THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC STANDS UP 2 CANCER --SATURDAY 9/5/2014

     

 WELCOME TO SECOND LIFE STANDING  UP 2 CANCER

On September 4-7th 23 different live music venues and OVER 150 DIFFERENT PERFORMERS will all be holding a fund raiser to raise donations for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  Stand Up 2 Cancer is under the Entertainment Industry Foundation and one of the most highly rated non-profit organizations.  They have taken a unique approach towards  finding the cure for cancer.  They have formed "dream teams" of doctors, some of the best in their fields.  They did this in the US and internationally.  The one thing that is reassuring is that 100% of your donations go toward research.  Also on September 5, 2014 Stand Up 2 Cancer will be holding a fund raiser that is being carried by 31 major and cable television stations in the USA and major stations n Canada, as well as streaming live on Hula and Yahoo.....all being done simultaneously.

WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL TREAT

  SNAIL RACES

ARRIVE BY 10:30 AM FOR BOTH RACERS AND SPECTATORS
 
 

THE LINE UP September 6, 2014

Join us as we Stand Up 2 Cancer in conjunction with the RL event.  100% of your donations go directly to research.
 
ACOUSTIC CAVE                              9/6/2014                    Performers                                      
6:00 PM                 Strum Diesel                                          

7:00 PM                 Bat Masters/  TwoStep Spiritweaver     
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BROKEN HEART CAFE                                   
9/6/2014                    Performers                                        
1:00 PM              Quinton Whitman                                
 2:00 PM           Mark Seery                                                    
3:00 PM              Dpatrick Flow                                               
4:00 PM              Atsirk Zuta                                                   
5:00 PM             Truhart                                                           
6:00 PM             Katarina Malaspina                                        
7:00 PM             UtahCowboy                                                
8:00 PM              Krell karu                                                     
9:00 PM             Lyric Serendipity                                        
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CAMEO MUSIC PARK                                           
9/6/2014                    Performers                                       
11:00 AM     Mill Tycoon                                     

12:00 PM   JC Farstrider                                   
1:00 PM    trinity ermintrood aka Bubbles         
2:00 PM    Hogan Baily                                      
3:00 PM    Balladeer                                           
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LC LIVE!                                                    
    
9/6/2014                    Performers                                       
1:00 AM                 Clay Harsley                                   
2:00 AM                 Down Under                                  
3:00 AM                 Myst and Mew                              
4:00 AM                 LiamDefoe                                    
 5:00 AM              Harmonia Trefoil                 
6:00 AM             Mark Seery                      
7:00 AM              Phoe Nix                            
 8:00 AM              Dilah Halostar                    
9:00 AM              KevinMThomas Carpool                
10:00 AM             Keeba Tammas                            

11:00 AM            Trin Paige                                   
12:00 PM            Maximillion Kleene         
1:00 PM              Lyn Carlberg                                      
2:00 PM              Mike Chek                                           
 3:00 PM              Caasi Ansar                                   
4:00 PM              Ashton Andretti                               
5:00 PM             Reggie Sunset                                          
6:00 PM             MellowInfused Resident                          
7:00 PM              Anidi Huet                                               
8:00 PM             Collin Martin                                             
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MOUNTAIN CAVE CLUB                                                
  9/6/2014                    Performers                                        
3:00 PM     andydennis enchanted                                    
4:00 PM    Adrian Madhatter Cash                           
5:00 PM     Naga Flow                                                    
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Party Beach Kurhaus Scheveningen     

9/6/2014                    Performers                                       
12:00 PM  Zoree Jupiter                                                                 
1:00 PM    Josie Anderton                                                   **********************************************************
 
PINK DUCK                
  
 9/6/2014                    Performers                                      
 11:00 AM    Mike Chek                         
12:00 PM    Brett Hamsone                   
1:00 PM    2nd Life Cheerleading Squad    
 2:00 PM    Andremus Miklos                
3:00 PM   Paul Nowles                             
4:00 PM   Premium Composer             
 5:00 PM    NormReynolds Genesis      
6PM          Robert Downing                  
7PM          Harmonia Trefoil                  
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   SMOKIN ACES                                     
  9/6/2014                    Performers                                         
12:00 PM    Phil Setner                                                       
1:00 PM    Ricky Denarro (rickylivemusic)                          
 2:00 PM    Bobby Roxley                                                       
3:00 PM    Josie Anderton                                             
 4:00 PM    Veronica Weskler                                         
5:00 PM    ELiz Watanabe                                            
6:00 PM    Libby (libertybelle.lyric)                                  
 7:00 PM    tobykip.lionheart                                                
 8:00 PM    Bandit Eddingham                                              
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SOLANA'S PLACE                      

