Looks like First Thursday is taking a hit in the continuing saga of As the Death of the Live Music Capitol of the World Turns My Stomach. My band, Le Reve, was slated to play in front of Gomi this Thursday, Sept. 4. But as it turns out, it seems there were quite loud complaints to authorities that the noise was too much last month. As a result, and according to Steve from the Continental club, a meeting was held this past Wednesday, Aug. 27, in which it was decided that the city of Austin would not grant any noise permits for this event, and city police would be shutting down any music on the street. Does this sound vaguely familiar? It's hard enough to break into the music scene as a new band in this town as it is. Now, it's just another nail in the proverbial coffin.