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Toned Down Music Law Brings Toned Down Concerns

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Tracey Gardell said she worries the new music law will force her family to close their popular Montauk restaurant and bar, 668 The Gig Shack, after the coming season.

Tracey Gardell said she worries the new music law will force her family to close their popular Montauk restaurant and bar, 668 The Gig Shack, after the coming season.

Paul Monte said the law has come a long way but still needs a few tweaks.

Paul Monte said the law has come a long way but still needs a few tweaks. Michael Heller

Nancy Atlas thanked the board for listening to the concerns of musicians.

Nancy Atlas thanked the board for listening to the concerns of musicians.

Singer Sarah Conway said the town should tailor the fire code violations linked to music permits.

Singer Sarah Conway said the town should tailor the fire code violations linked to music permits. Michael Heller

authorMichael Wright on Jan 22, 2020
Musicians and bar owners, for the most part, offered more tempered criticisms of a tailored version of East Hampton Town’s live music permit law than their outrage last spring —... more

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