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How to Save the Music Business? Lefsetz Takes a Position

The notably opinionated and flamboyant Bob Lefsetz says his say on how to keep selling music. Not that the majors will pay a minute’s attention.

— PMM

River City Blues Band on Player’s Spot April 19

Assuming that they find a replacement drummer for the gig, the River City Blues Band will be at Gerstle’s Place on Thursday, April 19 for the recording of “The Player’s Spot.” It seems that the drummer forgot the date and scheduled a weeklong trip out of town. (Somebody get that man a calendar.)

Music News From Around the Net

Billboard is reporting that Amazon is shooting to launch its MP3 digital download store in May, with Universal Music Group planning to sell unprotected digital downloads, including some of its classical titles. www.hypebot has the story.

The Copyright Royalty Board has rejected various webcasters’ appeals to reconsider their recently announced royalty hike. There’s more [...]

Musicians Make Monday Night at Stevie Ray’s the Place To Be

The Open Stage is a musician schmooze-a-thon.