House concerts that are non-profit have been exempted from the rules by the PROs.

In order to qualify, it has to be a private affair, by invitation only. People must reserve in advance and have their name put on a list and can not just walk in off the street.

You can NOT sell tickets in advance but can ask for a suggested donation at the door.

That is how we operate at The Borderline.

I may also point out that even if a song is "Traditional", an artist may have copyrighted his or her particular ARRANGEMENT of that song which would then be subject to ASCAP rules.

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