I have thought and thought about how to approach this topic, it is something that has concerned me for quite a long time. So many times in speaking with other venue owners, I have found that many agree with me. Though, at all times, please remember this is my opinion and I am in no way speaking for other venues.
Live music in Second Life, this is a community that I love with all of my heart. I have been involved as a venue owner for over three years and always had a paying a venue. Something I have noticed which I always chuckle at, the performers that do so many tips only shows but then apprach me wanting me to pay them. Hmmm, at times that can make one feel as though sucker is across my forehead or at least they think so. But that is not what this blog is about.
Everyday brings new and wonderfully talented performers into Second Life. There are also so many performers that have been performing for us a long time that are also wonderfully talented. Now here is where this is going to get controversial. I love our long standing performers as much as I love finding the new talent. The difference comes in with rates. Performers that have been here quite some time and ask the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7k a performance have earned that. They have truly walked the walk so to speak, earned the respect of their followings. My issue comes in with new performers demanding the same rates. The talent may be there...they may be some the most talented to ever hit the grid, but until they have made a name for themselves and truly have a loyal following of more than a few months, they have shown the staying power, then they have earned the ability to charge as much as the more established performers. I see so many that start in sl, with illusions of grandeur...someone told them they could charge 4 or 5k per show. Their talent may warrant it, but they are still basically unknown. When they realize that they can not get it all the time, they hurt them selves by ending back at tips only etc. Technically, they should have started there or with minimal fees. I tend to feel that if you limit yourself to a tips only status, it can be a hard thing to break out of....
There will be many that will disagree with me (usually the newer performers and their management). I have been approached by many that want to perform at my venue, I would imagine, the same as every other venue owner out there. Something to consider, when approaching us if you are newer to performing (by newer I do not mean a week but 6 months to a year...building a following) is flexibility. Ask yourself, is it better to go with a much lower rate so that you are able to position yourself to gain exposure and grow, or be turned down completely because your rates are out of the ballpark. There are some venues that will only pay one set price, if you are charging too much, you may be missing out on a great deal and truly building an awesome following.
Here are some of the things I look for when booking a performer....First and foremost is talent. Second is the following. I am a venue owner that promotes everywhere. But promotion is nothing if there is no one that recognizes you. Third would be promotion of the venue. This is why I do not book based on audition alone. A performer that connects with the audience and truly appreciates what the venues do for Second Life Music is invaluable.....and the sincerity comes across in their voice. Others, well you can tell them promote the venue and it comes across as a second thought. The best way to do this is take the time and talk with the venue owners directly, form a relationship....it truly makes a difference. In my case, I can honestly say that every performer I book, is also my friend beyond just being on a friends list. Fourth of course are the rates. If all four of those come together, then we have something to work together on.
But please remember that coming into Second Life with talent does not make you an automatic 4-5k performer. Giggles even the amazing Skye Galaxy, when he first started, was at 3k. The fact that he could fill a sim, completely fill a sim within a matter of a few weeks performing, did make it so his rates could climb faster and higher than most. Another talented performer and woman that I adore...I remember her starting at 2k and then giving some back to the venue. I have had the opportunity of watching her grow, I believe she now gets 4-6k a show. She earned every single one of those lindens.
This is an wonderful community, I love finding new talent and will continue to do so. I apologize if I offended you by this, but with the last conversation I had with a venue owner, I realized that somewhere, sometime...someone had to say it. Might as well be me since I love this community too much to see hard feelings in it.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
THINGS I HAVE NOTICED RECENTLY
Most of you know that I love to go venue hopping and check out the wonderful venues in Second Life as well as listen to the amazing performers here. Recently, I have noticed a few things that I had wanted to talk about.
As venue owners, we talk about attendance usually saying it is down. Quite often I hear performers saying the same thing. Though this may just be a sign of the times, I have seen some things that have fallen off. Most of us know that almost around the clock there is a ton of live performances going on in Second Life. Especially during those prime times of 4-10 sl time. We know this more from experience than anything else. Where I am not seeing it is in Second Life events. I get notices through the 18 music groups I belong to and post my own events, through the 6-8 Face Book pages. I will be the first to say kudos to performers and venue owners for using these tools. At the same time, we should not be forgetting some of the more obvious tools such as events. Due to the anonymity of Second Life, there are so many that do not utilize Face Book in connection with their Second Life avi. This is true not only of residents, but of venue owners and performers. It is important that we keep this in mind and utilize the most obvious of places--Second Life events.
I am not trying to turn this into a what is wrong type blog, but more as a reminder of things that we may be forgetting. I have been to numerous venues where no one has a clue as to who I am, yet being greeted is not occurring. So many of us are used to the same people that frequent our venues and shows, those are the people that are recognized as they should be....but so should each person. Who knows that new person to your venue may appreciate the personal greeting so much that they soon are comfortable and become a friend as so many before them did, and become a regular at your venue, tipping when they can. Times change, music changes, performers change, venues change......the one thing that never changes is what a personal touch can add to someone's life.
We can all sit back and complain but that really does not accomplish much. We have tools and yes, I slack up too.....I need to get back to Moolto and SL Profiles to get my own events back to being listed. I have groups in both of them....and I have completely neglected them. Being a venue owner is time consuming, and thank goodness for copy and paste...lol.
On a separate note.....is it this new Pathfinder thing that Linden Labs said they were releasing to all servers, is that what is making everything take a million years to rezz?????
Until next time.....hopefully not as far down the road.
As venue owners, we talk about attendance usually saying it is down. Quite often I hear performers saying the same thing. Though this may just be a sign of the times, I have seen some things that have fallen off. Most of us know that almost around the clock there is a ton of live performances going on in Second Life. Especially during those prime times of 4-10 sl time. We know this more from experience than anything else. Where I am not seeing it is in Second Life events. I get notices through the 18 music groups I belong to and post my own events, through the 6-8 Face Book pages. I will be the first to say kudos to performers and venue owners for using these tools. At the same time, we should not be forgetting some of the more obvious tools such as events. Due to the anonymity of Second Life, there are so many that do not utilize Face Book in connection with their Second Life avi. This is true not only of residents, but of venue owners and performers. It is important that we keep this in mind and utilize the most obvious of places--Second Life events.
I am not trying to turn this into a what is wrong type blog, but more as a reminder of things that we may be forgetting. I have been to numerous venues where no one has a clue as to who I am, yet being greeted is not occurring. So many of us are used to the same people that frequent our venues and shows, those are the people that are recognized as they should be....but so should each person. Who knows that new person to your venue may appreciate the personal greeting so much that they soon are comfortable and become a friend as so many before them did, and become a regular at your venue, tipping when they can. Times change, music changes, performers change, venues change......the one thing that never changes is what a personal touch can add to someone's life.
We can all sit back and complain but that really does not accomplish much. We have tools and yes, I slack up too.....I need to get back to Moolto and SL Profiles to get my own events back to being listed. I have groups in both of them....and I have completely neglected them. Being a venue owner is time consuming, and thank goodness for copy and paste...lol.
On a separate note.....is it this new Pathfinder thing that Linden Labs said they were releasing to all servers, is that what is making everything take a million years to rezz?????
Until next time.....hopefully not as far down the road.
VENUE HOPPING IS FUN!!!!!
WagonWheel Saloon -Jim and Felly's Place where I was so enjoying MrMikey until I crashed. Now I would love to say it is SL's fault...but unfortunately, while I was in Chicago turns out something down here took a big lightening hit and did wonders for the internet service....modems, routers, ether net cables have had to be replaced....I have noticed that when it is business hours the internet goes on and off...the only way to get it back is to do a restart....fun times!!!!.
Woohoo my venue is completely back together and we busy putting together some awesome lineups starting mid August......I know a shameless plug here. but I am thrilled, I finally found a general manager that is being trained now. The roster for the 2013 RFL team is well underway. The 2012 RFL year is ending with the most awesome team in the world, I think I have finally gotten all my thank you's out to the team members, still working on the many many that stepped up to help that were not on the team. As a first year team I could never be prouder of a team. I did submit the survey and suggestions for next year, though if last year is any proof, it will not matter,
As soon as the venue is completely booked I will have the time to get to work on the back burner project for venues, performers, etc. Once it is done, and the performers that have offered their assistance are in place we will call a meeting to present it and get all those on board that would like to come aboard. All this and packing my house up for a move back up to Chicagoland.
Today, I am doing some venue hopping.
Threw a gown on, and headed out to hear some ballroom performers, or wherever the wind takes me.
Headed over to Smooth....but sl deciding to be sl...well the lag was so bad nothing ever rezzed. it took me 4 tries just to tp out of there. Finally made it out and headed to Club RoCa in the Tropics Music Venue to listen to Spirited Emor ---great voice and love his playlist. Ran into some good friends there. But better yet, this venue's tip jar, it is worth going to a show there just for their tip jar...one of the most unique I have seen.
I stayed so long that I never went further.
This blog is taking me days to finish, but I finally am going to finish it. Tonight I went to Snug Harbor and had the opportunity to hear a beautiful voice of an old friend that I have not seen in a long time....Jewels Osterham. This woman has the most wonderful voice add to that a stage presence the exudes warmth, friendship and pure class. What a pleasure to listen to her.
I was out looking for more of a ballroom type performer and I think that was about it for the night. So guess what!!!!! I am finally going to finish this blog.
Friday, July 27, 2012
GUESS WHAT----I GOT TO GO VENUE HOPPING!!!!
Finally as things return to normal....Thank you Ling for inviting me to hear your newest performer. You gave me reason to take a break from working on my own line up...and off to The Roof I went. As always The Roof was filled with old friends many that I have not seen in months. I listened to Amareth Popstar, quite a performer and entertainer. Many of you may remember him when he used to perform....he is back!!!! I had a great time listening to him.
Hmmmm venue hopping is so much fun....thinking i will pull up search and see who else is playing where today. Otherwise all I am doing is cleaning out an inventory that used to be so organized and has become a complete mess over the past few months. That and waiting for answers from the notecard I sent out to performers and managers, hoping we can work something out....so far soooo good!!!!! It will be nice to put BS's back on the map with the everyday line ups, versus the one or two days a week I have been doing.
On to The Wharf Cafe and Beach Venue.....and just think i could be using this time more productively by packing up my house but this is so much more fun. The Wharf Beach Venue is a pretty cool venue with a large dance floor. I got to listen to Peanuts4u (Lauria Savio) such a pretty voice. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
Off I go to Roadhouse Dreams. Two venues that I had not been at before....and three performers that I had not heard before. Tessa Landmann has the best tip jar there....I love it had to tip it twice....just to hear it...giggles. Nakita Mortenwold...this is a performer I have not heard in a while, so it was wonderful to listen to her beautiful voice.
On to G.R.I.T.S. to hear a performer I had not heard before, Clyde Fearsome, but no one was there. Time to move on to Paradise City Purple Haze to hear Mike Nelson. A completely purple venue :))) I saw a friend performing that I had not seen in a while so I was off to Tormented Aces to hear Hazie Moonwall. This man is such a versatile performer. Hazie;s shows are well FUN is the best way I can say it....giggles though he swears he is not a country singer......he can belt them out when he does do them. Dinner calls ans so I must go. Hope you are all having as good a day as I am.
Hmmmm venue hopping is so much fun....thinking i will pull up search and see who else is playing where today. Otherwise all I am doing is cleaning out an inventory that used to be so organized and has become a complete mess over the past few months. That and waiting for answers from the notecard I sent out to performers and managers, hoping we can work something out....so far soooo good!!!!! It will be nice to put BS's back on the map with the everyday line ups, versus the one or two days a week I have been doing.
On to The Wharf Cafe and Beach Venue.....and just think i could be using this time more productively by packing up my house but this is so much more fun. The Wharf Beach Venue is a pretty cool venue with a large dance floor. I got to listen to Peanuts4u (Lauria Savio) such a pretty voice. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
Off I go to Roadhouse Dreams. Two venues that I had not been at before....and three performers that I had not heard before. Tessa Landmann has the best tip jar there....I love it had to tip it twice....just to hear it...giggles. Nakita Mortenwold...this is a performer I have not heard in a while, so it was wonderful to listen to her beautiful voice.
On to G.R.I.T.S. to hear a performer I had not heard before, Clyde Fearsome, but no one was there. Time to move on to Paradise City Purple Haze to hear Mike Nelson. A completely purple venue :))) I saw a friend performing that I had not seen in a while so I was off to Tormented Aces to hear Hazie Moonwall. This man is such a versatile performer. Hazie;s shows are well FUN is the best way I can say it....giggles though he swears he is not a country singer......he can belt them out when he does do them. Dinner calls ans so I must go. Hope you are all having as good a day as I am.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
DID YOU MISS ME????
WOW What a month it has been. So much going on that this is truly the first time I have had a chance to even look at the blog.
Where to begin....hmmmm....guess where I left off is as good a place as any.
So much went on both on the team and in the music community. so sit back in your chair....there is some reading ahead of you. Chuckles, though I will try to break it up between a couple of different blogs.
I left off with heading into the Originals weekend. What a weekend it was!!!! July 23rd was a full line up at the Source....another venue not on the team.....but giggles maybe we can adopt them....A great venue, great line up and culminating with some very special friends that I had the pleasure of meeting at Nashville....The Follow. Gar thank you sooo much. The second day of the originals weekend was at Accoustic Meadow where Lizzy and Alexxis had another awesome line up. A total of 16.5 hours of originals by sl performers....all i can say is WOW!!!! and thank you.
Now I get to brag a bit....two days later I was on my way to Iowa.....where i got to see the most beautiful granddaughter say hello to the world. But needless to say...laptop was with me...though I was not in world too much, I was able to make it in that weekend for the International Song Contest at Echoes of the Past. Chance did a wonderful job in putting that together and raised over 70k in an hour of voting....Congratulations to all the participants...you represented the music community and your countries in such an awesome manner. You are all winners....but with that said I also have to give a congratulations to TORAN BABENCO of the United States receiving the most votes and therefore raising the most lindens for RFL and MIRGAN CANARE from Germany for coming in second place. Great job by everyone, you truly made a difference!!!!
Also on the 30th the Global Music Fest began. Cancer is global and so is music, so between many different venues, music representing many different areas of the world was played. CE SOIR "TONIGHT started us out with French and Cajun.....the music of KevinBlue and the lovely French songstress Lisa Brune. On to LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA they took us to HORUS' FRIENDS., with the Spanish speaking countries of the world....as much as I tried to be there...with a new baby around and a bit of problem because well sl was being sl...I did not make it there....that is one that I had looked so forward to...though I was not familiar with many of the line up...rounding it off was Horus, and many of you know from past blogs, I believe him to be one of the most talented pianists in sl. Sunday July 1, was the second day of the Global Music Fest. Unfortunately, due to rl issues the European branch had to be cancelled. The Village Cafe though did a wonderful job with the North American branch, having both performers from Canada and the US...it is so appropriate to wave the Canadian Flag as it was also Canada Day.....We skipped a couple of days and met back at Gwampa's Dance Kamp bringing in the Japanese part of the world. I have said it before and I will say it again,,,,If you have not had a chance to see Gago...you are truly missing something absolutely wonderful.
Smiles have you had enough yet? Stay tuned for the next blog.
Where to begin....hmmmm....guess where I left off is as good a place as any.
So much went on both on the team and in the music community. so sit back in your chair....there is some reading ahead of you. Chuckles, though I will try to break it up between a couple of different blogs.
I left off with heading into the Originals weekend. What a weekend it was!!!! July 23rd was a full line up at the Source....another venue not on the team.....but giggles maybe we can adopt them....A great venue, great line up and culminating with some very special friends that I had the pleasure of meeting at Nashville....The Follow. Gar thank you sooo much. The second day of the originals weekend was at Accoustic Meadow where Lizzy and Alexxis had another awesome line up. A total of 16.5 hours of originals by sl performers....all i can say is WOW!!!! and thank you.
Now I get to brag a bit....two days later I was on my way to Iowa.....where i got to see the most beautiful granddaughter say hello to the world. But needless to say...laptop was with me...though I was not in world too much, I was able to make it in that weekend for the International Song Contest at Echoes of the Past. Chance did a wonderful job in putting that together and raised over 70k in an hour of voting....Congratulations to all the participants...you represented the music community and your countries in such an awesome manner. You are all winners....but with that said I also have to give a congratulations to TORAN BABENCO of the United States receiving the most votes and therefore raising the most lindens for RFL and MIRGAN CANARE from Germany for coming in second place. Great job by everyone, you truly made a difference!!!!
