Meadowbrook is Loud!

rick35 · 08-26-2009, 10:25 PM

While we were on vacation we noticed how loud Meadowbrook was all the way over to Bear. The wind must have been blowing our way as we don't usually hear it. We thought there was a party over on Mark but realized that wasn't the case. I can't imagine how loud it must be on that side of the lake. I guess you just have to open the windows and enjoy the shows.

jetskier · 08-26-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rick35

While we were on vacation we noticed how loud Meadowbrook was all the way over to Bear. The wind must have been blowing our way as we don't usually hear it. We thought there was a party over on Mark but realized that wasn't the case. I can't imagine how loud it must be on that side of the lake. I guess you just have to open the windows and enjoy the shows.

The music is so loud that you need to wear ear plugs if you are near the stage at all. We went to the concert last Friday and I brought several pairs of ear plugs. The bass (and amplified drums) are so loud that the pressure wave actually pushes you in your chair.

Jetskier

VtSteve · 08-27-2009, 06:53 AM

I was at Meadowbrook for the Moody Blues last Saturday night. It didn't seem overly loud to me. Must have been just one of those nights where the sound on water just travels further.

jetskier · 08-31-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VtSteve

I was at Meadowbrook for the Moody Blues last Saturday night. It didn't seem overly loud to me. Must have been just one of those nights where the sound on water just travels further.

Some bands are very very loud and others are not. We saw Jethro Tull last year and the volume was very comfortable, even toward the front. Lynyrd Skynyrd was so loud that it was painful without ear plugs. So, it just depends who is playing. I always bring earplugs because you just don't know.

Jetskier

mrportjeff · 08-31-2009, 09:06 PM

You should hear what it is like staying right behind Meadowbrook. Sometimes it is plain LOUD!

LadyJane · 09-01-2009, 09:27 AM

I was there last Monday night for the Allman Brothers and Wide Spread Panic. For part of the time I had little pieces of kleenex stuck in my ears. Very loud.

Island Life · 09-01-2009, 10:07 AM

I often wish it was just a tad louder so that, as I lie in bed at night on the island, I can make out the tune of the music instead of just hearing the distant noise. My apologies, though, to those of you who live closer.

Dave R · 09-01-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rick35

While we were on vacation we noticed how loud Meadowbrook was all the way over to Bear. The wind must have been blowing our way as we don't usually hear it. We thought there was a party over on Mark but realized that wasn't the case. I can't imagine how loud it must be on that side of the lake. I guess you just have to open the windows and enjoy the shows.

Any idea who was playing?

Moss Creek Media · 09-02-2009, 04:08 PM

I know Judas Priest played there around the 23rd, they are one of the loudest concerts anywhere.

renegade-27 · 09-02-2009, 06:34 PM

I wish it was louder! Never hear anything when staying over on the boat at Fay's...

codeman671 · 09-02-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rick35

While we were on vacation we noticed how loud Meadowbrook was all the way over to Bear. The wind must have been blowing our way as we don't usually hear it. We thought there was a party over on Mark but realized that wasn't the case. I can't imagine how loud it must be on that side of the lake. I guess you just have to open the windows and enjoy the shows.

If you can hear Meadowbrook all the way over on Bear then maybe my wakeboard boat last year was not that loud after all....

I never hear Meadowbrook on Mark, but am on the backside of the hill.

rick35 · 09-02-2009, 08:30 PM

I think it was the way the wind was blowing. We hear the Mount passing some times too on its way back to the Weirs. From where we are its almost a straight shot over to Meadowbrook.

We've been on Bear for a long time. Loud wakeboarders, loud concerts, and new contruction on Mark are challenging to get used to.

corollaman · 09-07-2009, 06:45 PM

I live on Paugus near Cass Point, and I can faintly hear it at the house. I wish I lived near the concert, I'd get to hear the concerts for free!

codeman671 · 09-08-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rick35

I think it was the way the wind was blowing. We hear the Mount passing some times too on its way back to the Weirs. From where we are its almost a straight shot over to Meadowbrook.

