[atlantaprog] Let's print up a flyer.

Yes, we need a flyer printed up to hand out at the King Crimson and 
Godspeed You Black Emperor shows which are coming up soon. I'll write 
the copy and volunteer to man the table. Who's going to pay for the 
printing? I assume Allen can contact the Variety and obtain permission 
to set up a table in the lobby.

One of my few claims to fame is that I know Adrian and Martha Belew, 
have hung out with them in clubs in Nashville, and have visited their 
house a few times. I have also actually shaken Robert Fripp's hand, and 
lived to tell about it.

Adrian Belew has a nice official fan website maintained by a guy named 
Rob Murphree from Huntsville, Alabama. Maybe Rob could put a link to 
the ARIA web site on the Belew site.

Crimson is struggling. While their mini-tour with Tool awhile back was 
quite triumphant, it hasn't translated into more success. Robert Fripp 
basically shut down the business venture that was Discipline Global 
Mobile Records last year. The web site is still there and they still 
sell Crimson records, but that's it. No label, no worldwide 
distribution. While recent Crimson records have been put out on the 
Virgin Records label around the world, the new Crimson record is on the 
Sanctuary label, a boutique which specializes in has-been metal acts. 
More than a year ago Adrian Belew had to give up his manager of 20 
years, and now represents himself. He also had a record deal 
arrangement with Caroline Records for his own sub-label called Adrian 
Belew Presents, and I believe that's also no longer a going concern.

I'd also like to point out that Crimson is one of the last Progressive 
band from the 70s who are committed to continued innovation and 
presenting new music. They make a point of not playing their classic 
compositions from the 70s and 80s, and not joining golden oldies 
amphitheater tours. When we think of "progressive" music, most of us 
are "regressing" back to the style of the great bands of the 70s, but 
Crimson ain't. Even though I find their music opaque and hard to relate 
to much of the time, I really love these guys for what they do.

Wheat Williams
3141 Mission Ridge Lane
Atlanta, GA 30339

678-305-8026
wheat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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