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Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?

Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?

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Old 07-03-2009, 07:57 PM   #1
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Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?
Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?
I mean, when I was in the world performing/singing in bars and such... it didn't mattter... but if you're performing Third day, sanctus Real, Casting Crowns...etc... what are the laws on CHARGING/selling tickets... TAKING OFFERINGS??

I never joined the musicians union... but if you are a member does that get you outta royalty payments? To me they're really a rip-off (so I've heard). You pay them for nothing. (So I've heard)

Anyone know?

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Old 07-03-2009, 11:49 PM   #2
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I would be most interested in knowing this too. I once worked at a theme park that (I believe) paid a fee to be allowed to legally have groups perform there and play others copyrighted material. Could someone be sued over performing a song by Thrid Day without thier permission? Regardless of accepting payment for your performance, could you be doing something illegal?

Will4u2, what musicians union are you talking about?
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:59 PM   #3
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I found an interesting article about recording cover songs.

And some info from CCLI
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:19 AM   #4
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Wow, this is a really great question; I've often wondered this myself. I wonder if churches should have to have ASCAP or BMI affiliations.
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