Saturday, September 17, 2011
REMOVED BLOG
I removed the blog that discussed my feelings about fundraisers. It was on its way to becoming a mud slinging contest, which is something I would never want this blog to become. At the same time, I am bluntly honest, so if this is something you are interested in, please feel free to im me inworld.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT TOOK THE TIME AND HELPED RODANTHE NC
A special thank you to all that dug and helped the town of Rodanthe, NC; home of our own SL performer, Debi Latte. Also thank you to the performers that took the time out of their busy schedules and appeared to help raise funds as well as the designers that donated items and the venues that put up donation boxes or sponsored part of the fundraiser.
If anyone needs a receipt for tax purposes, please im me in world and i will send you one. Please keep in mind that if you received an item through the auction, or a t-shirt, those monies are not tas deductible and no receipts will be given for those items.
I have found it is easier to post the spreadsheet to a web page so you can view a list of all donors and monies earned at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AoMVvj5AG25ZdFJWdUR3WFZMT0hOTmpGN2lnRmthdVE&output=html
Many of you performed and donated simply because we asked, my heartfelt thanks goes out to each of you as I am sure Isa's is as well.
If anyone needs a receipt for tax purposes, please im me in world and i will send you one. Please keep in mind that if you received an item through the auction, or a t-shirt, those monies are not tas deductible and no receipts will be given for those items.
I have found it is easier to post the spreadsheet to a web page so you can view a list of all donors and monies earned at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AoMVvj5AG25ZdFJWdUR3WFZMT0hOTmpGN2lnRmthdVE&output=html
Many of you performed and donated simply because we asked, my heartfelt thanks goes out to each of you as I am sure Isa's is as well.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
FINAL LINE UP FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Debi Latte - the well loved SL songbird - lost much of her house in Rl. The hurricane hit Rodanthe, N.C. first and hardest. Debi is actually sleeping on a cot in the firehouse! AND We can help her entire community!
We are having a benefit for Rodanthe, this Saturday and Sunday
This benefit is so big it kicks off Saturday the 10th at our sister venue - Bring a friend, Stay a while. BS's is the place to be Saturday!!
The line up at BS's is open to any performer that would like to participate. Slots are still available, just im still Braveheart.
Saturday (Sept. 10) at BS's:
10- 11 Agustin Braham
11-12 Phil Setner
12-1 Sparrow and Sunwolf
1-2 Joaquin Gustav
2-3 Sid Slade
3-4 Russell Eponym
<intermission>
6-7 Gandalf Mornington
7-8pm Max Kleene
Sunday's (September 11) shows will be at Prim Economy Music Park from 3:30 to 9:00 pm slt
3:30 = The Amazing Shannon Oherlihy!
4:00 = The Sensational CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster!
4:30 = The Incredible Noma Falta!
5:30 = The Spectacular Savannah Coronet!
6:00 = The Talented Hogan Bailey!
6:30 = this 15 Minutes sponsored by Cafe Trivia - The Best Place in SL to play Trivia!
=The Awesome Mamaa Saiz!
6:45 = this 1/2 Hour Sponsored By JJ's Joint A FUN, LAID BACK, RUN DOWN OLD BLUES and ROCK CLUB !!
=The Wonderful Miss Gina Stella!!!
7:15 = this 1/2 hour sponsored by Key West - Home Of The Wave!
=The Amazing Anek Fuchs!!!
7:45 = The Fantastic Harry Frychester!
8:00 to 9:00 = The Unbelievable JustinElias Anatra!
Free Concert - all tips go to Rodanthe! Grab your friends and your dancing shoes and be blown away by our "hurricane" of talent!
With Thanks to Blaise Zarco (an amazing creator and scripter) YOU can bid on an Amazing dress - "Shades Of Latte" - designed by Tanya Matahari!
Or bid 4 weeks rental at Palm Cove Reef donated by the wonderful Hillary Hawkeye! (see info below)
Buy the Tee shirts designed by Fashionista and the ultimate designer Tayna Matahari! They say "I helped Rodanthe!" and "Irene can kiss my pixels!" All proceeds help the island!
Real life donations can be made to the Fire Dept. which has been serving the community with food, fuel, and labor ... or directly to Debi (address upon request)
RL Checks can be written to:
Chicamacomico Banks Fire Dept.
P. O. Box 125
Rodanthe, NC 27968
The Fire Dept. is a non-profit organization so any donations there will be tax deductible, as well.
Rental Prizes donated by Palm Cove Resorts
1 - Four weeks in a large beach home worth L6,000 -
2 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
3 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
4 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
5 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
We are having a benefit for Rodanthe, this Saturday and Sunday
This benefit is so big it kicks off Saturday the 10th at our sister venue - Bring a friend, Stay a while. BS's is the place to be Saturday!!
The line up at BS's is open to any performer that would like to participate. Slots are still available, just im still Braveheart.
Saturday (Sept. 10) at BS's:
10- 11 Agustin Braham
11-12 Phil Setner
12-1 Sparrow and Sunwolf
1-2 Joaquin Gustav
2-3 Sid Slade
3-4 Russell Eponym
<intermission>
6-7 Gandalf Mornington
7-8pm Max Kleene
Sunday's (September 11) shows will be at Prim Economy Music Park from 3:30 to 9:00 pm slt
3:30 = The Amazing Shannon Oherlihy!
4:00 = The Sensational CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster!
4:30 = The Incredible Noma Falta!
5:30 = The Spectacular Savannah Coronet!
6:00 = The Talented Hogan Bailey!
6:30 = this 15 Minutes sponsored by Cafe Trivia - The Best Place in SL to play Trivia!
=The Awesome Mamaa Saiz!
6:45 = this 1/2 Hour Sponsored By JJ's Joint A FUN, LAID BACK, RUN DOWN OLD BLUES and ROCK CLUB !!
=The Wonderful Miss Gina Stella!!!
7:15 = this 1/2 hour sponsored by Key West - Home Of The Wave!
=The Amazing Anek Fuchs!!!
7:45 = The Fantastic Harry Frychester!
8:00 to 9:00 = The Unbelievable JustinElias Anatra!
Free Concert - all tips go to Rodanthe! Grab your friends and your dancing shoes and be blown away by our "hurricane" of talent!
With Thanks to Blaise Zarco (an amazing creator and scripter) YOU can bid on an Amazing dress - "Shades Of Latte" - designed by Tanya Matahari!
Or bid 4 weeks rental at Palm Cove Reef donated by the wonderful Hillary Hawkeye! (see info below)
Buy the Tee shirts designed by Fashionista and the ultimate designer Tayna Matahari! They say "I helped Rodanthe!" and "Irene can kiss my pixels!" All proceeds help the island!
Real life donations can be made to the Fire Dept. which has been serving the community with food, fuel, and labor ... or directly to Debi (address upon request)
RL Checks can be written to:
Chicamacomico Banks Fire Dept.
P. O. Box 125
Rodanthe, NC 27968
The Fire Dept. is a non-profit organization so any donations there will be tax deductible, as well.
Rental Prizes donated by Palm Cove Resorts
1 - Four weeks in a large beach home worth L6,000 -
2 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
3 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
4 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
5 - Four weeks in a 3 floor beach home worth L2,200 -
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
A HEARTFELT REQUEST
Diaster seems to be hitting the US in many ways weather related. So many hurt, killed....loss of home. It has been devastating and overwhelming.
Right now one of the music communities own is facing that diaster. Debi Latte, a loved sl performer, whether you know her from reputation, hearing this beautiful songbird, or meeting her at a live music jam....she is loved by many. What many may not be aware of is that Debi lives in a town called Rodanthe, N.C, the first and hardest hit by Hurricane Irene. Currently, Debi is sleeping on a cot at the fire house and her house is totalled.
Isa Beck has organized a fundraiser for the town this weekend. I have to say that there is total transparency and accountability in this fundraiser, with three people watching monies to ensure it is all going to the bank account set up for Rodanthe and that information will be provided publicly Though so many have given until it hurts, they are still continuing to give. The venue that donated the space for the fundraiser, Prim Economy Music Park already has a complete line up. Other venues are dedicating time to the fundraiser. Designers have put together some beautiful things to be bought or auctioned off with all monies going toward the fundraiser. My own venue, for any performers that can not fit in the line up but would like to participate is available as well.
Though I do not participate in many fundraisers on my venue, more so because of the lack of transparency and accountability...this particular fundraiser is being set up in such a way that there are no questions to be asked about the funds. I am strongly urging as many as possible to participate in this one.
Right now one of the music communities own is facing that diaster. Debi Latte, a loved sl performer, whether you know her from reputation, hearing this beautiful songbird, or meeting her at a live music jam....she is loved by many. What many may not be aware of is that Debi lives in a town called Rodanthe, N.C, the first and hardest hit by Hurricane Irene. Currently, Debi is sleeping on a cot at the fire house and her house is totalled.
Isa Beck has organized a fundraiser for the town this weekend. I have to say that there is total transparency and accountability in this fundraiser, with three people watching monies to ensure it is all going to the bank account set up for Rodanthe and that information will be provided publicly Though so many have given until it hurts, they are still continuing to give. The venue that donated the space for the fundraiser, Prim Economy Music Park already has a complete line up. Other venues are dedicating time to the fundraiser. Designers have put together some beautiful things to be bought or auctioned off with all monies going toward the fundraiser. My own venue, for any performers that can not fit in the line up but would like to participate is available as well.
Though I do not participate in many fundraisers on my venue, more so because of the lack of transparency and accountability...this particular fundraiser is being set up in such a way that there are no questions to be asked about the funds. I am strongly urging as many as possible to participate in this one.
IT HAS BEEN WAAAYYYY TOOOOO LONG
I can only apologize for being so lax and try to offer some sort of explanation. I took the break after Relay For Life to do a round of doctor appointments and tests. Some of the results have thrown me for a loop and I really wasn't able to focus too clearly on many things. By the time things started to settle down it was mid August and every time I logged into SL people have brought things to my attention that screamed "write about this" and I found every excuse whether it was health or rl related to put it off. So needless to say this will be a long one or broken into a couple of blogs.
