Re: [Harp-L] Etiquette? Obligation?

[Seth Galitzer <sethgali@xxxxxxxxx>]

Technically, the venue should be registered and paying fees with the 
various licensing agencies, such as ASCAP.  Otherwise, they technically 
shouldn't be playing live music.  Heck, I think they even need it if 
they have a jukebox.

Now, if you are recording covers of other peoples' music (alive or dead) 
for a CD or even download, you need to pay appropriate licensing fees 
yourself.

Seth

On 01/11/2010 03:10 PM, Elizabeth Hess wrote:
> What is the proper etiquette if I want to sing a song at the local blues
> jam (where I play harp) from a CD by a living musician whom I do not
> know personally, e.g. Jason Ricci or Carlos del Junco? (With
> "age/skill-appropriate" harp solos.)
>
> What is my obligation of I want to sing a song at my local blues jam
> from a CD by a living musician?
>
> Do I need to get an ASCAP license? When and/or under what circumstances?
>
> Elizabeth