St. Charles, MO (KSDK) - For the first time in 40 years there is going to be live music in the historic district of downtown St. Charles.

Tuesday night the city council approved a proposal to allow businesses with liquor licenses to host live bands. Groups can play music outside restaurants until 8 p.m., but they can't use amplifiers.

Bands will be able to keep playing inside restaurants until 9 p.m.

KSDK