First an update. When I returned, I was contacted by some close friends as they had me tp to Live Gig Alley, lo and behold I was one of fortunate venue owners that had been banned. Though to what purpose I am not sure....too many people keep updates as to what and who is there for me to have to go there. It is also one of the first questions I ask of any performer that is interested in performing at BS's. I do have to admit though that one of my performers was questioned while waiting to play, and then I was asked if I was the owner of that sim, At which point I was told off...." I never met you that I know of but I want you to know.... that my life and the lives of several friends have been totally trashed by your blog = I've never experienced such enmity and homophobia rl" Now I must admit that this comment truly made my jaw drop to the floor. Last I checked this blog never discussed anyone's sexuality. I did try to ask this person, but she refused to answer me. I finally did ask the performer that was waiting and he went on to tell me that he was in im's with her. Another venue owner that was also there, did explain it to me, this was a way to attack because I stated my beliefs about Live Gig Alley. Unfortunately, it was done in a way that said she never really read the blog and knew nothing of what I was talking about.....so my warning to all that refuse to book performers that use Live Gig Alley, pay attention. From my understanding this is an alt of someone else and she will talk trash to your guests while they are trying to watch a performance. She is banned from my venue as I do not believe that anyone attends a performance to listen to people get trashed, and I won't allow my guests to be subject to that.
On to other things. Lately it seems that fundraising in sl has raised some eyebrows. I do know that in the past there was one performer inparticular that seemed to raise funds continually for his family members and and friends, I have also raised eyebrows at a couple of others. I can only say that the music community as a whole has the biggest of hearts I have ever seen, giving of their time, their money, etc. As someone that has done quite a lot of fundraising and organizing of campaigns in real life, I am a stickler on transparency and accountability. If you want to give to someone by opening those hearts, time and money, please look for those things. If you are not sure what to look for or ask about, please just im me in world, leave me a comment, or send me an email. One of the largest pet peeves I have is someone taking advantage of the goodness and kindness of others to line their own pockets. With that said, there is an upcoming fundraiser that I sanction 100% and I will tell you about it later.
I was also told hat a notecard had gone out to managers and performers on how to increase tips to the venues. Chuckling because the performers name that was on the notecard...well, he has performed for me in the pat and I have attended many other performances of his at other venues....his largest promotions were for himself, his dancers, and which ever family or friends he was "raising" funds for. and the venue never did well at all from what little he promoted the venue, Outside of laughing at the humor in the situation, I did see the nc that was sent out. My own addum would be to managers, please when at my venue do not follow that nc. My guests come to see a show not get requests and gestures for tips slammed down their throats that only serve to spam local chat and makes many tune it out. As far as performers, I do agree that performers need to promote the venues, but one can tell whether it is sincere or a second thought. Those performers that truly believe in the venues, it comes across in the sincerity in their voices. Otherwise, I don't ask my guests for tips, so when they do it is because they are truly enjoying themselves and appreciate the venue and performance. I am also extremely appreciative of each and every tip the venue receives.
Wow, I feel as if I am going down a laundry list of issues, one would have thought I was gone for a lot longer that a month. Then again it is sl....time moves differently there....so on we go.
It was brought to my attention that there are performers that are changing the way they are doing things. If a venue owner can not afford the performer themself, they have offered a video of themselves at lower rates. I am truly hoping the venue owner that brought this to my attention double checks and that the performer did not present it correctly. One thing venues have prided themselves on is live performers. If we wanted video performances we could download things from the web at no cost. The performer that offered this, if it is correct, would have no audience interaction, most of which makes attending live performances fun. I believe this to be true even with the shortcuts of providing a video to make a tour larger. I myself, would not pay to have a video of a performer that is performing elsewhere at the same time. I have to add on this though, that in my own experience in sl, the economy has hit so many so hard, and performers recognize this as I have had many performers come to me and tell me their rates are lowered to make things easier for the venues. Another instance of the wonderful hearts in our music community. Those performers are simply the best and and you know they do what they do simply for the love of music and their love of performing.
Phew, miss a month in sl and it is like missing a year.
First an update. When I returned, I was contacted by some close friends as they had me tp to Live Gig Alley, lo and behold I was one of fortunate venue owners that had been banned. Though to what purpose I am not sure....too many people keep updates as to what and who is there for me to have to go there. It is also one of the first questions I ask of any performer that is interested in performing at BS's. I do have to admit though that one of my performers was questioned while waiting to play, and then I was asked if I was the owner of that sim, At which point I was told off...." I never met you that I know of but I want you to know.... that my life and the lives of several friends have been totally trashed by your blog = I've never experienced such enmity and homophobia rl" Now I must admit that this comment truly made my jaw drop to the floor. Last I checked this blog never discussed anyone's sexuality. I did try to ask this person, but she refused to answer me. I finally did ask the performer that was waiting and he went on to tell me that he was in im's with her. Another venue owner that was also there, did explain it to me, this was a way to attack because I stated my beliefs about Live Gig Alley. Unfortunately, it was done in a way that said she never really read the blog and knew nothing of what I was talking about.....so my warning to all that refuse to book performers that use Live Gig Alley, pay attention. From my understanding this is an alt of someone else and she will talk trash to your guests while they are trying to watch a performance. She is banned from my venue as I do not believe that anyone attends a performance to listen to people get trashed, and I won't allow my guests to be subject to that.
On to other things. Lately it seems that fundraising in sl has raised some eyebrows. I do know that in the past there was one performer inparticular that seemed to raise funds continually for his family members and and friends, I have also raised eyebrows at a couple of others. I can only say that the music community as a whole has the biggest of hearts I have ever seen, giving of their time, their money, etc. As someone that has done quite a lot of fundraising and organizing of campaigns in real life, I am a stickler on transparency and accountability. If you want to give to someone by opening those hearts, time and money, please look for those things. If you are not sure what to look for or ask about, please just im me in world, leave me a comment, or send me an email. One of the largest pet peeves I have is someone taking advantage of the goodness and kindness of others to line their own pockets. With that said, there is an upcoming fundraiser that I sanction 100% and I will tell you about it later.
I was also told hat a notecard had gone out to managers and performers on how to increase tips to the venues. Chuckling because the performers name that was on the notecard...well, he has performed for me in the pat and I have attended many other performances of his at other venues....his largest promotions were for himself, his dancers, and which ever family or friends he was "raising" funds for. and the venue never did well at all from what little he promoted the venue, Outside of laughing at the humor in the situation, I did see the nc that was sent out. My own addum would be to managers, please when at my venue do not follow that nc. My guests come to see a show not get requests and gestures for tips slammed down their throats that only serve to spam local chat and makes many tune it out. As far as performers, I do agree that performers need to promote the venues, but one can tell whether it is sincere or a second thought. Those performers that truly believe in the venues, it comes across in the sincerity in their voices. Otherwise, I don't ask my guests for tips, so when they do it is because they are truly enjoying themselves and appreciate the venue and performance. I am also extremely appreciative of each and every tip the venue receives.
Wow, I feel as if I am going down a laundry list of issues, one would have thought I was gone for a lot longer that a month. Then again it is sl....time moves differently there....so on we go.
It was brought to my attention that there are performers that are changing the way they are doing things. If a venue owner can not afford the performer themself, they have offered a video of themselves at lower rates. I am truly hoping the venue owner that brought this to my attention double checks and that the performer did not present it correctly. One thing venues have prided themselves on is live performers. If we wanted video performances we could download things from the web at no cost. The performer that offered this, if it is correct, would have no audience interaction, most of which makes attending live performances fun. I believe this to be true even with the shortcuts of providing a video to make a tour larger. I myself, would not pay to have a video of a performer that is performing elsewhere at the same time. I have to add on this though, that in my own experience in sl, the economy has hit so many so hard, and performers recognize this as I have had many performers come to me and tell me their rates are lowered to make things easier for the venues. Another instance of the wonderful hearts in our music community. Those performers are simply the best and and you know they do what they do simply for the love of music and their love of performing.
Phew, miss a month in sl and it is like missing a year.
Monday, July 25, 2011
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE MUSIC COMMUNITY PERFORMERS
I have seen so many thank yous to the committee members and teams of Relay for Life, many of you are part of those teams...but I have one very special thank you to give.
This year's Relay for Life was the best ever in the total of USD raised. The spirit of Relay is more overwhelming than words can describe. Every week throughout Relay I have seen events put on by the various teams and committee members. Behind all of it I saw a group of people that truly helped make the relay become the best ever. I attended more live music events sponsored by venues and teams.....but there was a quiet giant in there....the music community. As performers, you donated your time, your tips. To many of you performing in sl is a way to help keep a roof over your head, to see you give up the opportunity to make money with your performances, to bring your groups, no matter how large or small....to challenge those audiences to match to donate...
I could not keep track of the number of performers that I saw everyday when I looked at events in the event board. Each of you that donated so much, that have said to me, if there is anything I can do to help, that offered to do performances....though my response was the same....that I am not a part of that committee....I still know how very giving your hearts were. Each time I heard a performer talk about challenging the audience and that they would match it....it was awe inspiring. Laughing, of course you caused me to dig deep within that linden wallet.... I am not only proud to be a part of this community, but even prouder that so many of you are friends.
On that note I say a very special thank you to the music community, to the venue owners, the fans, and the performers....for you truly helped play a huge part in the success of SL's Relay for Life 2011.
This year's Relay for Life was the best ever in the total of USD raised. The spirit of Relay is more overwhelming than words can describe. Every week throughout Relay I have seen events put on by the various teams and committee members. Behind all of it I saw a group of people that truly helped make the relay become the best ever. I attended more live music events sponsored by venues and teams.....but there was a quiet giant in there....the music community. As performers, you donated your time, your tips. To many of you performing in sl is a way to help keep a roof over your head, to see you give up the opportunity to make money with your performances, to bring your groups, no matter how large or small....to challenge those audiences to match to donate...
I could not keep track of the number of performers that I saw everyday when I looked at events in the event board. Each of you that donated so much, that have said to me, if there is anything I can do to help, that offered to do performances....though my response was the same....that I am not a part of that committee....I still know how very giving your hearts were. Each time I heard a performer talk about challenging the audience and that they would match it....it was awe inspiring. Laughing, of course you caused me to dig deep within that linden wallet.... I am not only proud to be a part of this community, but even prouder that so many of you are friends.
On that note I say a very special thank you to the music community, to the venue owners, the fans, and the performers....for you truly helped play a huge part in the success of SL's Relay for Life 2011.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
A DIFFERENT PATH
Today, I need to take a moment and talk a little about Relay for Life. Though it is not considered music community...maybe to some...I still believe it is, because I have seen soo many of the music community open their hearts and support this so worthy cause.
On that note I do want to share the schedule of events as everyone walks the relay and takes this time to celebrate what has proven to be a record breaking year for Relay for Life in Second Life. There is something for everyone.
