Starting out at Guthries....what a wonderful way to start the week! Listening to Phoe Nix....I love listening to this woman. Her voice smooth, beautiful, angelic. This is woman I can not say enough good things about. I adore starting the day at Guthries....it has to be one of the most relazing venues on the grid. What a fun show......Roger Moore and Sean Connery were decided to be the best Bonds from the James Bond movies along with Octopussy and Diamonds are Forever. This is a wonderful venue....such awesome music, Dottie is known for having quality music and absolutely my favorite venue to start the day with a cup of coffee. Then again this has been one of my favorites since I first heard Russell Eponym here many years ago. Though I am determined to do venue hopping today, this will be a hard one to pull myself away from. I stayed for another hour while working on things for the team and listened to Icky Flux....just such a relaxing morning. Icky is great to listen to as well.
Wow that was over a week ago, next thing I knew I was in a whirl wind of SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE activities. From RFL of SL kickoff right into an 8 day live musicfest. Though it finished on Sunday night, I think I slept the whold day yesterday (Monday). It was an amazing week though that surpassed our wildest imaginations. The performers....all I can say is WOW. A special thank you to everyone that came out and supported us and RFL of SL. I know in the past that I have told you how much this music community of ours leaves me in complete awe. Your generousity and hearts....there are no bounds. You give and give and give. Your time, your talents, your money. I know that I sound like a broken record and one would think that once said is enough....yet it never feels like enough. Just when I think I have it all undercontrol, you amaze me over and over again. The catch is, that so many of you share so many things with me about yourselves and your own situations and experiences, so I know that when you are up there and giving.....it is coming from your hearts, and that will never stop amazing me. http://slmusicraces.wordpress.com/
This past week I learned something--thank you Voodoo Shilton. It seems that lately Second Life has been messing with people when streams are changed. Most people are unable to hear the new stream and either tp out of the venue and back, relog, or just tp out and do not return. Voodoo taught me that if the next performer up has their stream running approximately 60 seconds before the stream change in land, it is a very smooth transition and everyone can hear it, so there are no complaints, no losing people on the venues. After we learned this, we told each and every performer to have their stream up and running 60 seconds before we changed the streams. It was such smooth transitions that other venue owners who had stopped at the fest for a while said something to me. Giggles, because of it, we could always tell which performers followed thru and which did not. This morning I had stopped by another venue and noticed the same thing, I mentioned it to the venue owner as she was losing people on her venue due to no sound. She also liked the idea of it.
Whether you are a venue owner or a performer, this is something you should take note of as no one wants to lose people on their venues or at their performances.
As much as I wish I could spend more time right now venue hopping, the team itself keeps me pretty busy, though due to all of the AWESOME events being lined up, I will have a chance to get to many different venues then and quite often hear performers that I have not had a chance to hear before. The same occured with the Music Fest.....there were performers that I had not listened to before, one being Jacqueline Luik, she is newer to performing in Second Life, but the minute she started singing I knew I was listening to a voice that is going to take SL by storm. Stephanie Silentghost was another new voice for me, she is amazing.
A reminder to everyone before I close out this this post. Cancer takes on so many forms, and has touched every single one of us in one way or another. Milestones have been made in fighting this horrible horrible disease, BUT--it is not enough. More needs to be done, more milestones need to be met. Each of you can makes a difference with ever linden, every dollar donated. No matter how much....from 1 linden to $100...combined with everyone else s makes a difference. Each of you make a difference. As you wonder across the grid and see those familiar white RFL kiosks...throw those few lindens in. Cancer may not be eradicated from the face of the earth during our lifetime, but more milestones will be met and just maybe with enough milestones, our children, our grandchildren will never have to hear the word Cancer again except in a history book.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
I LOVE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC
It seems like it has been months since I have been able to get out and do this much venue hopping---I love it!!!
Off to Southbound....what a comfy venue....just one of those when you walk in it is like you leave any stress at the door type feel. Now the fact that I am listening to my old frinds Wolf n Hawk and thier such mellow sounding may also be helping that feeling. There are a few performers that I love to go and listen to with a cup of coffee and just relax with...Wolf n Hawk are two of those performers. Sooooo relaxing. It has to be something about being from England. The performers that I love for this relaxing mellow feeling are all from England.
On to WatrsEdge for the beautiful voice of Lisa Brune. Now this is the first time I have been to WatrsEdge. OMG what a beautiful venue. Not just the venue, the entire sim. Put a beautiful voice in a wonderful venue on a beautiful sim and you have perfection.....until....well Lisa can bring in quite a crowd....and the sim crashes!!!! Gotta love sl!
On to Rovers Return Inn....a performer I had not heard before...oldwolf Criss.....wow another performer that should not be missed. Also from France.
While I was at Rovers Return and talking with the owner, the subject came of closing venues. It is with a sad heart that I have to admit I have seen too many that had wiithstood the test of time and economics are finally closing. Gwampas Dance Kamp, Tammy Toll's, my own, and now the possibility of Rovers Return. I am sure that there are also others. At the same time, others start. Yet those that have left leave a hole that can not be filled completely.
Times are truly changing!!!
Off to Southbound....what a comfy venue....just one of those when you walk in it is like you leave any stress at the door type feel. Now the fact that I am listening to my old frinds Wolf n Hawk and thier such mellow sounding may also be helping that feeling. There are a few performers that I love to go and listen to with a cup of coffee and just relax with...Wolf n Hawk are two of those performers. Sooooo relaxing. It has to be something about being from England. The performers that I love for this relaxing mellow feeling are all from England.
On to WatrsEdge for the beautiful voice of Lisa Brune. Now this is the first time I have been to WatrsEdge. OMG what a beautiful venue. Not just the venue, the entire sim. Put a beautiful voice in a wonderful venue on a beautiful sim and you have perfection.....until....well Lisa can bring in quite a crowd....and the sim crashes!!!! Gotta love sl!
On to Rovers Return Inn....a performer I had not heard before...oldwolf Criss.....wow another performer that should not be missed. Also from France.
While I was at Rovers Return and talking with the owner, the subject came of closing venues. It is with a sad heart that I have to admit I have seen too many that had wiithstood the test of time and economics are finally closing. Gwampas Dance Kamp, Tammy Toll's, my own, and now the possibility of Rovers Return. I am sure that there are also others. At the same time, others start. Yet those that have left leave a hole that can not be filled completely.
Times are truly changing!!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
LIVE MUSIC VENUE HOPPING IN SECOND LIFE
Yahoo!!! I found time to go venue hopping. Started out at AerRock Beach listening to ugh Yeu. What a performer! There is nothing better than a great venue and a great performer. I had not heard Rick yet....though I have seen his name a number of times. I would recommend to anyone, watch events and when you see him listed....get to one of his shows. And he does BUFFETT!!!!! One of my all time favorite performers.
Wow, I love going out this time year, seeing friends....and no matter what ....someone always joins the team. The team is larger than last year, I am in such awe of this community!!!
I spent so much time at AerBeach that before I knew it I had to run for rl and food....giggles then naptime. Fianally woke up and had my skype date with my wonderful grandaughter
Back to venue hoping.....Grand Falls here I come. Grand Falls was celebrating their anniversary. What a beautiful venue. I was able to hear one of my favorite performers.....Chris Quan was playing.....he truly is one of sl's best.
I also had a chance to visit with Gar at The Source while listening Beamer Lowtide....I adore Beamer both as performer and a friend. Gar well there are no words to tell you how much he has done for live music....Ya just gotta love him! While there Strummer stopped in, for those of you that don't know, seeing Strummer was my first venture into Second Life live music. I liked it so much, I am still here. Stummer though holds a special place in my heart, as he does my favorite ...Buffett, and even learned a new song for me which he has since recorded.
This morning, I headed over to another favorite venue...Guthries. I had gone over to hear Matthew Peraultt and Beth Odet, but unfortunately, Beth was under the weather....get well soon Beth....missing you,and a woman that I have been friends with but she was unable to perform for a long time Kiesta Aljon. It was an awesome show.
