One of the most promising innovations in the music industry is the ability to record and sell recordings of live concerts within minutes of their conclusion. “On Monday, Clear Channel announced that this summer, it will offer some 100 live recordings of various artists who will be taped throughout the country.” But beware, independent artists who want to offer the service: “Clear Channel bought the patent for the live-recording technology from its inventors, and the company now claims it owns exclusive rights to the concept of selling concert CDs after shows.”