Why is live music (like at bars or restaurants) always like 40% louder than anyone wants? /u/abyprop07 No such thing as stupid questions

Without fail live music ruins an event for me, as it’s so loud that I’m unable to have a conversation and it always seems like everyone else feels the same. Am I missing something? Why would they intentionally do something so inappropriate to the situation and why don’t business owners/managers make it stop?

I am aware I sound like an old man, but rock concerts at coffee shops at 6 PM really drive me insane.

Without fail live music ruins an event for me, as it’s so loud that I’m unable to have a conversation and it always seems like everyone else feels the same. Am I missing something? Why would they intentionally do something so inappropriate to the situation and why don’t business owners/managers make it stop?

I am aware I sound like an old man, but rock concerts at coffee shops at 6 PM really drive me insane.