Many many times I have talked about the how much I love the music community in Second Life. You all watched SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE do awesome things last year. Raising over $16,000 USD to help make a difference in the lives of others and make a diffence in the battle against cancer. This year WOW. Last year left me in awe....this year.....there are no words to say to describe this team. 196 members and growing. I will never be able to tell all of you how very much mean to me. Such a wonderful, giving, loving community. I have done many things in my rl experiences from sitting on national committees of non-profits all the way down to being a local girl scout leader and cub scout leader, captioned teams in rl for the American Liver Foundation.....but there was never anything that has touched me as deeply as this team has done. You are truly the best of the best!
Wow, I love going out this time year, seeing friends....and no matter what ....someone always joins the team. The team is larger than last year, I am in such awe of this community!!!
I spent so much time at AerBeach that before I knew it I had to run for rl and food....giggles then naptime. Fianally woke up and had my skype date with my wonderful grandaughter
Back to venue hoping.....Grand Falls here I come. Grand Falls was celebrating their anniversary. What a beautiful venue. I was able to hear one of my favorite performers.....Chris Quan was playing.....he truly is one of sl's best.
I also had a chance to visit with Gar at The Source while listening Beamer Lowtide....I adore Beamer both as performer and a friend. Gar well there are no words to tell you how much he has done for live music....Ya just gotta love him! While there Strummer stopped in, for those of you that don't know, seeing Strummer was my first venture into Second Life live music. I liked it so much, I am still here. Stummer though holds a special place in my heart, as he does my favorite ...Buffett, and even learned a new song for me which he has since recorded.
This morning, I headed over to another favorite venue...Guthries. I had gone over to hear Matthew Peraultt and Beth Odet, but unfortunately, Beth was under the weather....get well soon Beth....missing you,and a woman that I have been friends with but she was unable to perform for a long time Kiesta Aljon. It was an awesome show.
Many many times I have talked about the how much I love the music community in Second Life. You all watched SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE do awesome things last year. Raising over $16,000 USD to help make a difference in the lives of others and make a diffence in the battle against cancer. This year WOW. Last year left me in awe....this year.....there are no words to say to describe this team. 196 members and growing. I will never be able to tell all of you how very much mean to me. Such a wonderful, giving, loving community. I have done many things in my rl experiences from sitting on national committees of non-profits all the way down to being a local girl scout leader and cub scout leader, captioned teams in rl for the American Liver Foundation.....but there was never anything that has touched me as deeply as this team has done. You are truly the best of the best!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE
First and foremost, I have to tell you, that I am truly blessed to have the awesome co-captains that I do. Liz Harley, Sam55 Chester, and Precious Rallier...knowing how very much last year took from me, stepped up to help in ways that ...well they are amazing!!!
Once again this team will come together in ways I never thought possible when this started. Last year when the season ended, we had 177 members. this year the team looks like it is continuing to grow in size. Soo many are returning. If you were on the team last year, and are continuing this year please let myself, Liz, Precious or Sam know.....I will never assume and so it is important that you let one of us know that you are intending to continue with us.
For those of you that are not aware, I will give you a brief synopsis of the team. We are a Relay For Life team of SL....comprised of performers, venues, managers, fans...all the many different avenues of Second Life music working together, with no personal agendas, solely to make a difference in the lives of others. Smiles, that being said, this is still entertainment...so there is promotion involved. A close friend of the team had made us a sign last year...a rotating musical note and a rotating harp...depending on the venue's preference; this sign does contain the bio of every performer on the team and a description with landmark of every venue on the team.
I will copy and paste the notecard I am sending out inworld, it will give you a brief description of last year as our first year:
Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and has had time to get back to normal. It is the time of year that SL MUSIC RACES gets to make a difference in so many lives.
Just a brief recap of last year:
* We had the 2nd largest number of team members in RFL of SL demonstrating just how large of a community live music is in SL. The team was made up of SL performers, Live Music Venues, managers, and fans, bringing together all the different avenues of live music from around the world. (I learned how to use a translator...lol)
* We were the third highest fund raising team raising over $16,000 USD...beaten by one of the oldest teams in SL and Amaretto Horses.
There are a couple of things I would like to point out about this that made it so very impressive.....the first being that we demonstrated that music does make a difference and the second being that every event we did and everything sold was completely about live music in sl.
Some events that were both unique and impressive:
*A week long music festival week, working with another team.
* The live music raffle of which 10 (I think) live performances were raffled off.
* An Art Auction that consisted of live music throughout it...complete with a mime behind one of the performers.
* A global Music Fest consisting of a number of venues and spanning decades of live music. representing the 4 corners of the world....both music and cancer are global.
* A music through the years tour consisting of a number of venues and spanning decades of music.
* A clothing auction uniquely done with each one of a kind made item made exclusively for one of the sl performers. Only the performer and winning bid received them.
* The first Ms. & Mr. SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE pageant.
* The first international song contest bringing performers from around the globe to compete with one song.
*Venues of all types held events, gave some wonderful ideas that were acted upon, donated time and money.
* A packed weekend of dual streaming....bringing together so many different performers working together.
* Every performer and venue was included along with their bios and/or description. Many performers have since made comments to me that their own personal groups have grown due to many of the team events.
In a brief recap...sl live music came together, no personal agendas, united as a team to make a difference and WE DID! Now it is time to look at the second year,
As we enter our 2nd year, we are looking to repeat this and continue to show that sl music does make a difference.
Please join us as we continue to battle against a disease that takes on so many insidious forms and has touched every single one of us in so many ways. The battle against cancer has had milestones in some areas and miles to go in others, only in everyone working together we will all continue to make milestones.
Please contact the following with your information, if you are interested in joining us along this journey:
Still Braveheart - Captain
Liz Harley - Co-Captain
Precious Rallier - Co-Captain
Sam55 Chester - Co-Captain
Once again this team will come together in ways I never thought possible when this started. Last year when the season ended, we had 177 members. this year the team looks like it is continuing to grow in size. Soo many are returning. If you were on the team last year, and are continuing this year please let myself, Liz, Precious or Sam know.....I will never assume and so it is important that you let one of us know that you are intending to continue with us.
For those of you that are not aware, I will give you a brief synopsis of the team. We are a Relay For Life team of SL....comprised of performers, venues, managers, fans...all the many different avenues of Second Life music working together, with no personal agendas, solely to make a difference in the lives of others. Smiles, that being said, this is still entertainment...so there is promotion involved. A close friend of the team had made us a sign last year...a rotating musical note and a rotating harp...depending on the venue's preference; this sign does contain the bio of every performer on the team and a description with landmark of every venue on the team.
I will copy and paste the notecard I am sending out inworld, it will give you a brief description of last year as our first year:
Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and has had time to get back to normal. It is the time of year that SL MUSIC RACES gets to make a difference in so many lives.
Just a brief recap of last year:
* We had the 2nd largest number of team members in RFL of SL demonstrating just how large of a community live music is in SL. The team was made up of SL performers, Live Music Venues, managers, and fans, bringing together all the different avenues of live music from around the world. (I learned how to use a translator...lol)
* We were the third highest fund raising team raising over $16,000 USD...beaten by one of the oldest teams in SL and Amaretto Horses.
There are a couple of things I would like to point out about this that made it so very impressive.....the first being that we demonstrated that music does make a difference and the second being that every event we did and everything sold was completely about live music in sl.
Some events that were both unique and impressive:
*A week long music festival week, working with another team.
* The live music raffle of which 10 (I think) live performances were raffled off.
* An Art Auction that consisted of live music throughout it...complete with a mime behind one of the performers.
* A global Music Fest consisting of a number of venues and spanning decades of live music. representing the 4 corners of the world....both music and cancer are global.
* A music through the years tour consisting of a number of venues and spanning decades of music.
* A clothing auction uniquely done with each one of a kind made item made exclusively for one of the sl performers. Only the performer and winning bid received them.
* The first Ms. & Mr. SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE pageant.
* The first international song contest bringing performers from around the globe to compete with one song.
*Venues of all types held events, gave some wonderful ideas that were acted upon, donated time and money.
* A packed weekend of dual streaming....bringing together so many different performers working together.
* Every performer and venue was included along with their bios and/or description. Many performers have since made comments to me that their own personal groups have grown due to many of the team events.
In a brief recap...sl live music came together, no personal agendas, united as a team to make a difference and WE DID! Now it is time to look at the second year,
As we enter our 2nd year, we are looking to repeat this and continue to show that sl music does make a difference.