9/6/2014                    Performers                                      
4:00 PM    Libby                                                       
5:00 PM    Erin & Satin                                            
6:00 PM    Chris Darkstone                                      
7:00 PM     Lillie woodells                                         

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THE DIRTY GRIND                                
9/6/2014                    Performers                                       
1:00 PM    LibertyBelle Lyric                                         
2:00 PM    DennyMac                                                        
3:00 PM  Jack and Ira Duo show of Kinagree-Smith          
4:00 PM    Suzen Juel                                                       
 5:00 PM    Effinjay                                                           
 6:00 PM    Benski Korhonen                                              
7:00 PM    Naga Flow                                                       
8:00 PM    Rara Destiny                                                   ***************************************************************

TRICKSTER SOUND                              
9/6/2014                    Performers                                        
12:00 PM    Lokki Merryman                                      
1:00 PM    Vincent Merricks                                       
 2:00 PM     Phemie Alcott                                          
 3:00 PM    Strummer Vultee and Beamer Lowtide    

ADDITIONAL LINKS

                    
TEAM SITE:     DONATE DIRECTLY HERE
LL lab promo : 
MODEM WORLD
sl enquirer:
Facebook 
CE SOIR

SL MUSIC IS THE BEST COMMUNITY TRULY STANDING UP TO CANCER

I am sitting here dead tired after a very long day, but also so filled with a love for Second Life Live Music performers,venues and fans.

So many of the participating venues have changed their land textures to Stand Up 2 Cancer for this event.....I have been in awe and so inspired by them.  I still have performers that are asking me to find a place for them.  It goes beyond that though.  This is the first year that Stand Up 2 Cancer has had anything done in Second Life.  We are not half way through it yet as Saturday and Sunday are packed with performances yet tonight as I am writing this we are finishing the second day of our Stand Up 2 Cancer fundraiser with L$515725.  think about that it is roughly just over $2000 USD.  Every single penny of that is going to research.....for Stand Up 2 Cancer is where the end of cancer begins.

Many of you know that I am the kind of person that thanks every person that works on something personally.  I tend to feel that there is nothing truly personalized if you are just one in a long list of names.  Well, this is most definitely causing my thank you list to grow and grow.

There is no describing the the feelings that all of you give me with your dedication and determination, the opening of your hearts and wallets.  I am keeping a note card of names of those that are unable to make it to the events and sending me their donations.  I am hoping tomorrow to have the time to ensure that the transparency is there so that donations can be seen and documented.  that will be posted to the web.  Most of you know how I feel about transparency and credibility.

All I can say about today is that you are the most wonderful people I have ever known, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to be a small part of of this amazing community.

THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC STANDS UP 2 CANCER --FRIDAY 9/4/2014

     

 WELCOME TO SECOND LIFE
STANDING  UP 2 CANCER

On September 4-7th 23 different live music venues and OVER 150 DIFFERENT PERFORMERS will all be holding a fund raiser to raise donations for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  Stand Up 2 Cancer is under the Entertainment Industry Foundation and one of the most highly rated non-profit organizations.  They have taken a unique approach towards  finding the cure for cancer.  They have formed "dream teams" of doctors, some of the best in their fields.  They did this in the US and internationally.  The one thing that is reassuring is that 100% of your donations go toward research.  Also on September 5, 2014 Stand Up 2 Cancer will be holding a fund raiser that is being carried by 31 major and cable television stations in the USA and major stations n Canada, as well as streaming live on Hula and Yahoo.....all being done simultaneously.

THE LINE UP September 5, 2014

Join us as we Stand Up 2 Cancer in conjunction with the RL event.  100% of your donations go directly to research.

