Legal Considerations for Cover Bands and Tribute Band

At which point does a band become a cover band?

Is it when a majority of the original members have left, or maybe the primary songwriter(s)? I'm thinking of bands like Foreigner who have at ...

Small, Local, Cover Band Success? - Gretsch-Talk Forum

1) When you like a cover band, Why? 2) What have you done to appease the low volume requirements of many small bars and venues? 3) What type of ...

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRIBUTE BAND

then you need nothing else. Performance licenses are all you need for a singer to perform the works of another artist, dead or alive, in concert ...

UK tribute band getting a cease and desist - Pearl Jam Community

Obviously the band (pearl jam) doesn't have an issue with having cover bands - this seems to just be about the similar name/merch & images. 0.

Tribute bands, over done? | Page 2 - Marshall Amp Forum

Goes w/o saying everyone pics up an instrument for their own reasons, some love learning other bands material and playing in cover bands ...

What Is The Difference Between Cover Bands And Tribute Bands?

Others strive to perfect and balance both aspects. Most tribute band members have a deep personal appreciation for the artist and music they are ...

Do tribute bands have to....??? - Telecaster Guitar Forum

Depends on the band they are trying to tribute and how "successful" they want to be.. For example, a Kiss tribute band without costumes would ...

Why do 'original' bands hold 'cover' bands in such low regard?

I will not go out to see a cover band. or a tribute band. Ever. I pay money to see original music or some Western music from a composer ...

"Tribute" Bands - Art, Music and Photography

A tribute band does more than just play live songs. They do more work than deejays, hosts OR strippers, and you don't seem to mind tipping ...

Cover bands playing tunes "note for note"- Is this a thing or just a ...

2) My view on covers (and Lord knows I've played enough of them) is that many band members, for reasons legitimate or otherwise, won't woodshed ...

7 Legal Tips for Hosting Live Bands at Your Business - FindLaw

Make sure you have a written agreement. · You'll still probably have to pay, even if the band sucks. · You may need a music license. · Watch the ...

How Much Do Tribute Bands Make: Tribute Act Overview

In general, tribute bands are perfectly legal. The performance of a song in a live venue typically falls under the venue's public performance ...

P Diddy Clone: The Evolution Of A Hip-Hop Icon

Cover Bands and Tribute Acts: The creation of groups that pay homage ... 5.2 Legal and Ethical Considerations. While cloning can be ...

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New documentary delves into the booming industry of tribute bands

Yet Reid is convincing as Canadian country music icon Shania Twain and her act, Totally Twain, is on its way to becoming one of the most sought- ...

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... band Pearl Jam. He was previously a guest vocalist for supergroup Temple of the Dog, a tribute band dedicated to the late singer Andrew Wood. Eddie Vedder.

Many Fans Don't Know When Famous Band Members Have Been ...

Rotating rosters has become a common occurrence with classic rock bands, a majority of whom do not have their entire original lineups still ...

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part One ...

... cover his face in black grease or cork, and do what he ... legal rights, copyright law still encouraged the practice of blacksound.

The musicians' secret: How to make money with a cover band

Many musicians believe they would break the law if they sold recordings of their covers. If you distribute the music yourself you will have to ...