mall if I can get there early enough, multiply me spending $100. in Bangor by 10,000 and you get a lot of revenue for the city and the local hospitality workers. So, that 3 and a half hours is well worth it for the city. Those people that complain about the noise and crowds are probably the same people that complain about everything, everyone that loves Bangor Waterfront Concerts needs to speak as loud as the complainers.
Don’t forget several civic organizations that park cars around the city and make huge dollars for their fundraising efforts. Scarborough Downs would love to get ALL the Concerts. We are lucky someone is looking out for Bangor! Also, Kudo’s to the Bangor Police Dept for handling such large crowds and doing a hell of a job!!!
Short and sweet: That was awesome!!
This was a great concert. I had three extra tickets, but no takers.
Three extra tickets?! Were you selling them or giving them away? Damn, either way.
offered them to three people but they already got in line and got them. Front row tickets, but its ok, i invited three people and they stood me up , guess i stunk
Wow, they missed out. Unbelievable. Glad you had a great time anyways. Cya at Journey, Pat Benetar and Loverboy!
Sounds like u need new friends Geesh
No lol i need a new phone that i can hear or eyeglasses they were calling me , but my phone never rang. Time for new service, but i have been with this company for years
Another award winning column!!!!
And they always take photos that make it look like there was no light show. That was a huge production.
The past two shows were very fan friendly with people crowded right up next to the stage and the media photographers were restricted to taking pictures from the light tower which is what, probably 60 yards away and while there is typically lots of lights and action on the stage, they are only permitted to take pictures during the first 2 songs.
I know, just wondered sometimes why when photos are taken at most events in Bangor, they are the lamest shots. American Folk Festival, they pick the shots where there are two people standing by the smallest stage when there were thousands at bigger stages. KahBang, they post shots of the earliest acts when there is hardly anyone there yet. Waterfront Concerts, you would swear by looking at photos that they were playing without a lightshow. Tell ya what, I’ll send BDN some shots they can use. he he he. just kidding. BDN is still great! I’m only talking of a few times through the years.*
* Never anger the chef before your meal, and never anger the paper that you post in. he he he.
Its very normal for the country tours to require the pro photographers to shoot from what is called “Front of House” or “Soundboard”. It makes it very hard for us to do our job to capture the event and show the energy and emotion of the show when we are shooting 125+ feet away. We do the best we can, and its my understanding its all done to control the image of the artists. In the end we are grateful to be able to do what it is that we do.
And a fine job you do…even side stage with an i-phone :)
Short and sweet! Yes, three sold out shows three nights in a row this Labor day weekend in Bangor. That meant, hotels were sold out. People who came and saw the shows also had to eat. People had to buy gas for their cars. Those cars had to park somewhere. Many parked in the lots set up near Main Street that support local charities. Lots more of these very same people shopped in our stores. I could go on and on. That meant that there was a lot of money left behind in Bangor this weekend. Don’t have to be an economics major to know this is good for the city of Bangor!!
It’s very, very good for the city. And will be for many years to come….
Welcome aboard Survived2! Thanks!
Al- Omg!
Get a life…
Have these last two reports on these shows been a backlash to my chiding for doing such a short piece on the Barenaked Ladies show? I thought Emily Burnham was going to be the music scene guru for the BDN? I know the BDN is not Rolling Stone, but man, these efforts are less than any enthusiastic High School newspaper would do.
There will be a full review of the Jason Aldean show on New England Concert Reviews as well as a condensed version in the upcoming Maine Edge. http://www.newenglandmusicnews.com/
I think this coverage is just perfect! Less coverage, perhaps less enthusiasm for outrageous levels of sound. This show managed to pollute the entire city last night until 11:00 pm with noise levels that verged on obscene. I do not understand how the city council can continue to ignore disturbance of the peace of such magnitude. What is it in the drinking water of this town that makes it seem appropriate that ALL its citizens must listen to outdoor music, with all its boom box mentality, whether they wish to or not? This is going to have huge ramifications over time – because the more quiet, law-abiding citizens are going to simply pack up and move away. And in response to those with agendas whose inevitable response will be “good riddance” – just keep in mind that the tax payers are those citizens who will move away, and you will be left with waterfront bars, grills, hotels, concerts, and all the booze, drugs and crime that comes with it. If there is little else than noisy summer weekends to enjoy in Bangor, I can guarantee this town will look like Atlantic City with all its grubbiness and greed. So be it – if that’s what the “businesses” and city council wants, that is what they will get. And don’t tell me these concerts can’t be toned down – the Rush concert did not extend throughout the city, so it CAN be done.