SATUDAY, JULY 16
SILENT AUCTIONS START
BREEDABLE SILENT AUCTIONS START
ART SHOW/SALE STARTS
SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
SOO MANY FUN ACTIVITIES
THEMED LAPS
The Four Seasons Theater--it changes with each performance--Space is very limited! Reserve your seat now!!
2PM SLT -- THE BEATLES Everyone loves THE BEATLES....Join us on the dance floor as we take that walk down memory lane with the band that started it all for us..... Space is limited, so im Still Braveheart for your tickets today. All proceeds go to Relay for Life 2011.
4 PM RUNNING LADY PRODUCTIONS--The best in Machinima
6PM SLT -- VIRTUAL BUFFET OF SHORT PLAYS -- Join the Avatar Repertory Theater as we present a seven course meal of full productions of the seven winning plays from the Virtual Short Play Buffet; Love in a Virtual World by Mark Lindberg Back Burner by J. H. Brown Zombified by Arthur M. Jolly Drenched by Sandra Hosking Monsters by Elford Alley NOLA Goodbye by Jane Pendergrast The Gospel According to Bowser by Dan Borengasser SPACE IS LIMITED--IM STILL BRAVEHEART FOR YOUR ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
Country Music Stage
Performances start at 1PM and run hourly
Live Music Stage
Performances start at 1PM
DJ Stage starts at 1PM SLT
LUMINARIA CEREMONY STARTS AT 9PM SLT
Sunday July 17
FIGHT BACK CEREMONY 6AM SLT
CLOSING CEREMONIES 10AM (but the fun continues)
LIVE AUCTION 11:30 AM (rl and sl items... http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11SL?sid=149337&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=34810
SCAVENGER HUNT CONTINUES
SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AT 3PM SLT
RAFFLE DRAWS 7PM
BREEDABLE SILENT AUCTION CLOSES 7PM SLT
The Four Seasons Theater--it changes with each performance--Space is very limited! Reserve your seat now!! im Still Braveheart in world for tickets
1PM SLT ALICE IN WONDERLAND BROUGHT TO US BY THE DRAMATIQUES
4PM BON JOVI
Country Music Stage
Performances start at 7AM SLT
Live Music Stage
Performances start at 7AM SLT
I truly hope to see all of you there sometime over the weekend.
On that note I do want to share the schedule of events as everyone walks the relay and takes this time to celebrate what has proven to be a record breaking year for Relay for Life in Second Life. There is something for everyone.
SATUDAY, JULY 16
SILENT AUCTIONS START
BREEDABLE SILENT AUCTIONS START
ART SHOW/SALE STARTS
SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
SOO MANY FUN ACTIVITIES
THEMED LAPS
The Four Seasons Theater--it changes with each performance--Space is very limited! Reserve your seat now!!
2PM SLT -- THE BEATLES Everyone loves THE BEATLES....Join us on the dance floor as we take that walk down memory lane with the band that started it all for us..... Space is limited, so im Still Braveheart for your tickets today. All proceeds go to Relay for Life 2011.
4 PM RUNNING LADY PRODUCTIONS--The best in Machinima
6PM SLT -- VIRTUAL BUFFET OF SHORT PLAYS -- Join the Avatar Repertory Theater as we present a seven course meal of full productions of the seven winning plays from the Virtual Short Play Buffet; Love in a Virtual World by Mark Lindberg Back Burner by J. H. Brown Zombified by Arthur M. Jolly Drenched by Sandra Hosking Monsters by Elford Alley NOLA Goodbye by Jane Pendergrast The Gospel According to Bowser by Dan Borengasser SPACE IS LIMITED--IM STILL BRAVEHEART FOR YOUR ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
Country Music Stage
Performances start at 1PM and run hourly
Live Music Stage
Performances start at 1PM
DJ Stage starts at 1PM SLT
LUMINARIA CEREMONY STARTS AT 9PM SLT
Sunday July 17
FIGHT BACK CEREMONY 6AM SLT
CLOSING CEREMONIES 10AM (but the fun continues)
LIVE AUCTION 11:30 AM (rl and sl items... http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11SL?sid=149337&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=34810
SCAVENGER HUNT CONTINUES
SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AT 3PM SLT
RAFFLE DRAWS 7PM
BREEDABLE SILENT AUCTION CLOSES 7PM SLT
The Four Seasons Theater--it changes with each performance--Space is very limited! Reserve your seat now!! im Still Braveheart in world for tickets
1PM SLT ALICE IN WONDERLAND BROUGHT TO US BY THE DRAMATIQUES
4PM BON JOVI
Country Music Stage
Performances start at 7AM SLT
Live Music Stage
Performances start at 7AM SLT
I truly hope to see all of you there sometime over the weekend.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
A special thank you
Out of the ashes so to speak....
I am the type of person that looks for the positive in everything.....I found it throughout this entire mess involving Live Gig Alley....I found a positive. A reminder of why I love this musical community.
Whether you like live gig alley or not, venues, performers, and fans are communicating better than ever. There is a unity that is overwhelming. So many performers have im'd and given their support venues coming together in common bond... I have not seen this type of unity since Mankind tried to get everyone to use his cover charge system.
Thank you SL Music Community, as always you make me so proud to be a small part of this community.
I am the type of person that looks for the positive in everything.....I found it throughout this entire mess involving Live Gig Alley....I found a positive. A reminder of why I love this musical community.
Whether you like live gig alley or not, venues, performers, and fans are communicating better than ever. There is a unity that is overwhelming. So many performers have im'd and given their support venues coming together in common bond... I have not seen this type of unity since Mankind tried to get everyone to use his cover charge system.
Thank you SL Music Community, as always you make me so proud to be a small part of this community.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
An explanation
I chose to remove my last post because while it was a meandering of my thoughts and a trip down memory lane...there was nothing substantial to base it upon. Rather than have anyone take it out of context, and start rumors or drama, I chose to remove it. One thing I attempt top do, whether I be right or wrong is honest, direct, and ethical....I truly avoid allowing personal what if's to come into play here, and that is what I had started to do, allowing things I knew from my history with the sl music community to be discussed here. I was wrong to do so.
My take on the "updated press release"
Here is the updated press release I was given...and then you will see my response.
Live Gig Alley
Live Gig Alley – UPDATE
It has come to my attention that some venue owners and performers are concerned that Live Gig Alley will act as a remote virtual venue, taking traffic away from their venue. Owners and performers alike need to know how Live Gig Alley will benefit them.
To address questions and concerns, please allow me this opportunity to relay what Live Gig Alley is all about and why it is important to you.
The short answer… It’s "The Ultimate SL Entertainment Connection"
Live Gig Alley does not take traffic away from any entertainment venue. In actuality, quite the opposite is true. Live Gig Alley increases traffic to venues and in no way poses a threat to venue owners, entertainers, fans, entertainment managers or anyone else. Live Gig Alley is an enhancement to live entertainment.
As with any business, there are pros and cons. The pros include a one-stop location to find/discover/locate a live performance to attend, a place aiding collaboration among performers and the opportunity for venue owners to sample many performers in a very short period of time.
Upon arrival visitors are suddenly presented with hundreds of mini booths that performers have rented. These mini booths will hold a maximum of 2 occupants. Booths have a menu system, providing the event seeker with a direct teleport to the live event, in progress. Teleporting to events is the basis of Live Gig Alley.
Each booth also has the performer’s picture and a Tip Jar. Having a Tip Jar available is good for venue owners. Elaboration on that is provided below. Each booth, displaying a flashing red light, will typically signal that the musician renting that booth is live on-stage right now, at some venue, somewhere in SL. To find out if that particular musician is to their liking, visitors step in the booth and can only listen to what is going on. Should that performer not be what they seek, they move onto the next live performer's booth and so on, until they find a live show to teleport into. Again, people do not come to Live Gig Alley and simply stand around listening to live performances.
Availability to tip the performer is in place for one main reason. A vast majority of fans will see the tip jar and in a split second think, "I will tip them at the show but not here..I already like this performer and I don't mind tipping, but only if I am having a good time there". In reality, that Tip jar further helps trigger the act of teleporting to the event. Also, should tips be generated from Live gig alley (and yes, it does happen now and again) steps are in place to have tips directed to the performer's designated avatar, so as to not interrupt them. This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner.
In summary, you come to Live Gig Alley to locate a live performance to attend and teleport to your chosen venue, to be with other like minded people. People want to interact with others, so they teleport. It's only natural.
The cons number all of one and it has already been addressed. Early on, we recognized the possibility for a visitor to temporarily slip through the cracks and listen to an entire show. For the offending avatar, the opportunity will be short lived. Anyone found (and records are kept) camping out for what is deemed an excessive amount of time, in any one booth will be banned from future visits, without question. Additionally plans are in place to automatically disallow such activity without the need for human intervention.
In summary, Live Gig Alley is exclusively a connection service to entertainment throughout SL. Live Gig Alley is long overdue and a much needed addition to SL's entertainment industry and will expand to encompass the entire SL entertainment industry, all the while maintaining its current business model, to remain a benefit to everyone.
Performer stream URL’s will be hidden.
Tip Jars will remain in full view and operable.
Teleporting will be even more simplified.
It is my desire that some of your most important questions and concerns have been addressed. All venue owners concerns are paramount to the Live Gig Alley ownership and management team and we welcome the opportunity to address concerns with you. Please feel free to send me a notecard with any specific concerns and so we can arrange to meet and discuss them.
Regards
NANCE Brody – Owner, Live Gig Alley
Voice Doobie - Marketing Director
My response:
Live Gig Alley does not take traffic away from any entertainment venue. In actuality, quite the opposite is true. Live Gig Alley increases traffic to venues and in no way poses a threat to venue owners, entertainers, fans, entertainment managers or anyone else. Live Gig Alley is an enhancement to live entertainment. I have yet to see how it does this as there is no tp to the venue.
Upon arrival visitors are suddenly presented with hundreds of mini booths that performers have rented. These mini booths will hold a maximum of 2 occupants. Booths have a menu system, providing the event seeker with a direct teleport to the live event, in progress. Teleporting to events is the basis of Live Gig Alley. During prime time, a visitor would have so many booths to visit that the shows would be over by the time they decided where to go.
Availability to tip the performer is in place for one main reason. A vast majority of fans will see the tip jar and in a split second think, "I will tip them at the show but not here..I already like this performer and I don't mind tipping, but only if I am having a good time there". In reality, that Tip jar further helps trigger the act of teleporting to the event. Also, should tips be generated from Live gig alley (and yes, it does happen now and again) steps are in place to have tips directed to the performer's designated avatar, so as to not interrupt them. This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner. Now this really throws me for a loop.....if anything...i would think tipping at the venue and the performer would be the goal. The section about not interrupting a performer....wow, if anything the performer should want to thank the person that tipped them....unless they do not see it because tips are being diverted and if so are the performers receiving the full tip or is it split somewhere in there.
