[ovrtaxt]

I know guys who make a living in cover bands. It’s been happening for decades. No royalties have ever been demanded or paid by anyone anywhere, as far as I know.

[Wolfie]

Van Halen & Led Zeppelin sue Vail nightclub for playing cover songs without licensing

[dmz]

clubs that are licensed for live music pay some kind of fees, if I understand the situation correctly -

[ReignOfError]

I know guys who make a living in cover bands. It’s been happening for decades. No royalties have ever been demanded or paid by anyone anywhere, as far as I know.

Either the bars where they play are paying ASCAP and BMI fees, which is not unusual for places that regularly book live bands, or they've been lucky enough not to get caught.