This Sunday, French pop rockers Tahiti 80 are playing a free in-store show at Sonic Boom Records… in Ballard.
So why are we telling you about it here? The Sonic Boom location on 15th Ave up here on Capitol Hill hasn’t had an in-store in months. We were there for the last one we heard about way back in March and, while it was very sparsely attended, it was cool to have free, live music in the middle of the day and right down the street.
So, what gives? Why does Ballard get all the action? We had heard that a neighbor business to Sonic Capitol Hill had complained about the noise from past in-stores. Last week, we confirmed that at the store. They want to bring you the love but they have to figure out a solution with the other business owner first. Drama.
It’s hard to figure out how bringing more people out and about to 15th every now and then can’t be a good thing. Hopefully Sonic Boom can work it out.
–j/k
Thanks for the photo credit
De nada. Flickr’s little blog hook-up makes it happen automagically — we’re happy for that! Thanks for the pic.
I’ve been boycotting Olympia (the aforementioned pesky neighbor) since they first complained. I don’t see why the owners don’t realize that having an in-store brings in tons (c.f.: Stephen Malkmus, the last big in-store they had) of people to the neighborhood, many of whom stay to eat. Join me in my boycott!
Before we boycott, we’d rather try to kill em with kindness. Stop by and tell them what you think. Order a pizza.
The real story, hi my name is Harry i own Olympia pizza. I have always been a great neighbor to every business around us. I discussed the issue of music vibrating our tables and music pounding threw the walls with the owners of Sonic boom on several occasions i even asked the owners to come over and listen for themselves while a concert was happenening, they agreed it was very loud and bothersom to our customers. Sonic boom however did not care to sound proof the walls or have shows that weren’t as loud, they instead continued having performances that were irritating my guests alot. I love the neighborhood and love music, and am willing to continue speaking with the owners about a solution but not at the expense of our guests not being able to hear each other over dinner. Perhaps you could talk to Sonic boom and ask them why they aren’t willing to make compromises so everyone can enjoy the performances, even people paying to have a quiet dinner next door. So you decide who the pesky neighbor is and who to boycott.