That's similar to what Claire said, yes. But it just doesn't sound right to me. Using Dave Matthews Band as an example, they were the biggest audience drawer last year for a band on tour. All their sets are heavily taped, and as soon as any new song is played live or on radio it is instantly, and widely, available for download on the net because of their large live recording fanbase (sometimes years before a studio recording is made available commercially.)
The only way it could make sense to me is if it was some peculiarity in the Irish law. I'm really curious about it.
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