This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner. I did not find a way to tp to the performer that was on the air when I was at live gig....
Performer stream URL’s will be hidden. This is a lie..I demonstrated that last night
Teleporting will be even more simplified. Not seeing any teleporting system in place
It is my desire that some of your most important questions and concerns have been addressed. All venue owners concerns are paramount to the Live Gig Alley ownership and management team and we welcome the opportunity to address concerns with you. Please feel free to send me a notecard with any specific concerns and so we can arrange to meet and discuss them. I specifically asked them to meet with venue owners....it was refused.
This press release did not address many of the concerns....and in speaking directly with Voice, I did not feel as if I received one direct and honest answer. If someone is unable to be honest and direct, then quite often there is something to hide.
Live Gig Alley
Live Gig Alley – UPDATE
It has come to my attention that some venue owners and performers are concerned that Live Gig Alley will act as a remote virtual venue, taking traffic away from their venue. Owners and performers alike need to know how Live Gig Alley will benefit them.
To address questions and concerns, please allow me this opportunity to relay what Live Gig Alley is all about and why it is important to you.
The short answer… It’s "The Ultimate SL Entertainment Connection"
Live Gig Alley does not take traffic away from any entertainment venue. In actuality, quite the opposite is true. Live Gig Alley increases traffic to venues and in no way poses a threat to venue owners, entertainers, fans, entertainment managers or anyone else. Live Gig Alley is an enhancement to live entertainment.
As with any business, there are pros and cons. The pros include a one-stop location to find/discover/locate a live performance to attend, a place aiding collaboration among performers and the opportunity for venue owners to sample many performers in a very short period of time.
Upon arrival visitors are suddenly presented with hundreds of mini booths that performers have rented. These mini booths will hold a maximum of 2 occupants. Booths have a menu system, providing the event seeker with a direct teleport to the live event, in progress. Teleporting to events is the basis of Live Gig Alley.
Each booth also has the performer’s picture and a Tip Jar. Having a Tip Jar available is good for venue owners. Elaboration on that is provided below. Each booth, displaying a flashing red light, will typically signal that the musician renting that booth is live on-stage right now, at some venue, somewhere in SL. To find out if that particular musician is to their liking, visitors step in the booth and can only listen to what is going on. Should that performer not be what they seek, they move onto the next live performer's booth and so on, until they find a live show to teleport into. Again, people do not come to Live Gig Alley and simply stand around listening to live performances.
Availability to tip the performer is in place for one main reason. A vast majority of fans will see the tip jar and in a split second think, "I will tip them at the show but not here..I already like this performer and I don't mind tipping, but only if I am having a good time there". In reality, that Tip jar further helps trigger the act of teleporting to the event. Also, should tips be generated from Live gig alley (and yes, it does happen now and again) steps are in place to have tips directed to the performer's designated avatar, so as to not interrupt them. This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner.
In summary, you come to Live Gig Alley to locate a live performance to attend and teleport to your chosen venue, to be with other like minded people. People want to interact with others, so they teleport. It's only natural.
The cons number all of one and it has already been addressed. Early on, we recognized the possibility for a visitor to temporarily slip through the cracks and listen to an entire show. For the offending avatar, the opportunity will be short lived. Anyone found (and records are kept) camping out for what is deemed an excessive amount of time, in any one booth will be banned from future visits, without question. Additionally plans are in place to automatically disallow such activity without the need for human intervention.
In summary, Live Gig Alley is exclusively a connection service to entertainment throughout SL. Live Gig Alley is long overdue and a much needed addition to SL's entertainment industry and will expand to encompass the entire SL entertainment industry, all the while maintaining its current business model, to remain a benefit to everyone.
Performer stream URL’s will be hidden.
Tip Jars will remain in full view and operable.
Teleporting will be even more simplified.
It is my desire that some of your most important questions and concerns have been addressed. All venue owners concerns are paramount to the Live Gig Alley ownership and management team and we welcome the opportunity to address concerns with you. Please feel free to send me a notecard with any specific concerns and so we can arrange to meet and discuss them.
Regards
NANCE Brody – Owner, Live Gig Alley
Voice Doobie - Marketing Director
My response:
Live Gig Alley does not take traffic away from any entertainment venue. In actuality, quite the opposite is true. Live Gig Alley increases traffic to venues and in no way poses a threat to venue owners, entertainers, fans, entertainment managers or anyone else. Live Gig Alley is an enhancement to live entertainment. I have yet to see how it does this as there is no tp to the venue.
Upon arrival visitors are suddenly presented with hundreds of mini booths that performers have rented. These mini booths will hold a maximum of 2 occupants. Booths have a menu system, providing the event seeker with a direct teleport to the live event, in progress. Teleporting to events is the basis of Live Gig Alley. During prime time, a visitor would have so many booths to visit that the shows would be over by the time they decided where to go.
Availability to tip the performer is in place for one main reason. A vast majority of fans will see the tip jar and in a split second think, "I will tip them at the show but not here..I already like this performer and I don't mind tipping, but only if I am having a good time there". In reality, that Tip jar further helps trigger the act of teleporting to the event. Also, should tips be generated from Live gig alley (and yes, it does happen now and again) steps are in place to have tips directed to the performer's designated avatar, so as to not interrupt them. This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner. Now this really throws me for a loop.....if anything...i would think tipping at the venue and the performer would be the goal. The section about not interrupting a performer....wow, if anything the performer should want to thank the person that tipped them....unless they do not see it because tips are being diverted and if so are the performers receiving the full tip or is it split somewhere in there.
This added feature of promoting teleporting to the venue is a positive for the fan, the artist and the venue owner. I did not find a way to tp to the performer that was on the air when I was at live gig....
Performer stream URL’s will be hidden. This is a lie..I demonstrated that last night
Teleporting will be even more simplified. Not seeing any teleporting system in place
It is my desire that some of your most important questions and concerns have been addressed. All venue owners concerns are paramount to the Live Gig Alley ownership and management team and we welcome the opportunity to address concerns with you. Please feel free to send me a notecard with any specific concerns and so we can arrange to meet and discuss them. I specifically asked them to meet with venue owners....it was refused.
This press release did not address many of the concerns....and in speaking directly with Voice, I did not feel as if I received one direct and honest answer. If someone is unable to be honest and direct, then quite often there is something to hide.
OH wow what a discovery
I must admit it was so nice so Nance to have to use so much space to say things. Guess it is my turn. Though I am a bit surprised about her comments as her partner had given me the updated press release to post and I would have without the commentary. But open a can of worms and you get my honest opinions.
There is an extremely well known performer that every time they come up with something the question in the back of our minds is what is the real agenda and how is it benefiting them. Most of you know me well enough that I don't need to use names. If you don't go back through my blogs it is not hard to figure out.
I do believe there is a distant cousin out here...because this is what I saw. What could be a good idea is turned into a way to line wallets of one performer and her business partner. While we are striving to keep the cost down for venue owners, performers and audiences I saw something that will truly make two people money and use the music community to do so.
Performers are charged $250.00L a week. there are tons of those. Streams are given out freely....and I received no lm to the venue that the performer was playing at....though I did not need it...the stream was there, I could take it home and listen. Laughs then again, even if the performer was not on air their stream was advertised so all i would have to do is take the stream information, and drop it in my land or home etc. OHC,Beth Odetts, Chance, and Laidback....all your streams were there to see yet only one of you was performing (these are the only 4 I looked at). By the way Laidback, you sounded good, but when I was going to tp to whatever venue you were at....this is the response I got -- NFO READER: "Tuesday";
[20:53] INFO READER: NO GIG SCHEDULED
[20:53] INFO READER: Tuesday, resetting script.
. I stood on the platform with Voice Doobie and could have fit a couple more on there, at least three other people. Then I started doing the math and I did not get a full count of all the boards.....but of the ones I did and I believe i missed a few..50,300L a week or 201,200L for 4 weeks...that is off of the fans that could be tipping performers and venues, and venues and performers which are having a rough time anyway. Looking at the numbers of what they have set up there...I felt like someone there thought money can be made off of the music community, and they in turn use each of us to line their wallets.
As much as we love music, I felt as though I was talking to someone that found a way use use the venue, the fan, and the performer to profit, and do so by imitating a well respected member of the music community, yet added the tipping on and the live streams....
The more they charge people, the less that goes to the performer. Contrary to what a lot say about liking the interaction with the people on the venue, that is usually the same handful of people for each performer.....read profiles, you can see all the time, I don't follow local chat so im me, or I have im'd people to say hi when I see they are online, and they are at work with the music playing. From a venue owners standpoint, we see all kinds. not everyone cares as much about the interaction. So that argument goes both ways. Would we, as venues, lose those that come to our venue while they are at work, or just want to quietly dance with a special someone. They would not need to, they could park their avi at their home and drop the stream, or dance on their deck with the stream dropped.
Most of you know me well enough to know how strongly I believe in the growth of sl music. How passionate I am about it. I get angry when I see people trying to take advantage of every single avenue in this community...I think of a get rich quick scheme....playing on what most are so very passionate about. Ya know how after you get done talking to a "used car salesman" mentality (not meant to insult the good ethical used car salespeople) ( oh please, I hear the snickers now:) ) but after you get done talking to one you feel like you need a shower. That is how I felt tonight after seeing all that.
WOW all that and I haven't even hit the press release yet. but it is late...and I need that shower.
There is an extremely well known performer that every time they come up with something the question in the back of our minds is what is the real agenda and how is it benefiting them. Most of you know me well enough that I don't need to use names. If you don't go back through my blogs it is not hard to figure out.
I do believe there is a distant cousin out here...because this is what I saw. What could be a good idea is turned into a way to line wallets of one performer and her business partner. While we are striving to keep the cost down for venue owners, performers and audiences I saw something that will truly make two people money and use the music community to do so.
Performers are charged $250.00L a week. there are tons of those. Streams are given out freely....and I received no lm to the venue that the performer was playing at....though I did not need it...the stream was there, I could take it home and listen. Laughs then again, even if the performer was not on air their stream was advertised so all i would have to do is take the stream information, and drop it in my land or home etc. OHC,Beth Odetts, Chance, and Laidback....all your streams were there to see yet only one of you was performing (these are the only 4 I looked at). By the way Laidback, you sounded good, but when I was going to tp to whatever venue you were at....this is the response I got -- NFO READER: "Tuesday";
[20:53] INFO READER: NO GIG SCHEDULED
[20:53] INFO READER: Tuesday, resetting script.