Also on the 30th the Global Music Fest began. Cancer is global and so is music, so between many different venues, music representing many different areas of the world was played. CE SOIR "TONIGHT started us out with French and Cajun.....the music of KevinBlue and the lovely French songstress Lisa Brune. On to LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA they took us to HORUS' FRIENDS., with the Spanish speaking countries of the world....as much as I tried to be there...with a new baby around and a bit of problem because well sl was being sl...I did not make it there....that is one that I had looked so forward to...though I was not familiar with many of the line up...rounding it off was Horus, and many of you know from past blogs, I believe him to be one of the most talented pianists in sl. Sunday July 1, was the second day of the Global Music Fest. Unfortunately, due to rl issues the European branch had to be cancelled. The Village Cafe though did a wonderful job with the North American branch, having both performers from Canada and the US...it is so appropriate to wave the Canadian Flag as it was also Canada Day.....We skipped a couple of days and met back at Gwampa's Dance Kamp bringing in the Japanese part of the world. I have said it before and I will say it again,,,,If you have not had a chance to see Gago...you are truly missing something absolutely wonderful.
Smiles have you had enough yet? Stay tuned for the next blog.
THE STORY CONTINUES
Did you take that break? Grab something to drink...something to munch on...time to get comfy again. The next couple of weeks was a roller coaster. When I arrived back home from my daughter's house, it was time to truly hit the ground running. The end of Relay was in site...that meant a campsite. On a team of music...building can prove to be a challenge, so we did what we do best.....music ....a stage a dance floor...that is every single venue on the team....instruments....Though it brought a chuckle. People watched a dance floor go up and almost immediately started iming me about what events we had planned. Giggles, as venue owners we strive hard to keep lag to a minimum so that our guests can dance and performers can play without too much of a problem. Unfortunately, lag was so bad on these sims before they opened up to the public, that planning an event would have been foolish on our part. The campsite was set up that way to represent the very team it was. In keeping with the theme of the year,, we did a timeline. A timeline of cancer and of music. Turns out they are close to the very same age, though cancer is older as it was found in fossils from the dinosaur age. So walls were built depicting the era it represented with pictures of things both representing the music in that decade and medical advancements in cancer. Timelines intertwined was included in signs. If people took the time to read each one....they were all extremely informative. The research that went into the timelines was amazing....I learned sooo very much. Because one had to go to many different sources to truly get all the information regarding cancer, it was quite a learning experience. It also showed me just how many organizations out there are fighting the battle against cancer. I am of the train of thought that ultimately...just like RFL is many small teams each ultimately a part of one large team. The many different organizations are no different...many organizations all fighting the same battle, ultimately all one team. Some of those organizations are very impressive. The American Cancer Society is extremely impressive. Many countries have very impressive organizations. I wish I was wealthy enough to give to each. There is one though that is right in my own backyard besides the American Cancer Society that I also found to truly astound me. Maybe because in the music community it hits home...but the entertainment community has also formed an organization called Stand Up 2 Cancer. Regardless of the many different names of the organizations out there....it is still boils down to ONE TEAM...ONE DREAM,,,,,to be cancer free. On a separate note, in going through the timeline with music intertwined...it is also a walk down memory lane. Even though the scientific side of cancer is in there, you can't help but smile as you walk back through the days of Ol Blue Eyes, Woodstock, songs that touched places inside each of us.
There are some people that should be recognized for the work they put into the campsite, Starry Bosch...on hand to build whatever we needed. Chance Caldwell terraforming a lovely parcel, and Sam55 Chester.....that woman can whip up textures so well. Also contributing to the many textures, Liz Harley, Precious Rallier, Grace Mcdonnough. Giggles left up to me....we would still be waiting on the first texture. Though I promise to learn by next year. Pammie Warrior, Johnny Paramour, Sam55 and Starry Bosch your committment to relaying was WOW. Even when I could not do it (sorry I was a bit sick getting ready for the dr on Monday) I don't think Pammie ever left. Thea came out to the campsite and spent quite a bit of time with us....I do believe this woman is an adopted member of the team. Syl Darcy took some amazing pictures of the campsite.
Now besides the time building the campsite, the team overall stayed busy....Precious and I learned some modeling techniques. Giggles keep in mind that I am a clutz....so modeling and me do not go together well. I waited to actually walk off the stage....though Precious assured me she had me tied to her so I could not...lol and I made it through it. Learning this proved to be a an experience in translation. I used a translator...which proved well in other events as well...I just changed to language to Japanese. The downside to translators is that all it translates is local chat. It also does not translate what others say, so though what I needed to say could be translated...quite often I was not aware of what others were saying.
The first SL Music Relayer Pagent was born. A special congratulations to the winners: Miss Music Relayer Vicky Laloix, 1st Runner Up Lauryn Bellic, 2nd Runner Up Dalla Rayner also to Mr Music Relayer Alej Klaber, 1st Runner Up Juank.Art, 2nd Runner Up Elkiyo de Hayde. Thank you to team members Chance Caldwell & Rebeca Avila as well as MariviGC Adamczyk and Lucia Brune for organizing this event.
Going into the last weekend before Relay weekend we also had Venues Gone Wild. Though they kept their same line up and performers, all venue tips went to RFL. Some performers at the venues also joined in and did not put out their tip jars. Our last event of Music thru Time...took place at Under the Willows, with a look at the future, tying environmental issues in as well.
Then on to Relay Weekend. The Campsite was built, the events done and we were ready. We entered Relay weekend just short of 4 million lindens, within two hours we had hit that 4 million mark, with many iming me asking what we could do to hit 5 million. Lo and behold our own Pammie Warrior and Johnny Paramour after spending much of the weekend at the track, while I was headed back out of town (time for those pesty tests and procedures again), put together an event bringing in over 100,000 linden.
Though I am just now home again and catching up with everything, many pictures have been posted to the team's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Winking at you.....smiling mischieveiously....guess what??? you can still help us hit that 5 million mark by donating at the following link....whether it be 1 dollar, 10 dollars, or 50 dollars...every single dollar helps!!!!
Before you say "I can't today" something to think about-- My time in Iowa holding this beautiful new granddaughter and welcoming her into the world, looking at that precious little face made me realize something that hit home hard. Though we fight for those who are survivors and caregivers, remember those we have lost to this insidious desease.....the real reason for doing this was held in my arms....protecting future generations. To allow them to grow and flourish without ever having to deal with the word cancer.....to turn it into a word in the history books. Ultimately it is the future that we do this for. So look at children, grandchildren think about their children and remember the pain this disease has given each of us in some way....lets gather together so they never have to feel this pain.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
There are some people that should be recognized for the work they put into the campsite, Starry Bosch...on hand to build whatever we needed. Chance Caldwell terraforming a lovely parcel, and Sam55 Chester.....that woman can whip up textures so well. Also contributing to the many textures, Liz Harley, Precious Rallier, Grace Mcdonnough. Giggles left up to me....we would still be waiting on the first texture. Though I promise to learn by next year. Pammie Warrior, Johnny Paramour, Sam55 and Starry Bosch your committment to relaying was WOW. Even when I could not do it (sorry I was a bit sick getting ready for the dr on Monday) I don't think Pammie ever left. Thea came out to the campsite and spent quite a bit of time with us....I do believe this woman is an adopted member of the team. Syl Darcy took some amazing pictures of the campsite.
Now besides the time building the campsite, the team overall stayed busy....Precious and I learned some modeling techniques. Giggles keep in mind that I am a clutz....so modeling and me do not go together well. I waited to actually walk off the stage....though Precious assured me she had me tied to her so I could not...lol and I made it through it. Learning this proved to be a an experience in translation. I used a translator...which proved well in other events as well...I just changed to language to Japanese. The downside to translators is that all it translates is local chat. It also does not translate what others say, so though what I needed to say could be translated...quite often I was not aware of what others were saying.
The first SL Music Relayer Pagent was born. A special congratulations to the winners: Miss Music Relayer Vicky Laloix, 1st Runner Up Lauryn Bellic, 2nd Runner Up Dalla Rayner also to Mr Music Relayer Alej Klaber, 1st Runner Up Juank.Art, 2nd Runner Up Elkiyo de Hayde. Thank you to team members Chance Caldwell & Rebeca Avila as well as MariviGC Adamczyk and Lucia Brune for organizing this event.
Going into the last weekend before Relay weekend we also had Venues Gone Wild. Though they kept their same line up and performers, all venue tips went to RFL. Some performers at the venues also joined in and did not put out their tip jars. Our last event of Music thru Time...took place at Under the Willows, with a look at the future, tying environmental issues in as well.
Then on to Relay Weekend. The Campsite was built, the events done and we were ready. We entered Relay weekend just short of 4 million lindens, within two hours we had hit that 4 million mark, with many iming me asking what we could do to hit 5 million. Lo and behold our own Pammie Warrior and Johnny Paramour after spending much of the weekend at the track, while I was headed back out of town (time for those pesty tests and procedures again), put together an event bringing in over 100,000 linden.
Though I am just now home again and catching up with everything, many pictures have been posted to the team's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Winking at you.....smiling mischieveiously....guess what??? you can still help us hit that 5 million mark by donating at the following link....whether it be 1 dollar, 10 dollars, or 50 dollars...every single dollar helps!!!!
Before you say "I can't today" something to think about-- My time in Iowa holding this beautiful new granddaughter and welcoming her into the world, looking at that precious little face made me realize something that hit home hard. Though we fight for those who are survivors and caregivers, remember those we have lost to this insidious desease.....the real reason for doing this was held in my arms....protecting future generations. To allow them to grow and flourish without ever having to deal with the word cancer.....to turn it into a word in the history books. Ultimately it is the future that we do this for. So look at children, grandchildren think about their children and remember the pain this disease has given each of us in some way....lets gather together so they never have to feel this pain.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
THANK YOU
My undoing came at the start of Relay weekend. At the opening ceremonies when they announced the winner of the New Team Participation Award and it was SL Music Races For A Cure. I could barely see through the tears to let the team know they won. I have had watched how hard so many have worked and how very much they deserve this award.
So now I am stuck with finding the words to say thank you. How do you ever thank 177 team members, 190 more people in the music community, artists, clothing designers, 37 different events, for the time, the dedication, the emotions? Over $16,000 USD raised to make a difference.
I do not have enough room to list everyone and I would be remiss in naming some and not naming others. On that note, there are a couple of people that I have developed an admiration, respect, and even love for. Liz Harley, this is the most amazing woman. If there is something that needs to be done, she is the first to volunteer and whats more than she handles it from the ground up and makes it into an fantastic event. Precious Rallier, a woman that attended every single event she could and even donned a modeling career all to help with RFL. Precious was the queen of understanding the infamous raffle scripts so she often helped other teams to work through and set up their raffles. Syd Baddingham, the genius behind the performer clothing auction. These three very talented women were our co-captains for the 2012 year.
It would be impossible for me to list every single person in here.
In the past I have done many things in rl...formed grass roots organizations, participated in numerous non profit organizations, held officer positions on boards, locally, state and nationally....yet in all I have done, no group of people has had the affect on me that these 177 team members and 190 additional volunteers have had. There are truly not enough words to ever express my gratitude. I have always known that the hearts in the music community were some of the largest I have ever had the opportunity to know.....thank you for allowing me to experience it first hand.
On the team or not on the team.....I have seen all the notices of all the performances done.....such an amazing, giving, inspirational community. The best I can possibly do is say thank you to the entire musical community. I love this entire community.
I am looking so forward to next year.....this amazing group has already been giving ideas for next year....the roster is already being formed, most are returning and 5 mind you 5 co-captains!!!!!!! Welcoming so many that watched us this past year and are joining us next year. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND......MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
So now I am stuck with finding the words to say thank you. How do you ever thank 177 team members, 190 more people in the music community, artists, clothing designers, 37 different events, for the time, the dedication, the emotions? Over $16,000 USD raised to make a difference.
I do not have enough room to list everyone and I would be remiss in naming some and not naming others. On that note, there are a couple of people that I have developed an admiration, respect, and even love for. Liz Harley, this is the most amazing woman. If there is something that needs to be done, she is the first to volunteer and whats more than she handles it from the ground up and makes it into an fantastic event. Precious Rallier, a woman that attended every single event she could and even donned a modeling career all to help with RFL. Precious was the queen of understanding the infamous raffle scripts so she often helped other teams to work through and set up their raffles. Syd Baddingham, the genius behind the performer clothing auction. These three very talented women were our co-captains for the 2012 year.
It would be impossible for me to list every single person in here.
In the past I have done many things in rl...formed grass roots organizations, participated in numerous non profit organizations, held officer positions on boards, locally, state and nationally....yet in all I have done, no group of people has had the affect on me that these 177 team members and 190 additional volunteers have had. There are truly not enough words to ever express my gratitude. I have always known that the hearts in the music community were some of the largest I have ever had the opportunity to know.....thank you for allowing me to experience it first hand.
On the team or not on the team.....I have seen all the notices of all the performances done.....such an amazing, giving, inspirational community. The best I can possibly do is say thank you to the entire musical community. I love this entire community.
I am looking so forward to next year.....this amazing group has already been giving ideas for next year....the roster is already being formed, most are returning and 5 mind you 5 co-captains!!!!!!! Welcoming so many that watched us this past year and are joining us next year. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND......MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
BACK TO THE NORMAL GRIND!
Second Life never a dull moment....and some... it is like a broken record.
In between putting up a campsite, I kept getting im's ....skypes....wow we were back to the cover charge system debate. Hmmm sort of like listening to broken record. Though I have to admit, it prompted quite a bit of intelligent conversation and has made people think about ways to do things differently. Well intelligent conversation, until it went against what the original poster wanted to accomplish, Then we all became evil and mud slinging began.
Thank you to the many that worked hard to keep it civil. There have been some wonderful ideas and suggestions that have come out of those conversations, and I am so interested in learning how the different ideas turn out . Split tip jars is one that I heard some good initial feedback on. It will be interesting to know whether the venue and the performer are using a mutual agreed upon tip jar that both can see what was brought in or if one is trusting the other to use their own tip jar. This would work well if all tips are seen in hover text. Many performers and venues do not display totals though so it is solely on the other's word. That is something I would question not with most but just like anything else there are always one or two. Wondering if there is a way to let both parties know when tips come in so that both parties have the opportunity to thank the person donating. There are many questions that will come up with any new ideas....it will only be by answering those questions that each of us will be able to make informed decisions.
Many of you may remember about three years ago when I presented to both venue owners and about 400 performers an idea I had. At the time I was working with someone that I did not completely trust so I never released any of the research I had done nor gone forward with it. At the time, the performers were so willing to try it. Lately, I have had a number of performers ask me about that plan. I still believe with all my heart that it is a win for performers, venues, fans, and other avenues of sl. I will also say that it is a large undertaking and I can not do it alone. I am willing to train and get staff going...giggles change the name from Oristill and put focus on to it.
At the same time, now that Relay For Life is winding down I am also going back to a full line up 4-5 days aweek. I am soooo excited about getting back to the venue and to venue hopping again. I loved working with the team, there was an added benefit to it all, I gained exposure to some of the more international venues and heard some wonderful music that I am looking forward to bringing to the venue as well.
It will be good to put my focus back on the everyday of the community that I love so very much.
In between putting up a campsite, I kept getting im's ....skypes....wow we were back to the cover charge system debate. Hmmm sort of like listening to broken record. Though I have to admit, it prompted quite a bit of intelligent conversation and has made people think about ways to do things differently. Well intelligent conversation, until it went against what the original poster wanted to accomplish, Then we all became evil and mud slinging began.
Thank you to the many that worked hard to keep it civil. There have been some wonderful ideas and suggestions that have come out of those conversations, and I am so interested in learning how the different ideas turn out . Split tip jars is one that I heard some good initial feedback on. It will be interesting to know whether the venue and the performer are using a mutual agreed upon tip jar that both can see what was brought in or if one is trusting the other to use their own tip jar. This would work well if all tips are seen in hover text. Many performers and venues do not display totals though so it is solely on the other's word. That is something I would question not with most but just like anything else there are always one or two. Wondering if there is a way to let both parties know when tips come in so that both parties have the opportunity to thank the person donating. There are many questions that will come up with any new ideas....it will only be by answering those questions that each of us will be able to make informed decisions.
Many of you may remember about three years ago when I presented to both venue owners and about 400 performers an idea I had. At the time I was working with someone that I did not completely trust so I never released any of the research I had done nor gone forward with it. At the time, the performers were so willing to try it. Lately, I have had a number of performers ask me about that plan. I still believe with all my heart that it is a win for performers, venues, fans, and other avenues of sl. I will also say that it is a large undertaking and I can not do it alone. I am willing to train and get staff going...giggles change the name from Oristill and put focus on to it.
