SL CONCERTS BENEFIT STAND UP TO CANCER

SEPTEMBER 01, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

                               40 OF YOUR FAVORITE VENUES
                                   OVER 160 PERFORMERS
                ALL COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STAND UP 2 CANCER!!!!!

1ST CHAPTER PLAZA,  ACOUSTIC CAVE, ASHLEY'S OASIS, BONVENTURE SQUARE, THE GALLERIA OF FASHION,  BOUND ELEGANCE, BREAKERS, BS'S, CAFE MUSIQUE, CHAIN OF LOVE, COFFEE HOUSE AND FIRESIDE CHAT, COFFEE'S LIVE MUSIC VENUE, CHICAGOS NEW PLACE II, CE SOIR TONIGHT,  FREE SPIRIT FARMS,
 GSPOT CLUB, LIL REDS, LOVEKATS, MI CASA SU CASA, MPW CHURCH AND MUSIC VENUE, MOONSHINE & ROSES,  PARTY BEACH SCHEVENINGEN,  PLACE OF GRACE, QUINN'S PLACE, RMS TITANIC,  SMOKIN ACES, SPIN CLUB, SOLARWINDS MUSIC LIVE CLUB, STARGAZER CAFE, THE DIRTY GRIND, THE HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM AND THEATER, THE LEMONROCK CAFE,  THE ONLY VENUE, TRICKSTERS SOUNDS, WINDLIGHT MAGAZINE,

KIOSKS ALONE CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING VENUES::

 END OF TIME, SWEET SINS, VINCENTS

 CARRIE'S CREATIONS (there is a gown there just for this)  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tanis/108/93/23
 
 WATCH THE CALENDAR FOR WHO IS APPEARING WHERE:AS IT IS CONTINUALLY BEING UPDATED.:

CALENDAR

DAILY SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND AT THE LANDING POINT OF BS'S "BRING A FRIEND AND STAY AWHILE" IN THE ROTATING SIGN.
DAILY SCHEDULE
For the third year in a row, the Second Life Music Community is holding a series of concerts to benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer.  As we did last year with a twist.  Second Life is so very diverse and so is Stand Up 2 Cancer, now having a presence in three countries.  The US, The UK, and Canada.  All Lindens donated will be divided evenly between the three countries.  At each event there will also be kiosks with the ability to donate directly via credit card to each country, allowing sl residents to ensure their donations are going closer to their own countries.  To Still Braveheart's knowledge a fund raiser like this has never been repeated in Second Life before.

I did want to explain a bit about about Stand Up 2 Cancer if you are not familiar with it.  It actually falls under the Entertainment Industry Foundation and was founded by a couple of women, Katie Couric being one of them.  They chose to take an innovative approach to ending cancer and developed dream teams of doctors both domestically and internationally.  the dream teams are comprised of some of the best doctors from all over the world, coming together to work towards ending cancer. Another important thing to note is that 100% of all donations goes directly to research and not obscure things entitled "Programs"  or CEO salaries.

THIS IS WHERE THE END OF CANCER BEGINS:

The UK -- https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk/
The US -- http://www.standup2cancer.org/
Canada -- http://www.standup2cancer.ca/

Germany does have a Facebook Page -- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stand-Up-2-Cancer-Germany/307835426038035?fref=ts

STOP CANCER IN ITS TRACKS BY MAKING A DONATION:

THE UK -- https://www.justgiving.com/teams/slmusicraces
THE US -- http://do.eifoundation.org/site/TR?team_id=26785&fr_id=1221&pg=team

SL CONCERTS KICKS OFF ON SEPTEMBER 1

ARE YOU READY....THIS IS WHERE THE END OF CANCER BEGINS!!!!!

You can check out the daily line ups here or in world at BS's   . 

Just touch the sign at the landing spot.  Check back often schedules may change .

