Greetings,

Few people in the music industry are as busy or accomplished as Adrian Belew. The list of people with whom he's worked is a "Who's Who" of the music world. King Crimson, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Trent Reznor and Paul Simon are only just a few. With two releases already this year, Side One and Side Two, and Side Three which will be released early next year, there is no stopping this musical troubadour. I was able to chat with Adrian Belew by phone in the middle of his latest tour which is now heading out West. You can catch one of his shows at:

Oct 04 - Scottsdale, AZ - Martini Ranch
Oct 05 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
Oct 06 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Coach House
Oct 07 - West Hollywood, CA - Key Club
Oct 08 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Oct 10 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
Oct 11 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door

To read the Adrian Belew interview, just go to: http://www.onlinerock.com/guest/adrianbelew.shtml

FORUM QUESTION – Throughout your lifetime, many influences effect where you are, how you approach things and what you are doing. Adrian Belew has been one of mine. This month we ask "Who are your influences or inspiration and how have they impacted your music?" As alway, OnlineRock is interested in your comments related to the world of music and the music industry: http://www.onlinerock.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000030

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CD REVIEWS – Cavalier is this month’s featured CD Review from the band Hundred Year Flood. OnlineRock will review your CD and post it on our Web site. These reviews can be used for your promo kit, Web site or in a press release. To submit your CD or check out the latest reviews, just go to: http://www.onlinerock.com/CDreview

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FEATURED ARTIST PROFILE – A workhorse of a band with a serious dedication to their music, Papa's Hat is a trio that puts out an incredible wall of sound. With their roots steeped in jazz, southern rock, and funk, the original music that this trio produces is very much eclectic and original. Check out their profile at: http://www.onlinerock.com/profiles/papashat_profile.shtml

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ENTER THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)
Over $100,000 in cash and prizes! ISC is an excellent opportunity for artists and bands that are looking to gain exposure in the music industry. ISC judges include high-profile industry professionals and celebrities such as: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Recs); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Steve Vai; Joss Stone; LeAnn Rimes; Macy Gray; Tara Griggs-Magee (Exec. VP Gospel/Urban Music, Sony Recs); Michael McDonald (President, ATO Recs); Chris Parr (VP of Music Programming & Talent Relations, CMT); Barbara Sedun (VP Creative, EMI Music Pub Canada); and many more to be announced soon. Visit their website to enter your songs now! Deadline for submission is October 14, 2005 http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

FEATURED CD – Laserdogs, the latest musical outing from Greg Lounsberry offers up “Frankinclown” as this month’s featured CD. This is what happens when you leave somebody (who is really messed up), unguarded in a studio full of guitars and microphones. Where else might you go to hear songs about a plague of Japanese ghosts? Dating in 400 B.C. China? A hideous monster stitched together from old Clown Parts? Anyone up for a little Chinese surf music? Let us not forget the 17 minute plus "Those Crazy Bots" as it chronicles the benign robotic invasion of earth. Take a listen at: http://www.onlinerock.com/laserdogs

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Rock On,
Steve Beck
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