Some North Texas restaurant owners say a recent crackdown by Dallas code enforcement could put the future of local live music at risk.

At least two restaurants, Revelers Hall in Oak Cliff and The Free Man in Deep Ellum, say they were recently told they can no longer charge customers a cover fee tied to live music, due to how their businesses are classified under city code.

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Jason Roberts, general manager of Revelers Hall in the Bishop Arts District, said the venue has long used a “music fee” model—adding a small charge to a customer’s final tab to help pay performers.

“Music is what, for me, it makes life worth living,” Roberts said.

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Revelers Hall seats about 6

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