Overnight Sensation …

Our writers were probably the only ones in the country who made money while the stock market plunged last week. Of course, they lost it all today when the market shot up over 900 points. Which is why they prepared the following two items scheduled to post within the next 16 hours (they need the money).

Coming To America – And Staying – U.K. indie act Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs is headed across the Atlantic for more than just a two-month trek in support of latest release, Dirt Don’t Tread.

Hail The Conqueror Soulfly – Max Cavalera’s heavy metal tribe Soulfly will hit the road next month for a headline jaunt in support of album number six, Conqueror.

Link-O-Rama …

President Bush signs bill into law strengthening copyright piracy laws at the federal level. The new law also creates a “intellectual property czar.” Needless to say, the first one will not be Shawn Fanning – Reuters

Claiming plagiarism, a songwriter sues Bon Jovi for about half the amount of money Congress authorized for bailing out the economy – The Sun U.K.

Want a personal player that looks way cooler than the average iPod? The iRiver Spin just might be your heart’s desire – PC World

It turns out Nickelback has some very patient fans who are willing to sit through long waits, instructions on how to cheer and (worse of all) no beer so that they can be close to their faves while the band shoots a commercial – Los Angeles Times / Soundboard (registration may be required)

Were Alvin & The Chipmunks the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll rebels? – Animation World Network

For you folks on the go here’s a real short Q&A with Laurie Anderson – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Dates, Dates & More Dates …

Punk rockers Have Heart plots a very extensive club tour extending all the way to December when the band ends up in Germany. New U.S. dates include October 31 in Anaheim at Chain Reaction, November 9 in Chicago at Beat Kitchen, Detroit on November 11 at Magic Stick and two nights at two different venues in Cleveland – November 12 at Peabody’s Downunder and November 13 at Roboto Project. New U.K. and Europe dates include December in London at The Underworld, December 12 in Barcelona at Casal Jove De Roquetes and December 21 in Munich at Hansa 39.

Perpetually perplexed Lewis Black updates today with new dates for this year and next. New listings include New Year’s Eve in Phoenix at Dodge Theatre, February 19 in Santa Ynez, California, at Chumash Casino and March 13 & 14 in Atlantic City at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa / Music Box.

Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon loads up on West Coast dates for November. New show listings put ’em in San Diego on November 20 for a show at the Beauty Bar. On November 21 it’s West Hollywood at The Roxy Theatre. Santa Barbara gets the band on November 22 for a performance at Soho Restaurant & Music Club and San Francisco hosts the act on November 23 at the Cafe Du Nord. The band also adds shows in New York, Washington, DC and Philadelphia for the last week of November.

During the day we also updated the schedules for AC/DC, Anita Baker, BM Linx, Bobby Vee, Bonerama, Carly Simon, Chaka Khan, Cheech & Chong, Clint Black, Doomriders, HORSE the band, Kings Of Leon, Tinsley Ellis, Wolf Parade, Ronnie Spector, Run Run Run, Julio Iglesias, Jonezetta, The Slackers, plus thousands and thousands of bands, artists and a few unemployed stockbrokers who no longer have their day jobs.

Which brings us to the hardest part of our job – saying goodnight. Well, actually that’s the second hardest part. Right after convincing our corporate masters that Christmas really is a legal holiday. Anyway, it’s time to hit the road. Thank you for your support and we hope you can join us tomorrow for more date-city-state action. G’night.