Please join us as we continue to battle against a disease that takes on so many insidious forms and has touched every single one of us in so many ways. The battle against cancer has had milestones in some areas and miles to go in others, only in everyone working together we will all continue to make milestones.
Please contact the following with your information, if you are interested in joining us along this journey:
Still Braveheart - Captain
Liz Harley - Co-Captain
Precious Rallier - Co-Captain
Sam55 Chester - Co-Captain
FINALLY---BACK TO SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC
Yahoo!!! Construction is just about done on my sim...focusing on the team a great deal and this morning I got a chance to venue hop...Finally!!!
Started at a favorite venue of mine...Guthries....always a wonderful place to visit and Dottie outdoes herself in her choice of line up. This morning I had the pleasure of listening to an absolutely beautiful voice...Phoe Nix. This woman has the voice of an angel. My advice to you, if you see her scheduled...run don't walk to one of her shows, you are truly in for a treat!
On to Singers Haven a new venue for me to hear FredMergatroid Resident. Another awesome voice at a great venue. This must be my lucky day.....it is starting out perfect..... On to another favorite of mine...Kickin Club. This venue, always packed, it was like old home week, I was able to see so many friends. Listened to the lovely sounds of Jacqueline Luik. She truly knows how to WOW a crowd.
I went on to another new venue and a performer I had not heard before PALAZZO LIVE MUSIC VENUE, and was able to listen to UtahCowboy Kayor. He has one of those soothing voices....ooohhh darn I lost the stream.....relogged, that did not work, tp'd home....there I had the stream so I went back...for whatever reason I could not get the stream there. Time to think a little about rl and eating something anyway, so until the next hour begins.....
I never made it back....but went out today to do a bit more....started out at Blue Moon, I had not been to that venue before....so I love finding new places. It has such a cozy comfortable feel and Madmax Huet playing the blues...what a great way to start.
On to another old favorite Cafe Casablanca, it was so good to be able to talk with NytEyes. She let me know about an old friend that had passed away due to cancer. Shakes head....so many good people lost to this devastaing disease. Before I regress to how important the team is, I should let you know that I have been listening to Alatiel Pessoa. I have never heard her before, she puts on a show that truly carries one away, and so much of it is not in Englixh. I must admit that is one facet of sl music that I love. No matter what t5he language, if the music and voice are great....it does not matter what language....the magic is still woven.
That was all I had time for before rl took over. That darn rl, always finds a way to throw in a curve ball.
I have to admit, it felt good to get back out and enjoy the things I like so very much about sl....the live music community.
Started at a favorite venue of mine...Guthries....always a wonderful place to visit and Dottie outdoes herself in her choice of line up. This morning I had the pleasure of listening to an absolutely beautiful voice...Phoe Nix. This woman has the voice of an angel. My advice to you, if you see her scheduled...run don't walk to one of her shows, you are truly in for a treat!
On to Singers Haven a new venue for me to hear FredMergatroid Resident. Another awesome voice at a great venue. This must be my lucky day.....it is starting out perfect..... On to another favorite of mine...Kickin Club. This venue, always packed, it was like old home week, I was able to see so many friends. Listened to the lovely sounds of Jacqueline Luik. She truly knows how to WOW a crowd.
I went on to another new venue and a performer I had not heard before PALAZZO LIVE MUSIC VENUE, and was able to listen to UtahCowboy Kayor. He has one of those soothing voices....ooohhh darn I lost the stream.....relogged, that did not work, tp'd home....there I had the stream so I went back...for whatever reason I could not get the stream there. Time to think a little about rl and eating something anyway, so until the next hour begins.....
I never made it back....but went out today to do a bit more....started out at Blue Moon, I had not been to that venue before....so I love finding new places. It has such a cozy comfortable feel and Madmax Huet playing the blues...what a great way to start.
On to another old favorite Cafe Casablanca, it was so good to be able to talk with NytEyes. She let me know about an old friend that had passed away due to cancer. Shakes head....so many good people lost to this devastaing disease. Before I regress to how important the team is, I should let you know that I have been listening to Alatiel Pessoa. I have never heard her before, she puts on a show that truly carries one away, and so much of it is not in Englixh. I must admit that is one facet of sl music that I love. No matter what t5he language, if the music and voice are great....it does not matter what language....the magic is still woven.
That was all I had time for before rl took over. That darn rl, always finds a way to throw in a curve ball.
I have to admit, it felt good to get back out and enjoy the things I like so very much about sl....the live music community.
Monday, December 31, 2012
THE END OF BS'S IN SECOND LIFE
With the ending of 2012, so also ends the BS's "Bring a Friend and Stay Awhile". this was decided upon after a great deal of soul searching. As I bounced back and forth, one day a performer actually made it final in my mind. There was a performer that im'd me....just as I was trying
to get an event going, never asked how I was doing or anything else in
the world...except do I have any intention of hiring him back. I did
explain that money has been tight, having just relocated, replaced a computer system and the holidays here. and he let it go....needless to say I
have not heard another word...then again, is this the type of character
that I would have perform again...no matter what my financial situation
was, now that is truly debatable. Everyone goes through ups and downs,
but when a performer makes me feel that our friendship is based on my
wallet.....well it makes one wonder. This was when I knew that the venue was done. Times have changed, it made me remember my friend Craig Lyons, who has since left Second Life, but was a great performer while here. There was a time when rl had taken a bit of a toll on me, though I would never accept it, this is a performer that told me not to worry about anything that he would perform for free at BS's, It was a health situation that made me step back for a few weeks in there and not a financial one, he never probed to see what was wrong, just gave from his heart. He brought tears to my eyes...and until the day he left Second Life I would hire him over and over again. Sometimes that small offer of generosity can affect people in ways that no one realizes.
I believe it is time for me as a person to remember what Second Life is all about and get back to enjoying it...to focus more on myself both in sl and in rl. I will say that it is one of the hardest decisions in Second Life that I have ever made. Telling my friend Max Kleene was another a very difficult thing to do. Max opened BS's with me On July 3rd, 2009 and has been at BS's every single week since barring different circumstances (rl), it was only fitting that Max have the last performance at BS's. I was the blubbering idiot at the end as Max had performed "Still's Song" and the closed the performace with Greenday's "Time of Your Life".
One of the guests asked me that night, was I aware that the next question will be about the team. So before anyone automatically assume, or jump to conclusions, I will give you the same answer that I gave them. I have had not had a chance to meet with the co-captains yet and hope to within this next week. SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE will continue to go forward. Once we have our meetings and then the team brainstorming meetings, there will be more clarification in the avenues followed at that time. Until then...lips are sealed.
This does mean though with free time on my hands, that I will have more opportunities to visit different venues, hear the many different performers and find that talent here in Second Life to write about. I also have something that I would ask people to think about and consider. The website directory for live music venues is a paid for website. Currently it is paid in full until October 2013. I am hoping that someone will take an interest and want to continue it from that point.
To those of you that have performed at BS's, visited BS's and supported both me and the venue over the years, I will never find enough words to express my gratitude. You have touched my heart in so many ways.
I believe it is time for me as a person to remember what Second Life is all about and get back to enjoying it...to focus more on myself both in sl and in rl. I will say that it is one of the hardest decisions in Second Life that I have ever made. Telling my friend Max Kleene was another a very difficult thing to do. Max opened BS's with me On July 3rd, 2009 and has been at BS's every single week since barring different circumstances (rl), it was only fitting that Max have the last performance at BS's. I was the blubbering idiot at the end as Max had performed "Still's Song" and the closed the performace with Greenday's "Time of Your Life".
One of the guests asked me that night, was I aware that the next question will be about the team. So before anyone automatically assume, or jump to conclusions, I will give you the same answer that I gave them. I have had not had a chance to meet with the co-captains yet and hope to within this next week. SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE will continue to go forward. Once we have our meetings and then the team brainstorming meetings, there will be more clarification in the avenues followed at that time. Until then...lips are sealed.
This does mean though with free time on my hands, that I will have more opportunities to visit different venues, hear the many different performers and find that talent here in Second Life to write about. I also have something that I would ask people to think about and consider. The website directory for live music venues is a paid for website. Currently it is paid in full until October 2013. I am hoping that someone will take an interest and want to continue it from that point.
