A friend of mine who does a lot of Assisted Living/NH gigs got an 'agreement form' from one residence, stating the conditions which must be met, i.e. proper conduct, no foul language, respect the privacy of the residents, etc., etc., and he has no problem with that ... HOWEVER it also contained a clause stating that should there be any conflict with ASCAP, BMI, or other such music related agency, the musician will be liable for any fees that may be imposed!!!
Now, I full appreciate the fact that composers should get their due when others are performing their songs for a fee, BUT, should the performer be liable for it?
How could an establishment try to lay this on one performer who makes maybe $1200 a year from this place and then happens to get 'snagged' by ASCAP, BMI, or whomever ?!?

Have any of you run into this in the AL/NH circuit?