So here we go…Craig gets promotion! Big LCD billboard on Hwy 44 too. 🙂 http://t.co/yxdOyoX
In case you missed last night’s late update, check out Saturday’s post with backstage pictures from Austin, taken by Craig’s opening act, comedian and official tour photographer Randy Kagan. Thanks, Randy! Austin Review The website Austin360.com has a brief review of Craig’s shows in Austin, with no real spoilers. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link. A Word About Recording We have talked about the issue of recording Craig’s live shows before but it appears that we need to do so again: [stextbox id=”custom”]No Audio/Video Recording at Live Shows Recording audio and/or video of Craig’s live stand up comedy performances is a violation of federal copyright law. Even if the person recording or distributing such audio or video material does not profit directly from making the material available to the public (online, for example) it can cut directly into revenue from ticket sales, future broadcasts, DVD sales and more. In other words, if you record and/or distribute Craig’s live shows, you are taking money out of his pocket. If found in violation of copyright law, the person who recorded and/or distributed the material could face triple the actual damages caused, attorney’s fees and court costs, as well as criminal penalties up to a quarter million dollars in fines and five years in prison. We cannot be more clear about this: Do not record Craig’s live shows! No Audio/Video Recording or Still Photographs at the Late Late Show In addition, audio/video recording and still photography are prohibited at CBS Television City during the taping of the Late Late Show. CBS strictly enforces this policy because it violates copyright law and could impact their ability to profit from the broadcast of the show. If you are found violating this policy, you could face ejection from the studio, confiscation of your recording device(s) and legal action. What about still photographs at live shows? Maybe. The one thing that is sometimes allowed during live shows, depending on the venue, are still photographs. Some venues where Craig has performed don’t allow flash photography for any show. For example, pictures were not allowed at the Comedy Works in Denver, there were conflicting opinions from security people in Windsor and we are told that the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa does not allow pictures. Also, some performers don’t like them because the flashes can be distracting. However, Craig has never seemed to mind and some venues such as Nashville and Carnegie Hall have allowed pictures. The bottom line: If we are ever told differently by Craig or his team, we will let you know as soon as possible… but for now, if the venue allows it, it’s our understanding that still photos during live shows are all right and we are happy to post them here if you would like to share them. If you have any questions, please let us know using our Contact Us form or via Twitter @RSA_News.[/stextbox] Flashing? Oh my! Craig will let you know if he wants to be flashed. Video courtesy: Fergufool What is Today? Saturday, April 30th is Hairstylist Appreciation Day, Louisiana Purchase Day and National Honesty Day (would that it were every day). Sunday, May 1st is May Day (Labor Day for much of the world), Loyalty Day, National Dance Day and Mother Goose Day.
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? Silver bells and cockle-shells, And pretty maids all of a row.
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