We've been on Bear for a long time. Loud wakeboarders, loud concerts, and new contruction on Mark are challenging to get used to.

My construction was 5 years ago so you aren't hearing much from me...

No wakeboarding at my house this year, just lots of dogs and kids.

JonLevis · 09-08-2009, 02:37 PM

I could hear the whole concert and audience loud and clear at Fay's! At least I didn't have to pay for a ticket!

Gilligan · 09-09-2009, 10:48 PM

Lots of complaints about GFBL boat noise and loud cycles yet not many complaints about the noise from Meadowbrook. The boats and bikes are not constantly emitting noise.

Meadowbrook noise is long, loud and consistent. When there is a show the noise runs until at least 11 PM and sometimes longer. Then, depending on the show, there are loud people slowly leaving or loitering. Some of them less than sober.

Try relaxing in any of the nearby motels or condos or sleeping on your boat at Mountain View Yacht Club when there is a concert going on. It's rough. Particularly if you have youngsters that are used to going to sleep around 8:30 or 9 PM.

I've been told that there are now noise limits and time limits on the concerts that have been put in place over the last few years. I don't notice any difference. Meadowbrook disturbs the peace and quiet we used to enjoy in the evenings.

08-26-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Meadowbrook is Loud! While we were on vacation we noticed how loud Meadowbrook was all the way over to Bear. The wind must have been blowing our way as we don't usually hear it. We thought there was a party over on Mark but realized that wasn't the case. I can't imagine how loud it must be on that side of the lake. I guess you just have to open the windows and enjoy the shows.

08-31-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
mrportjeff Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Meadowbrook You should hear what it is like staying right behind Meadowbrook. Sometimes it is plain LOUD!

09-01-2009, 09:27 AM	#6
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	it's loud I was there last Monday night for the Allman Brothers and Wide Spread Panic. For part of the time I had little pieces of kleenex stuck in my ears. Very loud.

09-01-2009, 10:07 AM	#7
Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	I often wish it was just a tad louder so that, as I lie in bed at night on the island, I can make out the tune of the music instead of just hearing the distant noise. My apologies, though, to those of you who live closer. __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

09-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#13
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I can hear it all the way to Paugus Bay I live on Paugus near Cass Point, and I can faintly hear it at the house. I wish I lived near the concert, I'd get to hear the concerts for free!

08-27-2009, 06:53 AM	#3
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I was at Meadowbrook for the Moody Blues last Saturday night. It didn't seem overly loud to me. Must have been just one of those nights where the sound on water just travels further.

09-02-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
Moss Creek Media Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Hampton Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know Judas Priest played there around the 23rd, they are one of the loudest concerts anywhere.

09-02-2009, 06:34 PM	#10
renegade-27 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wish it was louder! Never hear anything when staying over on the boat at Fay's...

09-02-2009, 08:30 PM	#12
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	I think it was the way the wind was blowing. We hear the Mount passing some times too on its way back to the Weirs. From where we are its almost a straight shot over to Meadowbrook. We've been on Bear for a long time. Loud wakeboarders, loud concerts, and new contruction on Mark are challenging to get used to.

09-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#15
JonLevis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fay's Boatyard & Canton, MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I could hear the whole concert and audience loud and clear at Fay's! At least I didn't have to pay for a ticket!

09-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#16
Gilligan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Bay State Posts: 119 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	GFBL Noise versus Meadowbrook noise Lots of complaints about GFBL boat noise and loud cycles yet not many complaints about the noise from Meadowbrook. The boats and bikes are not constantly emitting noise. Meadowbrook noise is long, loud and consistent. When there is a show the noise runs until at least 11 PM and sometimes longer. Then, depending on the show, there are loud people slowly leaving or loitering. Some of them less than sober. Try relaxing in any of the nearby motels or condos or sleeping on your boat at Mountain View Yacht Club when there is a concert going on. It's rough. Particularly if you have youngsters that are used to going to sleep around 8:30 or 9 PM. I've been told that there are now noise limits and time limits on the concerts that have been put in place over the last few years. I don't notice any difference. Meadowbrook disturbs the peace and quiet we used to enjoy in the evenings. __________________