Seattle Nightlife regulations update

I've been vaguely following the ongoing development of these new Seattle Nightlife regulations/restrictions. That's been harder in recent weeks, because the SNMA hasn't updated their website since August, and I was (albeit lazily) relying on them for info.

But, someone over on the ForceWeb forums just posted a link with some official city gibberish updates. You can read those updates here.

According to that site, here are the things that have been put into place as of now:

The Council’s package has four main elements: 1) A new nightlife enforcement unit that could issue fines and respond to neighborhood resident complaints; 2) the strengthening of the City’s existing nuisance code; 3) a new requirement that large nightclubs prepare a safety plan; and 4) legislation requesting that the Mayor’s staff research and report back to Council with recommendations concerning club security staff training, zoning, promoter licensing, and new enforcement authority held by the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

The devil is no doubt in the details, though, especially with number two on that list.

That site also contains a variety of links to ordinances and resolutions that will be considered in September. But, I've got to admit, I'm such a skeptic of governments' intentions that a line like this one is scary to me:

In September, the Economic Development and Neighborhoods Committee will also consider “smartening” Seattle noise code as it applies to clubs at a future meeting.

What the hell is "smartening?" Sounds like code to me.

Shows for week of 1/2

Happy New Year everone!

Wednesday, 1/3
The Sun-Ups, Royal Bear and Belle Epoque at the Crocodile. The Sun-Ups remind me a bit of Madder Rose, if you remember those guys from the 90's.

Thursday, 1/4
Smile Brigade, Ghost Stories (although I'm not sure which one, as there seem to be two bands from the area with that name and many others outside the area with that name!) and others at the SS Marie Antoinette. I didn't know they were doing shows here anymore.

Friday, 1/5
The Tripwires, Llama and Lund Bros at the Tractor. This is the show of the week for me!

The Turn-Ons, Go Fever and others at the Sunset Tavern

Saturday, 1/6
James Mercer (of the Shins), Eric Bachmann (of crooked fingers, archers of loaf) at Neumos

Memphis Radio Kings, Young Sportsmen and Red Jacket Mine at the Crocodile

Powerpop new year's eve

There are a few shows of interest happening on Dec. 31. So, if you're looking for something to do, consider the following:

The Sunset Tavern - $20
One heck of a powerpop throwdown... featuring:
Llama, Sgt. Major, Paul Lynde Fanclub, The Small Change and more

The Crocodile Cafe - $20 in adv, $25 at the door
Harvey Danger's first annual last show ever
Opening bands: Slender Means, Awesome

Chop Suey - $25 in adv
Jeremy Enigk, Wild Sweet Orange, Walter Meego, and The Ettes

Or, if you're looking for something with more kitch value, Mini Kiss is playing at the Last Supper Club (along with a burlesque troupe and some house DJs) -- $30.

Shows for week of 12/11

Here are some cool pop shows for this week.

Monday, 12/11
Jonathan Richman at the Tractor Tavern

Tuesday, 12/12
Dressy Bessy, Bedroom Walls, and Model Photographer at Chop Suey

Wednesday, 12/13
Central Services, Jon Auer, Collapsichord at the Crocodile

Thursday, 12/14
Northwest Harvest benefit featuring The Lashes, Romance, The Girls and The Prids at the Funhouse

Friday, 12/15
Lund Bros, Bre Loughlin, Aaron Samuels and Ian Jones at the Skylark Cafe

Saturday, 12/16
Speaker Speaker, Boat, Shorthand for Epic, Patience Please and Ghosts & Liars at the last Paradox show ever. A veritable whose who of young hip rock peeps.

The Clash's London Calling cover night at The Sunset Tavern, which features another veritable whose who of other young hip rock peeps!! Bands and members from bands including Sgt. Major, The Tripwires, The Small Change, Llama, The Cops, and many more.