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Another Perspective on the Performance Rights Act

May 28, 2009, 4:15pm

Wednesday, Rocks Off spoke with KCOH general manager Mike Petrizzo, who voiced his concerns about the financial hardships the proposed Performance Rights Act - which would compensate performers when t... Continue reading "Another Perspective on the Performance Rights Act" >

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