Re: ISO digital Todd Snider & Blue Mt. trades

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In a message dated 3/24/99 12:18:57 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<<  If a record label released material without the consent of the artist,
 wouldn't it be obvious that something rotten was going on?  If so, what's
 the difference here?  >>

the difference is that there's a contractual, legal relationship between
artist and company that either disallows, or allows, the company to release
with or without consent of the artist. there is no such agreement between the
public and the artist. 

ive yet to meet any fans who trade or purchase live stuff that hasn't
purchased much, if not all, of the artist's catalog. many artists encourage
such activity. ive been to several todd shows,  and he has been pretty clear
that he doesn't have a problem with taping and trading. hell, bet he's even
got a few items in his collection.