To those of you that have performed at BS's, visited BS's and supported both me and the venue over the years, I will never find enough words to express my gratitude. You have touched my heart in so many ways.
I had a blog all ready to publish discussing the direction I saw myself going into. In the meantime though, I just had to stop and tell you all about a few things that are on my mind.
If any of you are like me, I know this past few days has hit you hard...very hard...there is little to nothing that any of can do, so besides the horrible sadness there is a sense of helplessness that accompanies that sadness. Everyone does things their own way, myself I will pray for the families in CT, and if there is anything I could ever do to help ensure something this horrendous never happens again, that is where I will be.
Yesterday, I had gone to Avi Choice awards, I had not spent any money on RFL since the Christmas Expo started on RFL. That is just me...I am not one into breedables so though the Expo offered a few other things, most seemed dedicated to one part of the SL community. On that note though, even though I am not a breedable, I have to admit the creativity that goes into them is pretty awesome...I am just a clutz at taking care of any critters rl or sl. The amount of funds that the breedables was amazing. Though the Avi Choice Awards included the music community, so me being just me.....set myself up to go make my donations.
Mind you it is sl and there will always be lag, it is so important that any event plan well for these things....laughing I remember the Mardi Gras parade last year, and thinking the same....planning for these things does make a huge difference. I will say that it was rough. instead of seating to accomodate everyone...the stage and table and chairs were pretty much on the same sim. As people filled up the venue, the announcer did say that some of us may be asked to leave. In the meantime, I was trying to help a performer get to the stage, he was telling me that the other person was getting flustered. Giggles, for future reference I should remember the solution.....when flustered and stressed....just throw em all out..... Never asked to leave I found myself ejected and banned....but it was not just me, everyone was. Without warning. I left. I think the most appalling part to me was no announcement that this would occur, nor any apology to all of the people that were in attendance and had this happen to them. Someone did ask me if I ever held an event that had issues, what would I do.....to me that is an easy answer....I coordinated it, I am responsible for it...I would take responsibility and apologize profusely to any that it may have effected.
On to more positive things, the musical end of the Avi Choice Awards: I must say that I am proud to know each of these people and impressed with their accomplishments:
Favorite Classical Musician - Voodoo Shilton
Favorite SL Musical Group - the Follow – Powers Avon, Troy Shoreland and AJ Darkwatch
Favorite Singing Duo - Erin68 Frog & Satin Galli
Favorite Female Musician - Savannah Coronet
Favorite Male Musician - Joaquin Gustav
Favorite Rock Singer - Skye Galaxy
Favorite Blues Singer - Noma Falta
Favorite Pop Singer - Maximillion Kleene
Favorite Country Singer - Savannah Coronet
Favorite DJ - Mark Attenborough
Favorite Rock Club - Junkyard Blues – Kiff Clutterbuck
Favorite Jazz Club - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
Favorite Live Music Venue - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
Favorite Formal Venue - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
I am honored to know each and everyone of you.
Oh and finding that my skin and my hair (I bounce between Calico and Truth) were also winners in the awards....needless to say, I shamelessly beamed. For a complete list of all the winners: http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/avi-choice-awards/
I also have to hand it to the people that are actually finishing the Race for the Bells....I look at the winner (and I love a good hunt) ...for those that are not familiar with this race...Unlike a hunt where you receive a gift at every stop....this is a timed hunt.....25 sims across the grid, 25 bells to collect....If you redo the race to get a better time, the bell will be moved.....So on that note, to see the top people at 11 minutes, 18 minutes, and 20 minutes....You truly leave me in awe.....I have a great computer and could not arrive at and have everything rezz at 25 sims in 11 minutes ... let alone search for a bell. You guys are awesome.
If any of you are like me, I know this past few days has hit you hard...very hard...there is little to nothing that any of can do, so besides the horrible sadness there is a sense of helplessness that accompanies that sadness. Everyone does things their own way, myself I will pray for the families in CT, and if there is anything I could ever do to help ensure something this horrendous never happens again, that is where I will be.
Yesterday, I had gone to Avi Choice awards, I had not spent any money on RFL since the Christmas Expo started on RFL. That is just me...I am not one into breedables so though the Expo offered a few other things, most seemed dedicated to one part of the SL community. On that note though, even though I am not a breedable, I have to admit the creativity that goes into them is pretty awesome...I am just a clutz at taking care of any critters rl or sl. The amount of funds that the breedables was amazing. Though the Avi Choice Awards included the music community, so me being just me.....set myself up to go make my donations.
Mind you it is sl and there will always be lag, it is so important that any event plan well for these things....laughing I remember the Mardi Gras parade last year, and thinking the same....planning for these things does make a huge difference. I will say that it was rough. instead of seating to accomodate everyone...the stage and table and chairs were pretty much on the same sim. As people filled up the venue, the announcer did say that some of us may be asked to leave. In the meantime, I was trying to help a performer get to the stage, he was telling me that the other person was getting flustered. Giggles, for future reference I should remember the solution.....when flustered and stressed....just throw em all out..... Never asked to leave I found myself ejected and banned....but it was not just me, everyone was. Without warning. I left. I think the most appalling part to me was no announcement that this would occur, nor any apology to all of the people that were in attendance and had this happen to them. Someone did ask me if I ever held an event that had issues, what would I do.....to me that is an easy answer....I coordinated it, I am responsible for it...I would take responsibility and apologize profusely to any that it may have effected.
On to more positive things, the musical end of the Avi Choice Awards: I must say that I am proud to know each of these people and impressed with their accomplishments:
Favorite Classical Musician - Voodoo Shilton
Favorite SL Musical Group - the Follow – Powers Avon, Troy Shoreland and AJ Darkwatch
Favorite Singing Duo - Erin68 Frog & Satin Galli
Favorite Female Musician - Savannah Coronet
Favorite Male Musician - Joaquin Gustav
Favorite Rock Singer - Skye Galaxy
Favorite Blues Singer - Noma Falta
Favorite Pop Singer - Maximillion Kleene
Favorite Country Singer - Savannah Coronet
Favorite DJ - Mark Attenborough
Favorite Rock Club - Junkyard Blues – Kiff Clutterbuck
Favorite Jazz Club - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
Favorite Live Music Venue - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
Favorite Formal Venue - Frank’s Elite Jazz Club – Nanceee Sinatra
I am honored to know each and everyone of you.
Oh and finding that my skin and my hair (I bounce between Calico and Truth) were also winners in the awards....needless to say, I shamelessly beamed. For a complete list of all the winners: http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/avi-choice-awards/
I also have to hand it to the people that are actually finishing the Race for the Bells....I look at the winner (and I love a good hunt) ...for those that are not familiar with this race...Unlike a hunt where you receive a gift at every stop....this is a timed hunt.....25 sims across the grid, 25 bells to collect....If you redo the race to get a better time, the bell will be moved.....So on that note, to see the top people at 11 minutes, 18 minutes, and 20 minutes....You truly leave me in awe.....I have a great computer and could not arrive at and have everything rezz at 25 sims in 11 minutes ... let alone search for a bell. You guys are awesome.
Monday, December 10, 2012
MANY THOUGHTS
As always, I am apologizing for not keeping for this updated. I have a few excuses, lazy being one of the top, adding in a busy season, still recuperating from the relocation and other things that rl decided to throw at me, and one of the largest.....confused thoughts about the direction I wanted to go within the music community. I believe I have made some major decisions regarding this after doing a a great deal of soul searching. I will get to some of those thoughts in the next blog, I would like to take a few minutes and catch you up on some of the things this month.
Thought I would spend some time jumping to the more formal venues and performers....into a gown I went....
First stop....giggles...so far from formal I stopped at West Hollywood and listened to Serene Mcgillivary....Then on to something more appropriate for the attire...Frank's Elite. I really need to get out more....I forget how lovely these places are and Frank's, well there is no other in sl that can truly compare to Frank's Elite. Nanceee has so out down herself there. Waiting for Rocketman Galaxy to take the stage. I have not listened to Rocketman in quite some time, so this should be fun. It never fails, one of the best things about going to different venues is seeing old friends. Gemm and GerryWanless, these are two people I met through the desire to want to do something for RFL and they joined the team...These two are the proud owners of Queens Arms...and by the way, they both looked absolutely awesome here.
