COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 11:21 AM |
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AC DC was performing.
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COMMENT 319888
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2012-09-14 11:31 AM |
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My wife and I heard the same from our house in Winchester Canyon - sounded like they were playing some old 80s tunes.
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SBFUNLOVER
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2012-09-14 11:32 AM |
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Are you sure it was the Bacara?
The Courtyard by Marriott had it's grand opening party.
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COMMENT 319893P
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2012-09-14 11:34 AM |
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And I'm the old grouch who called in the loud band playing after 10 PM and asked the sheriff to go quiet them down. I don't care who they are. We work every day, so we sleep every night. Be quiet!
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COMMENT 319904
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2012-09-14 11:47 AM |
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Were any snowy plovers injured during this event? This could disrupt their mating rituals....
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COMMENT 319907
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2012-09-14 11:54 AM |
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@893 Good for you! I love how the local enforcement, police and sheriff's dept dispatch always act like you're the only person calling it in. I called this year about the Old Mission Fiesta dress rehearsal. The PA (public announcement) system volume was off the charts! I live blocks away from the Mission, and the guy talking sounded like he was standing on my front porch. How did these super-loud events suddenly come into being, anyway? Years ago, we never used to hear any of this thumping music, movies at the Courthouse, LOUD Hispanic events at Oak Park. Now it seems we are "participants" without even having to attend the events. I am not an old grouch, but I sure as heck don't want to hear blah-blah-blah, thumpety-thump and such in my living room. I don't care what the occasion is. More people should call in, and let it be known the volume needs to be localized.
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 12:06 PM |
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Everybody should turn off their porch lights and not go out aftter 6:30pm. Santa Barbara should be kept sacred for the barely living....
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COMMENT 319929
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2012-09-14 12:17 PM |
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Because rich people need to party outdoors because they can't afford the rent on indoor venues. How about building a ballroom that is painted to look like it is outdoors? Kind of like Cesar's Palace in Vegas, complete with airconditioning and flamethrowers. What is the use of having all that money if you can't do something completely ridiculous with it?
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COMMENT 319935P
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2012-09-14 12:29 PM |
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I live across the road from the Bacara and with all the windows opened, I did not hear it. So -- don't think it was the Bacara. 918, thanks for the giggle. My husband always says - if people are having fun doing it, they find a way to ban it ;-).
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COMMENT 319943
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2012-09-14 12:36 PM |
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907...are loud white events at oak park ok? dont worry you dont sound like an old grouch. oops, eyerolled too much. saw my brain.
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COMMENT 319948
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2012-09-14 12:42 PM |
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It was at the Bacara. Sherriff's quited the event down. All was fine. Corporate party for Commission Junction was having fun on their last night after week long convention.
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COMMENT 319907
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2012-09-14 12:49 PM |
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oof. The Edhat trolls are up in arms. Too bad. There is a valid point being made here. I think everyone has the right to enjoy their homes peaceably. It has nothing to do with age or temperament. It has everything to do with being considerate and keeping your noise to yourself. Have fun, live life to the hilt, only don't force your noise on others.
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COMMENT 319957
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2012-09-14 12:52 PM |
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What do you have against having a good time?
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COMMENT 319958
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2012-09-14 12:55 PM |
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You all complain about inconsequential things. Buy ear plugs or something. Just because our homes used to be worth $1 million plus doesn't mean you get to complain about every little noise.
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 01:09 PM |
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It's a party and festival town. If you live near an event center, ampitheater or high dollar resort, then you might hear or smell something now and then. It's called people living and having fun. You should really try it some time.
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-09-14 01:15 PM |
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The OP Mentioned they work everyday..Not everyone can afford to have fun everyday. Be Nice...
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COMMENT 319984
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2012-09-14 01:36 PM |
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Commission Junction, a local company, held their annual conference at the Bacara this week. It brought thousands of people from across the country right here. These people spent money at local establishments (e.g., shops, restaurants) and used local services (e.g., taxis). Because of this event, thousands of dollars were infused into SB's infrastucture in a short period of time. Hope that helps you feel a little better about the noise.
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COMMENT 319904
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2012-09-14 01:39 PM |
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There seems to be three sides to this story, the Bacara supporting the local economy, the residents and their insane work ethics, and the Snowy Plover disrupting everyones rights at the same time.
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COMMENT 319893P
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2012-09-14 01:47 PM |
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I'm the self-identified "old grouch" who lives up the canyon - more than half a mile away. (I'm only in my 50s, and still work every day.) It was LOUD. Multiple neighbors came out on the street at 10:30 PM to figure out where it was coming from, because we could hear it in our homes when we were trying to go to sleep, and it was interfering. You do not need to be loud to have fun. Being considerate of others during normal quiet times is one mark of maturity and consideration. Please keep your noise to yourself.
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 02:06 PM |
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You can buy ear plugs for cheap at the dollar store. I've used these in the past when I've had a loud neighbor - rather than get my feathers all ruffled and stand out on the lawn and get all worked up with the neighbors. Ear plugs just seem like a better solution - cheap and no emotional attachment.