At the same time, now that Relay For Life is winding down I am also going back to a full line up 4-5 days aweek. I am soooo excited about getting back to the venue and to venue hopping again. I loved working with the team, there was an added benefit to it all, I gained exposure to some of the more international venues and heard some wonderful music that I am looking forward to bringing to the venue as well.
It will be good to put my focus back on the everyday of the community that I love so very much.
Friday, June 22, 2012
MY OWN RAMBLINGS
Over the past few days, I have taken the time to reflect a great deal on the Relay Season this year with the team. Just like anything else we have had ups and downs, things planned that did not materialize, but more ups than downs. I have commented many times on how much I love and appreciate the music community, being on this team has only intensified that.
Yesterday, I actually counted the number of events, team members and realized WOW we stay busy. To date, 32 events. 177 team members, just under $14,000 raised, Ruby level achieved so far with no doubts of hitting diamond at 4 million linden. Bronze level reached in rl donations. Venues that are asking if they can keep going after Relay weekend. Requests to be included next year.
All of this and back in February when we held those first brainstorming meetings did not have a clue as a brand new team what we were going to do. Then I look around at each of the team and think about how very far we have come. Even when I burned out and had my emotional breakdown, a couple of you held me up.
Each of you have gone on to reinforce a major thing that many of us already knew. Music does make a difference and makes the world go round. As a team we have done some awesome things. At the same time, just about every event in Relay For Life of Second Life also brings in live music.
I am both honored and humbled to belong to such a great community. The hearts in this community are sooo huge. Whether on a team or not, as a community, we truly make a difference in the lives of sooo many.
All I can possibly say is Thank You and that does not seem to be enough.
Yesterday, I actually counted the number of events, team members and realized WOW we stay busy. To date, 32 events. 177 team members, just under $14,000 raised, Ruby level achieved so far with no doubts of hitting diamond at 4 million linden. Bronze level reached in rl donations. Venues that are asking if they can keep going after Relay weekend. Requests to be included next year.
All of this and back in February when we held those first brainstorming meetings did not have a clue as a brand new team what we were going to do. Then I look around at each of the team and think about how very far we have come. Even when I burned out and had my emotional breakdown, a couple of you held me up.
Each of you have gone on to reinforce a major thing that many of us already knew. Music does make a difference and makes the world go round. As a team we have done some awesome things. At the same time, just about every event in Relay For Life of Second Life also brings in live music.
I am both honored and humbled to belong to such a great community. The hearts in this community are sooo huge. Whether on a team or not, as a community, we truly make a difference in the lives of sooo many.
All I can possibly say is Thank You and that does not seem to be enough.
ON TO THE NEXT WEEKEND MAYBE I WILL ACTUALLY CATCH UP ONE DAY
I have to send out a special thank you to a venue that is not on the team yet kind enough to allow us to hold our 1980's event there. Ground Zero you guys are just wonderful. SL was giving me grief so I could not stay, but ooohhhh that skate party looked like such fun. GMetal and Thea you guys are truly the best.
Liz did a wonderful job of a great line up. Liz Harley, there will never be enough words to tell you what this woman means to me. She has jumped in and helped organize more events...things she never requested. If it needs to be done....Liz is there. This woman is truly an angel. Speaking of Liz, watch for an awesome weekend of originals. Liz is coordinating this event and involving other venues again.
Phat's Jazz Club held an event for RFL that ran June 8 to June 10, Stephano did a great job with a Passionate in Purple best dressed contest. Congratulations to Fanti Runo and Lodar Runo 1st place and Rakhi Resident 2nd place.
This past weekend, we had another huge weekend. PureLife Lodge took everyone back to the 70's in the Music Thru Time Series. with a great line up and huge turnout. PureLife has held a few events this year and all have been extremely successful. Only one left in the this series...it is at Under The Willows on July 13th where we come back to modern day and look into the future. I have heard sooo much about this build though it has been under wraps.....I am truly looking forward to it.
The Musical Revue was also held at OZ Nightclub. A special thank you going out to Ty, Tank, and Magi for allowing SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE to utilize their ballroom for a line up of show tunes. Now a personal note......OZ Nightclub has to be one of the most unique and beautiful ballrooms on the grid. I have seen many that are absolutely to die for....but walking into OZ all you can say is WOW. Just think Emerald City from the Wizard of OZ. Performers loved it and I think they all want to perform there regularly. Kat, of course issued challenges for Lindens and they were met. The highlights of the day outside of being a great fundraiser; the combination of Ty and Tank, the owners, along with Magi, the manager, their antics kept everyone in wonderful spirits and laughing. I can not pass up the opportunity to comment on Antonio Galloway....we all know and love him, but when he gets to OZ he is truly inspired and does a medley of songs from the movie....nothing beats his munchkin singing voice. If you have not had an opportunity to visit this ballroom, it needs to go to the top of your must do list.
Heading into this weekend, we have the Originals Weekend. Two different venues, one of which is not on the team but opened their doors to host a team event.....Thank you sooo much to The Source. Accoustic Meadows owned by our own Lizzy Nightfire and Alexxis LeFavre is the other location. 18 hours of music all written and performed by some of the very best of Second Life performers. Watch the notices for the line ups.
I have a confession to make--I am going outside of my comfort zone and entering a team event that is a pageant of sorts...though it is a popularity contest, and most of you know my feelings on those, this is solely to raise money for RFL of SL. So I will be asking this awesome community of ours to come out and vote for me when my pics are open for voting. Every 5 lindens will count as a vote,,,,,all going to RFL of SL.
Most of you know me well enough that I will give you some awesome links to check out as well as a way that you can make donation...no matter how much...it all makes a difference.
To Donate:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
For some awesome pics of the events held thru SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Liz did a wonderful job of a great line up. Liz Harley, there will never be enough words to tell you what this woman means to me. She has jumped in and helped organize more events...things she never requested. If it needs to be done....Liz is there. This woman is truly an angel. Speaking of Liz, watch for an awesome weekend of originals. Liz is coordinating this event and involving other venues again.
Phat's Jazz Club held an event for RFL that ran June 8 to June 10, Stephano did a great job with a Passionate in Purple best dressed contest. Congratulations to Fanti Runo and Lodar Runo 1st place and Rakhi Resident 2nd place.
This past weekend, we had another huge weekend. PureLife Lodge took everyone back to the 70's in the Music Thru Time Series. with a great line up and huge turnout. PureLife has held a few events this year and all have been extremely successful. Only one left in the this series...it is at Under The Willows on July 13th where we come back to modern day and look into the future. I have heard sooo much about this build though it has been under wraps.....I am truly looking forward to it.
The Musical Revue was also held at OZ Nightclub. A special thank you going out to Ty, Tank, and Magi for allowing SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE to utilize their ballroom for a line up of show tunes. Now a personal note......OZ Nightclub has to be one of the most unique and beautiful ballrooms on the grid. I have seen many that are absolutely to die for....but walking into OZ all you can say is WOW. Just think Emerald City from the Wizard of OZ. Performers loved it and I think they all want to perform there regularly. Kat, of course issued challenges for Lindens and they were met. The highlights of the day outside of being a great fundraiser; the combination of Ty and Tank, the owners, along with Magi, the manager, their antics kept everyone in wonderful spirits and laughing. I can not pass up the opportunity to comment on Antonio Galloway....we all know and love him, but when he gets to OZ he is truly inspired and does a medley of songs from the movie....nothing beats his munchkin singing voice. If you have not had an opportunity to visit this ballroom, it needs to go to the top of your must do list.
Heading into this weekend, we have the Originals Weekend. Two different venues, one of which is not on the team but opened their doors to host a team event.....Thank you sooo much to The Source. Accoustic Meadows owned by our own Lizzy Nightfire and Alexxis LeFavre is the other location. 18 hours of music all written and performed by some of the very best of Second Life performers. Watch the notices for the line ups.
I have a confession to make--I am going outside of my comfort zone and entering a team event that is a pageant of sorts...though it is a popularity contest, and most of you know my feelings on those, this is solely to raise money for RFL of SL. So I will be asking this awesome community of ours to come out and vote for me when my pics are open for voting. Every 5 lindens will count as a vote,,,,,all going to RFL of SL.
Most of you know me well enough that I will give you some awesome links to check out as well as a way that you can make donation...no matter how much...it all makes a difference.
To Donate:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
For some awesome pics of the events held thru SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Friday, June 15, 2012
THE AMAZING WEEKEND AND TEAM CONTINUES
This team is absolutely amazing!!! During the clothing auction we had put together what we had referred to as the challenge weekend. It had started out with a challenge between myself and another captain, as to which team could bring in more funds....it had been slated as two sims, two stages. Unfortunately, the other team had a few mishaps and had to cancel....so we relocated a fantastic lineup. I literally cleared my sim except for the stage to keep lag to minimum....amusement park came down, even my house came down, horses stored...even my little African Bengal was stored. The sim set up to accommodate the auction and music fest. Performers wow they really turned it on this weekend. Opening the weekend with one of my favorite people both an awesome performer and a wonderful friend, Shaye Dezno and closing it on Sunday with another personal favorite, Johnny Paramour. The weekend was filled with so many of my favorites, TerryLynn Melody, Christopher123 Quan (one of the most determined performers I have met---his drive to overcome rl obstacles to appear....soooo inspirational...though he kept us on our toes all the way up until he took the stage about whether he could make it). Though I have not worked often with Chris, I was left with a new found respect for this man and am looking forward to working with him more in the future. Then a special friend, Katarina Malaspina. This woman volunteers for every single thing she can with the team, i have truly come to love this woman. On to my favorite Texan...Mamaa Saiz. always playing one particular song for me that I have never heard anyone else in SL perform. Taking the stage after Mamaa was the auction's biggest promoter....wearing her jeans throughout the grid with the tag...ask me how to get my jeans or something similar. Every time she dropped in at the fest and auction, I had to smile. Taking the stage after
Starrfish Ohmi was Max Kleene. Love this man, so honored to call him my friend and no fest is complete without him....giggles like no jam is complete without him.
While Max was performing the team hit Ruby level!!!! Over 3 million lindens raised. A team team that truly shows how music makes the world go round!!!!!
After Max, Stella Silvansky took the stage and the team started its climb to 4 million. Stella closed out day one of the music fest and we all fell exhausted into our beds. Day two started strong with Agustin Braham opening the day. followed by Eric Steffensen, I had the opportunity to meet Eric in Nashville, smiling he is not only an incredible performer but one that asked how he could perform more for RFL.....smiles words that are music to my ears. Josie Anderton followed him, wearing her dress from the auction, glad to live out a dream of modeling. Josie brought tears to my eyes with a tribute that she did. This is one wonderful woman. Then comes Lyndon Heart, someone that is loaded with talent, a great friend, and joining the line up at BS's. A newer SL performer, Vincent Carpathea, but a voice that is not new to performing took the stage. Katarina Malaspina followed Vincent. I could never say enough about this woman. Due to a cancellation, my very wonderful co-captain Liz Harley moved her performer over to the MusicFest. AccousticEnergy was back at BS's!!!!!! I will always be in awe of the hearts in this community of ours. I wish I had a chance to listen more to AE, but the auction had closed and needless to say I was swamped. After AE we had an hour break but then brought out Johnny Paramour for our finale.
This finale was one of the best I have ever seen, Johnny had put so much thought and feeling and emotion into his songs. Both viewers were on the stage....the viewer containing pictures of those angels lost to cancer, and the other viewer of those that have survived or currently battling the disease. Johnny auctioned off his guitar, people were in tears. doves were released. This was a finale and performance unlike any I have ever seen in Second Life. Thank you Johnny!!!!
Thank you to each performer that wore their clothing and promoted it.
The weekend was done, we all could collapse and get ready for the next weekend.
Starrfish Ohmi was Max Kleene. Love this man, so honored to call him my friend and no fest is complete without him....giggles like no jam is complete without him.
While Max was performing the team hit Ruby level!!!! Over 3 million lindens raised. A team team that truly shows how music makes the world go round!!!!!
After Max, Stella Silvansky took the stage and the team started its climb to 4 million. Stella closed out day one of the music fest and we all fell exhausted into our beds. Day two started strong with Agustin Braham opening the day. followed by Eric Steffensen, I had the opportunity to meet Eric in Nashville, smiling he is not only an incredible performer but one that asked how he could perform more for RFL.....smiles words that are music to my ears. Josie Anderton followed him, wearing her dress from the auction, glad to live out a dream of modeling. Josie brought tears to my eyes with a tribute that she did. This is one wonderful woman. Then comes Lyndon Heart, someone that is loaded with talent, a great friend, and joining the line up at BS's. A newer SL performer, Vincent Carpathea, but a voice that is not new to performing took the stage. Katarina Malaspina followed Vincent. I could never say enough about this woman. Due to a cancellation, my very wonderful co-captain Liz Harley moved her performer over to the MusicFest. AccousticEnergy was back at BS's!!!!!! I will always be in awe of the hearts in this community of ours. I wish I had a chance to listen more to AE, but the auction had closed and needless to say I was swamped. After AE we had an hour break but then brought out Johnny Paramour for our finale.
This finale was one of the best I have ever seen, Johnny had put so much thought and feeling and emotion into his songs. Both viewers were on the stage....the viewer containing pictures of those angels lost to cancer, and the other viewer of those that have survived or currently battling the disease. Johnny auctioned off his guitar, people were in tears. doves were released. This was a finale and performance unlike any I have ever seen in Second Life. Thank you Johnny!!!!
Thank you to each performer that wore their clothing and promoted it.
The weekend was done, we all could collapse and get ready for the next weekend.
Friday, June 8, 2012
WHAT A WEEKEND!!!!! WHAT A TEAM!!!!
I have been sooo busy that I have not taken the time to thank some very special people. One of the events that SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE had planned was an auction. A very different auction than most; this auction consisted of articles of clothing each individualized for a performer, based on their likes, a little something about them personally so that it was made just for them. With Syd Baddingham at the helm this project was launched. It evolved from being just jeans into just about any type of clothing you can imagine. All of these items were designed with an idea of the performer and by team members that did not normally make things like this in sl. I watched as many grew talents they were not always sure of. They each deserve a special round of applause. they did a phenomenal job....caused all out bidding wars,,, and worked their fingers to the bone. All in all 33 performers were represented and 37 pieces of clothing. Whether you are an auction winner or a performer that they made something for, please remember the designers, they worked on these for months. Syd Baddingham, VixenDawn Resident (she has since gone on to open her own clothing location--Dawn's Awakening), Raven Marx (ok Raven does own his own clothing business but stepped out of his normal comfort zones to accommodate an outfit for one performer that just happened to be one that became a bidding war), Wildroses Pevensey (truly a creative spirit), Chance Caldwell was kind enough to bring us moonshine Allerhand (designs beautiful jewelry) and rebeca Avila (one of the most awesome builders--I saw some of her work in furniture) each learning new talents to achieve these items, and of course Terran Magic, he designed the shirt that caused one of the biggest bidding wars.
Congratulations and thank you for supporting Relay for Life of SL,....Auction winners (in no particular order)
TheaDee, Sparkie Cyberstar, Liz Harley, Still Braveheart, Maali Beck, Starrfish Ohmi, Ara Khandr, Gracie Hyland, Karen Illyar, Panza Eilde, Checkers Firelight, Edith Halderman, Amy34 Twine, GregEllisToranto, Savannah Coronet, Chao Wolfzahn, Grace McDunnough, Lea Annatra, Cooky Swindlehurst.
There is another group to thank and that is the performers that allowed us to use their names, took the time to tell us a little about them personally and allow our designers to be creative with that information. Each of you played a role in such a successful auction: Performers (in no particular order) Starrfish Ohmi (wow this woman can promote her jeans---best tag ever), SweetLilly Pinneli, Dragonfly, Johnny Paramour, Strummer, Josie Anderton, Katarina Malaspina, Max Kleene, Lyndon Heart, Shaye Dezno, Gary Jonstone, Taunter Goodnight, Sassy Nitely, Lexi Luann, Krisie Snowdrop, Steely DeCosta, The Professor, Guitar Zane, Gigi Jasper, Cranston Yordstorm, Melodee McDonnell, CTM Underwood, Antonio Galloway, Tamra Sands, Matthew Perrault, Hogan Bailey, Debi Late, Stella Silvansky, Savannah Coronet, Nigel Palmer.
A special thank you also goes out to swaffette Firefly, of SF Designs; she designed a replica of gown that Tamra Sands/Hayden wore in a rel life production,
The weekend does not stop there as it continues in the next blog.
