Still just trying to convince bands to join ASCAP.
Many don't want to because they aren't ready to commit to a contract which is definitely a good reason.
I thought it was interesting that at my other internship at Innova (a huge label based out of St. Paul) kept on bashing ASCAP because of their prices. I wanted to speak up and say that ASCAP is nothing but good and will only help but they brought up many good points about how much ASCAP charges venues and what not.
Also, while on a field trip with tour management we went to The Acadia Cafe where the owner told us that he doesn't let anyone play any cover songs because he can't afford to pay ASCAP or any other PRO. I think that it kind of stinks how much it costs to be a member if you are a venue but at the same time I think organizations like ASCAP really do help out when it comes to getting your money for your music.
I thought it was weird how many times it came up in this one week.
More bands should be signed up next week!
Peace,
Langen
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I'm signed up with ASCAP =}... It used to be free to sign up as a writer, now I'm charged $25. Still I'd choose ASCAP over BMI and EVERY artist needs to be signed up with a PRO as soon as they share their music (people don't understand how serious it is, if you want to be a pro the only way it to get that PRO check)
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