. I stood on the platform with Voice Doobie and could have fit a couple more on there, at least three other people. Then I started doing the math and I did not get a full count of all the boards.....but of the ones I did and I believe i missed a few..50,300L a week or 201,200L for 4 weeks...that is off of the fans that could be tipping performers and venues, and venues and performers which are having a rough time anyway. Looking at the numbers of what they have set up there...I felt like someone there thought money can be made off of the music community, and they in turn use each of us to line their wallets.
As much as we love music, I felt as though I was talking to someone that found a way use use the venue, the fan, and the performer to profit, and do so by imitating a well respected member of the music community, yet added the tipping on and the live streams....
The more they charge people, the less that goes to the performer. Contrary to what a lot say about liking the interaction with the people on the venue, that is usually the same handful of people for each performer.....read profiles, you can see all the time, I don't follow local chat so im me, or I have im'd people to say hi when I see they are online, and they are at work with the music playing. From a venue owners standpoint, we see all kinds. not everyone cares as much about the interaction. So that argument goes both ways. Would we, as venues, lose those that come to our venue while they are at work, or just want to quietly dance with a special someone. They would not need to, they could park their avi at their home and drop the stream, or dance on their deck with the stream dropped.
Most of you know me well enough to know how strongly I believe in the growth of sl music. How passionate I am about it. I get angry when I see people trying to take advantage of every single avenue in this community...I think of a get rich quick scheme....playing on what most are so very passionate about. Ya know how after you get done talking to a "used car salesman" mentality (not meant to insult the good ethical used car salespeople) ( oh please, I hear the snickers now:) ) but after you get done talking to one you feel like you need a shower. That is how I felt tonight after seeing all that.
WOW all that and I haven't even hit the press release yet. but it is late...and I need that shower.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
While I have been wondering about what to write about...lo and behold it fell into my lap.
A few minutes ago I was informed of a new company...smiles, you know me well enough to go down and check it out....but first i did get permission to copy and paste this notecard i received:
Titled: Does this impact YOUR venue? Are you concerned?
I might be overreacting…
However, I think this might just be the tip of the iceberg… So let me explain please.
Assumption: When I pay a musician to play at my venue, I except the stream to only be available at my venue. If someone wants to listen to this fine artist, they will have to come to my venue to listen.
There is a new business @
Where artists can, for a small fee, rent a small kiosk that will “light up” when they are playing live and by standing at the kiosk, you can listen to the artist and tip the artist. (hummm, notice what’s missing? Oh yea, the venue!).
It has always been easy for a fan to TP to another venue if they wanted to listen to a different musician, but this makes it even easier, you can just cam around and see who has the “ON AIR” sign lit, walk over and viola, be listening to the artist.
It can be argued that the kiosk is:
• very small
• there are no dance machines
• there are no dance poles or other entertainment to keep people happy
My answer is right, not YET! If this is successful, then will the next version of this business be more attractive to fans.
I do not know what other venues plan to do, but I plan to inform all musicians who play at my venue that I will renegotiate their rate if I do not have exclusive use of their stream during shows at my venue.
If you think I am overreacting to this, please do let me know. I could be wrong! I have been wrong a lot! (but only on days that end in the letter “Y”)
P.S. Should I be upset that the owner of this business is making money off of the live music that I am paying for? (It seems to be a sweet deal, the artist pay her for the kiosk, and I am paying for the music that she streams.) Without the streams there would be no reason for artists to rent there.
ok now for my two cents...I am in total agreement this notecard. If I was a tips only venue that may make a difference, but I am a paying venue. I would think that all paying venues may have a bit of an issue with this.
Personally I have never heard Nance Brody, the owner of this business, but I do see that she is a performer....I question what she is charging the venues she plays for.
I wish I could say more on this, but I do believe that Gwampa's notecard says my thoughts and feelings exactly. I was thrilled to see that only two of the performers I book are there. I would only hope I don't see others, it is truly a disservice to the same venues that dig deep in their wallets to keep you performing at their venues.
A few minutes ago I was informed of a new company...smiles, you know me well enough to go down and check it out....but first i did get permission to copy and paste this notecard i received:
Titled: Does this impact YOUR venue? Are you concerned?
I might be overreacting…
However, I think this might just be the tip of the iceberg… So let me explain please.
Assumption: When I pay a musician to play at my venue, I except the stream to only be available at my venue. If someone wants to listen to this fine artist, they will have to come to my venue to listen.
There is a new business @
Where artists can, for a small fee, rent a small kiosk that will “light up” when they are playing live and by standing at the kiosk, you can listen to the artist and tip the artist. (hummm, notice what’s missing? Oh yea, the venue!).
It has always been easy for a fan to TP to another venue if they wanted to listen to a different musician, but this makes it even easier, you can just cam around and see who has the “ON AIR” sign lit, walk over and viola, be listening to the artist.
It can be argued that the kiosk is:
• very small
• there are no dance machines
• there are no dance poles or other entertainment to keep people happy
My answer is right, not YET! If this is successful, then will the next version of this business be more attractive to fans.
I do not know what other venues plan to do, but I plan to inform all musicians who play at my venue that I will renegotiate their rate if I do not have exclusive use of their stream during shows at my venue.
If you think I am overreacting to this, please do let me know. I could be wrong! I have been wrong a lot! (but only on days that end in the letter “Y”)
P.S. Should I be upset that the owner of this business is making money off of the live music that I am paying for? (It seems to be a sweet deal, the artist pay her for the kiosk, and I am paying for the music that she streams.) Without the streams there would be no reason for artists to rent there.
ok now for my two cents...I am in total agreement this notecard. If I was a tips only venue that may make a difference, but I am a paying venue. I would think that all paying venues may have a bit of an issue with this.
Personally I have never heard Nance Brody, the owner of this business, but I do see that she is a performer....I question what she is charging the venues she plays for.
I wish I could say more on this, but I do believe that Gwampa's notecard says my thoughts and feelings exactly. I was thrilled to see that only two of the performers I book are there. I would only hope I don't see others, it is truly a disservice to the same venues that dig deep in their wallets to keep you performing at their venues.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
A special thank you
My last post was so long that I did not get to say thank you to the music community.
I see so many of you so involved in working with Relay for Life. I am soooo proud of being just a small part of this community. Many performers are appearing relay weekend. Some of you have offered your performances to be auctioned off. I attend Relay for Life events across the grid and always see live performers giving their time, their support. Managers and venue owners offering their support, and creativity and working toward making this the best relay ever.
Personally, I would like to thank the following venues for their support in the Relay Weekend Directory, this directory will go out to all that visit and participate in the relay and the huge event weekend. You are not only supporting Relay for Live and making a difference in the lives of so many, but you are also giving more exposure to the Second Life music community. Each of you when, I asked just opened your hearts without any question, that means so very much to me.
Liz Harley -- Key West Resort and Marina
Raredred Nightfire -- The Drunkin Drow
Mara Menges - RMS Titanic
Gwampa Lomu -- Gwampa's Dance Camp
Katspurs Mistwallow -- The Ragged Edge
Joi Shepard -- The Star Bar Martini and Jazz Club
Daten Thielt -- Romantica Yacht Club
I truly feel as though I belong to the very best community.
I see so many of you so involved in working with Relay for Life. I am soooo proud of being just a small part of this community. Many performers are appearing relay weekend. Some of you have offered your performances to be auctioned off. I attend Relay for Life events across the grid and always see live performers giving their time, their support. Managers and venue owners offering their support, and creativity and working toward making this the best relay ever.
Personally, I would like to thank the following venues for their support in the Relay Weekend Directory, this directory will go out to all that visit and participate in the relay and the huge event weekend. You are not only supporting Relay for Live and making a difference in the lives of so many, but you are also giving more exposure to the Second Life music community. Each of you when, I asked just opened your hearts without any question, that means so very much to me.
Liz Harley -- Key West Resort and Marina
Raredred Nightfire -- The Drunkin Drow
Mara Menges - RMS Titanic
Gwampa Lomu -- Gwampa's Dance Camp
Katspurs Mistwallow -- The Ragged Edge
Joi Shepard -- The Star Bar Martini and Jazz Club
Daten Thielt -- Romantica Yacht Club
I truly feel as though I belong to the very best community.
My Experiences and Observances the last couple of weeks
I am always thankful to be a part of the live music community in Second Life. I have visited many venues and seen a ton of new performers --new to me anyway. I have seen a community that thinks with its heart. But just like anything else in the world, I have also seen some things that can make me ashamed of parts of it. Everyone always says good news or bad news first. I think I will start with a couple of disappointments I have seen...getting the negative out of the way.
One of them takes me back to an instance that I had with a performer. She was okay, but not someone that I would have kept at my venue. Though I had placed her next to some of the most well liked performers and some of the most talented in Second Life. When we stopped her run on the venue, she could have gotten upset up with me, but instead she attacked the other artists. Telling me that they had no talent and were not the best in Second Life, but that she was. It amazed me that she would turn on her peers that way. Truly the first time I had run across that prima donna attitude in the female performers in Second Life. I wish I could say that I had not seen a similar attitude from a male performer, but I have....now I would hope that most of you know by know who must be the most egotistical male performer in Second Life. I remember back when we were on speaking terms and he was going through a get rich quick scheme by helping other performers, bringing him to the venue to hear a performer from Australia. Keeping his opinion to himself or im'd the performer would have been one thing, but instead he chooses to tell the performer what he sounded like and what he was doing wrong in local. Needless to say, I was embarrassed that I had brought him, and even more so that I had promoted him to the performer. This past week brought up another instance, this time on the second raters site. Someone actually was rude enough to attack the owner about the owner's rating, and did so publicly. Many would say this shows the ignorance of the person that makes those kind of statements. For me, it is an embarrassment to the very community that I am a part of. A community that as a whole, I would normally be proud of. Though I do not know the performer nor have heard them, now I never will. It is one thing to discuss facts, it is another to resort to stupidity. Though in this case the people that did that, well maybe, they should look up the meaning of subjective opinion.
