Here is some additional information on this topic that I was given the ok to post
On April 16, 2007, the Copyright Royalty Board denied a petition for a rehearing on the new fees the RIAA are trying to institute against internet radio broadcasters in the United States.
The next recourse for internet broadcasters is for Congress to intercede on our behalf. To do this your congress representatives need to be contacted by any one who has a stake in internet radio or net radio will be silenced. Those who have a stake include the internet radio stations, anyone who listens to internet radio, the musicians who get heard on net radio, the labels who sell cds based on bands being heard on net radio. In this day and age, that pretty much equals the majority of people.
If you do not know who your state represetatives are:
http://www3.capwiz.com/saveinternetradio/dbq/officials/
Musicians encourage your record labels to support internet radio. The loss of internet radio will impact CD sales whether on a major or indie label. The majority of small, independent internet radio stations will be forced to close their doors for good. Those stations remaining will be the big corporate-run stations that play the same music that can be found by turning on your FM radio station. Tell your fans & supporters to contact their representatives.
NOW is the time to take action. If Congress doesn't step in the world will lose a huge outlet for hearing music of any genre by May 15, 2007.
Musicians Form Letter
http://www3.capwiz.com/saveinternetr...lertid=9631491
Listeners/Webcasters/Interested Parties Form Letter
http://www3.capwiz.com/saveinternetr...lertid=9631541
Regards,
Stacey Ashford *aka Shadoe*
Publicist-KWTF Promotions Dept.
http://www.kwtfworldwide.com/