ASCAP Takes One On The Chin

When I was growing up, it was pretty easy to distinguish mechanical reproductions from public performances. I usually just asked Alexander Graham Bell.

However, one’s and zero’s changed everything. ASCAP called Yahoo and RealNetworks wankers for not licensing digital downloads and went all argy-bargy in District Court. The Judge said ASCAP’s argument was balls-up and ASCAP appealed.

The 2nd Circuit was not gobsmacked by ASCAP and agreed that a digital download (as opposed to streaming) is a mechanical reproduction. No PRO license needed! Wanna read more?

Brianna Hugan, Part II

I bought some electronic drums from Milton Sledge recently.  Milton was nice enough to take a picture with my daughter, Brianna.

And, it’s true–electronic drums sound better when they were formerly played by a famous drummer!  Thanks, Milton.

My special purpose

I learned from Steve Martin that we all have a special purpose.  I have been searching for my special purpose for decades.  I think I found it in a bottle of Layer Cake Primitivo last week (the best $15.00 zinfandel on the planet).

I think it’s time for another special purpose, though.  Thus, I am going to waste time and bandwidth by posting incoherent diatribe about law, music, wine, food, and my gnarly hometown, Nashville.

Cowabunga. Stay tuned for the next exciting episode.