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Some may already know about this, but as someone from the Boston-area who lives out of state now, I'm a little late to find out and thought some others on this board with ties to Cambridge and this venue would want to know too. The Lily-Pad, a music venue in Inman Square at the location formally called The Zeitgeist Gallery, was issued a cease and desist order last Friday, due to continued noise complaints. They've been forced to cancel and reschedule shows as they go through hearings and application processes for new licenses.

I know Brad, Andrew and Marc have played at this location with various creative side projects. Though the name changed to the Lily-Pad in March (the people who ran the Zeitgeist have moved its location across the square) the music has continued in this room in the same spirit and style as before. It's always operated in such a way that pretty much anyone can put together a show and 'rent' the room for a night and charge at the door. So you'd see a lot of music come through there that you wouldn't at larger venues.

Personally, I'd hate to see the music gone for good from this location. Many of my friends from the area have played there and it holds a lot of memories for me. This sucks.

Their myspace blog has an update and what you can do if you want to help: http://myspace.com/lilypadcambridge
Globe article about it: http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles ... complaint/

Yah I heard about this when it happened. I think this kind of thing happens all the time and is pretty routine. Especially when said venue is in the middle of a residential, tightly packed area, like the lily-pad. I wouldn't sweat it, they'll be back up and running in no time. When I read about it, I remember that when the cops actually showed up there wasn't any music being played, it was just a few people hanging out.

Yah I heard about this when it happened. I think this kind of thing happens all the time and is pretty routine. Especially when said venue is in the middle of a residential, tightly packed area, like the lily-pad. I wouldn't sweat it, they'll be back up and running in no time. When I read about it, I remember that when the cops actually showed up there wasn't any music being played, it was just a few people hanging out.

headnugg wrote: I wouldn't sweat it, they'll be back up and running in no time. When I read about it, I remember that when the cops actually showed up there wasn't any music being played, it was just a few people hanging out.

Yeah, that was the Globe article. It's true, it probably will be back shortly, as I think they're determined to work things out... it just sucks because of the financial situation it puts them in. Just thought I'd spread the word in case anyone wants to help.

Katie wrote:
Yeah, that was the Globe article. It's true, it probably will be back shortly, as I think they're determined to work things out... it just sucks because of the financial situation it puts them in. Just thought I'd spread the word in case anyone wants to help.

Totally. They're definitely worth helping, great venue.

I had a gig thier last weekend. I drove from Jeffersonville, VT to the venue only to find out that this happened the night before. Bugger.

Cleantone wrote:I had a gig thier last weekend. I drove from Jeffersonville, VT to the venue only to find out that this happened the night before. Bugger.

Ouch, that sucks. I was across the notch in Stowe with the Japhy boys last weekend... small world.