ASCAP nd BMI rule every place I ever worked. They have stickers on the front door, just like a Zaggat rating and the club pays a fee based on the number of seats and type of music played.
There is no way around it ... if you use other peoples music to enhance your business ... you need to pay.

Some time ago, there was talk about requiring DJs and bands to pay the fees, but it was squashed pretty quickly. It's the venue's responsibility.

Scott .... I didn't know you had a Steinway?
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