JUST AN OLD-FASHIONED TRADE SHOT

At the ASCAP Pop Awards, ASCAP chief Paul Williams welcomes UMPG topper Jody Gerson, prexy North America Evan Lamberg and team to stand in a line and brainstorm a danceable hit about performance royalties. Later, Williams told harrowing tales of his years touring with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Seen are (l-r) UMPG’s Donna Caseine, Jill Tschogl, Taylor Testa, Lamberg, Motown prez and UMPG President of Urban Music Ethiopia Habtemariam, Gerson, Williams, David Gray, Luke McGrellis, and Lindsay Lanier.