Let me clarify one thing - I do not know if the "press release" was AUTHORED by the lawyer, my information is that the information contained in that "release" was supplied from the lawyer.   I have not seen the original release but I was able to confirm the source.

I do agree with Kathy, there seems to be a push to turn this into a cause. Someone on the FOLK-DJ list made a subtle suggestion that a boycott of Green Linnet take place.   I am totally against that for a number of reasons. First of all, the artists get paid for airplay from BMI & ASCAP.   Boycotting music and freedom of expression rubs me the wrong way.   It would also hurt artists who are perfectly happy with their situation.   It would also hurt a business that has nutured an industry in Celtic music and I would hate to see their catalog disappear.

I have no clue as to how many CD's have been sold. Traditional music is an industry but unlike the major labels I have not seen figures on how much money is generated from the various independents, artist self-releases, clubs & coffeehouses, festivals etc.   The Mom & Pop nature of this "industry" makes it nearly impossible to get a handle. We aren't talking huge numbers.

Ron