From Frank's I went on to hear the very talented Ceci Dover doing a latin show at Arosa village. Ceci has one of those voices, that no matter what language she is performing in...you just want to dance.
I went on to Nikita Ridge, my wonderful Canadian friend Bree Birke's place where they are doing 6 hours of music for Canada Night of Northern Stars......this is a gorgeous venue and filled with such good friends....Krisie Snowdrop was performing....she is sooo awesome, I had the privedge of meeting her in Nashville. Along with other close friends that weree there....Shaye Dezno and Gary Jonstone, Donny Collazo is next on the stage, and somewhere in there is my friend Max and Shaye....phew those Canadians have sooo much of sl's talent up there.
As the month went on, the Second Life Music community suffered a horrible loss with the passing of Circe Broom. Circe was and will stand for all that Second Life live music holds dear. She will live forever within our hearts. Many have shared their memories of Circe and all that she had done for live music...to me in many ways she was a mentor when I was first starting out, I will always remember the many things she shared with me.
Thought I would spend some time jumping to the more formal venues and performers....into a gown I went....
First stop....giggles...so far from formal I stopped at West Hollywood and listened to Serene Mcgillivary....Then on to something more appropriate for the attire...Frank's Elite. I really need to get out more....I forget how lovely these places are and Frank's, well there is no other in sl that can truly compare to Frank's Elite. Nanceee has so out down herself there. Waiting for Rocketman Galaxy to take the stage. I have not listened to Rocketman in quite some time, so this should be fun. It never fails, one of the best things about going to different venues is seeing old friends. Gemm and GerryWanless, these are two people I met through the desire to want to do something for RFL and they joined the team...These two are the proud owners of Queens Arms...and by the way, they both looked absolutely awesome here.
From Frank's I went on to hear the very talented Ceci Dover doing a latin show at Arosa village. Ceci has one of those voices, that no matter what language she is performing in...you just want to dance.
I went on to Nikita Ridge, my wonderful Canadian friend Bree Birke's place where they are doing 6 hours of music for Canada Night of Northern Stars......this is a gorgeous venue and filled with such good friends....Krisie Snowdrop was performing....she is sooo awesome, I had the privedge of meeting her in Nashville. Along with other close friends that weree there....Shaye Dezno and Gary Jonstone, Donny Collazo is next on the stage, and somewhere in there is my friend Max and Shaye....phew those Canadians have sooo much of sl's talent up there.
As the month went on, the Second Life Music community suffered a horrible loss with the passing of Circe Broom. Circe was and will stand for all that Second Life live music holds dear. She will live forever within our hearts. Many have shared their memories of Circe and all that she had done for live music...to me in many ways she was a mentor when I was first starting out, I will always remember the many things she shared with me.
Friday, November 9, 2012
VENUE HOPPING IN SECOND LIFE RESUMES.....YAHOO!!!!
As I get back into the normal (????) routine of things in SL, I took some time and went venue hopping. Time in SL is equivalent to dog years in rl. LOL Miss a week and it is like missing a year....Missing a couple of months and wow!!!!
Started out at Kickin....always a fun place to visit.....ScrtsSafe and LilMissPriss truly outdo themselves here. I watched Zoe Aries, I had not heard her before....a great voice....and an awesome entertainer.
While there, I was able to see the performer Toran Babenco. Many of you may remember me mentioning him before...He was the winner in SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE international song contest. I stayed to hear him after Zoe, his first gig after surviving Sandy...and being without power for 10 days.....We are so glad he is back and okay. Listening to him, I can see how he won that contest...this guy is good. Besides the sucker in me....when he dedicates his first song to me..... He also joined the team for the 2013 campaign.
Kickin always has quite a few friends there, and I got to see a woman that I adore....Shaye Dezno. She shared some personal things with me, and I am soooo very happy for her. As she told me she was going to be on the team again next year, that also made me happy....Shaye is a wonderful addition to the team, she fights hard for the cause and does whatever she can. She also shared some good information that showed me that so much of what we did also trickles over into other parts of sl. She now performs regularly at a venue and has a fan that is always at her shows due to one of the events that was held.
Thanks to my experiences on the team, I learned to follow the more non-English speaking venues and performers....there is sooo much talent there. I popped over to Astral Dreams ...a gorgeous venue, with the talented Giovanni Tomasso performing. This is a performance that I could not understand local chat...it was in Italian....giggles I really need to learn to use my translator more often....but the music and the performance made it not matter.
Then back to Kickin to hear Bill473. WOW...this is a voice that ahem....ladies....you will swoon!!!!!
On to Stargazer Cafe, and Brendan Shoreland. Brandan is a such a talented man, never sure why I do not see him more often....makes a mental note to do just that. Stargazer also allowed me to see other old friends...Serene and Woodstock, it was wonderful to see both of you. This is truly a beautiful venue. There is a sense of peace here.
On to Aerock Beach, one of sl's newest venues....and more old friends...smiling. I am also listening to Laralette Lane for the first time, this woman is fantastic. A must see for anyone that loves listening an angel's voice.
Time to relax for a while...let rl take over. Until next time, Hoping all of you are having a wonderful sl and rl!!!!
Started out at Kickin....always a fun place to visit.....ScrtsSafe and LilMissPriss truly outdo themselves here. I watched Zoe Aries, I had not heard her before....a great voice....and an awesome entertainer.
While there, I was able to see the performer Toran Babenco. Many of you may remember me mentioning him before...He was the winner in SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE international song contest. I stayed to hear him after Zoe, his first gig after surviving Sandy...and being without power for 10 days.....We are so glad he is back and okay. Listening to him, I can see how he won that contest...this guy is good. Besides the sucker in me....when he dedicates his first song to me..... He also joined the team for the 2013 campaign.
Kickin always has quite a few friends there, and I got to see a woman that I adore....Shaye Dezno. She shared some personal things with me, and I am soooo very happy for her. As she told me she was going to be on the team again next year, that also made me happy....Shaye is a wonderful addition to the team, she fights hard for the cause and does whatever she can. She also shared some good information that showed me that so much of what we did also trickles over into other parts of sl. She now performs regularly at a venue and has a fan that is always at her shows due to one of the events that was held.
Thanks to my experiences on the team, I learned to follow the more non-English speaking venues and performers....there is sooo much talent there. I popped over to Astral Dreams ...a gorgeous venue, with the talented Giovanni Tomasso performing. This is a performance that I could not understand local chat...it was in Italian....giggles I really need to learn to use my translator more often....but the music and the performance made it not matter.
Then back to Kickin to hear Bill473. WOW...this is a voice that ahem....ladies....you will swoon!!!!!
On to Stargazer Cafe, and Brendan Shoreland. Brandan is a such a talented man, never sure why I do not see him more often....makes a mental note to do just that. Stargazer also allowed me to see other old friends...Serene and Woodstock, it was wonderful to see both of you. This is truly a beautiful venue. There is a sense of peace here.
On to Aerock Beach, one of sl's newest venues....and more old friends...smiling. I am also listening to Laralette Lane for the first time, this woman is fantastic. A must see for anyone that loves listening an angel's voice.
Time to relax for a while...let rl take over. Until next time, Hoping all of you are having a wonderful sl and rl!!!!
I'M BACK!!!!!!!!
Just when you were starting to think I was gone.....SHE IS BACK!!!!. I have to admit that I have missed all of you.
So much has happened in the last couple of months....I am officially back in Illinois, living in a college town so I can help my son....could only take mom's house for so long. I love them dearly, but there is that thing about being too close. The best news is that I have a new computer, thanks to a very close friend who gave me guidance in finding something that would fit what I need it for....it is perfect...and the best part is ...no lag!!!!
I wanted to take a minute and send a very special thank you to the performers, venue owners, managers and friends that have sent me emails and im's concerned about how I was doing......You will always have a very special place with me.
I have not done much in the way of my own venue. Max still has his Saturday evening slot....Smiles this man has become such a wonderful friend, with the exception of glitches that have popped up for one or the other of us, he has been at BS's every week since I opened the doors over three years ago. Wow, how time flies....I do not pay close attention to my own rezz day and just realized that I will be 4 years old soon. In sl terms, I am almost a senior citizen.....laughs.... not a term I like to describe myself as in either world.