Congratulations and thank you for supporting Relay for Life of SL,....Auction winners (in no particular order)
TheaDee, Sparkie Cyberstar, Liz Harley, Still Braveheart, Maali Beck, Starrfish Ohmi, Ara Khandr, Gracie Hyland, Karen Illyar, Panza Eilde, Checkers Firelight, Edith Halderman, Amy34 Twine, GregEllisToranto, Savannah Coronet, Chao Wolfzahn, Grace McDunnough, Lea Annatra, Cooky Swindlehurst.
There is another group to thank and that is the performers that allowed us to use their names, took the time to tell us a little about them personally and allow our designers to be creative with that information. Each of you played a role in such a successful auction: Performers (in no particular order) Starrfish Ohmi (wow this woman can promote her jeans---best tag ever), SweetLilly Pinneli, Dragonfly, Johnny Paramour, Strummer, Josie Anderton, Katarina Malaspina, Max Kleene, Lyndon Heart, Shaye Dezno, Gary Jonstone, Taunter Goodnight, Sassy Nitely, Lexi Luann, Krisie Snowdrop, Steely DeCosta, The Professor, Guitar Zane, Gigi Jasper, Cranston Yordstorm, Melodee McDonnell, CTM Underwood, Antonio Galloway, Tamra Sands, Matthew Perrault, Hogan Bailey, Debi Late, Stella Silvansky, Savannah Coronet, Nigel Palmer.
A special thank you also goes out to swaffette Firefly, of SF Designs; she designed a replica of gown that Tamra Sands/Hayden wore in a rel life production,
The weekend does not stop there as it continues in the next blog.
MAKING IT TRADITIONAL
I have to be honest with myself and you, all the excuses in the world get a bit repetitious.....so it is just becoming a tradition that i can not keep up with this as much as i would like. So much has happened since I last wrote, this will most likely turn into a number of blogs as I attempt to bring you up to date.
While I am writing this I am also attending a Fashion Show put together for RFL of SL by some of SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE team members, Marieli Uriza & Rebeca Avila . I have to admit they built an absolutely beautiful stage. I am amazed by the clothes, so many times we think Italian when we think fashion designers, but there are some extremely talented Spanish designers here.....hmmmm I may have to venture out of my comfort zones once again; which I love doing, and find new locations. I am truly a shopaholic.
Oh my goodness, I remained at the fashion show to hear the special musical surprise. Horus Cedrus is a pianist unlike any others. There is not enough words to describe the powers and emotions that his playing provokes. If you have not heard him, it does not matter that he speaks in a Spanish and any Spanish I knew has been so long ago that I have forgotten most of it....Music is universal--no language barriers...Anytime you see him in events, run to one of his shows. If not (small shameless plug here)---I will be moving mountains to get him to BS's.
Back to when I last wrote. Since then I had the opportunity to attend the Nashville jam. I felt like I had just found the best venue in the world. The performers that I have come to know and love in Second Life, they became real people with real faces behind the avi's and even nicer and more fun in real life. It is easy to be come addicted to attending jams. Now I understand Gwampa and Max's desire to never miss one. After 3 weeks of pulling teeth I was able to accomplish a couple of things. The local Relay For Life person was sooo very kind and brought me a sign showing the Bronze level of the team in real life fundraising. That sign accompanied me to Nashville and each of the venues that streamed in the jam also had kiosks up all around.
Another thing came up that along with the sign, I had to find out. A couple of performers and a manager had asked very direct questions. Most of you know me well enough to know that I prefer having creditability behind my words. So rather than the wrong answer or no answer, I attempted to find out the answer...giggles no easy task. But I did finally get the answer, to many it may not be important but to some it is, donation of lindens to a kiosk--one can receive a receipt. I am hoping this answer will help to ease the minds of the performers and manager that asked and also anyone else that wondered. If it is something, you would like to receive, please let me know and I will point you in the right direction to receive this. I, myself, always a big believer in utilizing receipts for tax purposes, will be requesting the same....laughing thinking of how much poured into kiosks...it should be a good receipt. I will keep everyone updated on how it works.
After Nashville, the team had a slower week which was good, it gave me a chance to strip the sim and get it ready for the MusicFest weekend.....smiles. See you in the next entry to tell you about that one. It was fantastic.
While I am writing this I am also attending a Fashion Show put together for RFL of SL by some of SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE team members, Marieli Uriza & Rebeca Avila . I have to admit they built an absolutely beautiful stage. I am amazed by the clothes, so many times we think Italian when we think fashion designers, but there are some extremely talented Spanish designers here.....hmmmm I may have to venture out of my comfort zones once again; which I love doing, and find new locations. I am truly a shopaholic.
Oh my goodness, I remained at the fashion show to hear the special musical surprise. Horus Cedrus is a pianist unlike any others. There is not enough words to describe the powers and emotions that his playing provokes. If you have not heard him, it does not matter that he speaks in a Spanish and any Spanish I knew has been so long ago that I have forgotten most of it....Music is universal--no language barriers...Anytime you see him in events, run to one of his shows. If not (small shameless plug here)---I will be moving mountains to get him to BS's.
Back to when I last wrote. Since then I had the opportunity to attend the Nashville jam. I felt like I had just found the best venue in the world. The performers that I have come to know and love in Second Life, they became real people with real faces behind the avi's and even nicer and more fun in real life. It is easy to be come addicted to attending jams. Now I understand Gwampa and Max's desire to never miss one. After 3 weeks of pulling teeth I was able to accomplish a couple of things. The local Relay For Life person was sooo very kind and brought me a sign showing the Bronze level of the team in real life fundraising. That sign accompanied me to Nashville and each of the venues that streamed in the jam also had kiosks up all around.
Another thing came up that along with the sign, I had to find out. A couple of performers and a manager had asked very direct questions. Most of you know me well enough to know that I prefer having creditability behind my words. So rather than the wrong answer or no answer, I attempted to find out the answer...giggles no easy task. But I did finally get the answer, to many it may not be important but to some it is, donation of lindens to a kiosk--one can receive a receipt. I am hoping this answer will help to ease the minds of the performers and manager that asked and also anyone else that wondered. If it is something, you would like to receive, please let me know and I will point you in the right direction to receive this. I, myself, always a big believer in utilizing receipts for tax purposes, will be requesting the same....laughing thinking of how much poured into kiosks...it should be a good receipt. I will keep everyone updated on how it works.
After Nashville, the team had a slower week which was good, it gave me a chance to strip the sim and get it ready for the MusicFest weekend.....smiles. See you in the next entry to tell you about that one. It was fantastic.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
While working on the team website today i decided to bop around and listen to performers. Changed into a gown and headed out (I hate getting somewhere only to find I can't go in due to dress codes--better to be overdressed than under) My first stop was Southbound Jazz Club, a new live music venue.....yet a nice size crowd with some old friends I had not seen in a while. I listened to Ronnie Mays....his rl bio is impressive and so is his stage performance. Giggles though he has to work on accepting larger tips....he was kind of cute about it. My venue hopping is two-fold, I am preparing to go back to a full line up at BS's and want to keep up with what is out there, and then to also be able to tell you about the fun places I visit and some of the absolutely awesome performers I find.
Oh on the note of taking BS's back to a full line up, I am in the market for a GOOD general manager. Most of the readers of this blog are all friends of mine, so you know me well enough to know that BS's is my baby, and I need someone that I can truly entrust it and my lindens too....lol. Any ideas, please let me know.
After Ronnie I moved on the the Playhouse just in time to hear the very end of Franck Molko. Though I just heard his very last song, I am going to make it a point to see him again. PonDman Haalan took the stage. This Texan knows his stuff!!!!! Just as I was starting to thoroughly enjoy myself I looked at the time.....LATE again. I had to take off to Gwampa's Dance Kamp where UKD Project was putting on a performance of Burlesque for RFL.
There are truly not enough words or the right words to describe this production, Rola, the singer has a voice that can not be beat. Streaming in from Italy, the costumes replicas of the costumes from the movie, and listening to Rola do Cher and Christina Aguilar songs was just amazing...The dancers amazing, The set.....wow. If you get a chance to see this awesome production I would run to it.
From Burlesque I headed right over to Romantica Yacht Club where Very Keyes is hosting two weeks of Music For Life for RFL. Music Oxygen and Kat Rose today...tomorrow she will have Zorch and Johnny Paramour.
From that I took a break......a girl's gotta eat. When I logged back in, lo and behold there was a notice for Ganjo Mokeev. Off I went to The Pier!!! Such a gorgeous venue, and I got there just in time to see my frind Steely DeCosta finishing up. Steely is a great guy and a great performer. I had heard of Ganjo from a team member that i think would bend over backwards to get him at her RFL event.....Now I know why.....WOW!!!!!
With that I needed to call it a day and upload yesterday's pics taken at the RFL events. oh before I forget....Gwampa's Dance Kamp is known for some wonderfully awesome finds. One of those that I recently attended was Gago....a rl Japanese Rock band that streams in with the most awesome set and lighting. Gwampa I am never sure how you find these amazing people with all this talent, but please keep doing it!!!!
You can find event pics on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Keep up with the team at http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
Please keep in mind that so much is still being worked on on the website---any volunteers to help would be greatly appreciated.
Please never think I could forget how to tell you how you can donate to the team at:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Please remember every single dollar counts!!!!!
Oh on the note of taking BS's back to a full line up, I am in the market for a GOOD general manager. Most of the readers of this blog are all friends of mine, so you know me well enough to know that BS's is my baby, and I need someone that I can truly entrust it and my lindens too....lol. Any ideas, please let me know.
After Ronnie I moved on the the Playhouse just in time to hear the very end of Franck Molko. Though I just heard his very last song, I am going to make it a point to see him again. PonDman Haalan took the stage. This Texan knows his stuff!!!!! Just as I was starting to thoroughly enjoy myself I looked at the time.....LATE again. I had to take off to Gwampa's Dance Kamp where UKD Project was putting on a performance of Burlesque for RFL.
There are truly not enough words or the right words to describe this production, Rola, the singer has a voice that can not be beat. Streaming in from Italy, the costumes replicas of the costumes from the movie, and listening to Rola do Cher and Christina Aguilar songs was just amazing...The dancers amazing, The set.....wow. If you get a chance to see this awesome production I would run to it.
From Burlesque I headed right over to Romantica Yacht Club where Very Keyes is hosting two weeks of Music For Life for RFL. Music Oxygen and Kat Rose today...tomorrow she will have Zorch and Johnny Paramour.
From that I took a break......a girl's gotta eat. When I logged back in, lo and behold there was a notice for Ganjo Mokeev. Off I went to The Pier!!! Such a gorgeous venue, and I got there just in time to see my frind Steely DeCosta finishing up. Steely is a great guy and a great performer. I had heard of Ganjo from a team member that i think would bend over backwards to get him at her RFL event.....Now I know why.....WOW!!!!!
With that I needed to call it a day and upload yesterday's pics taken at the RFL events. oh before I forget....Gwampa's Dance Kamp is known for some wonderfully awesome finds. One of those that I recently attended was Gago....a rl Japanese Rock band that streams in with the most awesome set and lighting. Gwampa I am never sure how you find these amazing people with all this talent, but please keep doing it!!!!
You can find event pics on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Keep up with the team at http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
Please keep in mind that so much is still being worked on on the website---any volunteers to help would be greatly appreciated.
Please never think I could forget how to tell you how you can donate to the team at:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Please remember every single dollar counts!!!!!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
WHAT A RIDE!!!!
Sometimes, I wish I could use the excuse of being lazy, but not lately...now I can just wish there were more hours in a day.
So much has happened since I last wrote, this is truly an amazing ride. I even managed to fit in just a little bit of venue hopping. So lets start with where I left off at the last blog. The SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE Performer Auction turned out sooo well. Performers stepped up and offered their time and asked to be included in the auction. It was amazing. There were a total of 23 performers and 12 winners chosen.Congratulations to all of the winners: Teofila Matova, ,still Braveheart, gwampa Lomu, XxJoJoxX Remex, Cyanne Mistwood, Eilidh McCullough, Zion Forager, Sabrina Mothman, Quantamis Navarathna, Mrs String, XxJoJoxX Remex, and Lin Ochs.
Unfortunately, the BeeGees Project was cancelled. If you keep up with the news, you are aware that Robin Gibbs had been hospitalized with some pretty serious health issues and so the event was cancelled out of respect. The 14th took us to PureLife Lodge for Day 1 of the Country Music Fest. Wow what a great day!!!!!PureLife Magnifico and BlueAngel Winterwolf put together a line up; as the team's site grows pictures will be added. the 15th took us to BS's for Day 2 of the Country Music Fest, another huge day! At the same time Straight Tequila Nights held their RFL event, Pammie Warrior put on a finale with Johnny Paramour that would have brought tears to anyone's eyes. It was so moving and heartfelt. LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA also had an event going all day as well, consisting of Art, Music, and an Auction. Needless to say it was quite a weekend. Taking a week off to recuperate and get ready for the next events, yet the Raffle was going and still growing. The team was also growing now at 172 members. Then we ran into the Dual Stream Weekend. All I can say is WOW. Liz Harley and Syd Baddingham did the most awesome job of coordinating 17 hours of dual streaming. If the rest of the community is anything like me, and from the amount of people at each event, I believe they are, we all love our performers...we love hearing them collaborate even more. Sam55 Chester kicked off the Art Auction on the 1st of May with an awesome lineup that will continue through the 13th of May when the Auction ends. Also on May 1, Ferdynand Straaf kicked off the Music Thru The Years multi venue event at the Village Cafe with all 60's music.
Music Thru the Years continues on May 6th at BS's, when we go back further in time to the 50's. This Series will continue in June at PureLife Lodge with the 70's and Key West in June with the 80's...Finishing up in July as Under The Willows takes us into the Future. Romantica Yacht Club will also be hosting a two week event, Very Keys has been putting it all together. Then we leave for Nashville. As we head to Nashville, we are at the Bronze level in website fundraising and Emerald (as of this writing, a lot can happen between now and then) for overall fundraising. Since so many team members will be in Nashville, Relay For Life has been kind enough to meet with me on the 11th to provide me with a sign for the strides we have made in website fundraising. I will be taking it to Nashville with me. Two of the venues on the team will also be streaming in the jam--Key West and Romantica Yacht Club. As soon as I have a schedule in place, I will post it on the team site. Burlesque is also coming to Gwampa's Dance Kamp, that should be another fun show.
Believe it or not through all of this I managed to get in a little venue hopping. My first stop had been at The Flock & Blues Lake Music Venue where i had the opportunity to see Grif Bamaisin, an awesome instrumentalist. On to Villa Lobos for a favorite performer, Senjata Witt. The first time I had the opportunity to listen to Senjata was at a sl jam that was streaming. This woman has a voice that is amazing!!!! Guaranteed when I see her in events and I have the time, I will be there. I went on the next day to Tormented Aces to listen to Johnny Paramour....not only does he put on an energy filled show....but his voice....darn shame he is happily married. Actually all kidding aside...his voice is one of the best in sl and he is a wonderful friend as well. Tormented Aces is owned by another good friend BreAnna Dufax another awesome venue.. I stayed for a while to hear Hazie Moonwall, another great performer. Off I went to check out my wonderful friend Taunter a great voice and always an amazing energy filled show.
I know you have all heard me say this before, and I do not know whether I will ever stop saying it. The music community is the absolute best community that I know of. I talk a great deal about the team being so amazing, but more than the team....watching all of the different events that go on within Relay For Life of SL, everywhere there there are live performers. I can not get over and never will the huge hearts of the music community. So talented....So giving. Such a wonderful wonderful community. Enough of the sentimental side of me.
Check out some of these sites to keep up with SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE:
FACEBOOK: (feel free to "like" it) https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE BLOG: http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
TO DONATE: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Remember....$1.00 or $100.00 or $1000.00 -- every single penny helps.
So much has happened since I last wrote, this is truly an amazing ride. I even managed to fit in just a little bit of venue hopping. So lets start with where I left off at the last blog. The SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE Performer Auction turned out sooo well. Performers stepped up and offered their time and asked to be included in the auction. It was amazing. There were a total of 23 performers and 12 winners chosen.Congratulations to all of the winners: Teofila Matova, ,still Braveheart, gwampa Lomu, XxJoJoxX Remex, Cyanne Mistwood, Eilidh McCullough, Zion Forager, Sabrina Mothman, Quantamis Navarathna, Mrs String, XxJoJoxX Remex, and Lin Ochs.
