Michael McDonald's Motown Release

ASCAP songwriter Michael McDonald gave an intimate performance at New York's Joe's Pub. Michael was celebrating the release of his CD, Motown, on the Motown label. McDonald played to an SRO audience. Fans included Paul Shaffer and fellow band members as well as Ray Benson. Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson later joined McDonald for a rousing rendition of their song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Michael says "This album is dedicated to those who, upon hearing these songs, are reminded somewhere in this music some part of us will remain forever young." Pictured (l-r) ASCAP's Loretta Muñoz, McDonald's manager Ken Levitan, McDonald and producer Russ Titelman.

Having Our Phil

Phil Roy, among the breakout singer-songwriters of recent years, has just released his first full-length solo album, Issues + Options (Or Music). The Pennsylvania-based performer dropped in at ASCAP's New York offices while in Manhattan to support the new album. Roy (left) is pictured with ASCAP's Jim Steinblatt.

Paul Brill's Sisters

Rising New York-based singer-songwriter and ASCAP member Paul Brill was welcomed at the Society's Manhattan offices during a recent visit to promote his new album, Sisters (Scarlet Shame). Pictured with Brill (center) are ASCAP's Jason Silberman and Loretta Muñoz.

Crossroads

John Mellencamp and Kenny Chesney recently taped an episode of CMT's "Crossroads" in Nashville. Pictured at the taping (l-r) are Radney Foster, ASCAP's Connie Bradley, Mellencamp and Chesney.

ASCAP Welcomes Don Gilmore

ASCAP recently welcomed new member Don Gilmore to the fold. Gilmore produced Linkin Parks' Hybrid Theory (6x platinum) and their new album Meteora. He also wrote and produced the last Sugar Ray album and produced the TRUST Company's Lonely Position of Neutral and Downfall. Pictured (l-r) are Moir Marie's Bennett Kaufman, ASCAP's Tom DeSavia, producer Don Gilmore, Rondor's Barbara VanderLinde and ASCAP's Wade Metzler.

Making the Rounds, Making a Difference

ASCAP's Broadcast Licensing team has been busy enhancing the relationships between the broadcast and artistic communities, as ASCAP's Doug Peek and Camille Mileo did recently when they visited with top executives at Inner City Broadcasting. Pictured (at left, l-r) are WBLS-FM/WLIB-FM's General Manager Kernie Anderson, on-air personality Wendy Williams, Peek, Program Director Vinny Brown and Mileo. ASCAP's Mileo was also recently chosen by the NYC Chapter of the American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) to rceive the Women of the Future Galaxy Star Award from New York Women's Agenda (NYWA). Camille was honored for over 20 years service to the NYC Chapter of AWRT at an event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Pictured (l-r) are NYWA President Gina Bolden-Rivera and Mileo.