The future they see is not the same future we see. They believe they are correct and will not listen. A thriving Bangor must provide services and law enforcement for all its taxpayers, not just some. If I had noise like that in my backyard, there’d be law enforcement within three minutes over here hauling me off.
You make it sound as though this goes on every night of the week! There’s like 15 shows all YEAR! Go ahead and move, taxpayer. New taxpayers who like music will move in.
Welcome aboard Forty6nTwo- Your battle gear is in the back room!
There will be 3 new city councilors this year in November and the incumbants will continue to lose seats until this changes. I am pretty sure none of them ran on the platform that said “we are going to allow Live Nation to bring concerts to our newly developed waterfront paid for for years by the taxpayers of Bangor that will keep the West Side of Bangor and Downtown deprived from sleep when events take place”. “We also plan to allow Live Nation to allow concerts on the waterfront while the new taxpayer funded 65 Million arena that can house such events sits empty”.
Now there is malicious and there is ignorant. The two often share a similiar outcome but the motive is different. Malicious is the one that gets people sued. It it safe to conclude that Live Nation isn’t ignorant.
Bangor is smart to rake in as much money as it can right now, The economy is still tanking. Most people’s jobs aren’t ideal, they put food on the table and pay the bills. No different then the city. Yes, only a malicious or foolish person would sue, care to try it?… good luck!
Welcome aboard Well…
With respect to your opinion, the city council understands where Bangor is heading and they like it. Also, if you think the city council has the final say, try saying that to all the businesses that will leave as the result of any slowing of the process of us becoming that entertainment destination. Try to explain it to all the charities that are able to collect money for the cause at all these events. Try explaining it to the many children and good people of this community that choose to live near the waterfront for all it offers. You sir are doing nothing for this city except complaining because traffic is up and business is good. Do you really think you have a platform to stand on? It sank before and it will again. Good luck to you and your future plans to shut down this city.
Daywatcher – you’re getting old – you sound like a grumpy old grandparent. Keep in mind that next year the stage will be reoriented and our friends in Brewer will get the secondary benefits of the stage.
Geeez, I”m glad you aren’t my neighbor.
psssst. Don’t count on a “next year”.
“psssst. Don’t count on a “next year”.”
psssst…..the contract has been signed, the stage will be moved to point towards the Bangor House and the WFC series will continue. Unless you would rather have the City sued for breach of contract which will cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I”m not suggesting the city would be the one to breach the contract.
Psssssst. Here is a box, think outside it every once in a while.
Well let’s see…since there are only two parties to the contract, the city and Live Nation who is going to breach it?
Bush- come play with us, the water is nice!
I’d be more concerned about the bath salt and other druggies that live downtown and not the noise of the concerts.
Bushfan- just give it up and come down and be part of this community with us. Will you?
Thank you Bangorian. Glad to have you aboard! You are the best!
I have only one thing to say to that, How often does it happen? a few nights a summer? I live near an airport but I don’t moan and groan and complain when the sonic jets fly screeching over my house at all hours so whats the big deal with some good old country music blasted a few nights a summer? its a mild inconvienience at best.
Welcome aboard Lance Bishop!
I grew up in Bangor during the 1950’s. I lived in what was then known as Ward 7, close to the Fruit St. School. On late August and early September nights we slept with the windows open, no air conditioner in our house. It amazes me to hear complaints from people about the concerts which happen about 15 times a year. They seem to forget, or perhaps weren’t around to remember when the slamming together of freight cars being coupled in the Railroad Yard, which is the current site of the concerts, was an every night happening well into the early hours of morning. There was also another significant noise generator in Bangor at the time called Dow Air Force Base. The “Base” was active 24/7 and dishes would rattle in china closets when the B-52’s launched. Bangor is a City and Cities are not quiet places. Everyone is aware that Bangor is a service center City for most of Eastern and Northern Maine. It always has been. If you choose to live in a City expect to experience the inconvience of noise from time to time. Over my life time I have seen Bangor go through several phases of renewal, each adding a period of excitement to the City. The concerts and new event center are part of that excitement. Yes the concerts cause noise and the new event center cost money. I heard the same doom and gloom predictions back in the 50’s but Bangor has survived and will continue to survive unless naysayers have their way and allow the City to die and become a ghost town like so many New England Cities have.
Thank you 4mermainer. Welcome aboard!
Grow up.
Moved to respond to another post….
If the city of Bangor is leasing the waterfront out to the public was this done through a request for proposal (RFP) or was it a backroom deal? Half the people I know might be willing to pay more to lease that area, block it off whenever they want, fence out the good people of people and erect a spiritual revival. I don’t know how the city could say no to such proposal if it was a better deal for the fine taxpayers of Bangor.