Unfortunately, the BeeGees Project was cancelled. If you keep up with the news, you are aware that Robin Gibbs had been hospitalized with some pretty serious health issues and so the event was cancelled out of respect. The 14th took us to PureLife Lodge for Day 1 of the Country Music Fest. Wow what a great day!!!!!PureLife Magnifico and BlueAngel Winterwolf put together a line up; as the team's site grows pictures will be added. the 15th took us to BS's for Day 2 of the Country Music Fest, another huge day! At the same time Straight Tequila Nights held their RFL event, Pammie Warrior put on a finale with Johnny Paramour that would have brought tears to anyone's eyes. It was so moving and heartfelt. LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA also had an event going all day as well, consisting of Art, Music, and an Auction. Needless to say it was quite a weekend. Taking a week off to recuperate and get ready for the next events, yet the Raffle was going and still growing. The team was also growing now at 172 members. Then we ran into the Dual Stream Weekend. All I can say is WOW. Liz Harley and Syd Baddingham did the most awesome job of coordinating 17 hours of dual streaming. If the rest of the community is anything like me, and from the amount of people at each event, I believe they are, we all love our performers...we love hearing them collaborate even more. Sam55 Chester kicked off the Art Auction on the 1st of May with an awesome lineup that will continue through the 13th of May when the Auction ends. Also on May 1, Ferdynand Straaf kicked off the Music Thru The Years multi venue event at the Village Cafe with all 60's music.
Music Thru the Years continues on May 6th at BS's, when we go back further in time to the 50's. This Series will continue in June at PureLife Lodge with the 70's and Key West in June with the 80's...Finishing up in July as Under The Willows takes us into the Future. Romantica Yacht Club will also be hosting a two week event, Very Keys has been putting it all together. Then we leave for Nashville. As we head to Nashville, we are at the Bronze level in website fundraising and Emerald (as of this writing, a lot can happen between now and then) for overall fundraising. Since so many team members will be in Nashville, Relay For Life has been kind enough to meet with me on the 11th to provide me with a sign for the strides we have made in website fundraising. I will be taking it to Nashville with me. Two of the venues on the team will also be streaming in the jam--Key West and Romantica Yacht Club. As soon as I have a schedule in place, I will post it on the team site. Burlesque is also coming to Gwampa's Dance Kamp, that should be another fun show.
Believe it or not through all of this I managed to get in a little venue hopping. My first stop had been at The Flock & Blues Lake Music Venue where i had the opportunity to see Grif Bamaisin, an awesome instrumentalist. On to Villa Lobos for a favorite performer, Senjata Witt. The first time I had the opportunity to listen to Senjata was at a sl jam that was streaming. This woman has a voice that is amazing!!!! Guaranteed when I see her in events and I have the time, I will be there. I went on the next day to Tormented Aces to listen to Johnny Paramour....not only does he put on an energy filled show....but his voice....darn shame he is happily married. Actually all kidding aside...his voice is one of the best in sl and he is a wonderful friend as well. Tormented Aces is owned by another good friend BreAnna Dufax another awesome venue.. I stayed for a while to hear Hazie Moonwall, another great performer. Off I went to check out my wonderful friend Taunter a great voice and always an amazing energy filled show.
I know you have all heard me say this before, and I do not know whether I will ever stop saying it. The music community is the absolute best community that I know of. I talk a great deal about the team being so amazing, but more than the team....watching all of the different events that go on within Relay For Life of SL, everywhere there there are live performers. I can not get over and never will the huge hearts of the music community. So talented....So giving. Such a wonderful wonderful community. Enough of the sentimental side of me.
Check out some of these sites to keep up with SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE:
FACEBOOK: (feel free to "like" it) https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE BLOG: http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
TO DONATE: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Remember....$1.00 or $100.00 or $1000.00 -- every single penny helps.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
MARDI GRAS & UPDATE
So much of the music community is wrapped into Relay For Life that I am not feeling guilty talking about the team events. So an update.
The entire world knows that I am not a builder....giggles I can screw up a pine box. But on short notice, I attempted a float...laughing about 5 of them. The 4th one caused the most giggles....well giggles no....the deep sides hurting tears rolling down your cheeks kind of laughter. I was soooooo proud of this float until it started circling around me on its own. So many wanted to see the float that had us laughing so hard that I could not talk...it is now on display at BS's. Here is the slurl if you need a good laugh for the day.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/202/56/28
I had scripters in, builders in, unfortunately the float never did work completely right....they tended to really float....up up and away. Entered into the parade though, and that was when the fun began. The sims that are brought up for these events are not the most stable to begin with. So add in a bunch of floats, a sim full of avi's, builds, and scripted items in the builds....well needless to say, the combination is not pretty. But like all good relayers, we were understanding and patient, while the music community's own APinkSwan and Joonie came to the rescue. Along with Webby Merlin they were able to coordinate the floats into parked positions minus the parade. I have to say, the creativity that went into some of these floats was Awesome!!!! I truly felt like an amateur next to them. I also had the opportunity to speak with the builder, this builder was amazing and put together a wonderful build for Mardi Gras. I did misunderstand the float contest in that I had been under the impression that it was for best float.....laughs knowing we had no chance of winning that one. I did not realize that it was based on fundraising and the team that raised the most lindens. Makes mental note of that for future reference....ask for clear directions. Originally, since we are not a team that is crazy about popularity contests, I would not have entered the float into the contest. Since then I have talked to others, one person in particular that told me how they had done parades in the past...though an interesting concept......clear the sim that the parade would be on, have your gathering places away from there. No matter what there will be lag, but hopefully low enough that the parade can go forward. After all the fun is in building and driving the float....giggles see who really has driving ability and who should be wearing a crash helmet...laughing. in my case, you needed a parachute.
Madeline's also had their RFL of SL event on the 31st, and that turned out well. Unfortunately, I could not stay as long as I had hoped for having to make a trip to the emergency room....and before you get all worried it was because of a horrible reaction to a bug bite....a strong antibiotic in the er and a few days of benadryl...lots of sleep (benadryl has that effect on me) I am fine.
The team's blog page is up and coming together. There you will be able to see pictures of different events, the performers on the team and the venues, as well as an entire team roster. Please keep in mind that it is just starting and still under construction so things are being added continually. Writing articles are myself and a few others on the team. http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
Due to a holiday weekend, there are no major events planned for this weekend. Look out next weekend we are back and strong. Two days of Country Music Fest, one at Pure Life Lodge, the next day at BS's. Straight Tequila Nights has an awesome line up also on the 15th. Internationally, we also have The GREAT MARATHON TO BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE 2012 APRIL 15IN LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA.
On April 12th at 3pm we have a special treat with the BEEGEES PROJECT. Watch the event boards, sl events, group notices, and FaceBook to find the next place SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is holding an event to make a difference. You can also check the calendar in my profile for complete lineups and times.
OOHHHH and one event that is going on currently and is HUGE. The Performer Raffle!!!! When was the last time you could truly get an hour performance by some of SL's finest performers for the cost of a raffle ticket. Here is the list of performers that are involved and giving a performance: AcousticEnergy Nitely, Alex Mays, Bright Oh, Christopher Quan, David Csiszer, Edward Koyomoon, Harper Messmer, Jakobie Ohanlon, Loius Volare, Marky Helstien, Maxillion Kleene, Quantamis Navarathna, Rapture Demone, Stella Silvansky, Antonio Galloway, Sid Slade, MichaelJames Magic......and it seems we are still getting requests from performers to participate. For Information and Performers or to Enter the Raffle, stop in at one of the following live music venues: Under The Wllows, Ce Soir "Tonight", Paisley Park, Spiritfire, BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile", Key West, Gwampa's Dance Kamp, The PureLife Lodge, The New Colour Factory, The Republic at Lennox Hill, Straight Tequila Nights, Romantica Yacht Club, My Wish
As a team, I am continually amazed. I think about 3 years in the music industry in SL. One would think that after a while it would stop amazing me....but this community, the talent, the compassion....such huge hearts....I don't know if I will ever stop being amazed. I am forever in awe of this community.
Now did you truly think I could end this without giving a link so that YOU can make a difference in the battle against cancer. Whether it be $5.00 or $500.00 every single penny counts. Most of us, no matter how hard times are can spare that dollar. Sooo please take some time and donate today, after all it is TIME FOR A CURE!!!!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
The entire world knows that I am not a builder....giggles I can screw up a pine box. But on short notice, I attempted a float...laughing about 5 of them. The 4th one caused the most giggles....well giggles no....the deep sides hurting tears rolling down your cheeks kind of laughter. I was soooooo proud of this float until it started circling around me on its own. So many wanted to see the float that had us laughing so hard that I could not talk...it is now on display at BS's. Here is the slurl if you need a good laugh for the day.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/202/56/28
I had scripters in, builders in, unfortunately the float never did work completely right....they tended to really float....up up and away. Entered into the parade though, and that was when the fun began. The sims that are brought up for these events are not the most stable to begin with. So add in a bunch of floats, a sim full of avi's, builds, and scripted items in the builds....well needless to say, the combination is not pretty. But like all good relayers, we were understanding and patient, while the music community's own APinkSwan and Joonie came to the rescue. Along with Webby Merlin they were able to coordinate the floats into parked positions minus the parade. I have to say, the creativity that went into some of these floats was Awesome!!!! I truly felt like an amateur next to them. I also had the opportunity to speak with the builder, this builder was amazing and put together a wonderful build for Mardi Gras. I did misunderstand the float contest in that I had been under the impression that it was for best float.....laughs knowing we had no chance of winning that one. I did not realize that it was based on fundraising and the team that raised the most lindens. Makes mental note of that for future reference....ask for clear directions. Originally, since we are not a team that is crazy about popularity contests, I would not have entered the float into the contest. Since then I have talked to others, one person in particular that told me how they had done parades in the past...though an interesting concept......clear the sim that the parade would be on, have your gathering places away from there. No matter what there will be lag, but hopefully low enough that the parade can go forward. After all the fun is in building and driving the float....giggles see who really has driving ability and who should be wearing a crash helmet...laughing. in my case, you needed a parachute.
Madeline's also had their RFL of SL event on the 31st, and that turned out well. Unfortunately, I could not stay as long as I had hoped for having to make a trip to the emergency room....and before you get all worried it was because of a horrible reaction to a bug bite....a strong antibiotic in the er and a few days of benadryl...lots of sleep (benadryl has that effect on me) I am fine.
The team's blog page is up and coming together. There you will be able to see pictures of different events, the performers on the team and the venues, as well as an entire team roster. Please keep in mind that it is just starting and still under construction so things are being added continually. Writing articles are myself and a few others on the team. http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
Due to a holiday weekend, there are no major events planned for this weekend. Look out next weekend we are back and strong. Two days of Country Music Fest, one at Pure Life Lodge, the next day at BS's. Straight Tequila Nights has an awesome line up also on the 15th. Internationally, we also have The GREAT MARATHON TO BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE 2012 APRIL 15IN LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA.
On April 12th at 3pm we have a special treat with the BEEGEES PROJECT. Watch the event boards, sl events, group notices, and FaceBook to find the next place SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is holding an event to make a difference. You can also check the calendar in my profile for complete lineups and times.
OOHHHH and one event that is going on currently and is HUGE. The Performer Raffle!!!! When was the last time you could truly get an hour performance by some of SL's finest performers for the cost of a raffle ticket. Here is the list of performers that are involved and giving a performance: AcousticEnergy Nitely, Alex Mays, Bright Oh, Christopher Quan, David Csiszer, Edward Koyomoon, Harper Messmer, Jakobie Ohanlon, Loius Volare, Marky Helstien, Maxillion Kleene, Quantamis Navarathna, Rapture Demone, Stella Silvansky, Antonio Galloway, Sid Slade, MichaelJames Magic......and it seems we are still getting requests from performers to participate. For Information and Performers or to Enter the Raffle, stop in at one of the following live music venues: Under The Wllows, Ce Soir "Tonight", Paisley Park, Spiritfire, BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile", Key West, Gwampa's Dance Kamp, The PureLife Lodge, The New Colour Factory, The Republic at Lennox Hill, Straight Tequila Nights, Romantica Yacht Club, My Wish
As a team, I am continually amazed. I think about 3 years in the music industry in SL. One would think that after a while it would stop amazing me....but this community, the talent, the compassion....such huge hearts....I don't know if I will ever stop being amazed. I am forever in awe of this community.
Now did you truly think I could end this without giving a link so that YOU can make a difference in the battle against cancer. Whether it be $5.00 or $500.00 every single penny counts. Most of us, no matter how hard times are can spare that dollar. Sooo please take some time and donate today, after all it is TIME FOR A CURE!!!!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
WOW ONCE AGAIN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY HAS AMAZED ME!!!
I have seen quite a few different machinima and I always think it is nice, but today I was given a link of one that truly blew me away. It was sooo very well done. Whats more is that it was done for one of Second Life's oldest and most unique venues. For those that are not familiar with the Titanic, In rl, the Titanic has its 100 year anniversary this year on April 15th. To commemorate this occasion, Mara Menges, owner of the live music venue and ship The Titanic has worked with RG Giano has brought the movie The Titanic to life with Celine Dion's beautiful voice. The most I ca possibly say is that everyone should take a few minutes out of their busy day and watch this. It shows how much can be accomplished within Second Life, along with such a beautiful build and venue, a awesome lineup 7 days a week of wonderful talent (I am in the subscribo, so I can truly attest to that) hosting other Avi Choice Award winners....Savannah Coronet and Antonio Galloway. The list of awesome performers could go on. The most I can say, I recommend that everyone take that time and go to this link, it will leave you both in awe of what the machinima itself, as well as of Second Life and the wonderful things that can be accomplished. I am soooo very impressed, I believe you will be too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtU3ogPe3us
Yesterday, I had a chance to do something I have not had in a while.....I got out to a couple different venues. Smokin Aces.....My friend Rocky's venue.....because...and ladies hold on....the voice that we all loved so dearly has returned to Second Life---JOHNNY PARAMOUR is back...sounding better that ever. My other very close friend Raredread at the Drunkin Drow. I was able to catch the end of Bailey Bernard, then on to BlairBond and unfortunately was called away at the beginning of Keeba Tammas....a great line up...and I am always partial to the Drow.
When I had some time this afternoon I decided to go venue hopping, going a different route and hitting the live music ballrooms (always looking for an excuse to dress up). My first stop was Dreams for Dreamers where I stopped to hear the lovely Ms. Clarice Karu. Though it has been a while since I have had the opportunity to hear her.....this woman has such a strong voice....soo versatile...it was truly a treat to listen to her.
Now did you truly think I could end this without giving a link so that YOU can make a difference in the battle against cancer. Whether it be $5.00 or $500.00 every single penny counts. Most of us, no matter how hard times are can spare that dollar. Sooo please take some time and donate today, after all it is TIME FOR A CURE!!!!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtU3ogPe3us
Yesterday, I had a chance to do something I have not had in a while.....I got out to a couple different venues. Smokin Aces.....My friend Rocky's venue.....because...and ladies hold on....the voice that we all loved so dearly has returned to Second Life---JOHNNY PARAMOUR is back...sounding better that ever. My other very close friend Raredread at the Drunkin Drow. I was able to catch the end of Bailey Bernard, then on to BlairBond and unfortunately was called away at the beginning of Keeba Tammas....a great line up...and I am always partial to the Drow.
When I had some time this afternoon I decided to go venue hopping, going a different route and hitting the live music ballrooms (always looking for an excuse to dress up). My first stop was Dreams for Dreamers where I stopped to hear the lovely Ms. Clarice Karu. Though it has been a while since I have had the opportunity to hear her.....this woman has such a strong voice....soo versatile...it was truly a treat to listen to her.
Now did you truly think I could end this without giving a link so that YOU can make a difference in the battle against cancer. Whether it be $5.00 or $500.00 every single penny counts. Most of us, no matter how hard times are can spare that dollar. Sooo please take some time and donate today, after all it is TIME FOR A CURE!!!!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
A MEMORIAL
There is something that I thought deserved its own blog and not swallowed up by other things, it is near and dear to my heart.
BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile" as well as PureLife Lodge...have each erected an area for memorials to loved ones we have lost to cancer.
There is a picture viewer in place at each location. If you have a picture of loved one lost one to cancer, whether it be sl or rl, please submit your picture to Still Braveheart or PureLife Magnifico, or both, to have their picture entered into the memorial. No names are needed or would be available to anyone viewing the memorial unless you would like that.
The slurl for BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile" : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/222/43/26
The slurl for Purelife Lodge: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//44/224/38
These memorials will remain long after the Relay For Life season is completed.
BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile" as well as PureLife Lodge...have each erected an area for memorials to loved ones we have lost to cancer.
There is a picture viewer in place at each location. If you have a picture of loved one lost one to cancer, whether it be sl or rl, please submit your picture to Still Braveheart or PureLife Magnifico, or both, to have their picture entered into the memorial. No names are needed or would be available to anyone viewing the memorial unless you would like that.
The slurl for BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile" : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/222/43/26
The slurl for Purelife Lodge: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//44/224/38
These memorials will remain long after the Relay For Life season is completed.