I am back, but taking it slowly and not overdoing it. The past couple of months took its toll, .so as I get more bounce in my step and perkiness returns, so will a larger line up.
The venue was able to host a fundraiser for RFL of SL that one of our own performers and management team put together. It was an awesome fundraiser!!!!
We were also able to host an awards event for Build Off World. Costume contests were held at each of the events and it was great time for everyone!!!!
So much has happened in the last couple of months....I am officially back in Illinois, living in a college town so I can help my son....could only take mom's house for so long. I love them dearly, but there is that thing about being too close. The best news is that I have a new computer, thanks to a very close friend who gave me guidance in finding something that would fit what I need it for....it is perfect...and the best part is ...no lag!!!!
I wanted to take a minute and send a very special thank you to the performers, venue owners, managers and friends that have sent me emails and im's concerned about how I was doing......You will always have a very special place with me.
I have not done much in the way of my own venue. Max still has his Saturday evening slot....Smiles this man has become such a wonderful friend, with the exception of glitches that have popped up for one or the other of us, he has been at BS's every week since I opened the doors over three years ago. Wow, how time flies....I do not pay close attention to my own rezz day and just realized that I will be 4 years old soon. In sl terms, I am almost a senior citizen.....laughs.... not a term I like to describe myself as in either world.
I am back, but taking it slowly and not overdoing it. The past couple of months took its toll, .so as I get more bounce in my step and perkiness returns, so will a larger line up.
The venue was able to host a fundraiser for RFL of SL that one of our own performers and management team put together. It was an awesome fundraiser!!!!
We were also able to host an awards event for Build Off World. Costume contests were held at each of the events and it was great time for everyone!!!!
Friday, September 14, 2012
MORE APOLOGIES
Once quite some time ago, I remember reading in the SL Enquirer an article that Lanai had written about being in a position that she was unable to access anything through Second Life. Lately that article has hit home as many of you already know, I have been going through some major computer issues.
Adding into that was a relocation. Though I am kicking myself for not following my own thoughts and doing this relocation the way I wanted to originally....other factors had changed that. My son running into his own issues and needing me back in Illinois faster than I had originally anticipated. This brings me back to my childhood home and the huge reminder that my family has put the DYS in dysfunctional. Altogether it equals chaos and stress,,,,,those who know me well with health issues, this is truly the last thing I needed. In order to take care of this and get myself out of this situation and also my son, I need to step back from Second Life and focus. I am keeping the venue in place as well as all the other things the sim holds from the amusement park, nature gardens, meditation and memorial areas, but for the time being there will be no live music events and I will not be in sl as much. I will not have the time to keep up the music community and the blog so I will be taking a break from it. I will continue to maintain the live music directory as it is up for renewal in October, and stop into sl periodically to see if anyone has submitted a new venue to it.
To all my readers, know that I will miss you and be back as fast as I can remedy this situation.
Adding into that was a relocation. Though I am kicking myself for not following my own thoughts and doing this relocation the way I wanted to originally....other factors had changed that. My son running into his own issues and needing me back in Illinois faster than I had originally anticipated. This brings me back to my childhood home and the huge reminder that my family has put the DYS in dysfunctional. Altogether it equals chaos and stress,,,,,those who know me well with health issues, this is truly the last thing I needed. In order to take care of this and get myself out of this situation and also my son, I need to step back from Second Life and focus. I am keeping the venue in place as well as all the other things the sim holds from the amusement park, nature gardens, meditation and memorial areas, but for the time being there will be no live music events and I will not be in sl as much. I will not have the time to keep up the music community and the blog so I will be taking a break from it. I will continue to maintain the live music directory as it is up for renewal in October, and stop into sl periodically to see if anyone has submitted a new venue to it.
To all my readers, know that I will miss you and be back as fast as I can remedy this situation.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!
Though this is not RFL...nor is it Second Life, it is a combination of what this wonderful team--SL MUSIC RACES FOR A CURE is about and the entertainment industry....as that is where it is founded. This is an organization that I have the the utmost respect for from all that I have seen. I say this for two reasons. They use the tools they have to fight cancer and work to find a cure. They also are soo transparent....There are no high salaries to CEO's...everyone including those at the top, they give of their time because the cause means so very much to them. The transparency also extends to knowing exactly how donations are used...in the dream teams that do the research...etc. They reach out globally using entertainment, media in soo many countries. They bring in the best of drs to work on actual cures, other parts and partners are working on the support side of things to offer support to those fighting the battle.
So Mark your calendars...on September 7th all three major US networks will work in conjunction along with a long list of other media outlets, to fund raise to find a cure for cancer.
Something I have realized with all the different organizations....we are truly all one big team fighting the same battle. One dream....one team.
http://www.standup2cancer.org/press_release/view/hollywoods_stars_illuminate_su2cs_nationally_televised_fundraising_event_on
I would love to see them in sl!!!!
So Mark your calendars...on September 7th all three major US networks will work in conjunction along with a long list of other media outlets, to fund raise to find a cure for cancer.
Something I have realized with all the different organizations....we are truly all one big team fighting the same battle. One dream....one team.
http://www.standup2cancer.org/press_release/view/hollywoods_stars_illuminate_su2cs_nationally_televised_fundraising_event_on
I would love to see them in sl!!!!
TUESDAY NIGHT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN SECONDLIFE
Thought I would do some venue hopping tonight....First stop Streaming Falls where my friend, Bat Masters was playing. He is sooo much fun just to listen to. Giggles, if you get a chance get him to play his version of Rapper's Delight. Listening to Bat, mostly because I was able to meet him in Nashville, I could just see the smile while he is singing....and then puts a smile on everyone's face. Streaming Falls home of the Stream Team is a beautiful venue....though I finally left with leaving a venue tip, I never did find the tip jar.
On to Snug Harbor, a beautiful dance emporium....had to tp away to change as it seemed more formal. I went back to listen to the lovely voice of Lauren Ilo. I had not heard Lauren before so this was a real treat. A beautiful voice and should not be missed.
While I am listening to her, I wanted to touch on a subject that has recently come to my attention. When I heard it I was dying of laughter. A host for performer had to host while bald and shoeless, another was ejected three times....I was dying of laughter and I had to ask what happened. That's was when I heard about something that ejects you if you are wearing too many scripts. I was told that the way it was explained was that it was our job as venues to educate the fans and guests that support our venues. My jaw hit the floor. First when I went left the corporate world, I left the position of corporate training specialist behind me, and Second Life was meant more for relaxing, not to have to teach others---lol and not even get paid for it...in the rl world that is a high salary job...I do not think that lindens could ever make up that difference so I would not bring it in here. Giggles, then again this is customer service 101...the customer is always right. Our visitors quite often tip our venues, that makes them customers. Anyone from a waitress to a corporate president could tell you this one...it is not exactly a no brainer. Second, and this goes back to why I originally opened a venue three and half years ago. I wanted a place that almost all of the sl residents could go to and be comfortable at. To accomplish that, it is my responsibility to ensure that the people coming to a performance are comfortable. If they have to don hair, shoes, ao's, etc., they are not comfortable. If I know that I am going to have a large crowd that will create lag, it is my responsibility as a venue to ensure that the sim can handle it. There are performers that I have to warn people before they come there to reduce items, but that is when there will be anywhere from 70-100 people guaranteed. This has truly only happened on a constant level with skye galaxy, Craig Lyons, The Follow, The gReifers, Gago, etc. Guaranteed if they are appearing lag will be bad. I also do my part though in helping to reduce it. The amusement park is shut down....any other scripts besides the intan on the venue are individually turned off. As a venue owner, I want nothing more than to ensure that the guests visiting my venue are happy and comfortable in their surroundings. So from here on out all my notices do state: THIS IS AN AVI FRIENDLY VENUE....NO ONE GETS EJECTED FOR NORMAL HAIR, SHOES, OR CLOTHING SCRIPTS!!!
I am thoroughly impressed listening to Lauren. I would highly recommend getting out had hearing this lovely woman.
