Re: Copyright Questions Answered

David Martel wrote:

Chris,

It says that the venue usually pays but that if the venue doesn't that the venue and the band may be liable. So, if you play a bar it may be reasonable to think they have a performance license. But how about a Bar B Q out at someone's home. The band should know that there is no performance license held by the venue. I suspect that few bands make any attempt to deal with this eventuality though I think booking agencies do.
I'm going to a Christmas party where we'll all hack away at some copyrighted carols. I'm looking forward to the buffet. Do we send a piece of pie to ASCAP? Don't want to spend Christmas in jail.

Dave M.



Your talking to somebody who gets his legal advice off the internet.

Look, if you want legal advice on copyright issues, call a copyright (intellectual property, patent) attorney!
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