Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

["Jim Ray" <jim AT neuse.net>]

i'd bet my right @#$% that the artists don't see squat for commercial CDs.

now, for those artists that burn CDs of the independent variety, you're
doing a good job supporting the local musicians with your purchase.

folks that come see the shows support the musicians with the most important
thing - their presence.  having someone listen is more important than any
green dollar out there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Michael
> Winslow Czeiszperger
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 9:13 PM
> To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
> Subject: Re: [internetworkers] MP3s and Ethics at HonorCarolina Monday
>
> My understanding is that when you buy a CD from an artist on a major
> label at a concert, the artist keeps the majority of the money.
> Supposedly the artists are able to purchase the CDs near cost
> and keep
> most of the money from concert sales. Of course, every
> contract can be
> different.
>
> With local artists who just pass the hat I try to purchase a
> CD instead
> of just leaving cash. Its hit or miss, in that local groups often
> change lineups so fast the CD doesn't have the same people or
> sound as
> the performance, but its fun to chat with the musicians.
>