On to Phat's, to listen to Trav McCullough. Well I had already changed into a gown so I figured I should stay along that path. I am not sure if I have told you before, but Trav has that voice that you can melt to. It is easy to just get lost in the songs and float along with it. I will always thank Stephano for restoring Phat's to its former beauty.
I have often listened to the arguments between acoustic and track performers. Sooo many times the track performers have such wonderful voices, though they do not play an instrument. Then again, I have often heard some that play an instrument soooo well, but have should not be singing. Wise performers both track and acoustic should recognize that and work together.....Just imagine the dual streams they can do together.....WOW!!!! Play on your strengths and utilize your talents to work others and you will each do sooo much more. Many are already doing this, it is the reason I love dual streaming so very much.
Hoping you are all having a wonderful day!
On to Snug Harbor, a beautiful dance emporium....had to tp away to change as it seemed more formal. I went back to listen to the lovely voice of Lauren Ilo. I had not heard Lauren before so this was a real treat. A beautiful voice and should not be missed.
While I am listening to her, I wanted to touch on a subject that has recently come to my attention. When I heard it I was dying of laughter. A host for performer had to host while bald and shoeless, another was ejected three times....I was dying of laughter and I had to ask what happened. That's was when I heard about something that ejects you if you are wearing too many scripts. I was told that the way it was explained was that it was our job as venues to educate the fans and guests that support our venues. My jaw hit the floor. First when I went left the corporate world, I left the position of corporate training specialist behind me, and Second Life was meant more for relaxing, not to have to teach others---lol and not even get paid for it...in the rl world that is a high salary job...I do not think that lindens could ever make up that difference so I would not bring it in here. Giggles, then again this is customer service 101...the customer is always right. Our visitors quite often tip our venues, that makes them customers. Anyone from a waitress to a corporate president could tell you this one...it is not exactly a no brainer. Second, and this goes back to why I originally opened a venue three and half years ago. I wanted a place that almost all of the sl residents could go to and be comfortable at. To accomplish that, it is my responsibility to ensure that the people coming to a performance are comfortable. If they have to don hair, shoes, ao's, etc., they are not comfortable. If I know that I am going to have a large crowd that will create lag, it is my responsibility as a venue to ensure that the sim can handle it. There are performers that I have to warn people before they come there to reduce items, but that is when there will be anywhere from 70-100 people guaranteed. This has truly only happened on a constant level with skye galaxy, Craig Lyons, The Follow, The gReifers, Gago, etc. Guaranteed if they are appearing lag will be bad. I also do my part though in helping to reduce it. The amusement park is shut down....any other scripts besides the intan on the venue are individually turned off. As a venue owner, I want nothing more than to ensure that the guests visiting my venue are happy and comfortable in their surroundings. So from here on out all my notices do state: THIS IS AN AVI FRIENDLY VENUE....NO ONE GETS EJECTED FOR NORMAL HAIR, SHOES, OR CLOTHING SCRIPTS!!!
I am thoroughly impressed listening to Lauren. I would highly recommend getting out had hearing this lovely woman.
On to Phat's, to listen to Trav McCullough. Well I had already changed into a gown so I figured I should stay along that path. I am not sure if I have told you before, but Trav has that voice that you can melt to. It is easy to just get lost in the songs and float along with it. I will always thank Stephano for restoring Phat's to its former beauty.
I have often listened to the arguments between acoustic and track performers. Sooo many times the track performers have such wonderful voices, though they do not play an instrument. Then again, I have often heard some that play an instrument soooo well, but have should not be singing. Wise performers both track and acoustic should recognize that and work together.....Just imagine the dual streams they can do together.....WOW!!!! Play on your strengths and utilize your talents to work others and you will each do sooo much more. Many are already doing this, it is the reason I love dual streaming so very much.
Hoping you are all having a wonderful day!
Monday, August 13, 2012
AN OPINION
I have thought and thought about how to approach this topic, it is something that has concerned me for quite a long time. So many times in speaking with other venue owners, I have found that many agree with me. Though, at all times, please remember this is my opinion and I am in no way speaking for other venues.
Live music in Second Life, this is a community that I love with all of my heart. I have been involved as a venue owner for over three years and always had a paying a venue. Something I have noticed which I always chuckle at, the performers that do so many tips only shows but then apprach me wanting me to pay them. Hmmm, at times that can make one feel as though sucker is across my forehead or at least they think so. But that is not what this blog is about.
Everyday brings new and wonderfully talented performers into Second Life. There are also so many performers that have been performing for us a long time that are also wonderfully talented. Now here is where this is going to get controversial. I love our long standing performers as much as I love finding the new talent. The difference comes in with rates. Performers that have been here quite some time and ask the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7k a performance have earned that. They have truly walked the walk so to speak, earned the respect of their followings. My issue comes in with new performers demanding the same rates. The talent may be there...they may be some the most talented to ever hit the grid, but until they have made a name for themselves and truly have a loyal following of more than a few months, they have shown the staying power, then they have earned the ability to charge as much as the more established performers. I see so many that start in sl, with illusions of grandeur...someone told them they could charge 4 or 5k per show. Their talent may warrant it, but they are still basically unknown. When they realize that they can not get it all the time, they hurt them selves by ending back at tips only etc. Technically, they should have started there or with minimal fees. I tend to feel that if you limit yourself to a tips only status, it can be a hard thing to break out of....
There will be many that will disagree with me (usually the newer performers and their management). I have been approached by many that want to perform at my venue, I would imagine, the same as every other venue owner out there. Something to consider, when approaching us if you are newer to performing (by newer I do not mean a week but 6 months to a year...building a following) is flexibility. Ask yourself, is it better to go with a much lower rate so that you are able to position yourself to gain exposure and grow, or be turned down completely because your rates are out of the ballpark. There are some venues that will only pay one set price, if you are charging too much, you may be missing out on a great deal and truly building an awesome following.
Here are some of the things I look for when booking a performer....First and foremost is talent. Second is the following. I am a venue owner that promotes everywhere. But promotion is nothing if there is no one that recognizes you. Third would be promotion of the venue. This is why I do not book based on audition alone. A performer that connects with the audience and truly appreciates what the venues do for Second Life Music is invaluable.....and the sincerity comes across in their voice. Others, well you can tell them promote the venue and it comes across as a second thought. The best way to do this is take the time and talk with the venue owners directly, form a relationship....it truly makes a difference. In my case, I can honestly say that every performer I book, is also my friend beyond just being on a friends list. Fourth of course are the rates. If all four of those come together, then we have something to work together on.
But please remember that coming into Second Life with talent does not make you an automatic 4-5k performer. Giggles even the amazing Skye Galaxy, when he first started, was at 3k. The fact that he could fill a sim, completely fill a sim within a matter of a few weeks performing, did make it so his rates could climb faster and higher than most. Another talented performer and woman that I adore...I remember her starting at 2k and then giving some back to the venue. I have had the opportunity of watching her grow, I believe she now gets 4-6k a show. She earned every single one of those lindens.
This is an wonderful community, I love finding new talent and will continue to do so. I apologize if I offended you by this, but with the last conversation I had with a venue owner, I realized that somewhere, sometime...someone had to say it. Might as well be me since I love this community too much to see hard feelings in it.
Live music in Second Life, this is a community that I love with all of my heart. I have been involved as a venue owner for over three years and always had a paying a venue. Something I have noticed which I always chuckle at, the performers that do so many tips only shows but then apprach me wanting me to pay them. Hmmm, at times that can make one feel as though sucker is across my forehead or at least they think so. But that is not what this blog is about.
Everyday brings new and wonderfully talented performers into Second Life. There are also so many performers that have been performing for us a long time that are also wonderfully talented. Now here is where this is going to get controversial. I love our long standing performers as much as I love finding the new talent. The difference comes in with rates. Performers that have been here quite some time and ask the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7k a performance have earned that. They have truly walked the walk so to speak, earned the respect of their followings. My issue comes in with new performers demanding the same rates. The talent may be there...they may be some the most talented to ever hit the grid, but until they have made a name for themselves and truly have a loyal following of more than a few months, they have shown the staying power, then they have earned the ability to charge as much as the more established performers. I see so many that start in sl, with illusions of grandeur...someone told them they could charge 4 or 5k per show. Their talent may warrant it, but they are still basically unknown. When they realize that they can not get it all the time, they hurt them selves by ending back at tips only etc. Technically, they should have started there or with minimal fees. I tend to feel that if you limit yourself to a tips only status, it can be a hard thing to break out of....