It’s called a contract Bushfan. The promoter approached the city, pitched an idea, presented a contract and the WFC series is the result. It wasn’t the cities idea so no RFP was necessary. If you have friends that have an idea for other uses, please by all means let them pitch the idea to the city and see what happens.
Really? You are soooooo smart. Thank you!
Well you seemed to not understand the process used for Live Nation and the City of Bangor to reach an agreement Bushfan. It wasn’t a “back room deal” and it wasn’t through a “RFP” So I explained the process used. It wasn’t a “secret” either. It was right out there in the open for all to see. In fact, the BDN covered the process very well when it all started several years ago.
Maybe your friends would like to approach the city and propose something different. What would they propose Bushfan?
Bush- we don’t hate you, just wish you would come play with us. Grab some gear and let’s go!
The sour grape crowd whines. This stuff is great for the city. It’s an
event. Nevermind those who pay to get into the venue, witness the folks outside
the gates just hanging out & enjoying the music & friends. Don’t even go
to the concerts much, but enjoy them & the positive energy around them, the
people, the scene, the music, it’s all a GOOD thing.
I’d rather hear the music from my home than listen to the curmudgeons
complaining.
Have faith. You can hibernate for your long Winter’s nap in a couple of
months!
Welcome aboard RJ, grab some gear!
LOL!!!
Bangor, never feel you need to apologize for being a city because a few people think differently than the whole city. Cities are loud and the vibrant ones are even louder. It sickens me that some people would rather the city shut down and be quiet than to have to ‘suffer’ their beauty sleep because that is their precious two hours that they are trying to sleep. 15-20 times a year, their precious time for a few hours in being stepped on. Get a life! This city is NOT trying to sleep, that is the reality. It almost reminds me of the movie ‘Footloose’ when there was a ban on dancing, music and people having fun. The demons lost in the end, the same as what will always happen here. Never excuse yourself from the table when the table is full of dining delights. The future is so bright and that may always anger some people. The fact that there are complaints during only certain genres sickens me too. There are people that have a problem with Bangor becoming that destination in any shape or form. We ignore them, almost like they should do us. To those people : CasinosNo! ArenaNo! NoiseNo! HavingfunNo!: You are up against the majority and our army is great. The battle will be long and you will be defeated. Time and time again. There is no “We Can’t” in this fine city. The walls are torn down and I love the loudness and I love the crowds and the LIFE! Bangor, you are very well ALIVE and VIBRANT! Be loud! Be very loud. To the people who have a problem with that: You can change your environment, but you can’t change ours! We are the majority and Bangor does not need to shut down it’s entertainment corrider for a few that seem to have a problem 15-20 times a year out of 365 days. We are a concert destination for a great outdoor venue and you think you can turn that down until you believe it can’t be heard? Are you crazy? Concerts cannot be turned down like you would turn down your tv. You can’t turn down the vibrancy, you can’t turn down people’s happiness and the excitement and the fact even children are screaming with joy. Even handicapped people come for entertainment and fun, people of all races come and enjoy the music and get along together. There is a valuable change, not only to the economy, but to the mindset when ‘music’ is in our lives. You can’t turn that down, or we lose it all. We can’t slow down, we must keep moving forward. We have become that destination, we have become that entertainment corrider. Waterfront Concerts is at least trying to correct it a bit by moving the stage. I for one don’t think they should have to move anything. But I don’t speak for Waterfront Concerts. The ones who believe Big Time Rush was played at a lower decibel level are overanalyzing. They must have bought decibel meters and are just waiting for a sign from the Gods. lol. I couldn’t tell the difference, so why is someone saying that there was a big difference? Concerts outside are going to have audible ranges that vary on the decibel level. It is also based on wind direction, cloud cover, etc. It makes no difference to thousands, it is music. Concerts can’t be held to tight restrictions or we stand to lose them. Let the waterfront LIVE! Life is not always quiet. When it becomes that, we are doing something very wrong. We don’t want to be quiet, we want to be loud with life. The people who complain don’t realize it is 15-20 times a year that a ‘event’ happens. The other 340+ days are already paid back to them, so they need to stop the preaching because ‘WE DON’T CARE, WE ARE NOT THE COUNTRY! WE ARE NOT THE VILLAGE! WE ARE A CITY! ** This weekend was awesome as always. The screams of joy from the audience, the music surrounding the waterfront, the sirens up and down main st, the motorcycles blaring, the traffic alive and vibrant. We are alive, and nobody wants that to stop. You are heading places Bangor. Never, ever bow to any few that want it to go away. They need to go away. I honestly believe, when you move to a city that is becoming a entertainment destination, there are going to be a few nights here and there that are loud. How the hell are we to become that if it isn’t. I love it, and so do tens of thousands of others. We are closing in on nearly half a million people that have tracked to the waterfront already, over three seasons of KahBang, AFF, Waterfront Concerts. It is growing. If I were a pilot, I would tell a few of you to jump now before we land on a beautiful island full of music. That is where most of us are heading, so please grab a parachute and open up some room for us on this plane. This will be the last time I bark back about ‘noise’. Go ahead and bark back however as you are welcome to your opinions. I hope I angered you, as you are annoying me as well as thousands of others. Moving forward! WFC 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, etc, etc.
