AltWeeklies Wire
Pay to Playnew
It's nothing new, but music licensing fees still plague local businesses.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-24-2012 |
Music
Music Companies Use 'Mafia' Strategies to Crack Down on Local Businessesnew
ASCAP, which touts itself as a performance-rights organization, has developed quite a reputation in Sacramento. Local business owners have complained of receiving unsolicited bills that demand immediate payment, repeat phone calls and visits from sales representatives, and even a bit of intimidation regarding fines and lawsuits.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
07-02-2009 |
Music
Faux Fixesnew
If you can't afford the arena-rock prices -- or worse, your favorite band has ceased to be -- don't worry. There's probably a tribute artist covering them.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Music
