Hoo boy. First off, a list of ASCAP members will probably number in the tens of thousands. Sounds like a task I would not want to embark upon, tho YMMV. Also, many songwriters and composers belong to all three organisations, ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Genie, with your original question you are pretty much looking for the needle in the haystack.

The PRO/venue issue has been discussed at length for the last 30 years and I am sure there are some discussions here on the 'Cat as well. I know it's been discussed in the many USA folk music lists that I subscribe to.

If you want more information on the issue, do a Google and you will find more than enough discussion on the net. You can start with a list called Folkvenu and search the archives.

Good luck with your open mic, Genie.

Deb Cowan