Andy Stochansky performs on the main deck of the ASCAP boat.

l-r, ASCAP’s Courtney Hard, Randi Laubek, Andy Stochansky, ASCAP’s Sean Devine and Sue Devine (no relation).


Jeff and Todd Brabec speak on their panel, Music Publishing Basics: The Deals and the Money.

On Thursday, March 19, at the SXSW Music Festival, ASCAP’s Hospitality Boat made hourly trips on Austin’s Town Lake and featured some special performances by ASCAP members. Andy Stochansky, Randi Laubek and Keaton Simons all performed for invited guests who enjoyed a casual networking environment. The boat trips were co-sponsored by AFTRA, IMRO and SOCAN.

Crew members and passengers gather for ASCAP’s Hospitality Boat ride.

Also on Thursday, ASCAP Executive VP of Membership Todd Brabec and VP of Business Affairs for Chrysalis Music Group Jeff Brabec presented a panel discussion on Music Publishing Basics: The Deals and the Money. The Brabecs are authors of the award-winning book Music, Money and Success: The Insider’s Guide to Making Money in the Music Industry.

Randi Laubek performs on the main deck.

l-r, ASCAP’s Tom DeSavia, jazz piano star Jamie Cullum, Randi Laubek and ASCAP’s Sean Devine

The audience at the Brabecs’ panel