Rocks Off's 10 Biggest Musical Disappointments of 2012

Categories: Lists

BoonsJan 1211.jpg
Photo by Marco Torres
Trouble outside Boondocks this past January
MARCO TORRES: My biggest disappointment of 2012 was Chapter 30 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, which deals with noise and sound regulation. Late last year, in response to an alleged increase of noise complaints, the Houston City Council passed amendments to the noise ordinance that allowed police officers to write tickets and arrest individuals without the aid of a decibel reader. This caused thousands of dollars worth of fines, unnecessary jail time, and the waste of city resources.

Although a few clubs such as Fitzgerald's and Boondocks have taken measures to insulate and regulate their sound pollution, the ordinance caused a temporary deterioration in the city's music scene. All of the court cases were eventually dismissed.





My Voice Nation Help
6 comments
ADULT
ADULT like.author.displayName 1 Like

LOL @ someone having real expectations for Odd Future.

From the Vault

 

Houston Event Tickets
©2013 Houston Press, LP, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Houston

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city