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CD Baby Surpasses $200 Million in Royalties Paid to Independent Musicians
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CD Baby, the largest distributor of music by independent artists in the world, has now paid over $200 million directly to musicians. At the current rate of well over $40 million in commissions paid to unsigned artists each year, the company expects to cross the quarter billion dollar threshold in 2012. (Logo: ) On October 3rd the company announced its Music Store for Facebook, a free app that allows CD Baby artists to sell MP3s, CDs, and Vinyl directly to fans on their Facebook page.

Over 1500 School Musicians to Play a Musical Tribute to Veterans in NYC
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, November 10th, the day before Veteran's Day, The Band of Pride Tribute, comprised of over 1500 high school musicians, continued with its annual salute to the men and women who have served America, past and present, and played a medley of patriotic anthems as one mass band.

Athens musicians get a little help from the law
At first glance, it might not seem like Athens music needs much protection; it's a thriving scene with more musicians and bands than you can count. But on a deeper level, the music that emerges here enters a wide-open landscape with any number of outlets to be exploited at the musician's expense - from a club owner who refuses to pay a band the agreed upon fee for a show to a group finding another band is using its name.

Patagonia links with musicians for green causes
NEW YORK - Jack Johnson, the Zac Brown Band and Maroon 5 have joined several other musical acts that have signed on to Patagonia's new music initiative, where fans can get exclusive tracks from their favorite acts, and the profits go to green causes.

Musicians perform seminal Indigo Girls album
We go to the Bible, we go through the workout, we read up on revival, we stand

Concert showcases young musicians
In addition to showcasing up-and-coming string players, the Athens Youth Symphony's 10th Spring Concert will feature the youngest soloist to ever perform with the ensemble.

Auction for signed guitar begins today
Just before the fun begins Friday night at Tasty World Uptown to celebrate the release of the latest AthFest compilation CD, festival organizers will gather with members of the august Gretsch guitar family of Savannah. It's an evening to commemorate the auctioning of a new guitar with some pretty impressive names and artwork included.

Thoughts of Vic from local musicians and fans
Editor's note: We asked local musicians as well as fans of Vic Chesnutt to share their thoughts about him, or favorite songs/lyrics, and what his words have meant to them.

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