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Personally, I think the whole idea of the WFC series is good for the city, both economically and culturally, but it is too bad that some of the nearby residents are disturbed by the noise. What if some of the concerts were scheduled at an earlier time so that it would be less of an inconvenience to those trying to sleep? I have always liked daytime outdoor shows as much as those at night. If people still complain of noise during the afternoon or early evening during a handful of summer days, I would have to agree they are selfish and just want everything their own way. Not everyone wants to do the same thing with their free time, and enjoying an outdoor concert is a cultural endeavor and not some sort of perversion, as some of the posters make it out to be.
thanks twocents- welcome aboard. I don’t know how they work for sure, but I am pretty sure concerts can’t be held so much in the daytime or earlier, lightshows would not work for one thing, and nationally they start at a certain time because of setup, teardown schedules and touring. These concerts are not starting at 10:30pm they are ending around then. Pubs and Bars are loud as well, and they stay open until 1-2am. There is no problem other than what is being started by a few. Nothing to worry about. Grab some gear in the back because we need more people like you.
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Why do we need the concerts on the waterfront at all… There are some big fields over on Maine Ave near the hope house. could aim the stage toward the airport.. It is such a waste of space out there because nobody uses it… It’s hard getting through all that traffic on main street on concert nights.. and I like walking my dog in the waterfront park. My dog has anxiety from all that clutter and the smell of urine and stale beer from drunkard concert goers
“Why do we need the concerts on the waterfront at all…”?
Well it’s the waterfront. People like the water. People like the downtown. People like the parking.
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Is there anything about Bangor you like or enjoy?
I like Bangor, drunken people I can do without.. The last couple of times I went downtown walking in the evenings and had drunk men cat calling my wife, while drinking outside the bars.. Is that type of behavior alright with you?? Kind or rude don’t you think.. Strange men talking dirty to women as they pass by.. I guess thats your Bangor. One came pretty close to touching her. it would have been a mistake on his part. All and all I like Bangor.. Maine ave is a choice that the people wouldn’t complain about the noise, You would think what was better for the cities people would matter once in a while instead of it’s taxpayer corporate welfare system we have.
Well I feel sorry that you wife was “cat” called by drunken individuals. But what does that have to do with the Waterfront Concert Series?
And let’s say for argument sake that the WFC series did move to the Maine Avenue location that you mention. Wouldn’t the same citizens complaining about the proposed expansion of the “wet” shelter called the Hope House also complain about the “noise” of the concerts as you do?
But more importantly, how does moving the location change what you call the “taxpayer corporate welfare system we have”?
And your dog doesn’t pee in the waterfront park? lol
I have gone to 4 concerts at the waterfront this year, Zac Brown, Rascal Flatts , Keith Urban and Jason Aldean, and all were excellent shows that started at about 7:30 and ended by 11:00. The promoter has plenty of staff on hand to make sure the crowd is controlled, I was in the GA Pit and saw their liquor enforcement team at work, not easy when there’s a thousand people shoulder to shoulder. I am 46 and work and live in Bar Harbor, I don’t drink or do drugs, and I was standing next to many other people like me. This is something that is great for Bangor, I always eat at a local restaurant before the shows, and sometimes I shop at the mall if I can get there early enough, multiply me spending $100. in Bangor by 10,000 and you get a lot of revenue for the city and the local hospitality workers. So, that 3 and a half hours is well worth it for the city. Those people that complain about the noise and crowds are probably the same people that complain about everything, everyone that loves Bangor Waterfront Concerts needs to speak as loud as the complainers.
Well said MaineGirl2011- Grab some gear and let’s go!!
Don’t forget several civic organizations that park cars around the city and make huge dollars for their fundraising efforts. Scarborough Downs would love to get ALL the Concerts. We are lucky someone is looking out for Bangor! Also, Kudo’s to the Bangor Police Dept for handling such large crowds and doing a hell of a job!!!