 FRIDAY, 9/5/2014

BS'S "BRING A FRIEND & STAY AWHILE"  THE SHORE          9/5/2014                    Performers                                      

4:00 PM    Open   
5:00 PM    ELiz Watanabe                                        
6:00 PM    Maurice Mistwallow                                    
7:00 PM    Tristyn Homewood                                  
8:00 PM    AM Forte                                                       
9:00 PM     Christopher135 Quan                                   

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   CE SOIR      
9/5/2014                    Performers                                      
2:00 PM    Jerry Sinclair                          
3:00 PM    Miha Shamen            
4:00 PM    Mavenn                                 
5:00 PM    Jade Berry                             
6:00 PM    XaraTeransula                       

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    GUTHRIES
9/5/2014                    Performers                                       
12:00 PM    Russell Eponym                                          
1:00 PM    Dango                                                        
2:00 PM    Dilah Halostar                                                
3:00 PM    Kevin Thomas                                               
4:00 PM   Quinton Whitman                                                            
5:00 PM    CelticMaidenWarrior                                       
6:00 PM    Marqs DeSade                                                

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  HOTEL CHELSEA             

  9/5/2014                    Performers                                   
  5:00 PM    Zelator Baphomet                              
  6:00 PM    Lazarus Dognouse                             
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KICKEN 
 9/5/2014
2PM  KEVIN THOMAS CARPOOL

STAND UP 2 CANCER AT LC LIVE 
  9/5/2014                    Performers                                       
                                   2:00 PM    Maxx Sabretooth                           
3:00 PM    Phil Setner                   
4:00 PM    TerryToon                     
5:00 PM     Clarice Karu                 
6:00 PM     Automatic Quandry       
7:00 PM    CaptainObeY Arson                          
8:00 PM    JC Farstrider - Live Sax                     
9:00 PM    Acoustic Rhapsody                             
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Party Beach Kurhaus Scheveningen                 Scheveningen

9/5/2014                    Performers                                        
12:00 PM    ManuAurell                                                       
                                                      

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PINK DUCK                         

9/5/2014                    Performers                                       
9:00 AM     Glenn Bunjie                     
10:00 AM    Theresa Nayar                  
11:00 AM     Jade Berry                        
12:00 PM   Mike Chek                           
  1:00 PM   TerryLynn Melody            
  2:00 PM    Atsrik Zuta                        
  3:00 PM    Dallas Winslet                  
  4:00 PM    RockyTooCool                   
  5:00 PM    tobykip Lionheart           
  6:00 PM    Liam Defoe                       
  7:00 PM    Travis Overland    
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SEASIDE LOUNGE  

9/5/2014                    Performers                                     
3:00 PM    Clarice Karu                                              
4:00 PM    Rara Destiny                                            
5:00 PM    pAUL kNOWLES                                       
6:00 PM    essence                                                 
7:00 PM    Donn Devore                                          
8:00 PM    Mavenn                                                   
9:00 PM    Tristyn Homewood                                   
                                                   
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SMOKIN ACES                   

9/5/2014                    Performers                                  
1:00 PM    Freddy Mergatroid                                
2:00 PM    starkz.voom                                             
3:00 PM    LuvofMusic                                                     
4:00 PM    BELINDA (belinda.portland)                             
5:00 PM    Satin & Erin                                                      
6:00 PM    Krisie Snowdrop                                                   
7:00 PM     Hogan Baily                                                       
8:00 PM    Gandalf Mornington                                             
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SURFSIDE HIDEAWAY                     

9/5/2014                    Performers                                   

2:00 PM    Mamaa Saiz                     
3:00 PM    Beth Odets                         
4:00 PM    Bat Masters                        
5:00 PM    Senjata Witt                     
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THE DIRTY GRIND                                       

9/5/2014                    Performers                                   

5:00 PM    Doc Warziders                                 
6:00 PM    Taunter Goodnight                          
7:00 PM    tobykip Lionheart                                 
8:00 PM    Liz Aday                                      
9:00 PM    Xara Fiasco                                    
10:00 PM  Larree Quixote

ADDITIONAL LINKS

                        
TEAM SITE:     DONATE DIRECTLY HERE
LL lab promo : 
MODEM WORLD
sl enquirer:
Facebook 
CE SOIR

STAND UP 2 CANCER KICKS OFF IN THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY--THURSDAY 9/4/2014

 WELCOME TO SECOND LIFE

                  STANDING  UP 2 CANCER

On September 4-7th 23 different live music venues and OVER 150 DIFFERENT PERFORMERS will all be holding a fund raiser to raise donations for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  Stand Up 2 Cancer is under the Entertainment Industry Foundation and one of the most highly rated non-profit organizations.  They have taken a unique approach towards  finding the cure for cancer.  They have formed "dream teams" of doctors, some of the best in their fields.  They did this in the US and internationally.  The one thing that is reassuring is that 100% of your donations go toward research.  Also on September 5, 2014 Stand Up 2 Cancer will be holding a fund raiser that is being carried by 31 major and cable television stations in the USA and major stations n Canada, as well as streaming live on Hula and Yahoo.....all being done simultaneously.

