This is a big deal - and there are three protection rackets, er, performance rights licensors you have to pay: ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. You also have to pay them

This is a big deal - and there are three protection rackets, er, performance rights licensors you have to pay: ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. You also have to pay them if you have a karaoke night or if you have some guy beating "Stairway to Heaven out of an old guitar.