THE MATRIX - KEANU WOWS WITH NEW BAND

Just weeks after scoring a record-breaking smash at the box office with THE MATRIX RELOADED, KEANU REEVES has got Hollywood all abuzz again - with a new pop band.

Reeves' weekend shows with hobby group BECKY in Tinseltown were sell-outs, and even record company executives couldn't get access to the shows.

The actor-turned-bass player is taking time off from his other group, DOGSTAR, to perform with pal REBECCA LORD's band.

The quartet performed at Los Angeles' TROUBADOUR club on Friday night (06JUN03), the MUSICIANS' UNION on Saturday (07JUN03) and they finished off at THE VIPER ROOM last night (09JUN03).

Reeves prepared for his weekend shows by dining with his bandmates at THE FLAVOR OF INDIA restaurant on Friday evening (06JUN03), where he told fans he was really looking forward to performing live before an audience again.

One music executive, who failed to get access to the Troubadour show, says, "It seems Keanu's fans really know their stuff - no one thought this Becky gig would be a sell-out. It seems people know exactly who they are."