THE LINE UP September 4, 2014

Join us as we Stand Up 2 Cancer in conjunction with the RL event.  100% of your donations go directly to research.

KICKIN               http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kickin/171/184/23             

9/4/2014                                                    Performers   

                                    

2:00 PM                                              RhesaAderyn & ML                                               

3:00 PM                                                Mihaere Shamen                                                   

4:00 PM                                         ProfessorShowbiz Resident                                 

5:00 PM                                                      Mavenn                                                     

6:00 PM                                                Todd Rumsford      

ELITE SOUNDS OF JAZZ  

          http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mont%20Fleuri%20Isle/49/93/23   

9/4/2014                                               Performers 

                                     

4:00 PM                                               Ricky Denarro  

5:00 PM                                                   Open                               

6:00 PM                                             Hammerfla Magic     

For a complete listing of all line-ups and events vist The Shore and touch the large Stand Up Cancer white sign   

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/177/45/44                                    

                                    

WOW I LOVE THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY

This is a community that is absolutely amazing!!!! On August 5th the Stand Up 2 Cancer was a vision.....Right now it is at 28 different live music venues, a snail race, a clothing auction, and over 120 different performers, with more lineups on the way.

We have attracted other groups of communities that have inquired what they can do. And every time I turn around there is another venue or performer asking what they can do.....

The compassion, the dedication of the Second Life Live Music Community there are not enough words to describe it. 

I did have to put the article on the back burner for now while I am focusing on organizing the fund raiser.  I will get to putting the final touches on it and adding pictures to it to submit it, a couple of days after the fundraiser is done.  (I need the time to re-coop for a day or two afterwards) There is a central landing spot to get the schedules and line ups as well as the landmarks.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/181/43/42

I will also be listing the lineups and slurls on this blog as well.

There is a way to donate directly:  http://do.eifoundation.org/goto/SLMusic

Watch the blog for updates.



 

On September 5-7th 26 different live music venues will all be holding a fundraiser to raise donations for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  Stand Up 2 Cancer is under the Entertainment Industry Foundation and one of the most highly rated non-profit organizations.  They have taken a unique approach towards  finding the cure for cancer.  They have formed "dream teams" of doctors, some of the best in their fields.  They did this in the US and internationally.  The one thing that is reassuring is that 100% of your donations go toward research.  Also on September 5, 2014 Stand Up 2 Cancer will be holding a fundraiser that is being carried by 31 major and cable television stations in the USA and major stations n Canada, as well as streaming live on Hula and Yahoo.....all being done simultaneously.  The press release talking a bit more about the real life event can be found at:  http://www.standup2cancer.org/press_release/view/hollywood_stars_align_for_su2c_telecast_new_were_calling_you_campaign

The live music community is coming together the same weekend to raise funds for this worthy cause.  Venues that are participating are as follows:  Acoustic Cave, Broken Heart Cafe, BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile, Cameo Music Park, Ce Soir, Elite Sounds of Jazz, Guthries, Hotel Chelsea, Kickin, Lost Coconuts, Lokki's Gardens, Mountain Cave Club, Party Beach Kurhaus Scheveningen, Pink Duck, Place of Grace, Seaside Lounge, Smokin Aces, Surfside Hideaway, Solana's Place, The Dirty Grind, The Keys, Titanic, Tranquil Cafe, Vincents, & White Tiger Islands.  

There are a few other things going on as well, Snail Racing, and there will be a silent Auction of Clothing designed by a clothing designer that lost her battle to cancer.

A central location that will have all the lines ups and landmarks for all events.  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/177/45/41

Receipts can be received for lindens donated, or you can donate anonomously with a credit card by visiting:    http://do.eifoundation.org/goto/SLMusic

Every penny helps.  As Stand Up 2 Cancer says "This is where the end of cancer begins."

Watch this blog for updates.

