Durango Songwriter's Expo

The Durango Songwriter's Expo in Colorado featured top music industry tastemakers and songwriters in the country gathering together for three days of panels, mentoring sessions and songwriting. The closing night concert featured peformances by Golden Globe-nominated songwriter/artist/ producer David Baerwald, songwriter/artists Beth Nielsen Chapman and Meredith Brooks, who were joined by songwriter Al Anderson. Pictured (l-r) are Baerwald, ASCAP's Loretta Muñoz, Anderson, Brooks and Chapman.

On Board with Avril

ASCAP's John Alexander visited with Avril Lavigne (SOCAN) on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California this summer. Lavigne licenses her music through ASCAP in the United States.

Photo by Bryan Linden.

Edelman and Ernst

New ASCAP member Kevin Edelman (left) hangs with ASCAP's Diana Szyskiewicz and composer John Ernst after the ASCAP Film and TV Music Awards at Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills.

Staind Rocks The Exit Inn

Staind took a break from their summer tour in support of their #1 album, 14 Shades of Grey, to perform at the "MTV2 & Heineken Ultimate Summer Party," an exclusive gig at The Exit Inn in Nashville. ASCAP rep Chad Green was there to greet the rock quartet and to congratulate them on their success. Pictured (l-r) are Jon Wysocki, Aaron Lewis, ASCAP's Chad Green, Johnny April and Mike Mushok.