ITS RELAY SEASON AND 2 VERY SPECIAL TRIBUTES
Relay For Life of Second Life held the 2012 kick off ceremony this year. Last year it was one of the most memorable parts of the Relay season for me, and this year once again, it left me in tears.....thank goodness I could hear it...most of it was broadcast on the web as well. Second Life held true to form and I crashed a few times while trying to last. A special thank you goes out to APinkSwan Beauchamp, one of our very own live music venue owners, for putting together a wonderful kickoff that will live long in my heart. On that note, there are also a couple of other very special people that I have to take a moment to thank. Tamra Sands (Hayden), at the last minute put a poem written by a caregiver that had just in the past year, lost her husband to cancer. Tamra put that poem to music in less than 48 hours and made the time in her busy schedule to perform that song during the ceremony. With a voice like an angel, music and words to match not a dry eye was in the house. Tamra also took to the mainstage immediately following the ceremony. The other thank you I have to send to Max Kleene, who also at the last minute changed his schedule around giving up paying shows to perform for this wonderful cause. Skye Galaxy, Bones Writer, and Christopher Walmer also took to some of the various stages. As always, I am amazed and awestruck by the compassion and hearts that are soooo very big in our community. You never fail to inspire us all to be better people.
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is off to a wonderful Relay season, proving to be fun, creative, and truly making a difference. Our first event was actually a week long dual team event with Heros for Life. Wow, I can not thank the performers and DJ's enough, they took their time and donated it, threw out challenges, team members also threw out challenges. Thanks to so many wonderful people SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE shot to the top of the team totals, and made a huge difference for Heros for Life's totals as well shooting them into new levels. We also would like to thank all of the RFL of SL committee members that stopped by, made donations, encouraged the crowd. Your presence is always appreciated. There are so many people to than for all they put in hosting...Precious Rallier (the woman never sleeps), Inannia (even sick she keeps going), Chance Caldwell (never was a host before and wow he took to it like a fish to water), Rosepink Rossini, and countless others. Spiritfire Entertainment and Sher Salmson also put together an awesome lineup during the same week--Concerts for a Cure. Sher and I had a lot of fun bantering back and forth to see which of us would take us over the top and hit a million lindens. I was able to stop by Sher's event for a few minutes. That woman has put together a wonderful venue.
The duel team event concluded on Saturday, March 17th. Giggles, just when I thought I could catch up on some long overdue sleep; tricked me....Rusty and Kimmie then held an awesome event as well, tons of challenges and another great amount of lindens was raised.
Today I can breathe. So I am catching up. Not for long though. Everytime I log in someone is requesting to join the team, ask for a kiosk at their place of business or venue, turning in another event the calendar is truly filling and filling fast. At the end of this blog, I will put in links that show an awesome kick off ceremony, an article in slenquirer that Lacy Muircastle did on the dual team event. And of course---you know I can not forget the link where you can donate to the team and make a difference in the battle against cancer.
We do have a facebook page and are working on getting a team blog up and running. In the meantime, I will also include a link to a calendar so you can keep up with the events already in place. The lineups of our awesome performers will be in there as I get them.
There will be a raffle for performances that have been donated. As well as a unique auction, offering truly one of a kind clothing all surrounding the music community.
Giggles that is not counting the art show coming up, and the cd's that will be of our own loved performers that will be offered.
Stay tuned-----this team is doing some awesome things.
Here are some great links to check out:
Calendar of events: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=stillbraveheart@gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&gsessionid=hBfPJYExIIl22lUM4UcVWg
Kick-off Ceremony : http://youtu.be/5D3YWjkEgrY
SLEnquirer: http://www.slenquirer.com/2012/03/time-for-cure.html
And of course---won't you make a difference in the battle against cancer and visit our team page---every single dollar counts...$1, $10, or $100 dollars....every penny counts. Always remember YOU can make a difference!!!!! You can make a donation. Donate to a team member....many are cancer survivors or going through treatments now. Join the team and create your own page! Every single one of us has been touched in some way by this devasting disease. I know it is TIME FOR A CURE!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Watch for the upcoming blog----we will be adding pictures of so many of our events in there.
Hugs to all of you, we are all making a difference everyday and we have a completely awesome team.......ALL OF YOU ARE THE VERY BEST!!!!
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is off to a wonderful Relay season, proving to be fun, creative, and truly making a difference. Our first event was actually a week long dual team event with Heros for Life. Wow, I can not thank the performers and DJ's enough, they took their time and donated it, threw out challenges, team members also threw out challenges. Thanks to so many wonderful people SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE shot to the top of the team totals, and made a huge difference for Heros for Life's totals as well shooting them into new levels. We also would like to thank all of the RFL of SL committee members that stopped by, made donations, encouraged the crowd. Your presence is always appreciated. There are so many people to than for all they put in hosting...Precious Rallier (the woman never sleeps), Inannia (even sick she keeps going), Chance Caldwell (never was a host before and wow he took to it like a fish to water), Rosepink Rossini, and countless others. Spiritfire Entertainment and Sher Salmson also put together an awesome lineup during the same week--Concerts for a Cure. Sher and I had a lot of fun bantering back and forth to see which of us would take us over the top and hit a million lindens. I was able to stop by Sher's event for a few minutes. That woman has put together a wonderful venue.
The duel team event concluded on Saturday, March 17th. Giggles, just when I thought I could catch up on some long overdue sleep; tricked me....Rusty and Kimmie then held an awesome event as well, tons of challenges and another great amount of lindens was raised.
Today I can breathe. So I am catching up. Not for long though. Everytime I log in someone is requesting to join the team, ask for a kiosk at their place of business or venue, turning in another event the calendar is truly filling and filling fast. At the end of this blog, I will put in links that show an awesome kick off ceremony, an article in slenquirer that Lacy Muircastle did on the dual team event. And of course---you know I can not forget the link where you can donate to the team and make a difference in the battle against cancer.
We do have a facebook page and are working on getting a team blog up and running. In the meantime, I will also include a link to a calendar so you can keep up with the events already in place. The lineups of our awesome performers will be in there as I get them.
There will be a raffle for performances that have been donated. As well as a unique auction, offering truly one of a kind clothing all surrounding the music community.
Giggles that is not counting the art show coming up, and the cd's that will be of our own loved performers that will be offered.
Stay tuned-----this team is doing some awesome things.
Here are some great links to check out:
Calendar of events: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=stillbraveheart@gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&gsessionid=hBfPJYExIIl22lUM4UcVWg
Kick-off Ceremony : http://youtu.be/5D3YWjkEgrY
SLEnquirer: http://www.slenquirer.com/2012/03/time-for-cure.html
And of course---won't you make a difference in the battle against cancer and visit our team page---every single dollar counts...$1, $10, or $100 dollars....every penny counts. Always remember YOU can make a difference!!!!! You can make a donation. Donate to a team member....many are cancer survivors or going through treatments now. Join the team and create your own page! Every single one of us has been touched in some way by this devasting disease. I know it is TIME FOR A CURE!
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
Watch for the upcoming blog----we will be adding pictures of so many of our events in there.
Hugs to all of you, we are all making a difference everyday and we have a completely awesome team.......ALL OF YOU ARE THE VERY BEST!!!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST MARCH!!!!
Hmmm I have apologized in the past for slacking and procrastinating, this time though I have been busy, I have been doing other things within the music community that have really kept me running.
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE! I appreciated the music community and have always loved it. Working on this team has given me an entirely new appreciation for it. Though the team itself will have its own blog (hopefully soon), I would like to bring you up to date on this. What started out as an idea has truly blossomed. We currently have 120 members on our roster on the Relay For Life of Second Life website. Our team is set up to take on donations in USD instead of having to log in to Second Life!!! This is wonderful as it allows many of us to let friends, family etc., know how they can make a difference.
Now I have to tell you, there is nothing like getting a bunch of venue owners that love live music together and asking for event ideas. This is absolutely the most creative bunch of people. The events this team has planned, hold on to your hats....we are going for a ride through live music that will be phenomenal. On that note I have to add, not only do these venue owners have wonderfully creative ideas, and a lot of them.....giggles I am still getting them. They go one step further and start putting together and organizing the events.
Earlier today while discussing our teams with a Second Life publication, I realized that while heart and caring can not be measured with factual numbers, I am truly lucky to be surrounded by so very many people with such huge hearts. So in the upcoming weeks and months, though I will try to find the time to bounce around to the venues and listen to performers, you will also likely hear a great deal about this team. After all this is a team that is all about our beloved live music community.
Watch those event boards across the grid, the Second Life events, Facebook, Moolto, SL Profiles and many other places that you will be able to see what SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is up to in the battle against a devastating disease that has affected each of us....or just click on my calendar in my profile in world. As fast as we finalize dates, line ups and locations they are in there.
What kind of team member would I be though if I did not give you each a place to donate.....no matter where you are...inworld or out. One dollar or one thousand, it all adds up to help others. Just copy and paste the following link:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE! I appreciated the music community and have always loved it. Working on this team has given me an entirely new appreciation for it. Though the team itself will have its own blog (hopefully soon), I would like to bring you up to date on this. What started out as an idea has truly blossomed. We currently have 120 members on our roster on the Relay For Life of Second Life website. Our team is set up to take on donations in USD instead of having to log in to Second Life!!! This is wonderful as it allows many of us to let friends, family etc., know how they can make a difference.
Now I have to tell you, there is nothing like getting a bunch of venue owners that love live music together and asking for event ideas. This is absolutely the most creative bunch of people. The events this team has planned, hold on to your hats....we are going for a ride through live music that will be phenomenal. On that note I have to add, not only do these venue owners have wonderfully creative ideas, and a lot of them.....giggles I am still getting them. They go one step further and start putting together and organizing the events.
Earlier today while discussing our teams with a Second Life publication, I realized that while heart and caring can not be measured with factual numbers, I am truly lucky to be surrounded by so very many people with such huge hearts. So in the upcoming weeks and months, though I will try to find the time to bounce around to the venues and listen to performers, you will also likely hear a great deal about this team. After all this is a team that is all about our beloved live music community.
Watch those event boards across the grid, the Second Life events, Facebook, Moolto, SL Profiles and many other places that you will be able to see what SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is up to in the battle against a devastating disease that has affected each of us....or just click on my calendar in my profile in world. As fast as we finalize dates, line ups and locations they are in there.
What kind of team member would I be though if I did not give you each a place to donate.....no matter where you are...inworld or out. One dollar or one thousand, it all adds up to help others. Just copy and paste the following link:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=42558&team_id=1115404
Sunday, February 5, 2012
LET'S START WITH AN APOLOGY
Here is the apology: I have neglected you. This blog was actually written a week ago, and I have been so busy with the SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE TEAM for RFL of SL, that I never hit publish. I will also say though, this past week has been completely overwhelming. This team is growing so rapidly, that we should hit 100 members by registration on the 15th. The support and enthusiasm of the music community as a whole is ...WOW... I can not find the words to describe it. If I could reach out and hug each of you, I would and tightly. So I apologize for neglecting the blog yet am sooo proud of the things we are accomplishing. SSSShhhh I will share a secret, watch this team for a true collaboration on a project. It will be AWESOME!!!!
I am not sure how many of you subscribe to Google Alerts, I have found them quite helpful in keeping up with things I am interested in. One of the alerts I follow is the Second Life key words. This particular day there was a blog I read about someone starting a new venue. It is enlightening to those considering it and a reminder, or a walk down memory lane to others of us from when we first started. I included the site below:
http://acrossthegridwithlindal.blogspot.com/2012/01/hey-gang-lets-put-on-show.html?showComment=1327759600689#c4594567517463465243
I had such a great time yesterday that I thought a bit more venue hopping and good music was in order today. Starting out at one of my very good friend's venues...The Drunkin Drow listening to Branden Shoreland, one of the most relaxing performers to listen to. The Drunkin Drow is always filled with people that are near and dear to my heart, so this is always a fun place for me to visit. I stayed for Taka Coeur....another wow!!! I swear this is a weekend for some of the best music in Second Life. I never regret taking this time.
After taking a break I headed to the Mad Hatter to see a very special person...Sassy Nightly. Sassy is not only an awesome performer, but also a good friend and one of wonderful people working to organize the Nashville Jam. This was the first time I had been at Mad Hatter and it is another cool venue. I love listening to Sassy and then I stayed to hear some of Frets Nirvana.
Something I have noticed in my wanderings is the many ingenious ways that venues tend to do things. Some are sooo unique that I think of ways that I could incorporate something like that into my own venue. I think too many times we tend to get stuck in our own world soooo sure that we are doing the very best we can. Yet it is by going out and venturing, learning, observing, and doing it with an open mind that we could often see things that work great. I will be the first to say that in all the different things I have done and organized over the years, especially in rl...that I am a bit of a thief. I was never out to reinvent the wheel, but others soooo often have wonderful ideas and methods...the idea is to learn about things then find a way to improve upon it and adapt it to fit the individual needs at the time...another wards change it so it is yours to take ownership of. Yet never forget where you got the idea and always give credit where credit is due.
I have been having so much fun bouncing venue to venue lately that I started today at B&B's. Seeing my old and very dear friend Bundy. I was given the opportunity to see one of the greats in SL....SOAR. Normally time zone wise, I miss them so this morning was a special treat.
Later after housecleaning in rl was done (never fun but a neccessity) I wnt on to visit venues I had not been to...first stop--Alligator Beach, an awesome Grateful Dead Tribute sim and hippie community, where I had the opportunity to listen to Pan and Doofus. Then on to Snippets to listen to Saintess Larnia. Another venue I had not visited before, an absolutely awesome show by Saintess on an absolutely awesome venue.
While I was there, I received a conference chat from one of the most talented artists Syl Darcy. Syl has combined both her art and music at Moonlit Gardens and it is beautiful. Smiles, I am a bit biased after having the opportunity to work closely with Syl last RFL season, then purchasing some of her artwork myself. I truly regretted not getting to the FL jam to meet her and give her a hug in person. I was able to listen to Glenn Sporg.....Another WOW in fact a double WOW. This is a great day not only great music and great venues, but my friend said she had so much fun at the FL jam that she will be at the Nashville jam too.....I can't wait to see her there.
That Nashville jam should be awesome.....some of the best friends in SL will be there and some of my favorite performers.....counting the days.
I am not sure how many of you subscribe to Google Alerts, I have found them quite helpful in keeping up with things I am interested in. One of the alerts I follow is the Second Life key words. This particular day there was a blog I read about someone starting a new venue. It is enlightening to those considering it and a reminder, or a walk down memory lane to others of us from when we first started. I included the site below:
http://acrossthegridwithlindal.blogspot.com/2012/01/hey-gang-lets-put-on-show.html?showComment=1327759600689#c4594567517463465243
I had such a great time yesterday that I thought a bit more venue hopping and good music was in order today. Starting out at one of my very good friend's venues...The Drunkin Drow listening to Branden Shoreland, one of the most relaxing performers to listen to. The Drunkin Drow is always filled with people that are near and dear to my heart, so this is always a fun place for me to visit. I stayed for Taka Coeur....another wow!!! I swear this is a weekend for some of the best music in Second Life. I never regret taking this time.
After taking a break I headed to the Mad Hatter to see a very special person...Sassy Nightly. Sassy is not only an awesome performer, but also a good friend and one of wonderful people working to organize the Nashville Jam. This was the first time I had been at Mad Hatter and it is another cool venue. I love listening to Sassy and then I stayed to hear some of Frets Nirvana.
Something I have noticed in my wanderings is the many ingenious ways that venues tend to do things. Some are sooo unique that I think of ways that I could incorporate something like that into my own venue. I think too many times we tend to get stuck in our own world soooo sure that we are doing the very best we can. Yet it is by going out and venturing, learning, observing, and doing it with an open mind that we could often see things that work great. I will be the first to say that in all the different things I have done and organized over the years, especially in rl...that I am a bit of a thief. I was never out to reinvent the wheel, but others soooo often have wonderful ideas and methods...the idea is to learn about things then find a way to improve upon it and adapt it to fit the individual needs at the time...another wards change it so it is yours to take ownership of. Yet never forget where you got the idea and always give credit where credit is due.
I have been having so much fun bouncing venue to venue lately that I started today at B&B's. Seeing my old and very dear friend Bundy. I was given the opportunity to see one of the greats in SL....SOAR. Normally time zone wise, I miss them so this morning was a special treat.
Later after housecleaning in rl was done (never fun but a neccessity) I wnt on to visit venues I had not been to...first stop--Alligator Beach, an awesome Grateful Dead Tribute sim and hippie community, where I had the opportunity to listen to Pan and Doofus. Then on to Snippets to listen to Saintess Larnia. Another venue I had not visited before, an absolutely awesome show by Saintess on an absolutely awesome venue.
