Producer Royalties: How Should Your Producer Be Paid?
For some reason, the last week has seen me drafting or negotiating a ton of agreements between Artist and Producer, outlining what percentage of record sales the former will pay the latter.
What is a Band Agreement and Do You Need One?
A Band Agreement is likely the most important agreement you can sign in a band. I say this based on my years as both an entertainment lawyer and a band member. It costs relatively little, and could save you thousands upon thousands of dollars (and a great deal of headache) years down the road. Yet […]
Are Tribute Acts Actually Legal?
Every time I open the newspaper and peruse the local gig listings in my city, I’m struck by something: tribute acts are in high demand! More often than not, there are more tribute acts on the calendar than original acts. And based on the ticket prices to some of these shows, tribute acts are big […]
5 Things to Look for in a Record Deal
After years of hard work, you just landed your first record deal. Amazing. Now the record label sends over the contract and it’s thirty pages long. Yikes. Here are the main points to look for in a record deal and what to avoid. 1) How Long is the Term? This is a good starting point: […]
5 Things to Look for in a Music Producer Agreement
So, you’ve found the perfect producer for your upcoming recording project. Great news. Now the producer sends over a 10-page contract full of legalese regarding record royalties, songwriting splits, SoundExchange revenues, producer advances and more. Before you enter the studio, here are some key points to look for and understand: 1) Who Owns the Masters? […]
100 Episodes of KD and Me!
Two years ago my friend Gary from my local rock station had an idea. He called me and asked me to come on and chat. He suggested we could talk about what was happening in my world. Very casual. We had a load of fun. He called me the next week and we did the […]
Band Name Disputes: Who Can Use the Band Name When a Band Breaks Up?
Bands break up all the time. And band name disputes often follow. Sometimes one or more members want to continue using the band name, as was the case with Pink Floyd in the 1980s when both Roger Waters and David Gilmour were touring with two different bands under the name Pink Floyd. Similarly, Axl Rose […]
My first NPR Interview!!
Words you don’t say very often: I just did an interview on NPR to five million listeners!! Chatted about the hurdles facing Canadian musicians touring the USA. Celebration time in Chicago
Sebastian Bach tour & OBS as the opening act
Our Biggest Tour To Date The biggest tour of our career kicks off in a few months with Sebastian Bach!! Our band, One Bad Son, along with Monte Pittman will be opening for the one and only ex-Skid Row frontman. We are taking the stage during the latter’s second leg of his Home Away From […]