There is one venue that could not wait until September and is doing their event tomorrow on the 26th of August

 

	11:00am – 12:00pm	Krisie Snowdrop - Party Beach Kurhaus
	12:00pm – 1:00pm	Katiaportugal Genesis - Party Beach Kurhaus
	1:00pm – 2:00pm	Zoree Jupiter - Party Beach Kurhaus

Slurl Party Beach Kurhhaus

SOMETIMES I JUST SHAKE MY HEAD

Second Life Live Music is truly the best community I have ever seen.  Before Second Life, I had been involved in many non profit organizations at local state and national levels.  I have never seen people like this community put differences aside and work hard, pouring their hearts in to things to make a difference.  Over the years I have watched them put differences aside to come together and make a huge difference in the world.  I have had the opportunity to work with them in the battles against cancer.  I have watched them show their huge hearts with Feed A Smile, Toys for Tots, Helping vets.  The size of the hearts in sl shows no bounds.

I wrestle with my thoughts long and hard, before posting these kinds of blogs.  But sometimes enough is enough and that being behind a monitor gives no the right to go back to being the 12 year old bully, or to think you ar better than anyone else.

This year more than any other 7 almost 8 years in the in the live music community, has shown me how much it is changing.  Twice this year I have broached the subject of cyber bullying.  Sighs now I can add on pettiness to the cyber bullying.  I am thoroughly amazed that anyone would take someone's rl and throw it out there for the world to see (to be honest, I am ashamed of being friends with someone that would do something like that), or that they would condemn someone because they were seeing an ex.  Chuckles stop and think about it.....that is an ex.  No longer your concern about who they see or don't see.  Think about--it is preached that women should not feel bad or insecure about the way they look, if they have misled someone, it is conversation that should be between the people that were truly misled, Not for the world to see and comment on.

I will just repeat something I wrote on a facebook past:   SL bullying is just another way of cyber bulling especially when they bring it to FB and other out of world places. The ironic thing is that if these same people hear about it in the news or anywhere else they can preach against it. How it can be so mean and hurt so many people. Maybe they should learn to look in the mirror and ask themselves if this the right way to handle something. I would bet that they know better, or they don't like looking in the mirror because they do not like themselves. They should be pitied for that....It is sad.

Lets all grow up and play nice in the sandbox. 

An added note:  I was so glad to go and see one of those performers and that all the badmouthing has not taken its toll there were 60 people there.  Chuckles as a venue owner what would possess you to fire an extremely talented performer that has that kind of following.

SL CONCERTS BENEFIT STAND UP 2 CANCER

SEPTEMBER IS AMOST HERE!!!!  ARE YOU READY????

The schedule is rapidly being put together....Venues coming together with their date in some cases date.  Performers getting involved.  The excitement is building.  We have a special treat for you this year.....A PERFORMER AUCTION!!!!  Bidding opens on the 15th and closes at 10pm on September 30.  Venue owners, is there that performer you have wanted been able to get?  Planning a celebration in the future and wondered who would entertain.  This is your chance to bid on your favorite performers.

the following are all of the performers participating in the Performer's Auction:

Max Kleene

The Quadradix

Pretty Belle

LaidBack Celt

Parker Static

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Norm Reynolds

Chicagosax

BRONZE8020

Dreama Summerwind

Collin Martin

Samm Qendra

Shawna Cuddihy

Suzen JueL 'Resistance'

Veronica Weksler

Lyn Carlberg

Jade Berry

Maxx Sabretooth

NeoMaximus Brandenburg

Bigtex Cuddihy

Bat Masters

DennyMac

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Savannah Rain

Josie Anderton

Chris Darkstone

AleyKat

Lee Winegarden

Lark Bowen

SINGERGIRL XOXOXO

Da Bluez Preacher

Veronica Weksler


As the schedule comes out you will see even more surprises. 

THE PROCRASTINATOR HAS BEEN SL LIVE MUSIC VENUE HOPPING

I admit that I am the world's largest procrastinator.  I have actually gotten a great deal of venue hopping done, but in my defense I have also done a great done a lot of work on SL Concerts Benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer.  There is a surprise coming up, but I will share it in my next blog.  For now lets get back to the amazing venues and performers I have visited.

