Restaurant Music Licensing Fees Getting Enforced More Consistently By BMI, ASCAP and SESAC
There’s a lot of overlap between restaurant lovers and music lovers, so it’s not hard to imagine that, if you open a restaurant, you have a favorite band. But before you plug your iPod into the new speaker system in your Mexican-Ghanaian-Tamil fusion joint in Albuquerque, hoping to blast your favorite mashup of Taylor Swift and Ghostface Killah, there’s something you need to do: buy the rights. (more…)
“Tonight, I want all of you tonight. Give me everything, tonight. For all we know, we might not get tomorrow. Let’s do it tonight.” “Give Me Everything,” by Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo is currently one of the top 40 charted singles in the U.S., but for all of those small business owners, retail store chains and hospitality environments playing copyrighted music without a licensing company, it spells out trouble. 
For travelers who are looking for a relaxing getaway in the heart of New York City, the Peninsula Spa by ESPA is the go-to place. Their motto “pampering par excellence” truly reflects the style of this chic New York City spa. This “rooftop oasis”, combined with the unique ESPA approach of Asian, European, and Ayurvedic philosophies, acts as the perfect, tranquil escape from the hustle of New York City. 
Donald Trump’s latest venture, Trump Ocean Club in Panama, strives for excellence and quality in service and luxury. Naturally, they came to Prescriptive Music for an equally refined and luxurious music vibe. The Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower, located in the Punta Pacifica peninsula, features more than 2.7 million sq. ft. of relaxation and elegance, including condominium residences, hotel condominiums, a wellness spa, pool deck, designer boutiques and shops, gourmet restaurants, a beach and yacht club, business center, and a casino. 
Central 24/7 by Michel Richard, the newest restaurant in the Caesars Palace hotel, has selected Prescriptive Music to provide their music vibe. The new Las Vegas restaurant, replacing the Augustus Cafe in the Caesars Palace lobby, is a version of the popular Washington, D.C. venue by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michel Richard. 
The World Famous Spitting Chicken Cantina in Sherman Oaks means business. “Sometimes you want to say F it, strip down the show and have a nice day with good food and good drink!” says restauranteur and bar owner Richard DiSisto. And that’s exactly what The Spitting Chicken Cantina did. With a menu of traditional Mexican dishes done right, and now, a music vibe courtesy of Prescriptive Music, The Spitting Chicken Cantina guarantees a great meal. 
The Strand House, a new Manhattan Beach restaurant by the Zislis Group, ran by Michael and David Zislis, opens August 11 with a sophisticated menu, relaxing setting, and world-class dining experience.The Zislis Group calls the space”elegant and dramatic” and the tone “welcoming and casual,” both of which will be enhanced by Prescriptive Music’s playlists.
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