While I was there, I received a conference chat from one of the most talented artists Syl Darcy. Syl has combined both her art and music at Moonlit Gardens and it is beautiful. Smiles, I am a bit biased after having the opportunity to work closely with Syl last RFL season, then purchasing some of her artwork myself. I truly regretted not getting to the FL jam to meet her and give her a hug in person. I was able to listen to Glenn Sporg.....Another WOW in fact a double WOW. This is a great day not only great music and great venues, but my friend said she had so much fun at the FL jam that she will be at the Nashville jam too.....I can't wait to see her there.
That Nashville jam should be awesome.....some of the best friends in SL will be there and some of my favorite performers.....counting the days.
Friday, January 27, 2012
BACK TO NORMAL (WELL NORMAL AS CAN BE)
After being out of town for almost a week, I got back last night and I am finally back to normal....though not to knock Indiana....but coming from the Chicago suburbs, I was used to salt trucks being out in front of the storm coming through....On 65 headed south through Indiana...they do not do that. I realized that I am getting too old to think that 70mph on pure ice is fun. So it took me two days to get home, as I spent the night in Indiana. BUT with that and my complaining on Facebook, I learned it really is a small small world. One of the venue owners here in Second Life lived there...and that much of our high school days we were closer than we ever thought.
After I caught up on some notecards, I headed out to hear some great music and my first stop was Ragged Edge, Katspurs' venue is one of those that you feel right at home in, and she always makes me feel so welcome. I listened to a performer I had not heard before Marshallw. Very impressive. Tonight in honor of Kat, Marshallw leaned toward more country...I have a feeling this is a very versatile performer.
After spending some time listening to Marshallw and catching up with my good friend Katspurs, I moved on to My Wish Venue....Lo, I love your dance floor!!! I have been here a few times to meet with Lo and set up the Rodanthe fundraiser, but this is the first time I ever attended an event here. Hazie Moonwall WOW. Such different styles and genres of music....Hazie I loved listening to you.
On to Sweet Whispers, what a beautiful and large venue; listening to Davadean Madrigal. Then on to a new venue for me--Portland...a newer venue and looking around it is really nice. Marble, the owner, was sooo welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the time I arrived. I listened to Katrose Serendipity. I have not had a chance to hear her in a while, then stayed for Music Oxygen....I could listen to him for hours...he has that kind of voice.
I have to add that I love the enthusiasm and the impatience for kiosks, for SL Music Races For a Cure. I know this is going to be an awesome team. Many of you have brought tears already and the kickoff ceremony, where I turn into a blubbering idiot is still over a month away....so many of you I have known for a long time and you are sharing parts of yourself with me.....it is truly touching and overwhelming. Together we will make a difference and I will consider it an honor to have worked with you.
After I caught up on some notecards, I headed out to hear some great music and my first stop was Ragged Edge, Katspurs' venue is one of those that you feel right at home in, and she always makes me feel so welcome. I listened to a performer I had not heard before Marshallw. Very impressive. Tonight in honor of Kat, Marshallw leaned toward more country...I have a feeling this is a very versatile performer.
After spending some time listening to Marshallw and catching up with my good friend Katspurs, I moved on to My Wish Venue....Lo, I love your dance floor!!! I have been here a few times to meet with Lo and set up the Rodanthe fundraiser, but this is the first time I ever attended an event here. Hazie Moonwall WOW. Such different styles and genres of music....Hazie I loved listening to you.
On to Sweet Whispers, what a beautiful and large venue; listening to Davadean Madrigal. Then on to a new venue for me--Portland...a newer venue and looking around it is really nice. Marble, the owner, was sooo welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the time I arrived. I listened to Katrose Serendipity. I have not had a chance to hear her in a while, then stayed for Music Oxygen....I could listen to him for hours...he has that kind of voice.
I have to add that I love the enthusiasm and the impatience for kiosks, for SL Music Races For a Cure. I know this is going to be an awesome team. Many of you have brought tears already and the kickoff ceremony, where I turn into a blubbering idiot is still over a month away....so many of you I have known for a long time and you are sharing parts of yourself with me.....it is truly touching and overwhelming. Together we will make a difference and I will consider it an honor to have worked with you.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
THE SECOND LIFE MUSIC COMMUNITY NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME
Last campaign, I was in a position to attend so many events for Relay For Life....no matter which event I attended, though every event was held in support of Relay For Life, each a unique event in its own way... there was a common thread between all of them,,,the music community. Performers gave of their time, their talents, their hard earned lindens. Performers groups attended and dug deep within their wallets to support Relay For Life. Managers, hosts, and venues...organized and donated. If many of you have been having following my blog for a while, you know how deeply touched I was by the open hearts of the music community. Now if you know me well, you know that got the wheels in this peabrain to spinning. We are always talking about increasing exposure of Second Life Music, and to do so in a positive way.
The subject was bounced around between a few people...and viola....an idea was born. We have put together a team....hopefully encompassing the many different avenues of the Second Life music community. Performers, venues, managers, fans, and promoters. Yesterday was the first time I publicly asked if people would be interested in joining. I only asked through the Live Music Venue Group, my own venue groups, and subscribo, and then my friends list. OMG as usual, the response from the Second Life Music Community overwhelmed me. I did not leave my computer last night until I was literally crosseyed. The requests for more information, the automatic joining of the team, the real life experiences I heard....the unconditional, "whatever I can do to help" attitude. All this from a community that I already love so much....You tend to leave me speechless (giggles and that is a difficult task) The team is growing by leaps and bounds. Already comparable in size to more established teams. So I will submit to you, my readers, the same note card that I put out inworld yesterday.
"We are putting together a team for 2012 Relay For Life in Second Life. The team is made up of all the different avenues of the music community; performers, managers, venue owners, fans, music group owners. This is a wonderful way for the entire music community to achieve a few things--camaraderie, exposure to the music community, and most importantly, the ability to make a difference in the battle against cancer. A devastating disease that has affected everyone in some way, shape, or form. Your participation in this team would be greatly appreciated. The team’s name is SL Music Races for a Cure. Please send me an im if you would be interested in joining forces with us to truly make a difference, of if you would like more information.
Thank you so very much, Still Braveheart"
As with anything else, the more people that participate the better of a job that we as a team can do for Relay For Life"
I have not been bouncing around that much in the past week or so, but will be updating a blog soon with those venues I have been to and the performers I have had the opportunity to hear. Yesterday, I peeked in the Secondraters site as well.....wow I am such a slacker....His list of performers has also grown....I need to get busy with my goal of hearing every performer in Second Life. As well as keep a promise to compare the many profiles I have to the newer site SecondLive.net, to give him any profiles that I may have and he is missing.
But for now I am listening to the awesome stream taking place at the Florida Jam!!! and wishing I was there
The subject was bounced around between a few people...and viola....an idea was born. We have put together a team....hopefully encompassing the many different avenues of the Second Life music community. Performers, venues, managers, fans, and promoters. Yesterday was the first time I publicly asked if people would be interested in joining. I only asked through the Live Music Venue Group, my own venue groups, and subscribo, and then my friends list. OMG as usual, the response from the Second Life Music Community overwhelmed me. I did not leave my computer last night until I was literally crosseyed. The requests for more information, the automatic joining of the team, the real life experiences I heard....the unconditional, "whatever I can do to help" attitude. All this from a community that I already love so much....You tend to leave me speechless (giggles and that is a difficult task) The team is growing by leaps and bounds. Already comparable in size to more established teams. So I will submit to you, my readers, the same note card that I put out inworld yesterday.
"We are putting together a team for 2012 Relay For Life in Second Life. The team is made up of all the different avenues of the music community; performers, managers, venue owners, fans, music group owners. This is a wonderful way for the entire music community to achieve a few things--camaraderie, exposure to the music community, and most importantly, the ability to make a difference in the battle against cancer. A devastating disease that has affected everyone in some way, shape, or form. Your participation in this team would be greatly appreciated. The team’s name is SL Music Races for a Cure. Please send me an im if you would be interested in joining forces with us to truly make a difference, of if you would like more information.
Thank you so very much, Still Braveheart"
As with anything else, the more people that participate the better of a job that we as a team can do for Relay For Life"
I have not been bouncing around that much in the past week or so, but will be updating a blog soon with those venues I have been to and the performers I have had the opportunity to hear. Yesterday, I peeked in the Secondraters site as well.....wow I am such a slacker....His list of performers has also grown....I need to get busy with my goal of hearing every performer in Second Life. As well as keep a promise to compare the many profiles I have to the newer site SecondLive.net, to give him any profiles that I may have and he is missing.
But for now I am listening to the awesome stream taking place at the Florida Jam!!! and wishing I was there
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 BEGINS IN SECOND LIFE
I am soooo proud of myself. I have spent the first week of the new year cleaning and organizing. Smiles my inventory is smaller than it has been in over 2 years. Now that I am organized, I am ready to move forward with this years projects. Consisting of taking care of something in rl that will possibly effect a lot, but now I am ready for it. Ready to get a full line up going again in my own venue, ready to co-captain a team of the musical community for RFL, ready to truly work on filling the new Second Life Music Venue Directory Website, and ready to keep up better with this blog.
I have a confession to make on organizing though, it is absolutely amazing how many notecards one can accumulate. WOW....giggles anyone need an artist's bio....I have a ton of them.
I started this new day by doing something a bit different. If you ever have free time and you don't do this already, I would suggest trying it. I went to search and hit the destination guide. WOW I saw some amazing builds. There is one that I just have to mention as it made me think of the old AM Radio build of the gas station and the details that were done so extremely well...taking me back to my own childhood of growing up with a mechanic as a grandfather. If you get a chance, check out the Houmas House, This is a plantation built with the collaborative efforts of some of the very best in Second Life, and based on the real life plantation. The details are some of the most accurate I have seen when it comes to duplicating real life in Second Life.
I avoided the hunts that were listed, and once finished went on to live music events. Sitting here and writing while visiting the venue Starriders and listening to JayP Burnstein doing an entire set of Elvis songs with the most amazing voice. True it is Elvis's birthday, but I could also listen to this man's voice for hours. Sille has done a great job with this venue it is both comfortable feeling and fun.
The hard part is pulling myself away to go on to another. Well crashing made that easier. Logged in and headed to Lost Lovers Dancing Club to listen to Gwen Marshdevil. One thing I will never do is to put down track singers.....I believe in my heart that their voice is their instrument. Listening to Gwen reaffirms that, she has truly mastered her instrument....such a beautiful voice. Newer to performing, it is just a matter of time before her following swells to overflowing.
On to a new venue for me....Limburg Live Venue. This venue has a huge dance floor. Waiting for the performer to begin,Lance Windlow, someone I have not listened to a long time. I got a chance to chat for a minute with one of the owners Eromara, she is so nice and welcoming. I am looking all around realizing this is a venue that is truly built to accomodate huge groups, it is pretty awesome. In talking to Eromara she was telling me that her partner also has a light show that he adds with the performances....i am anxiously waiting to see it. This is something that will truly set this venue out and be awesome at the same time. My recommendation---put your viewer on midnight. I have to admit that so many of us have lights on our stages (for me the stages are seasonal so not always) but I have yet to see a venue use them so well. This is awesome. I have to hand it to Lance, I just listened to one of the most sincere requests to tip the venue, thank you Lance for that recognition.
I got busy in rl after that and called it a day. Started today by popping into different venues to drop off and speak with the owners about the website directory. I love doing this, it really makes me realize how big and wonderful this community is. After crashing a few times, courtesy of Second Life, I managed to head over to Guthries and listen to Lefty Unplugged. Guthries has always been a favorite venue of mine. A great place to listen to some awesome performers and at the same time enjoy my morning coffee as the day gets going. My first time here a close friend had tp'd me in to hear one of the most awesome performers and my very good friend Russell Eponym. I have been stuck on this venue ever since. As always, Guthries did not let me down today.....such a relaxed atmosphere and a wonderful performer in Lefty.
Ok I confess, I allowed rl to distract me from Second Life and just getting back to it today. Starting out at a morning favorite, Guthries where I listened to Camme Carver for the first time. She is someone to see when you check notices, she brought both talent and an extremely likeable personality. I will be watching for her more often. On to another favorite, Kickin, and another first for me Christion
Dinzeo....once again...the WOW factor.
Another thing that really brought me back to what being new was like. One of the newbies at Kickin complimented me on my gown....as we talked it came out that she was brand new to Second Life, did not know how to find things, and had no lindens. I did tell her that she needed to learn more about sl, explore find her passions in sl and pursue those....but to help her get started I gave her the skin I started with, the hair i started with, a tent to try clothes in, a lm to a sandbox so she could rezz, as well as some clothes that were not freebies but were transferrable. It made me remember over three years ago when someone did the exact same to me. Sometimes it takes a reminder to remember "Pay it Forward"
I have a confession to make on organizing though, it is absolutely amazing how many notecards one can accumulate. WOW....giggles anyone need an artist's bio....I have a ton of them.
I started this new day by doing something a bit different. If you ever have free time and you don't do this already, I would suggest trying it. I went to search and hit the destination guide. WOW I saw some amazing builds. There is one that I just have to mention as it made me think of the old AM Radio build of the gas station and the details that were done so extremely well...taking me back to my own childhood of growing up with a mechanic as a grandfather. If you get a chance, check out the Houmas House, This is a plantation built with the collaborative efforts of some of the very best in Second Life, and based on the real life plantation. The details are some of the most accurate I have seen when it comes to duplicating real life in Second Life.
I avoided the hunts that were listed, and once finished went on to live music events. Sitting here and writing while visiting the venue Starriders and listening to JayP Burnstein doing an entire set of Elvis songs with the most amazing voice. True it is Elvis's birthday, but I could also listen to this man's voice for hours. Sille has done a great job with this venue it is both comfortable feeling and fun.
The hard part is pulling myself away to go on to another. Well crashing made that easier. Logged in and headed to Lost Lovers Dancing Club to listen to Gwen Marshdevil. One thing I will never do is to put down track singers.....I believe in my heart that their voice is their instrument. Listening to Gwen reaffirms that, she has truly mastered her instrument....such a beautiful voice. Newer to performing, it is just a matter of time before her following swells to overflowing.
On to a new venue for me....Limburg Live Venue. This venue has a huge dance floor. Waiting for the performer to begin,Lance Windlow, someone I have not listened to a long time. I got a chance to chat for a minute with one of the owners Eromara, she is so nice and welcoming. I am looking all around realizing this is a venue that is truly built to accomodate huge groups, it is pretty awesome. In talking to Eromara she was telling me that her partner also has a light show that he adds with the performances....i am anxiously waiting to see it. This is something that will truly set this venue out and be awesome at the same time. My recommendation---put your viewer on midnight. I have to admit that so many of us have lights on our stages (for me the stages are seasonal so not always) but I have yet to see a venue use them so well. This is awesome. I have to hand it to Lance, I just listened to one of the most sincere requests to tip the venue, thank you Lance for that recognition.
I got busy in rl after that and called it a day. Started today by popping into different venues to drop off and speak with the owners about the website directory. I love doing this, it really makes me realize how big and wonderful this community is. After crashing a few times, courtesy of Second Life, I managed to head over to Guthries and listen to Lefty Unplugged. Guthries has always been a favorite venue of mine. A great place to listen to some awesome performers and at the same time enjoy my morning coffee as the day gets going. My first time here a close friend had tp'd me in to hear one of the most awesome performers and my very good friend Russell Eponym. I have been stuck on this venue ever since. As always, Guthries did not let me down today.....such a relaxed atmosphere and a wonderful performer in Lefty.
Ok I confess, I allowed rl to distract me from Second Life and just getting back to it today. Starting out at a morning favorite, Guthries where I listened to Camme Carver for the first time. She is someone to see when you check notices, she brought both talent and an extremely likeable personality. I will be watching for her more often. On to another favorite, Kickin, and another first for me Christion
Dinzeo....once again...the WOW factor.
Another thing that really brought me back to what being new was like. One of the newbies at Kickin complimented me on my gown....as we talked it came out that she was brand new to Second Life, did not know how to find things, and had no lindens. I did tell her that she needed to learn more about sl, explore find her passions in sl and pursue those....but to help her get started I gave her the skin I started with, the hair i started with, a tent to try clothes in, a lm to a sandbox so she could rezz, as well as some clothes that were not freebies but were transferrable. It made me remember over three years ago when someone did the exact same to me. Sometimes it takes a reminder to remember "Pay it Forward"
Saturday, December 31, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Wow can you really believe another year has passed??? They really do go faster and faster.