Another thing that happened this week, I heard a performer, which I thought was pretty good, so I im'd his manager to get info and rates. Those that know me know that I look for four things when I book someone. 1. talent, 2. following. 3 promotion of venue, and 4 rates. If all four come together then I will try to book them. Some performers can cost more than others....now this could turn into another conversation all together. But yes I am one of the venues that will spend the money....but the traffic they bring and their promotion of the venue as well as their talent warrants what they ask for. As far as this other perform was concerned, his group size was small yet his rates were higher. I questioned it, and wow it was an answer i was not ready for. Turns out the manager represents a few performers and is also a venue owner. She actually told me that she does not think about that because her venue group is a combined group for all the performers, and that it is higher. I suppose for her venue this is a good thing.....but not in sending the performer out to other venues. I was left with a pretty sour taste in my mouth.. I am still trying to figure out how that works for other venues.....maybe one day I will actually understand it.
Now the fun part of writing this blog, sharing all I have seen and some of what I have heard. If you have not had the chance to hear Nad Gough....then run to see him...absolutely awesome. On that note though, I also need to mention the venue...Cascadia Music Park - Moondance....this is an wonderful venue, with only one downfall....I could not find the tip jar to tip the venue.
Some other notable performers that I have stumbled across on my mission to hear them all.....
Crooner Carlucci---takes you back to the Dean Martin era....if you're really lucky -- im him while he is performing, he has the most contagious giggle. Bruce Scrabblebat at the Ragged Edge....Bruce not only impressed me, but the venue is pure fun. Love country music? Dumplings Country Music Dance Club is a great place to go.
Other extremely noteworthy venues I have visited include Felix Cove and Lost Moonatic Cave, and one of my favorites (mostly cuz the name is so much fun)I like it like that Club, Heri's Place, Off the Rails, Up the Creek, HS Trillium Music Park "Keeping the Spirit of Giving Alive", and Khisme's Place. I absolutely love going to other venues and seeing the creativity involved in each one. The names alone show a part of that creativity.
There are other performers I have seen that have completely wowed me. And many of them have been around a while, but it was my first time seeing them....How have I missed seeing PM BookmiteSaraMarie Philly, all I can say is wow.
On that note, I have been urged by one Mr. Sid Slade to go and listen to Phil Stetnor, Sid drove me absolutely crazy about it when I was doing the line up for the ballroom. Do you think I listened....noooo not hard headed me...until yesterday. I attended some of the 4th anniversary celebration of Frank's Jazz and omg.....Phil has to have one of the best voices I have heard. Now I must hang my head down and shuffle my feet and tell Sid...the words I hate to use....that he was right.
As the day went on, I also heard another performer new to sl, but not new to performing. She has a voice that will send you off into another world..her real life professionalism and talent truly displays itself in her shows..If you have a chance to hear Samara01 Resident, grab that chance, the voice on this performer, the versatility....giggles you know I booked her. But also in talking to her, we found some very close ties, and I know I met a special friend as well.
A very special Congratulations to Nanceee Sinatra, Frank's is truly a wonderful place, one that no one can compare to, you have outdone yourself for 4 years. I do not believe there is an sl resident that does know of Franks, you have accomplished something others only think about.
One of them takes me back to an instance that I had with a performer. She was okay, but not someone that I would have kept at my venue. Though I had placed her next to some of the most well liked performers and some of the most talented in Second Life. When we stopped her run on the venue, she could have gotten upset up with me, but instead she attacked the other artists. Telling me that they had no talent and were not the best in Second Life, but that she was. It amazed me that she would turn on her peers that way. Truly the first time I had run across that prima donna attitude in the female performers in Second Life. I wish I could say that I had not seen a similar attitude from a male performer, but I have....now I would hope that most of you know by know who must be the most egotistical male performer in Second Life. I remember back when we were on speaking terms and he was going through a get rich quick scheme by helping other performers, bringing him to the venue to hear a performer from Australia. Keeping his opinion to himself or im'd the performer would have been one thing, but instead he chooses to tell the performer what he sounded like and what he was doing wrong in local. Needless to say, I was embarrassed that I had brought him, and even more so that I had promoted him to the performer. This past week brought up another instance, this time on the second raters site. Someone actually was rude enough to attack the owner about the owner's rating, and did so publicly. Many would say this shows the ignorance of the person that makes those kind of statements. For me, it is an embarrassment to the very community that I am a part of. A community that as a whole, I would normally be proud of. Though I do not know the performer nor have heard them, now I never will. It is one thing to discuss facts, it is another to resort to stupidity. Though in this case the people that did that, well maybe, they should look up the meaning of subjective opinion.
Another thing that happened this week, I heard a performer, which I thought was pretty good, so I im'd his manager to get info and rates. Those that know me know that I look for four things when I book someone. 1. talent, 2. following. 3 promotion of venue, and 4 rates. If all four come together then I will try to book them. Some performers can cost more than others....now this could turn into another conversation all together. But yes I am one of the venues that will spend the money....but the traffic they bring and their promotion of the venue as well as their talent warrants what they ask for. As far as this other perform was concerned, his group size was small yet his rates were higher. I questioned it, and wow it was an answer i was not ready for. Turns out the manager represents a few performers and is also a venue owner. She actually told me that she does not think about that because her venue group is a combined group for all the performers, and that it is higher. I suppose for her venue this is a good thing.....but not in sending the performer out to other venues. I was left with a pretty sour taste in my mouth.. I am still trying to figure out how that works for other venues.....maybe one day I will actually understand it.
Now the fun part of writing this blog, sharing all I have seen and some of what I have heard. If you have not had the chance to hear Nad Gough....then run to see him...absolutely awesome. On that note though, I also need to mention the venue...Cascadia Music Park - Moondance....this is an wonderful venue, with only one downfall....I could not find the tip jar to tip the venue.
Some other notable performers that I have stumbled across on my mission to hear them all.....
Crooner Carlucci---takes you back to the Dean Martin era....if you're really lucky -- im him while he is performing, he has the most contagious giggle. Bruce Scrabblebat at the Ragged Edge....Bruce not only impressed me, but the venue is pure fun. Love country music? Dumplings Country Music Dance Club is a great place to go.
Other extremely noteworthy venues I have visited include Felix Cove and Lost Moonatic Cave, and one of my favorites (mostly cuz the name is so much fun)I like it like that Club, Heri's Place, Off the Rails, Up the Creek, HS Trillium Music Park "Keeping the Spirit of Giving Alive", and Khisme's Place. I absolutely love going to other venues and seeing the creativity involved in each one. The names alone show a part of that creativity.
There are other performers I have seen that have completely wowed me. And many of them have been around a while, but it was my first time seeing them....How have I missed seeing PM BookmiteSaraMarie Philly, all I can say is wow.
On that note, I have been urged by one Mr. Sid Slade to go and listen to Phil Stetnor, Sid drove me absolutely crazy about it when I was doing the line up for the ballroom. Do you think I listened....noooo not hard headed me...until yesterday. I attended some of the 4th anniversary celebration of Frank's Jazz and omg.....Phil has to have one of the best voices I have heard. Now I must hang my head down and shuffle my feet and tell Sid...the words I hate to use....that he was right.
As the day went on, I also heard another performer new to sl, but not new to performing. She has a voice that will send you off into another world..her real life professionalism and talent truly displays itself in her shows..If you have a chance to hear Samara01 Resident, grab that chance, the voice on this performer, the versatility....giggles you know I booked her. But also in talking to her, we found some very close ties, and I know I met a special friend as well.
A very special Congratulations to Nanceee Sinatra, Frank's is truly a wonderful place, one that no one can compare to, you have outdone yourself for 4 years. I do not believe there is an sl resident that does know of Franks, you have accomplished something others only think about.
Friday, June 17, 2011
An Update & Observations
With everything coming to the end of Relay for Life, I have been extremely busy. Yet working to keep up with the music community as well. So I will update from previous things I have mentioned that I have not followed up on.
Destination Guide and being in there once or twice, I apologize but I have not had the time to put the different places in there. I have taken the time to parcel off both music venues as well as the amusement park, but that is as far as I have gotten....there is a chance that I will not get further until after Relay for Life completes.
Secondraters.com. I am still laughing about the performers that are afraid to be rated by their peers and sl residents. In my humble opinion, that tells me you are afraid that you may not be as great as you try to make everyone believe, and that others will see that. The list of performers in there is truly growing....while I am working on other things I am trying to get out and see performers I have never seen before...smiles and venues. Some of the things that amaze me is the lack of venues that take advantage of the signage trade. We are all about exposing sl music and helping it to grow. That is what this site does, it encourages people to take an active interest in the performers in sl. From a networking perspective, and keeping my own venue's name out there, I am proud to exchange signs. Though I tend to think the same way about many things, many times the way to keep our names out there, especially without it costing us as venues more USD can be time consuming. Everyone wants answers, answers take effort on all our parts.
If promoting your venue, or your work as a performer in SL is important to you, please im me in world and I will point you in the right direction so that you may also support Relay for Life through your efforts and do so at a pittance of a cost to you. 2000 L and up.
Destination Guide and being in there once or twice, I apologize but I have not had the time to put the different places in there. I have taken the time to parcel off both music venues as well as the amusement park, but that is as far as I have gotten....there is a chance that I will not get further until after Relay for Life completes.
Secondraters.com. I am still laughing about the performers that are afraid to be rated by their peers and sl residents. In my humble opinion, that tells me you are afraid that you may not be as great as you try to make everyone believe, and that others will see that. The list of performers in there is truly growing....while I am working on other things I am trying to get out and see performers I have never seen before...smiles and venues. Some of the things that amaze me is the lack of venues that take advantage of the signage trade. We are all about exposing sl music and helping it to grow. That is what this site does, it encourages people to take an active interest in the performers in sl. From a networking perspective, and keeping my own venue's name out there, I am proud to exchange signs. Though I tend to think the same way about many things, many times the way to keep our names out there, especially without it costing us as venues more USD can be time consuming. Everyone wants answers, answers take effort on all our parts.
If promoting your venue, or your work as a performer in SL is important to you, please im me in world and I will point you in the right direction so that you may also support Relay for Life through your efforts and do so at a pittance of a cost to you. 2000 L and up.
Friday, June 3, 2011
It is a shame that some could take a good thing and turn it around
Wow the list goes on. I have spent time at Bliss Garden Center, first many of us know how amazing Luna Bliss with her builds....her venue MotherTree Concert Area - Heart Of The Rainforest - Na'vi Navi....all I can say is WOW!! She had Torben Asp there, a brilliant composer and so wonderful to just relax and listen to his music, add in the light show there are no words.....................
I have to hand it to Oceanus, Tia & Remy not only made one of the most beuatiful venues and one thing I have learned that soooo many of the performers I had not heard appear there. They keep talent on their stage :) Today I got to see paradorn Ansar there....an extremely talented performer.