I started at my wonderful friend Laya'ss place.  Cafe Musique Where I had the benefit of listening to Aura Fitzgerald.  This was the first time I had the opportunity to hear her and I know it won't be the last.  It never ceases to amaze me of all the talent in Second Life.

Aura Fitzgerald at Cafe Musique 08052016

I went on to a place I had not visited in a very long time.  Trickster Sounds, owned by the amazing Lokki Merriman.  He was performing at the time so it was a treat to be there.  Many of you may not be aware of Trickster Sounds, it is a venue where you can find some of the most amazing performers.  Those that miss him as much as I do, can quite often find Strummer Voltee performing there. I love listening to Strummer, he was the very first performer I had ever seen, so if I happen to catch him in notices, I hurry there.  He is also such a great guy.

 After Trickster Sounds I headed to Solar Winds.  It has been a long time since I was there and LaLuce has been a great friend, I have missed seeing her.  I was able to see the amazing TOXIE.

Toxie at SolarWinds 08052016

 After Toxie was done, wow someone I had not heard in what seems like forever.  Tukso Okey.  What a fun night it turned into.

Tukso Okey at SolarWinds 08052016

 On the sixth I noticed Neomaximus in events, headed over to hear him at Helle's Angels

NeoMaximus Brandenburg at Helle's Angels Music 08062016

 

 

After Neo came a performer I had never seen before, but his name alone made me stay.  We see many unque names in SL, but this one made every goofy pic that graces FaceBook pages flashing through my mind,  I was so intrigued I had to stay to wee Walmart Idol.  I was not disappointed.

Walmart Idol at Helle's Angels Music 08062016

Heading over to LoveKats to bug my very wonderful friend Kat, I got to see Raven.  And drive Kat a little crazy. 

Raven at LoveKats  08062016

 

 

Then I headed over to The Gspot to watch DennyMac....I am starting to see Denny everywhere these days.  Yes I know I am biased.  In Denny's situation, remember I told you that I am not manager material, but I was lucky enough to introduce him to Solana Python, she is an amazing manager. 

DennyMac at The GSpot 08062016

Every once in a while, I get to see an old friend perform and turn the tables on him.  On the 7th  headed over to The Rooftop and I got to see Wolfie Moonshadow.  Wolfie knows that this is the time of year that I am talking to tons of venues and performers getting SL Concets Benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer ready to go in September.  So in all his wisdom, said that he knew why I was there.  Laughing I had to remind him that he was one of the very first performers to tell me he wanted to help and that I was there just to hear him because I missed him.

Wolfie at Rooftop 08072016

 

 

 After Wolfie, I headed over to a new venue for me, The Somerton Club, I was treated to Telima,   I have to say this woman can sing.  If you have not heard her, look for her in events and hurry over to see her.  You will thank me for it.

On the 9th I had gone over to Stargazers, but then much to my surprise he was followed by my very dear friend, Suzen Juel.  I love this woman, She has great talent, but is also a woman that I have so much respect for.

Suzen at Stargazeers 08092016

On the 17th I headed over to End of Time to see one of my oldest friends Russell Eponyym.  Russell has the nickname "The Music Whisperer"  This is nickname that truly fits him.  Russell opened BS's with back in 2009 and has ben a friend a mentor over the years.  When he saw me there, he did my favorite with him...his Sonnets and we did the dream dance.

Russell at End of Time 08172016

I actually saw even more but due to lag or something else going on at the time, I was unable to take a picture of them.

Now I have to tell about one.  Denny tp'd me the first time, telling me I had to hear this man.  All I can say is WOW. 

I love listening to him, his voice has to be one of the most amazing I have heard.  His outlook about performing is a breath of fresh air.  He does not want to be paid, he does not want any of that stuff, He sings simply to make others happy and smile.  Unless someone gets a hold of him and changes the way he thinks, which to be honest I hope they don't,  I hope he stays true to himself.  With that said, if you happen to see Cudzoo1967,  make sure you listen to him.  I promise you that you will be just as amazed as I am.

