Decision Makers:
Delmar Town Council
Please support Local and Live music in the Delmar Community by signing this petition
A business owner in the area, NOT town resident, is trying to have a noise ordinance passed that would limit or possibly destroy the ability to host live music in the Town of Delmar.
The Groove has decided to step up in argument of this not only because it would greatly affect our business, but because it would affect other businesses, organizations, events and citizens in our town. It would also diminish the opportunities for local artists in our area to make a living with the assistance of being able to perform in our town.
Live music is at the heart of creativity and bringing people together. We see it with our patrons; it is something needed to help us escape from the day-to-day things that try to drag us down. Please consider signing this petition AND attending the Town Meeting on October 12th at 7pm to show your support to NOT letting this new ordinance pass and instead keeping our tradition of live music alive and supporting local artists/businesses alive.
Our goal is at least 300 signatures, if for any reason you cannot sign this petition, but you would like to show support please feel free to join and leave a comment on the Event page that we will post on the Groove Facebook page as well. Thank you!!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 11, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
September 20, 2026
147 Comments
You can actually sit at a table and still talk to those sitting with you. We need this for Delmar! It’s such a great time and brings those in the community together. If you are going to pass something like this just remember… delmar racetrack is heard for miles away! Something that we have had since I can remember. It’s been ok for 60plus years and now we have to think of change for local bands that playing? Remember how many this law will effect. I vote NO!!
Live music adds to the economic health and culture of an area. The fact that Doug Marshall or anyone will spend as much as he does bringing in live music, which is a HUGE risk and investment for the town, should be commended and fostered. I’ve played in a full four piece band there and the level are kept so low that many of my friends even remarked how nice it was to sit and listen to a band and still be able to have a conversation. Doug has a decibel meter on stage and is careful of volume.
I have been there numerous times and sitting in front of some of the live music. Never has it been over the top loud. They are good at monitoring the sound levels and adjusting as needed.
I'm asking town leaders to recognize the value of live music and work with our community to ensure there are reasonable opportunities for local musicians and venues to continue sharing music with us. Let’s keep Delmar’s community spirit strong, support our local businesses and musicians, and keep the music playing! 🎶
I love having live music and supporting local musicians in our community.
Live music is so very important to our community and our society as a whole!
Live music and The Groove are both great assets to our Delmar community and should be treated as such
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Decision Makers:
Delmar Town Council
Please support Local and Live music in the Delmar Community by signing this petition
A business owner in the area, NOT town resident, is trying to have a noise ordinance passed that would limit or possibly destroy the ability to host live music in the Town of Delmar.
The Groove has decided to step up in argument of this not only because it would greatly affect our business, but because it would affect other businesses, organizations, events and citizens in our town. It would also diminish the opportunities for local artists in our area to make a living with the assistance of being able to perform in our town.
Live music is at the heart of creativity and bringing people together. We see it with our patrons; it is something needed to help us escape from the day-to-day things that try to drag us down. Please consider signing this petition AND attending the Town Meeting on October 12th at 7pm to show your support to NOT letting this new ordinance pass and instead keeping our tradition of live music alive and supporting local artists/businesses alive.
Our goal is at least 300 signatures, if for any reason you cannot sign this petition, but you would like to show support please feel free to join and leave a comment on the Event page that we will post on the Groove Facebook page as well. Thank you!!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 11, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
September 20, 2026
147 Comments
Live music is an art form that brings people together and contributes to the culture, energy, and sense of community that make Delmar special. While we respect the concerns of all local business owners, we hope the community can find a reasonable balance that allows residents and visitors to continue enjoying live music without imposing additional noise restrictions.
You can actually sit at a table and still talk to those sitting with you. We need this for Delmar! It’s such a great time and brings those in the community together. If you are going to pass something like this just remember… delmar racetrack is heard for miles away! Something that we have had since I can remember. It’s been ok for 60plus years and now we have to think of change for local bands that playing? Remember how many this law will effect. I vote NO!!
Live music adds to the economic health and culture of an area. The fact that Doug Marshall or anyone will spend as much as he does bringing in live music, which is a HUGE risk and investment for the town, should be commended and fostered. I’ve played in a full four piece band there and the level are kept so low that many of my friends even remarked how nice it was to sit and listen to a band and still be able to have a conversation. Doug has a decibel meter on stage and is careful of volume.
I have been there numerous times and sitting in front of some of the live music. Never has it been over the top loud. They are good at monitoring the sound levels and adjusting as needed.
I'm asking town leaders to recognize the value of live music and work with our community to ensure there are reasonable opportunities for local musicians and venues to continue sharing music with us. Let’s keep Delmar’s community spirit strong, support our local businesses and musicians, and keep the music playing! 🎶
I love having live music and supporting local musicians in our community.
Live music is so very important to our community and our society as a whole!
Live music and The Groove are both great assets to our Delmar community and should be treated as such
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Live music is an art form that brings people together and contributes to the culture, energy, and sense of community that make Delmar special. While we respect the concerns of all local business owners, we hope the community can find a reasonable balance that allows residents and visitors to continue enjoying live music without imposing additional noise restrictions.