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YIN YANG
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2012-09-14 02:26 PM |
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LOL! Thanks 943. I'm going to use that "seeing my brain" line.
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COMMENT 319929
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2012-09-14 04:07 PM |
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Be great to know if anything was done to discourage the Baccara from being bad neighbors in the future or if all the money involved with the event kept the sheriffs from any enforcement action. I bet if I amplified a party at my house so that it could be heard miles away, I would get cited for something.
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COMMENT 320087
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2012-09-14 04:14 PM |
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Any of you saying to buy earplugs want to try putting them into toddlers ears?! Nor can you wear them if you need to listen out for the toddlers waking. We live in the Canyon, these are NOT multi million dollar homes, these are middle class working or retired people. I've never heard anything so loud from the Bacara before - I actually thought it was in the neighborhood. Found out from my friend's facebook post that it was the 80's band that Commission Junction hired at the Bacara. They were supposed to play til 2am, but were shut down at 11pm. I actually enjoyed the trip down memory lane, but only because my kids did stay asleep. There are noise ordinances, and it was loud, so I understand why people complained.
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COMMENT 320093
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2012-09-14 04:26 PM |
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You know this reminds me of an annoying neighbor who complains about EVERYthing. Almost to the point of harrassment. Basically, this neighbor wants to impose their needs and wants onto everyone else around them, rather than give and take and realizing that having neighbors sometimes means noise or discomfort. I could see if it was going on every night, but if this was just one time or few times who cares!!! Let people have fun!!! Of course, there are noise ordinances and I believe it's either 10:30 or 11, so that's legit, but c'mon already. Getting to sleep at 11 isn't so bad. I've been woken up by my downstairs neighbors out of a peaceful sleep and NEVER complained - and wouldn't unless it became a regular occurrence or was very late at night. Other people get to live, too.
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COMMENT 320113
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2012-09-14 04:58 PM |
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Make them turn it off just because one person has a job that's bull,let them play as long and loud as they want.
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COMMENT 320137
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2012-09-14 05:34 PM |
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But don't they have to stop by 10 anyway? And if they don't I GUESS you could call the police. I don't personally think that's what the police should be used for unless it's an ongoing or truly excessive issue. One night of staying up late from music should be your only problem, people.
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 05:45 PM |
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It was one loud night. We get occasional loud nights in our working neighborhood as well when there is fiesta or a carnival. Not sure you can make every night perfect. Did anyone try calling the front desk at the Bacarra while this was happening? I'm guessing not. How about a letter stamped today mailed to the General Manager followed up with a phone call? Shoot, if you're diplomatic, maybe they'll comp you a free buffet. Complaining here isn't going to do any good.
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COMMENT 320156
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2012-09-14 06:03 PM |
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Try living in a basement studio right underneath some jerk roomate who drops heavy objects on the floor and stomps all over the place.
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-09-14 06:18 PM |
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OK EVERYONE IN THE WOOD CHIPPER!
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-14 06:45 PM |
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Roger, the Bacara won't fit in the woodchipper - but we can try.
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COMMENT 320283
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2012-09-15 07:11 AM |
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The sense of entitlement to subject others to loud music is both amazing and sad. We have a neighbor in Fellowship Canyon who plays his radio loudly all day as well as being noisy at all hours. They are mean, nasty and all you can do is sell and move...(no you can't talk to them, other neighbors have been abused trying)
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COMMENT 319876
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2012-09-15 09:02 AM |
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283 You should call the cops anonmyously on him every time he plays his music too loud.
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COMMENT 320381
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2012-09-15 10:23 AM |
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Thanks 984 for reminding everyone and filling in a few facts. 11PM on a Friday night doesn't seem excessive. I am a self proclaimed noise grouch and never hesitate to call the authorities when there is LOUD talking, music or constant barking dogs on my street (where there are 3 'short term' residential rentals - party houses) after 10pm on a night before work...but 11pm on Friday..even I have more of a life than that to whine about that!
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AUNTIE S.
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2012-09-15 12:45 PM |
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Some pretty funny comments here - but those who think it's no big deal, please be quiet. I agree with those who want (and deserve) peace and quiet at night. Can we have an anti-noise ordinance in Santa Barbara and enforce it? BTW 970, S.B. is NOT a party & festival town. It's our home.
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COMMENT 320531
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2012-09-15 03:28 PM |
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We live across the freeway from the Bacara in the Winchester Canyon area and because of the heat all our house windows were open and we didn't hear anything. However, if you are complaining about noise keeping you up till 11 p.m. on a friday night then you should check yourself.
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COMMENT 320087
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2012-09-16 10:28 AM |
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People, it was NOT a Friday night! It was a Thursday night! If you have to be up early for work or have a newborn keeping you up a lot of the night or young kids up at 6am, then, no, it's not ok if it's past the noise ordinance time cutoff. With small kids in the house, sleep is precious and oh so elusive for the parents.
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