So here's the deal.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to give a presentation at the Duke University Podcasting Symposium, which was held on Sept. 27-28. For the last week, I've been writing, rehearsing, rewriting and re-rehearsing this big idea speech (and associated Powerpoint presentation) about music and podcasting. I got so involved in putting this thing together that I found myself with no time left to actually put together this week's show.

Instead of leaving you empty-handed this week, though, I've decided to take you back to the beginning of Dave's Lounge. Most of you have probably heard this show, but for those that haven't, you can see for yourself just how little has really changed in 20 podcasts.

My speech will be available as a podcast and an online video sometime in the next few days. Click here to look for it.

Oh, by the way, most of the music in Show #1 is available from the Dave's Lounge Shop right now. I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- these are great artists making great music, and they deserve your support.

Playlist for Dave's Lounge #1:

1. Daughter Darling, "Broken Bridge"
2. Tal M. Klein, "Don't"
3. The FLIR, "Phere"
4. Danny K, "The Drop (Part 1)"

Enjoy the show!

This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane, featuring some artists that were big on MP3.com back in the day, as well as some remixes done by musicians within the online electronic scene -- including one remix by little ol' me! Bet you didn't think I had it in me, huh?

Happy Birthday, Pat!

Playlist for Dave's Lounge #20

1. Astronaut Wife, "Cape Canaveral"
2. S.A. Fred vs. void, "Chillroom (S.A. Fred remix)"
3. Permanent4 vs. Multi-Panel, "Mountains in the Distance (P4 Remix)"
4. Red Joy Reid, "Cricket"

• S.A. Fred, "Drum and Bass Intelligence"
• Red Joy Reid, "Lost Photo Karma"

This week's edition of Dave's Lounge clocks in at a little over 25 minutes. Granted, it's not quite the longer version of Dave's Lounge that many of you are craving, but I hope it will do for now...

Get well soon, Derek!

Playlist for Dave's Lounge #19

1. Diggsville, "Daze of Normal Life"  Buy this song at iTunes
2. Microbunny, "Honeytone"  Buy this song at iTunes
3. Endless Blue, "Down"  Buy this song at iTunes
4. DJ Tan't, "ninjagate"  Buy this song at iTunes

This week's podcast is dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but it's also an attempt to make a difference in their lives.

The artists featured in this week's podcast are donating all proceeds from their CD sales to the American Red Cross. You can purchase these CDs through the links below, or through the Dave's Lounge Shop. In addition, for the month of September, Dave's Lounge will donate $1 for every CD sold to the Red Cross.

Playlist for Dave's Lounge #18

1. Mercury Sol, "Cup of Bitterness" Buy this CD at CD Baby.
2. krou, "Telegraphic Memory" Buy this CD at CD Baby.
3. Collide, "Inside" Buy this CD at CD Baby.
4. 8mm, "Never Enough" Buy this CD at CD Baby.

Don't forget to stop by the Dave's Lounge Shop at www.davesloungeshop.com. Purchasing music from the Dave's Lounge Shop helps support the independent artists featured on this podcast, and it helps keep the podcast ad-free.

Playlist for Dave's Lounge #17

1. Atomica, "Delorian"
2. OHN, "While You Were Sleeping" Buy this song at iTunes
3. Lovespirals, "Walk Away (Bitstream Dream remix)"
4. Chukimai, "Completion"

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast of the United States has torn apart countless families and left hundreds of thousands of people with no homes, no livelihoods, and little hope for the future.

The American Red Cross is now undertaking the largest disaster recovery operation in its history, and now more than ever, this organization needs your support. Please donate money to the Red Cross at www.redcross.org. If you are unable to donate money, please consider donating blood. Contact your local Red Cross chapter for information on upcoming blood drives.

Please help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, because in times of crisis, all we really have is each other. Thank you.