CALLING ALL SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND PERFORMERS

Calling all Live Music Venues and Performers,

If you are interested in working on a very special fund raising event the weekend of September 5, 6, and 7 to help raise money for cancer research.  This is a disease that has touched each and every one of us. This is a good way to make a difference.

On September 5th every major television station and about 30 cable channels in the USA, and also in Canada, are all simultaneously conducting a fund raiser for Stand Up 2 Cancer.

 As Stand Up 2 Cancer says "This is where the end of cancer begins"

http://www.standup2cancer.org/

Stand Up 2 Cancer is a non-profit organization under the Entertainment Industry Foundation.  The have taken a unique approach to working to find an end to cancer.  A disease that has affected each of us in some way.  SU2C uses the donated dollars to fund research teams of drs to work on specific forms of cancer.....Every single dollar donated goes directly to research and not a CEO salary as many of them do.  The teams and are transparent so that you may see what they are working on and also give updates.

On August 5th I received approval from SU2C to put together a  fund raising event for the weekend of September 5th.

Venues:  You could participate  by using your venue September 5th, 6th, and 7th.  You could designate one day, two days or all three days.  There are 20 venues participating already.

Performers:  You could participate by giving one of your amazing shows to this event.  Currently I have list of performers that is constantly growing waiting for venues to get their time slots together. 

If you are interested please let me know or im Still Braveheart inworld.


Team Page URL:  http://do.eifoundation.org/goto/SLMusic

 Thank you in advance for all your support.

 Still Braveheart

THINGS SL PERFORMERS SHOULD NOT DO TO LIVE MUSIC VENUES

Wow it has been a heck of a day.

Friday, August 1, 2014 I had the other week lineup going.  It had been going well I had a performer that I love who had been appearing and doing great...then this Friday he was a no call no show.  I left a message on his fb etc...I know things happen....One never knows when RL will come up....But here it is on Sunday and I get a notice that he is performing somewhere.  I suppose I would have understood it better if either he or his manager had bothered to take the time and let me know what happened.  Especially since there had been people showing up and to see him and waiting then leaving.  We even saw them come back, giving this performer a chance to get there.

So with that a note to performers, the venue owners plan their schedules around you, give them the common courtesy of cancelling if you need to.  If something happens in rl and you are unable to let them know, at least take the time to apologize when you do return to sl.  As performers you would not want to be treated that way by venue owners, don't treat them rudely.  You run the risk of losing a booking and ruining your reputation because believe me.....venue owners do talk.

I ran into the same sort of thing that Sunday with a performer from Scotland.  She at least sent me a notecard, but in the notecard stated that she was cancelling because she had accidentally booked another venue.  Now on that note, I had to ask why she was cancelling her regular performance and knocking the venue that was paying her weekly for a one time appearance somewhere else.  At which point she told me that she cancelled that too.  So after I had seen her in events for the other performance, I went over to see if it was truly cancelled.  Lo and behold there she was performing.  I have to admit my anger boiled over and I did im her and state that she lied to me.  Most of you know me and know how much value I place on honesty.

Both of these performers will no longer be appearing at BS's.

So with that another note to performers, venues that pay you to perform week after week, deserve the consideration to be honest with them. 

I did not put these performers name in here because I was not after publicly humiliating them.  Though if there is anyone that would like to know, you can always im me inworld or pm me in Facebook. 

There are other things that though not as major every performer should do before getting a stage.  Know the name of the venue you at, If you are not sure of how to say it, ask the venue owner.  But never promote another venue in place of the one you are at.  You should also make sure your managers and hosts know the name of the venue as well.

Know where the venue tip jar is at.

Venue owners are paying for the land you perform on and many times for your performance.  In my opinion, it is only right that you be considerate of them and their venue.

GREAT NEWS IN THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY

Though I am working on a couple of other blogs that I need to finish....This news excited me so much that I had to share.

FROM STAND UP 2 CANCER FOR OUR EVENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

watch for information as I can get it out to you.  For now, any venue owner or performer that would like to participate please let me know.  Those of you that have told me you were interested in this event the weekend of September 5....I have your names on a list.  Let me find out how many venues want to be included and together we can all work on schedules.

