[Gil4]

About my interpretation of the law? Or that I would ever invite you to one of my barbecues?

I find your interpretation of the law doubtful. My house is still my house even if I have friends over. If I have a legal copy of the song I can play it without it being a "public performance" (unless I sell tickets.) I also doubt that someone blasting their car stereo while driving is considered a public performance, although they might be guilty of violating noise ordinances. (Has anyone ever been citied for violating noise ordinances wile playing Steely Dan?)

[SamAdams76]

Well I agree that ASCAP is likely not going to go around to backyard barbeques, even if it was ruled that playing your records to friends and neighbors constituted a "public performance."

As for blasting Steely Dan out of a car radio, guilty but never charged. Any Major Dude Will Tell You.