It is funny as I was working on this off and on today, I had a huge laugh to myself. Someone wondered if I was secondraters.com simply because my logo was on there. Maybe they did not read the part that talked about signage trading. What was even funnier as I told them I would pass their name along, is that what it boiled down to was the performer wanted to be removed. It does not take much to stop and think about which performer has the largest ego in SL........He wants to be taken down from the site, now as the cynical person that I am, I would say that is because the residents are rating him at low numbers compared to the other talent out there. Though I am sure the reasons given, will be different....when he is winning something or bragging about what he has done in SL ...laughing to myself.
Something else has come to my attention and I think it is sad if it is true. I have heard that there are some performers that have sent out requests for people to vote for them. Last I checked it was not a voting system, but rather a rating system. Also it shows many of the performers they did not know even existed. Rather than turn it into a competition, I do not in my heart feel it was meant that way....but more for subjective ratings. A perfect example....I may like a performer, even love him, but ultimately he may only be a 2 or 3 rating in my opinion...who knows he may even be a 4. I am a tough critic so I have very few 5's. I know venue owners that are tougher than me....if a pitch is off, etc. I would hope the performers would take the time to just offer people the link to go and rate rather than push themselves. Allow the residents to do this in their leisure with their own opinions. To me, unless you are someone that I would listen to on my radio, jump at the chance to pay a small fortune to see you in concert, ..... that is who I would believe are 5's. 5's will fill a venue every time they perform, with people trying to get in and the sim is full. SL does have a few I think.....and they get their 5 ratings from me. But they get them not because they asked me to "vote" for them, but simply because I think the talent is beyond amazing.
I have to hand it to Oceanus, Tia & Remy not only made one of the most beuatiful venues and one thing I have learned that soooo many of the performers I had not heard appear there. They keep talent on their stage :) Today I got to see paradorn Ansar there....an extremely talented performer.
It is funny as I was working on this off and on today, I had a huge laugh to myself. Someone wondered if I was secondraters.com simply because my logo was on there. Maybe they did not read the part that talked about signage trading. What was even funnier as I told them I would pass their name along, is that what it boiled down to was the performer wanted to be removed. It does not take much to stop and think about which performer has the largest ego in SL........He wants to be taken down from the site, now as the cynical person that I am, I would say that is because the residents are rating him at low numbers compared to the other talent out there. Though I am sure the reasons given, will be different....when he is winning something or bragging about what he has done in SL ...laughing to myself.
Something else has come to my attention and I think it is sad if it is true. I have heard that there are some performers that have sent out requests for people to vote for them. Last I checked it was not a voting system, but rather a rating system. Also it shows many of the performers they did not know even existed. Rather than turn it into a competition, I do not in my heart feel it was meant that way....but more for subjective ratings. A perfect example....I may like a performer, even love him, but ultimately he may only be a 2 or 3 rating in my opinion...who knows he may even be a 4. I am a tough critic so I have very few 5's. I know venue owners that are tougher than me....if a pitch is off, etc. I would hope the performers would take the time to just offer people the link to go and rate rather than push themselves. Allow the residents to do this in their leisure with their own opinions. To me, unless you are someone that I would listen to on my radio, jump at the chance to pay a small fortune to see you in concert, ..... that is who I would believe are 5's. 5's will fill a venue every time they perform, with people trying to get in and the sim is full. SL does have a few I think.....and they get their 5 ratings from me. But they get them not because they asked me to "vote" for them, but simply because I think the talent is beyond amazing.
A new idea
Sunday, I had the opportunity to meet a very wonderful person that just loves live music. He has been listening to Second Live live music for many years. He has actually compiled a list of all the performers he has heard. The new unique thing about this man is that he took that list and built a site with it that allows everyone to rate performers on a one to 5 scale.
The list of course is subjective to the person doing the rating. As a venue owner I saw a few things by this. First and foremost, just when I thought I knew so many of the Second Life performers, I realized it was actually a very small amount. So you guys know me well enough to know that it is a mission for for me. Also as a venue owner, the owner of the site graciously offers a trade off for signs, his sign on my venue and my logo on his site. He makes the offer to promotion companies and venues. The third thing it shows me as a venue owner is where the pulse of the residents and gives me a good idea of which performers are more demand.
For performers & managers, it should tell them if they are keeping their finger on the pulse of the Second Life community, it may also....gasp tell them whether a venue should spend 20k or 2k for them.
Wednesday I spent the day going through the events and visiting one performer after another and doing the same today while I work on RFL. I submitted the names of performers that were not on the list and found some that were wonderful....even booking one, which as I look at the ratings that were already there, I noticed that many also held this woman in high regard, so I am looking forward to having her perform.
Through it though, you know I will always share what I thought were wonderful venues and performers. Some of these notable venues are The Roof@NYC Noma Falta had it packed Tuesday night, it was easy to see why both the venue and performer are so well loved (whispers---gotta get her booked)...Then over to a favorite after the Roof, and that is one of the most rockin places on the grid at night....Sherie's Gaslight, where I got to see one of my all time favorites...Strummer Vultee, he was kind enough to play the one song that I love and he learned for me. (Strummer and Damian the first two performers I ever saw in SL, and look where I am now....giggles, thanks guys)
A venue that I have visited a couple of times this week--gotta love Chili's Deep South. Always enjoying a trip to Bela Vida. Now for some amazing performers I have seen....Lou Mannock, Katerina Malaspina, Jase Branne.
This site truly amazes me though....it is not put together by a performer, a manager, or a venue....Ir is someone that just loves live music with no hidden agendas or unhidden agendas. Oops realized I published this and never put the site for this ratings systems in: http://secondrater.com/
The list of course is subjective to the person doing the rating. As a venue owner I saw a few things by this. First and foremost, just when I thought I knew so many of the Second Life performers, I realized it was actually a very small amount. So you guys know me well enough to know that it is a mission for for me. Also as a venue owner, the owner of the site graciously offers a trade off for signs, his sign on my venue and my logo on his site. He makes the offer to promotion companies and venues. The third thing it shows me as a venue owner is where the pulse of the residents and gives me a good idea of which performers are more demand.
For performers & managers, it should tell them if they are keeping their finger on the pulse of the Second Life community, it may also....gasp tell them whether a venue should spend 20k or 2k for them.
Wednesday I spent the day going through the events and visiting one performer after another and doing the same today while I work on RFL. I submitted the names of performers that were not on the list and found some that were wonderful....even booking one, which as I look at the ratings that were already there, I noticed that many also held this woman in high regard, so I am looking forward to having her perform.
Through it though, you know I will always share what I thought were wonderful venues and performers. Some of these notable venues are The Roof@NYC Noma Falta had it packed Tuesday night, it was easy to see why both the venue and performer are so well loved (whispers---gotta get her booked)...Then over to a favorite after the Roof, and that is one of the most rockin places on the grid at night....Sherie's Gaslight, where I got to see one of my all time favorites...Strummer Vultee, he was kind enough to play the one song that I love and he learned for me. (Strummer and Damian the first two performers I ever saw in SL, and look where I am now....giggles, thanks guys)
A venue that I have visited a couple of times this week--gotta love Chili's Deep South. Always enjoying a trip to Bela Vida. Now for some amazing performers I have seen....Lou Mannock, Katerina Malaspina, Jase Branne.
This site truly amazes me though....it is not put together by a performer, a manager, or a venue....Ir is someone that just loves live music with no hidden agendas or unhidden agendas. Oops realized I published this and never put the site for this ratings systems in: http://secondrater.com/
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A favorite venue
Quite often when I have a spot to fill, or see a new name on their line up I will take a trip to the Audio Union. Though it is not the place for groups, it is for venue owners and/or those doing the booking for venues. It allows me the chance to other venue owners that are friends as well as some that I do not know. Besides no one should miss the chance to see Rusty and Kimmie some of the best in SL. Yes there is some bias there, but I love them both dearly.
Each performer is given 15 minutes....an audition, managers are there to answer questions, arrange bookings etc. The talent there is not restricted to solely musicians it includes track as well as musicians. Something I love. My own personal opinion is that when you have a track performer, their voice is their instrument. I have heard many that are both talented on an instrument and vocally, then again I have listened to some wonderful musicians that kind of lose it when they sing...everyone has their strengths. The goal of any performer should be to perfect their strengths. If your voice is your strength, try working with a musician to dual....that is true collaboration and the results can be magical. But I am rambling.
Back to the Audio Union, their lineup includes so many genres, you would have to be hard pressed to not find an awesome performer there. Unfortunately, I usually have performances while the Audio Union is going. A couple of times a month they also put together an event that is more fitting for European Time Zones. The next time, as a venue owner that you have time, get on Rusty's mailing list so that you know the times and line ip of performers. As performers, this is a wonderful place to be seen by other venue owners, and possibly find new bookings. When there are not performances going on, The Audio Union also maintains a wall of performers that have previously appeared there, along with information on each artist;
Each performer is given 15 minutes....an audition, managers are there to answer questions, arrange bookings etc. The talent there is not restricted to solely musicians it includes track as well as musicians. Something I love. My own personal opinion is that when you have a track performer, their voice is their instrument. I have heard many that are both talented on an instrument and vocally, then again I have listened to some wonderful musicians that kind of lose it when they sing...everyone has their strengths. The goal of any performer should be to perfect their strengths. If your voice is your strength, try working with a musician to dual....that is true collaboration and the results can be magical. But I am rambling.
Back to the Audio Union, their lineup includes so many genres, you would have to be hard pressed to not find an awesome performer there. Unfortunately, I usually have performances while the Audio Union is going. A couple of times a month they also put together an event that is more fitting for European Time Zones. The next time, as a venue owner that you have time, get on Rusty's mailing list so that you know the times and line ip of performers. As performers, this is a wonderful place to be seen by other venue owners, and possibly find new bookings. When there are not performances going on, The Audio Union also maintains a wall of performers that have previously appeared there, along with information on each artist;
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Live Music Venues in Second Life
Recently, I had actually heard complaints about how much a venue tip jar's suggested tips were. I was a bit shocked when I heard that so, I thought ....you guys know me well....I had to get out and see for myself. I spent two days going venue to venue. What I found, as always amazes me about the music community and its venues.
I know I have said this before, but I need to say it again. Live music venue owners do this simply for the love of the music. Whether it is a tips only venue, where the venue owner usually tips quite handsomely, or a paying venue....live music venues are not in this for a profit. True, tips help offset the cost, so the performers that truly support and promote the venue do make a huge difference.