SL CONCERTS TO BENEFIT STAND UP 2 CANCER

This year we are adding a theme.  The best way to explain it and also give you the opportunity to participate in rl, is to just use their words.  "As we get ready for this year’s SU2C telecast, we’ve launched a new social media campaign to encourage people to share their reasons to stand up to cancer. Whether your reason is a friend, family member, or personal experience with the disease, we want to show how we're all in this fight together. Please join our new campaign #Reasons2StandUp by sharing your own personal photos or videos to your social media channels using the hashtag #Reasons2StandUp. "

To adapt it to sl I think what I will be doing at BS's is accepting photos from people of their reasons to stand up in both rl and sl and displaying them on the venue.




The venues are getting their dates set up and working on their line ups.  More venues and performers are donating their tie and support daily.There may be some special surprises during the month, Watch the blog as they will be announced as they become organized.

BACK TO VENUE HOPPING IN SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC

After disappearing for almost a month, I am back and really getting out these days while working on SL Concerts to Benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer.  I started on the first of August.  Heading over to The Coffee House and Fireside Chat, I got to see a performer I have not seen in a while.  The very talented David Csiszer.  SL was being a bit rude at the time, so I tried hard to tip him...but sl refused to let me, so I sent it to him directly and still waiting to hear if he actually got it.

David Csiszer at Coffee House and Fireside Chat 08012016

 I would have gone on after that but lo and behold one of my favorite pianists took the stage,  Chris Joel Thompson. I adore him, both as being so talented and also as a wonderful person. 

Chris Joel Thompson at Coffee House and Fireside Chat 08012016

For my first day back out and about it was enough for me, and I called it a night.  On to the second of August.

I started the day at Quinn's Place, Quinn Mallory's new place.  There I had the opportunity to listen to Joe Parvane.  It's always a pleasure to hear him.

Joe Parvane at Quinn's Place 08022016

After Joe I headed over to one of my favorites, Cafe Musique.  Laya has some of the friendliest staff, it is always fun there.  Making my visit even better was the chance to hear Dandy Pianoman, another so very talented performer.  He is so talented on both the piano and the guitar as he switches between them during his show. 

Dandy Pianoman at Cafe Musique 08022016

Then I headed over to see my friend Sin at The GSpot.  Listening to Dee Timeless.

Dee Timeless at The GSpot 08022016

From there I headed to Smoking Aces.  Another fun venue. Shannon and Rocky keep the place jumping.  Shawna Littleboots.  What a fun show she put on.

Shawna Lilleboots at Smokin Aces 08022016

 

Just when I thought I had seen enough in one day, I got a notice that The Quadradix was taking the stage.  I had not seen them in a bit so I headed over to Hearts Desire.  It was the first time I had been there.  What a great venue!  As always The Quadradix put on a great show!

The Quad at Hearts Desire 08022016

 

I stayed at Hearts Desire for a while, they had an amazing line up.  Cryptic Harmony followed The Quad.  Such a talented woman! 

Cryptic at Hearts Desire 08022016

 

Next on the line up was Jon (Mulder Watts)  Jon holds a special place in my heart.  The very first year that I captioned SL Music Races, Jon was on the team.  Unfortunately, his schedule did not allow him to perform the way he would have liked to.  One day, I was by the kiosk by myself no event going on and up pops Jon with a with a generous donation, apologizing for not able to do more.  I was so amazed by the size of his heart.  I was so glad I got to see him last night as it was his last show in sl for a while while his rl really takes over.  He will be missed.

Jon ( Mulder Watts) at Hearts Desire 08022016

I have to hand it to Hearts Desire, it was a great line up!

I was getting really sleepy but we did take a few minutes and headed over to Villa Lobos to see the amazing Reggie Sunset.  I could not make it through his whole show but gave it a try.

Reggie Sunset at Villa Lobos 08022016

That was a lot in one day.  It was definitely time for my pillow.