Looking back over the year it has been amazing. It seems like the world has thrown one curve ball after another out there. There have been catastrophes and losses. There have also been so many successes. No matter which it has been, I have been able to stand on the sidelines and watch so many people open their hearts and their wallets, give their time and their talents to reach out and help each other. No where is it any more pronounced then right here in Second Life. The caring I see for other people, even when I know for a fact how times have made things so hard for so many here in Second Life, yet you still find ways to make a difference.
I see the fundraisers that I have been involved in, Relay for Life, Rodanthe, North Carolina, and most recently Toys 4 Tots. I see it in the music community and it is a community that each of us should be so proud to belong to.
"Every new year people make resolutions to change aspects of themselves they believe are negative. A majority of people revert back to how they were before and feel like failures. This year I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself." Aisha Elderwyn
To each and every one of you, I wish you all a very Happy New Year! May it bring you good health, and happiness, (a little wealth isn't bad either).
"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day." Edith Lovejoy Pierce
Looking back over the year it has been amazing. It seems like the world has thrown one curve ball after another out there. There have been catastrophes and losses. There have also been so many successes. No matter which it has been, I have been able to stand on the sidelines and watch so many people open their hearts and their wallets, give their time and their talents to reach out and help each other. No where is it any more pronounced then right here in Second Life. The caring I see for other people, even when I know for a fact how times have made things so hard for so many here in Second Life, yet you still find ways to make a difference.
I see the fundraisers that I have been involved in, Relay for Life, Rodanthe, North Carolina, and most recently Toys 4 Tots. I see it in the music community and it is a community that each of us should be so proud to belong to.
"Every new year people make resolutions to change aspects of themselves they believe are negative. A majority of people revert back to how they were before and feel like failures. This year I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself." Aisha Elderwyn
To each and every one of you, I wish you all a very Happy New Year! May it bring you good health, and happiness, (a little wealth isn't bad either).
"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day." Edith Lovejoy Pierce
SO MUCH TO SHARE
Before Christmas I had done some venue hopping and wanted to tell you about these, but we all know what holiday hustle and bustle is like. So that is my procrastination excuse for this one.
For those of you that celebrate Christmas, I hope yours was as wonderful as mine. Though I received some awesome gifts, I have actually received one of the best gifts possible about a month and a half before with the news that I am going to be a grandmother. To those of you that have grandchildren, I know you completely understand the overwhelming emotions that come over you with the realization that your baby is going to have her own baby. (and the need to brag)
Enough about me.
I also wish those of you that celebrated your own holidays the very best. I would list them all, but I am a terrible speller and would torture your holiday names. Some things are just never spelled the way they sound.
Here we go some venue hopping. My first stop was Cafe Casablanca. It has been a while since I have been here and Nyteyes made me feel as welcome as if I had never left. Kev Tyson on stage as a giant santa hat and a great sense of humor. I had a great time while there.
On to Sammy's Pub to hear Carols by Candlelight but it appeared to be cancelled though the venue looked like it would be a warm comfortable outdoor venue....I will have to watch for other events being held here.
On to Templemore....a bit early due to the cancel at Sammy's gave me a chance to look around and see what an absolutely beautiful build this is, Hmmm 10 minutes to show time and I am still by myself....I hope this is not an omen...both venues were scheduled to have performers I have never listened to before. Looking back into events to see what else is going on just to be on the safe side. Ok showtime and no one is here....on to the next.
Now this is a show....Spirited Emor singing some of my favorite Christmas songs at Clan LoewenHerz/Lion Clubs. A Beautiful venue, beautiful songs.....who could ask for more.
I can't go venue hopping without stopping at one of my all time favorite venues Kickin Club, now this is a venue that is always packed . I got there in time to catch the end of Liberty Lyrics performance she is awesome, then stayed for Premium Composer.......wow the energy he has, I was trying to eat some wings while he was coming through the speakers and i wanted to put down some delicious wings and get up and dance. Anytime I want to put down food....it is a reason for celebration.
I did get back from out of town to hear something that is to me hmmmm well you make your own judgements. There is a hunt being put together that will culminate in a concert consisting of one of my favorite groups as well as another performer in Second Life. I think this is such a unique idea. But I got to thinking as I do a couple of hunts each year..... I was kind of surprised that a hunt needed sponsors to the tune of quite a few Lindens, and then that they were also charging the merchants to participate. Though I had only looked into participating in a hunt once as a venue, I do participate as a hunter in a couple. I asked a few of the vendors that i know rather well, they are friends, participate in hunts and provide wonderful quality items that I receive both as a hunter and the fact that I am a shopoholic. They have never paid to participate in a hunt. to me this understandable, there is no guarantee that a hunt will bring in more sales as most good hunters go to find the item and hurry out to the next location.
I do know that some people think that those individuals that started organizing hunts a long time ago did themselves a disservice by not charging and making money off of the vendors. I look at it a bit differently. To those that take the time to organize a hunt and do it solely because it is something you love to do, I salute you. You are doing something for others to enjoy and not always trying to make a buck. I will always speak of you in the highest regard and if ever asked will always refer people to your hunts and the vendors that also take their time to produce a gift for Second Life residents that hunt. I will also be looking to include my own venue in some of your hunts and will go to the vendors that are there to participate. That is an idea that other venue owners may also want to look into since so many of us have stores on our sims.
For those of you that celebrate Christmas, I hope yours was as wonderful as mine. Though I received some awesome gifts, I have actually received one of the best gifts possible about a month and a half before with the news that I am going to be a grandmother. To those of you that have grandchildren, I know you completely understand the overwhelming emotions that come over you with the realization that your baby is going to have her own baby. (and the need to brag)
Enough about me.
I also wish those of you that celebrated your own holidays the very best. I would list them all, but I am a terrible speller and would torture your holiday names. Some things are just never spelled the way they sound.
Here we go some venue hopping. My first stop was Cafe Casablanca. It has been a while since I have been here and Nyteyes made me feel as welcome as if I had never left. Kev Tyson on stage as a giant santa hat and a great sense of humor. I had a great time while there.
On to Sammy's Pub to hear Carols by Candlelight but it appeared to be cancelled though the venue looked like it would be a warm comfortable outdoor venue....I will have to watch for other events being held here.
On to Templemore....a bit early due to the cancel at Sammy's gave me a chance to look around and see what an absolutely beautiful build this is, Hmmm 10 minutes to show time and I am still by myself....I hope this is not an omen...both venues were scheduled to have performers I have never listened to before. Looking back into events to see what else is going on just to be on the safe side. Ok showtime and no one is here....on to the next.
Now this is a show....Spirited Emor singing some of my favorite Christmas songs at Clan LoewenHerz/Lion Clubs. A Beautiful venue, beautiful songs.....who could ask for more.
I can't go venue hopping without stopping at one of my all time favorite venues Kickin Club, now this is a venue that is always packed . I got there in time to catch the end of Liberty Lyrics performance she is awesome, then stayed for Premium Composer.......wow the energy he has, I was trying to eat some wings while he was coming through the speakers and i wanted to put down some delicious wings and get up and dance. Anytime I want to put down food....it is a reason for celebration.
I did get back from out of town to hear something that is to me hmmmm well you make your own judgements. There is a hunt being put together that will culminate in a concert consisting of one of my favorite groups as well as another performer in Second Life. I think this is such a unique idea. But I got to thinking as I do a couple of hunts each year..... I was kind of surprised that a hunt needed sponsors to the tune of quite a few Lindens, and then that they were also charging the merchants to participate. Though I had only looked into participating in a hunt once as a venue, I do participate as a hunter in a couple. I asked a few of the vendors that i know rather well, they are friends, participate in hunts and provide wonderful quality items that I receive both as a hunter and the fact that I am a shopoholic. They have never paid to participate in a hunt. to me this understandable, there is no guarantee that a hunt will bring in more sales as most good hunters go to find the item and hurry out to the next location.
I do know that some people think that those individuals that started organizing hunts a long time ago did themselves a disservice by not charging and making money off of the vendors. I look at it a bit differently. To those that take the time to organize a hunt and do it solely because it is something you love to do, I salute you. You are doing something for others to enjoy and not always trying to make a buck. I will always speak of you in the highest regard and if ever asked will always refer people to your hunts and the vendors that also take their time to produce a gift for Second Life residents that hunt. I will also be looking to include my own venue in some of your hunts and will go to the vendors that are there to participate. That is an idea that other venue owners may also want to look into since so many of us have stores on our sims.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
PROCRASTINATION
I am the self proclaimed Queen of Procrastination--as easily seen by the rate I update this blog.
I can blame it on rl, or the season, or the latest hunt I am doing, but the bottom line is that it is pure procrastination. Something I think so many of us do all the time. Not to take anything away from the procrastinators, some of my best work is done due to procrastination, after all, I am not getting a second chance to fix it...well gee I can table it until next year...a common reason to not fix it the first time around. No if I am going to do it, it should be done right the first time. If I see something wrong it is my responsibility to say something, many of you know me and respect me for this character flaw. And I love you for it. So I have no excuse for waiting so late to update this, just that I am the Queen of Procrastination.
I do need to bring you up to date between the timer going off on holiday baking today.
Hmmmm new stuff first....I have been at the most fun venue, Under the Willows. I have not had as much fun at such a unique venue. Though I must also admit, that my wonderful friend Max Kleene was performing and his group and team are some of the most fun in sl. Always clean, never obnoxious, giggles though there may be innuendos. No one ever feels left out at a Max show....this is a group that makes everyone feel so very welcome and knows how to have fun, always lots of laughter. No matter what kind of day you are having, attending a Max show will always leave you with a smile on your face. Add to that dancing on a giant bed at Under the Willows and you have a dynamite show. Hmmmm wondering if they make jumping on the bed animations, I will have to look and send some to the mastermind Precious Rallier, owner of Under the Willows. This is one venue that everyone should see, it is awesome. I know I will be attending again.
Speaking of Max Kleene, I have to give him credit for this find. After chatting one evening, Max asked me to come listen to someone. In all honesty, though I should not be biased, bluegrass has never been my cup of tea...as much as I love country, it is such a different type. Max did tell me I would be impressed so I took a chance. WOW...he was right. It was Cosmic Haystack streaming in with his rl band from his studio in Kentucky. These guys were great. Not only was the music great but the band itself is also very entertaining. Thanks Max for pointing me in that direction.
There were a couple of things that happened in the Second Life music community lately. The Avi Choice Awards held at the SL Christmas expo on the 10th of December. I was so proud as I was listening to them, the music community made a strong showing in appearing at the awards. If you had a chance to look at the list of nominees, it was outstanding, though one little thing caught my attention. Under SL music groups, up against groups such as the Follow was an actual Second Life group that so many of use to send out notices of events. I giggled every time I thought of that group winning....all 470+ members. Though the nominees in each category was amazing, a special congratulations goes out to the winners:
Favorite Formal Venue: Nanceeee & Gymmy Sinatra – Frank’s Elite Jazz Club
Favorite Live Music Venue: Reborn Wingtips & Mara Menges – RMS Titanic
Favorite Country Singer: Savannah Coronet
Favorite Pop Singer: Antonio Galloway
Favorite Rock Singer: Skye Galaxy
Favorite SL Musical Group: Powers Avon – The Follow
Favorite Singing Duo: Erin68Frogg & Satin Galli
Favorite Female Musician: Noma Falta
Favorite Male Musician: Russell Eponym
Congratulations to all those that were nominated and to all those that won!!!! Everyone of you is soooo awesome!!!
Though there are still 5 days of campaigning left, congratulations goes out to Rocky Hillburten and his staff for making Toys4Tots so successful this year. Too many children that don't deserve it, go without through the Christmas Season, the United States Marines go out of their way to help kids during the holidays and throughout the year. Once again, the music community in Second Life has opened their hearts and their wallets to help make a difference this year. Toys4Tots this year is just under 5 million lindens, lets all dig just a little more into our pockets and hit that 5 million mark.
A new venture in Second Life. Many of you remember when I had written about Live Gig Alley. Unfortunately instead of making changes that were needed. I do believe it is closed down. Voice Doobie has since gone and created Event Connection. Though it seems to revolve around events of all kinds, I was able to take a look at it. While it holds a great deal of potential, there are still quite a few technical kinks to work out which he is working on. It appears to be a venture worth watching to see the direction it takes, it may be a very good venture for the music community, but only time will tell. His grand opening is scheduled tentatively for January 15.
Now lets get back to procrastination...giggles there are still a ton more venues to be included in the music venue directory, along with live music event groups and services. Hint hint, we have waited so long for this....lets use it to our advantage.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe healthy prosperous New Year! Thank you for allowing me to a small part of this community this year.
I can blame it on rl, or the season, or the latest hunt I am doing, but the bottom line is that it is pure procrastination. Something I think so many of us do all the time. Not to take anything away from the procrastinators, some of my best work is done due to procrastination, after all, I am not getting a second chance to fix it...well gee I can table it until next year...a common reason to not fix it the first time around. No if I am going to do it, it should be done right the first time. If I see something wrong it is my responsibility to say something, many of you know me and respect me for this character flaw. And I love you for it. So I have no excuse for waiting so late to update this, just that I am the Queen of Procrastination.
I do need to bring you up to date between the timer going off on holiday baking today.
Hmmmm new stuff first....I have been at the most fun venue, Under the Willows. I have not had as much fun at such a unique venue. Though I must also admit, that my wonderful friend Max Kleene was performing and his group and team are some of the most fun in sl. Always clean, never obnoxious, giggles though there may be innuendos. No one ever feels left out at a Max show....this is a group that makes everyone feel so very welcome and knows how to have fun, always lots of laughter. No matter what kind of day you are having, attending a Max show will always leave you with a smile on your face. Add to that dancing on a giant bed at Under the Willows and you have a dynamite show. Hmmmm wondering if they make jumping on the bed animations, I will have to look and send some to the mastermind Precious Rallier, owner of Under the Willows. This is one venue that everyone should see, it is awesome. I know I will be attending again.
Speaking of Max Kleene, I have to give him credit for this find. After chatting one evening, Max asked me to come listen to someone. In all honesty, though I should not be biased, bluegrass has never been my cup of tea...as much as I love country, it is such a different type. Max did tell me I would be impressed so I took a chance. WOW...he was right. It was Cosmic Haystack streaming in with his rl band from his studio in Kentucky. These guys were great. Not only was the music great but the band itself is also very entertaining. Thanks Max for pointing me in that direction.
There were a couple of things that happened in the Second Life music community lately. The Avi Choice Awards held at the SL Christmas expo on the 10th of December. I was so proud as I was listening to them, the music community made a strong showing in appearing at the awards. If you had a chance to look at the list of nominees, it was outstanding, though one little thing caught my attention. Under SL music groups, up against groups such as the Follow was an actual Second Life group that so many of use to send out notices of events. I giggled every time I thought of that group winning....all 470+ members. Though the nominees in each category was amazing, a special congratulations goes out to the winners:
Favorite Formal Venue: Nanceeee & Gymmy Sinatra – Frank’s Elite Jazz Club
Favorite Live Music Venue: Reborn Wingtips & Mara Menges – RMS Titanic
Favorite Country Singer: Savannah Coronet
Favorite Pop Singer: Antonio Galloway
Favorite Rock Singer: Skye Galaxy
Favorite SL Musical Group: Powers Avon – The Follow
Favorite Singing Duo: Erin68Frogg & Satin Galli
Favorite Female Musician: Noma Falta
Favorite Male Musician: Russell Eponym
Congratulations to all those that were nominated and to all those that won!!!! Everyone of you is soooo awesome!!!
Though there are still 5 days of campaigning left, congratulations goes out to Rocky Hillburten and his staff for making Toys4Tots so successful this year. Too many children that don't deserve it, go without through the Christmas Season, the United States Marines go out of their way to help kids during the holidays and throughout the year. Once again, the music community in Second Life has opened their hearts and their wallets to help make a difference this year. Toys4Tots this year is just under 5 million lindens, lets all dig just a little more into our pockets and hit that 5 million mark.
A new venture in Second Life. Many of you remember when I had written about Live Gig Alley. Unfortunately instead of making changes that were needed. I do believe it is closed down. Voice Doobie has since gone and created Event Connection. Though it seems to revolve around events of all kinds, I was able to take a look at it. While it holds a great deal of potential, there are still quite a few technical kinks to work out which he is working on. It appears to be a venture worth watching to see the direction it takes, it may be a very good venture for the music community, but only time will tell. His grand opening is scheduled tentatively for January 15.
Now lets get back to procrastination...giggles there are still a ton more venues to be included in the music venue directory, along with live music event groups and services. Hint hint, we have waited so long for this....lets use it to our advantage.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe healthy prosperous New Year! Thank you for allowing me to a small part of this community this year.
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