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Originally Posted by muzicman144
Jim
I'm not questioning the lergality of using tracks for a paid performance, i fully understand that. My question is why doesn't a live band (no tracks)have to abide by the same rules that those of us who use tracks do. It apears to be an acceptable practice that a band can play any copyrighted music on the market and the only requirement is the club/loounge etc. pay the royalty fees to BMI/ASCAP. Doesn't seem to be much different to me.
muzicman  |
Who says there's any difference?
Read this.
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061109/092726.shtml
and this.
http://www.dmcityview.com/archives/2...06/cover.shtml
It's downloading to use for public performance that came into question here, not who's paying what fees. They're after everybody in that regard.
It appears it's the Karaoke clubs that have been getting by up 'till now.
Perhaps I'm not reading something right.