CDs at shows

[pam_q_la]

Hi Everyone!

I just got back from a fabulous show in Cambridge MA, and I've got another in Northampton MA tomorrow night.
Happy happy happy!
(I'll review really soon - before I forget the stuff that was said )

A logistical question - I hope someone here can explain.
I know sales have been limited in the past based on whatever label Sonny's current CD contract was with.
I heard a rumor that he now can sell any of his CDs because he bought the rights.

I'm just asking because the fans want CDs and, for whatever reason, we don't have them to sell at shows.
Especially old releases.
Can Sonny's Krewe sell them?
We could buy South of I-10 and Outward Bound for about $8.00 retail, and sell them for $20 at shows.
I'd be happy to donate some new CDs to the Krewe to get this started, if it's not illegal.
Better than a 100% profit for the Tommy Comeaux Fund, plus it would be great to have the CDs at the shows just to look at and talk about!

Also - The Road We're On seams to be crazy-scarce on the CD market.
It's worth $23 at a minimum, and we don't have any to sell at the shows.
I highly recommend that one!!!
How come it is so scarce?

If anyone has had similar thoughts or can provide insight - I'd love to hear about it!

[jazzcat]

Checking it out "as we speak"...

[jazzcat]

Okay:
a) Because much of Sonny's catalog is still owned by others, it would be very harmful to him legally if we were to buy a bunch from Amazon or whomever and sell them at shows (never mind selling them for more than we paid). Big contract prohibitions against that. I know it seems logical for a number of reasons--but none of us would ever want to hurt him in that way, so DON'T DO IT.
b) He's working on the next batch CDs whose rights will revert to him. Soon, soon...
c) There may be a path for the Krewe to have sales access to more of his currently-owned CDs (since the band can only carry a certain quantity from gig to gig). Judy is working on that, so let's sit tight for just a bit longer and see how that plays out.

I know he appreciates that you raised these important questions, Pam--we all want everyone to have max access to his music! And the offer to front a supply is wonderfully generous, but I think we'll find it will get better over the next few months.