Just to refresh everyone's memory.....Stand Up 2 Cancer and Stand Up 2 Cancer/Canada are the organizations that every single dollar donated goes into research and not a six figure CEO salary.....or vague representations of where it goes.  Take a look at the sites and see for yourself....You can see where it goes and even get updates.

http://www.standup2cancer.org/


http://www.standup2cancer.ca/press_release


Hugs, I have missed you all soooo much,

A SPEICAL REQUEST FOR THE SL LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY

Hi,

Recently, I have been asked to do an article or series of articles about the SL live music community.  I have thought a great deal about this...where to start, what to include etc...

Then I realized the this community is much more than my thoughts, so I am asking for yours, it is all of ours for that is what makes us a community. 

Please keep in mind that I am not asking for information on a particular performer, or a particular venue, or a manager, etc....but the community as whole.  What better place to start when writing about a community that with the community.

I am asking you to send me a notecard, im, email...about the sl music community means to you. How has it affected you, any favorite venues or performers.

I can not guarantee that every person's input will be used but I will try to use as many as possible.

Please get these back to me asap as I have already started writing. 

Also if you have pictures of events or causes that have played a large part in this world, please send them.  We will also use as many pics as possible to show the community.  Also there are venues that are tributes to rl things....pictures of them would also be great with a brief line about what they are in tribute to.

Chuckles another words I am looking for all kinds of stuff.  But to write about the community, I can only do that with your help....we are all a part of this wonderful community.

Hugs to each of you,

Still Braveheart

AN APOLOGY TO SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY

Many of you know that I apologized the end of last year for not doing my job correctly as a captain and leader of the team SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE, when it came to not doing my homework thoroughly and leading the team into into something that I felt was misleading.  I still feel that same way.  My apology comes because as a team you were a community that made a difference.  Bringing in over $13,000 USD one year and over $14,000 USD the second year.  Besides making a difference the SL grid knew a bit more about SL Live Music and what a wonderful community it was.

My apology comes because I feel as though as I let you down.  Because I had stepped back from RFL of SL, I did not ask anyone to step back with me, but rather follow your hearts.  I suggested that someone else step up to lead the team if they would like.  Unfortunately ....others decided to form a team on their own and change the word Races to Rawks.  This possibly would have been good if they had the ability to talk to to me and get the team that was strong or changed the name completely so they would not be mistaken for the same team.  Unfortunately one of those captains chose to im me and attack me.  Needless to say I have muted her.  The downside is that the team itself had made such an impression on the RFL of SL community that I have received a number of im's over the past few months asking what happened to the music community and did it just fall apart as they only raised less than $700 USD (as of this writing) and did not have a real presence this year not even having a compsite.  Ultimately this is a huge disservice to the live music community as a whole, for I know what huge hearts you have and how proud you were of the team you were on.

Though RFL of SL is not about me nor about any of us individually, as a team you were amazing and I feel that one person in her quest to carry on and not be able to give the her all into it has diminsished what all of you have built together as a team.

My personal feelings toward RFL of SL have not changed....lol and I have a stage 4 cancer yet still do not believe in them and what was their misleading ways (they have since tried to clean some of it up, its wonders what someone being loud can cause). As the captain of this team though and the highest regard I hold for this team and for the music community as a whole, I am determined to help change this situation, though I would not do it through RFL of SL.  I have taken a year off dealing with transplant clinics and oncologists and the emotional roller coaster it can take you on.  Now I feel as if I have come to terms with my own issues and more determined than ever to give back to the music community all they have given me over the years.

On this note, I do ask that you ask a couple of things....before anyone asks  I have a stage 4 lymphoma (it is a slow growing cancer) but unable to have it treated due to the organ failure.  The organ transplant is completely off the table because of the cancer.  I have had to come to terms with all of this and realize that it will never get better only worse....Chuckles, me the fighter, that was a very bitter pill to swallow.  The two things I ask is that:  One, you do not feel bad for me as there millions that are much worse off, and two, please do not im me with with sympathy and sad im's.  Instead make the most of every single day.

Soooo make the most of each day ... oh and mark your calendars for September 5  it is the day that both Canada and the US will have tons of television stations and stars raising money for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  The US link:  http://www.standup2cancer.org/the_show   And the Canadian link:  http://www.standup2cancer.ca/press_release

Remember this is the nonprofit organization that every dollar you donate goes to research and not some six figure CEO salary.  Their dream teams of doctors and research is nothing short of phenomenal.