Tip jars, from all that I have seen....wow these venue owners are truly caring individuals. They care about their audiences and even though the cost of performers ...in some, not all, cases can be higher, the venues have tip jars that truly show their guests that they care and are there for the music and not the tips. Most of the tip jars were all in the same range, a few higher than others, but I know that the few that were higher also maintain strong paid for line ups almost every day of the week. Personally, and from what I have seen across the grid, the venue that actually puts 2000 or 2500L and on some days higher...is it about the love of music or how much you can take fans for? Every venue owner has tiers....may of us having entire sims, we do that by choice not to continually take from our guests. Venues on small parcels do not have those same costs, so why would you ever hit your guests with such high requests.
The venue that has been brought to my attention with such a high tip jar, is actually a stand alone. I am proud to a part of a community that cares so very much about its venues, performers and guests. Now, the fun part of this research has taken me all over the grid...venues of all shapes and sizes, creativity, and the love that has gone into them.
You know I can't resist naming them because they impressed me. Of course I went to favorites:
Sherie's Gaslight, Guthries, The Drunkin Drow, Kickin, Oceanus, Circe's Sanctuary, Alafia Country Escape, Bali Bali, Key West, Trax, The Audio Union, Smooth, .....these are venues I can't resist.
Then of course, I also went to others...many I have heard of and not been to, some I have not visited in quite some time, Temptation Falls a beautiful venue, My Wish Venue, The O Karoake Lounge, The Pig & Whistle (bound and determined to go back there...loved it) Sweet Passions, The Rockhouse, Accoustic Abyss, and The Majestic, Air Destiny (what a cool idea for a venue), Blue Angel, The Village, Boogie Beach (wow they were having fun there).
There are so many venues in sl...I just chose to use the ones that I knew or were in the event listings that day.
As always, this continues to be a community that has some of the largest hearts I have ever seen and so proud to be a part of it.
I know I have said this before, but I need to say it again. Live music venue owners do this simply for the love of the music. Whether it is a tips only venue, where the venue owner usually tips quite handsomely, or a paying venue....live music venues are not in this for a profit. True, tips help offset the cost, so the performers that truly support and promote the venue do make a huge difference.
Tip jars, from all that I have seen....wow these venue owners are truly caring individuals. They care about their audiences and even though the cost of performers ...in some, not all, cases can be higher, the venues have tip jars that truly show their guests that they care and are there for the music and not the tips. Most of the tip jars were all in the same range, a few higher than others, but I know that the few that were higher also maintain strong paid for line ups almost every day of the week. Personally, and from what I have seen across the grid, the venue that actually puts 2000 or 2500L and on some days higher...is it about the love of music or how much you can take fans for? Every venue owner has tiers....may of us having entire sims, we do that by choice not to continually take from our guests. Venues on small parcels do not have those same costs, so why would you ever hit your guests with such high requests.
The venue that has been brought to my attention with such a high tip jar, is actually a stand alone. I am proud to a part of a community that cares so very much about its venues, performers and guests. Now, the fun part of this research has taken me all over the grid...venues of all shapes and sizes, creativity, and the love that has gone into them.
You know I can't resist naming them because they impressed me. Of course I went to favorites:
Sherie's Gaslight, Guthries, The Drunkin Drow, Kickin, Oceanus, Circe's Sanctuary, Alafia Country Escape, Bali Bali, Key West, Trax, The Audio Union, Smooth, .....these are venues I can't resist.
Then of course, I also went to others...many I have heard of and not been to, some I have not visited in quite some time, Temptation Falls a beautiful venue, My Wish Venue, The O Karoake Lounge, The Pig & Whistle (bound and determined to go back there...loved it) Sweet Passions, The Rockhouse, Accoustic Abyss, and The Majestic, Air Destiny (what a cool idea for a venue), Blue Angel, The Village, Boogie Beach (wow they were having fun there).
There are so many venues in sl...I just chose to use the ones that I knew or were in the event listings that day.
As always, this continues to be a community that has some of the largest hearts I have ever seen and so proud to be a part of it.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
What an amazing community
Second Life Music, for almost two years has continued to amaze me, this year probably more so. The outpouring of support I have seen for Relay for Life. Though there sooo many types of events going on across the grid...residents everywhere are working hard to make a difference to find a cure for cancer, I tend to gravitate toward the musical efforts. The Home Expo opened last week, though I did not attend, one of my best friends in both SL and RL attended as a hostess, then contacted me.....I was able to hear about the awesome enthusiasm of both the performers , the staff working and the audience. The Home Expo itself was a tremendous success within the first 24 hours. Yesterday, I attended as a hostess for 4 hours, wow the sim was packed, the enthusiasm contagious, the lindens flowed. 3,000,000 million lindens was hit while I was there....giggles I think with the enthusiasm, a lot of them were mine too. I can only mention the performers that I saw....and yes I cheated offering to host for some of my favorite Second Life Performers. Savvanah Coronet kicked off yesterday's lineup packed the sim with fans unable to get in. Only Savannah can bring Gaga into Country and do it so wonderfully. She was followed by someone I had never truly listened to before, Stella Silvansky. I have not only not heard her, but she does not do country so she completely stepped out of her comfort zone and put on an amazing show, (so impressive that I was able to talk her into joining my own country line up on Tuesdays), somehow I do not think we have heard the last of Stella and country in the same sentence. Damian Carbenell followed Stella, if you have not heard a chance to hear Damian, he is by far one of the most loved performers in Second Life. I know Damian had been playing with country for a while now, yesterday he showed us all with an hour of country how truly great he is. Followed by Shaye Dezno. There is not enough I can say about this woman, She is a wonderful performer on her own, bring in her partner Gary Jonstone and magic happens. This is a woman going through her own treatments, still finds a way to perform. I am not only impressed by her beautiful talent, but also her amazing strength as a person.
I can not get past the Expo without mentioning a very special person. All of the people involved with putting together the Home Expo, an abso9lutely amazing job. A very special KUDOS goes out to Joonie Jathro....This woman has organized the musical performances....we all know her as someone that comes to our venues and enjoys the performers.........hehehehe and someone I would im if i found a great sale or midnight mania....but WOW who knew just how wonderful she truly is, My involvement with RFL has given me the opportunity of meeting many people, that I have com to love and respect, made me look at many with a different perspective....Joonie is one of those people.....this woman is completely awesome.
The other day, was one of those days that I popped around to different venues to hear people, I had moved a line up0 around which opened a new slot, so there was a goal to my bouncing around to the different venues, but you also know I love to find amazing people, performers, and venues. My latest bouncing has again taken me to different places that impress me sooo very much. An old friend, Soundguy Senior had reopened his venue, I love visiting his place it is always lively and fun. I had gone to hear Mamaa Saix, wow the most I can say is to listen to this man. While talking with Mamaa after the show, I was able to hear a name I have seen everywhere, yet never heard...he even joked with me about how long he had been trying to get me to listen ( hangs head, ok I am slow)...BGSinger Hermit. Why did I not listen to this man sooner, shame on me. He is wonderful. I had to create a new spot for him I was so impressed.
My journey that day also took me to Strangebrew owned by the beloved Saintess Larnia, where I was able to hear Caoilte Skytower perform some of his Irish tunes. A fun venue and a an awesome performer. Unfortunately I arrived at the other too early for performances, but I saw one of the most beautiful live music venues Heartsong, owned by Seren Trevellion an partner. I am determined to return there. The build is drop dead gorgeous, the kind I could only imagine of creating.
There is another venue owner, that I realized how huge her heart is as well as her organizational skills and her patience with putting together the most awesome RFL item. One of all of our favorite venues, Key West, and its wonderful owner Liz Harley. There are no words I can use better than hers to describe this, so I asked if I could use her words:
"If you enjoy live music and the great artists here at Key West, we've collected 33 opportunities for you to own one of their original songs while also contributing to a great cause in Relay For Life. We are pleased to present "Key West Sessions", a two disc release containing 33 original songs from some of the wonderful artists that have performed on our stage. Each CD is priced at 2,500L, singles 300L. All funds raised will be donated to the RFL in SLslurl.com/secondlife/Key%20West%"
Overall a wonderful week in Second Life Music!!!!
I can not get past the Expo without mentioning a very special person. All of the people involved with putting together the Home Expo, an abso9lutely amazing job. A very special KUDOS goes out to Joonie Jathro....This woman has organized the musical performances....we all know her as someone that comes to our venues and enjoys the performers.........hehehehe and someone I would im if i found a great sale or midnight mania....but WOW who knew just how wonderful she truly is, My involvement with RFL has given me the opportunity of meeting many people, that I have com to love and respect, made me look at many with a different perspective....Joonie is one of those people.....this woman is completely awesome.
The other day, was one of those days that I popped around to different venues to hear people, I had moved a line up0 around which opened a new slot, so there was a goal to my bouncing around to the different venues, but you also know I love to find amazing people, performers, and venues. My latest bouncing has again taken me to different places that impress me sooo very much. An old friend, Soundguy Senior had reopened his venue, I love visiting his place it is always lively and fun. I had gone to hear Mamaa Saix, wow the most I can say is to listen to this man. While talking with Mamaa after the show, I was able to hear a name I have seen everywhere, yet never heard...he even joked with me about how long he had been trying to get me to listen ( hangs head, ok I am slow)...BGSinger Hermit. Why did I not listen to this man sooner, shame on me. He is wonderful. I had to create a new spot for him I was so impressed.
My journey that day also took me to Strangebrew owned by the beloved Saintess Larnia, where I was able to hear Caoilte Skytower perform some of his Irish tunes. A fun venue and a an awesome performer. Unfortunately I arrived at the other too early for performances, but I saw one of the most beautiful live music venues Heartsong, owned by Seren Trevellion an partner. I am determined to return there. The build is drop dead gorgeous, the kind I could only imagine of creating.
There is another venue owner, that I realized how huge her heart is as well as her organizational skills and her patience with putting together the most awesome RFL item. One of all of our favorite venues, Key West, and its wonderful owner Liz Harley. There are no words I can use better than hers to describe this, so I asked if I could use her words:
"If you enjoy live music and the great artists here at Key West, we've collected 33 opportunities for you to own one of their original songs while also contributing to a great cause in Relay For Life. We are pleased to present "Key West Sessions", a two disc release containing 33 original songs from some of the wonderful artists that have performed on our stage. Each CD is priced at 2,500L, singles 300L. All funds raised will be donated to the RFL in SLslurl.com/secondlife/Key%20West%"
Overall a wonderful week in Second Life Music!!!!
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