read the label, or cover that most dvd's cd's, and karaoke cd's come in, and they all state
"Not for Public Performance". If this is the case isnt even playing a Cd with a cd player Illegal?
This rule is excepted when the club you are playing at pays Ascap. As Ascap is being paid for the performance rights. I dont think Ascap cares where the music comes from as long as They get Paid.
But this is my opinion. Not a statement of fact. It is purely common sense. (but then again when have laws been common sense)