There are several songs named in the lawsuit including “Too Close” by Next, “I Like To Move It” by Real 2 Real and “100% Pure Love” by Crystal Waters. ASCAP names three songs that were played without permission ASCAP is demanding $30,000 for each song the club played without permission. By filing these actions, ASCAP is standing up for songwriters whose creative work brings great value to all businesses that publicly perform their music,” – said Vincent Candilora, ASCAP executive vice-president of licensing.

Hundreds of thousands of well-run businesses across the nation recognize the importance of paying music creators to use their music, and understand that it is both the lawful and right thing to do. “Music is enormously valuable to bars and restaurants, creating an emotional connection with patrons and providing the right ambiance to attract and retain customers. A bench trial before Judge Steven McAuliffe will begin in US District Court in Concord on September 18. Seven musical publishing companies, all of which are members of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, have sued the club and its principal Kurt Mathias for violating copyright laws. It turns out that Boston Billiard Club & Casino didn’t have a permission to play some of the copyrighted music it used recently.

In order to create the atmosphere of elegance and entertain up to 600 guests, the club also plays music in the building and invites Djs for specific events. “Sophisticated, yet relaxed… impressive, but never intimidating, Boston Billiard Club & Casino is the ideal setting for Las Vegas-style gaming, first-class billiards, corporate and private parties, or simply a relaxing dinner and drink after work with friends,” – states the club’s website.

The new casino offers its visitors several entertainment options including 16 poker tables, Roulette, Blackjack and others. The Casino has been a recent addition to the facility as it opened last November. Boston Billiard Club & Casino is located in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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