February 2010
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ASCAP - BMI - SESAC - Let’s keep our cool.
Posted by admin on 11 Feb 2010 | Tagged as: General
A message to songwriters and music venues.
Bruce Hayden points us to an interesting article.
“By the way, read this from Slate. I has a passage in it regarding the
contract you sign with ASCAP: http://www.slate.com/id/2244164/”
The subject of ASCAP/BMI comes up often enough in this business that it’s important for “the little guys” to fully understand the issues, and to realize that these organizations exist for a reason, and they shouldn’t be demonized solely for their existence.
The copyright model is certainly out of date, and some of these organizations’ tactics are indeed harmful in many ways.
That said, it’s important to recognize, as the article points out, that these organizations in some ways DO stand up for the little guy. Sometimes they are insuring that a songwriter with one minor hit doesn’t have his material used by a well-to-do club, restaurant, or chain without any compensation.
How would you feel if one of your songs was being played at Bennigan’s nationwide, and you never received a check?
If you choose to give away your music for free (and some might say your stupid if you don’t, these days) that’s a choice you make. But without PROs fighting for the cause of songwriters [and yes, publishers] you wouldn’t have that choice.
I don’t expect the copyright code to ever catch up with technology and culture, but I hope they make some progress soon. In the meantime, let’s not be adversaries about EVERYTHING.
In Loving Memory - Carolyn Piccotti
Posted by admin on 11 Feb 2010 | Tagged as: General
One of our dear friends and respected house concert host, Ryan Simmons, lost his wife Carolyn from complications due to breast cancer. Carolyn was a big supporter of Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. If you’d like to make a donation in her honor, here’s the link.
CIYH - The House Concert News, February 2010
Posted by admin on 11 Feb 2010 | Tagged as: CIYH Newsletter
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Artwork by Roy Schneider
Message from Fran:
Topics and Resources from the video:
- The new CIYH House Concert Guide
- House Concert Month
- Folk Alliance International Feb 17-21
- Personal Light Show! discounted for CIYH members!
New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2010-01″ using the advanced search. )
24 New House Concert Presenters in AB, ON(3), CA(5), CO, DC, FL(2), MD, MN(2), MO, NY, OH(2), OK, PA, TX(2), and WA(2)
New CIYH Artists: (A big thank you for your support.)
Abby Ahmad, Adam Michael Rothberg, Albert and Gage, Allison Lickley, Andrea Beaton, Anne Mironchik, Ashley Brooke Tousant, Bob Kendes, calicoDrifters, Colette Cheverie, Corey Webb, Craig Werth, Dagmar, Eric Schwartz, Eric Scott, Erin Muir, Eugene Ruffolo, Glen Roethel, Grace Askew, HalÈLupÈ, Heather Wise, Incendio, Jared and Lauren Hard, Jefferson Ross, Jon Meyer, JP Hoe, Julia - Soul Harp & Friends, Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin, Layah Jane, Lehto and Wright, Maree McRae, Marie McGilvray, Mary McAdams, Maurenbrecher & Gorman, Merrily James, Mike Agranoff, Opera’s Red Door, Phyllis Sinclair, Scott Warren, Small Potatoes, Stephen Katz, Steve Cheseborough, Suzie Vinnick, Tamara Hey, The Bowmans, The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, Tim Blane, Trysette
Look for these new artists here!
New Agencies: Please help us welcome Elisa Wright at New Folk Booking.
Renewed Artists: (A HUGE thank you for your continued support!)
C. Daniel Boling, Tripping Lily, Joe Iadanza, Michael Pickett, Bill Dempsey, Lenore, Patti Ecker and Louise Brodie, Butch Morgan, Alyse Black, Rich Reich, Bill Toms, Bing Futch, Jes Raymond, Brooks Williams, Stevie Coyle, David Glaser, Ann and Will Rowland, Rj Cowdery, Ben Hassenger, John Bergstrom, Mark Wayne Glasmire, Laurie McClain, Russ Franzen, Randy Weeks, George Ensle, Mike Breen,
Schwag of the Month:
The New CIYH House Concert Guide!
Free Download, and for a limited time, FREE hard copy of the booklet!
Tip for Artists and Hosts:
- Ron’s Rockin’ House Concert Vacation
- House Concerts and Publicity: Three Golden Rules
- What should I put in my host profile?
- Dream with Me
- Pretty URLs for artists - finally!
- Michael Hedges of the Cello aka Stephen Katz
- I can’t afford to rejoin
- Financial Guarantees - what artists should know before contact hosts.
Ron Sarfaty, a great guy and supporter of house concerts, is doing an amazing tour of the U.S. and Canada, and looking to attend and videotape some house concerts along the way. Please check out his great story and consider reaching out to him to participate.
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