There will be many that will disagree with me (usually the newer performers and their management). I have been approached by many that want to perform at my venue, I would imagine, the same as every other venue owner out there. Something to consider, when approaching us if you are newer to performing (by newer I do not mean a week but 6 months to a year...building a following) is flexibility. Ask yourself, is it better to go with a much lower rate so that you are able to position yourself to gain exposure and grow, or be turned down completely because your rates are out of the ballpark. There are some venues that will only pay one set price, if you are charging too much, you may be missing out on a great deal and truly building an awesome following.
Here are some of the things I look for when booking a performer....First and foremost is talent. Second is the following. I am a venue owner that promotes everywhere. But promotion is nothing if there is no one that recognizes you. Third would be promotion of the venue. This is why I do not book based on audition alone. A performer that connects with the audience and truly appreciates what the venues do for Second Life Music is invaluable.....and the sincerity comes across in their voice. Others, well you can tell them promote the venue and it comes across as a second thought. The best way to do this is take the time and talk with the venue owners directly, form a relationship....it truly makes a difference. In my case, I can honestly say that every performer I book, is also my friend beyond just being on a friends list. Fourth of course are the rates. If all four of those come together, then we have something to work together on.
But please remember that coming into Second Life with talent does not make you an automatic 4-5k performer. Giggles even the amazing Skye Galaxy, when he first started, was at 3k. The fact that he could fill a sim, completely fill a sim within a matter of a few weeks performing, did make it so his rates could climb faster and higher than most. Another talented performer and woman that I adore...I remember her starting at 2k and then giving some back to the venue. I have had the opportunity of watching her grow, I believe she now gets 4-6k a show. She earned every single one of those lindens.
This is an wonderful community, I love finding new talent and will continue to do so. I apologize if I offended you by this, but with the last conversation I had with a venue owner, I realized that somewhere, sometime...someone had to say it. Might as well be me since I love this community too much to see hard feelings in it.
Friday, August 10, 2012
THINGS I HAVE NOTICED RECENTLY
Most of you know that I love to go venue hopping and check out the wonderful venues in Second Life as well as listen to the amazing performers here. Recently, I have noticed a few things that I had wanted to talk about.
As venue owners, we talk about attendance usually saying it is down. Quite often I hear performers saying the same thing. Though this may just be a sign of the times, I have seen some things that have fallen off. Most of us know that almost around the clock there is a ton of live performances going on in Second Life. Especially during those prime times of 4-10 sl time. We know this more from experience than anything else. Where I am not seeing it is in Second Life events. I get notices through the 18 music groups I belong to and post my own events, through the 6-8 Face Book pages. I will be the first to say kudos to performers and venue owners for using these tools. At the same time, we should not be forgetting some of the more obvious tools such as events. Due to the anonymity of Second Life, there are so many that do not utilize Face Book in connection with their Second Life avi. This is true not only of residents, but of venue owners and performers. It is important that we keep this in mind and utilize the most obvious of places--Second Life events.
I am not trying to turn this into a what is wrong type blog, but more as a reminder of things that we may be forgetting. I have been to numerous venues where no one has a clue as to who I am, yet being greeted is not occurring. So many of us are used to the same people that frequent our venues and shows, those are the people that are recognized as they should be....but so should each person. Who knows that new person to your venue may appreciate the personal greeting so much that they soon are comfortable and become a friend as so many before them did, and become a regular at your venue, tipping when they can. Times change, music changes, performers change, venues change......the one thing that never changes is what a personal touch can add to someone's life.
We can all sit back and complain but that really does not accomplish much. We have tools and yes, I slack up too.....I need to get back to Moolto and SL Profiles to get my own events back to being listed. I have groups in both of them....and I have completely neglected them. Being a venue owner is time consuming, and thank goodness for copy and paste...lol.
On a separate note.....is it this new Pathfinder thing that Linden Labs said they were releasing to all servers, is that what is making everything take a million years to rezz?????
Until next time.....hopefully not as far down the road.
As venue owners, we talk about attendance usually saying it is down. Quite often I hear performers saying the same thing. Though this may just be a sign of the times, I have seen some things that have fallen off. Most of us know that almost around the clock there is a ton of live performances going on in Second Life. Especially during those prime times of 4-10 sl time. We know this more from experience than anything else. Where I am not seeing it is in Second Life events. I get notices through the 18 music groups I belong to and post my own events, through the 6-8 Face Book pages. I will be the first to say kudos to performers and venue owners for using these tools. At the same time, we should not be forgetting some of the more obvious tools such as events. Due to the anonymity of Second Life, there are so many that do not utilize Face Book in connection with their Second Life avi. This is true not only of residents, but of venue owners and performers. It is important that we keep this in mind and utilize the most obvious of places--Second Life events.
I am not trying to turn this into a what is wrong type blog, but more as a reminder of things that we may be forgetting. I have been to numerous venues where no one has a clue as to who I am, yet being greeted is not occurring. So many of us are used to the same people that frequent our venues and shows, those are the people that are recognized as they should be....but so should each person. Who knows that new person to your venue may appreciate the personal greeting so much that they soon are comfortable and become a friend as so many before them did, and become a regular at your venue, tipping when they can. Times change, music changes, performers change, venues change......the one thing that never changes is what a personal touch can add to someone's life.
We can all sit back and complain but that really does not accomplish much. We have tools and yes, I slack up too.....I need to get back to Moolto and SL Profiles to get my own events back to being listed. I have groups in both of them....and I have completely neglected them. Being a venue owner is time consuming, and thank goodness for copy and paste...lol.
On a separate note.....is it this new Pathfinder thing that Linden Labs said they were releasing to all servers, is that what is making everything take a million years to rezz?????
Until next time.....hopefully not as far down the road.
VENUE HOPPING IS FUN!!!!!
WagonWheel Saloon -Jim and Felly's Place where I was so enjoying MrMikey until I crashed. Now I would love to say it is SL's fault...but unfortunately, while I was in Chicago turns out something down here took a big lightening hit and did wonders for the internet service....modems, routers, ether net cables have had to be replaced....I have noticed that when it is business hours the internet goes on and off...the only way to get it back is to do a restart....fun times!!!!.
Woohoo my venue is completely back together and we busy putting together some awesome lineups starting mid August......I know a shameless plug here. but I am thrilled, I finally found a general manager that is being trained now. The roster for the 2013 RFL team is well underway. The 2012 RFL year is ending with the most awesome team in the world, I think I have finally gotten all my thank you's out to the team members, still working on the many many that stepped up to help that were not on the team. As a first year team I could never be prouder of a team. I did submit the survey and suggestions for next year, though if last year is any proof, it will not matter,
As soon as the venue is completely booked I will have the time to get to work on the back burner project for venues, performers, etc. Once it is done, and the performers that have offered their assistance are in place we will call a meeting to present it and get all those on board that would like to come aboard. All this and packing my house up for a move back up to Chicagoland.
Today, I am doing some venue hopping.
Threw a gown on, and headed out to hear some ballroom performers, or wherever the wind takes me.
Headed over to Smooth....but sl deciding to be sl...well the lag was so bad nothing ever rezzed. it took me 4 tries just to tp out of there. Finally made it out and headed to Club RoCa in the Tropics Music Venue to listen to Spirited Emor ---great voice and love his playlist. Ran into some good friends there. But better yet, this venue's tip jar, it is worth going to a show there just for their tip jar...one of the most unique I have seen.
I stayed so long that I never went further.
This blog is taking me days to finish, but I finally am going to finish it. Tonight I went to Snug Harbor and had the opportunity to hear a beautiful voice of an old friend that I have not seen in a long time....Jewels Osterham. This woman has the most wonderful voice add to that a stage presence the exudes warmth, friendship and pure class. What a pleasure to listen to her.
I was out looking for more of a ballroom type performer and I think that was about it for the night. So guess what!!!!! I am finally going to finish this blog.
Friday, July 27, 2012
GUESS WHAT----I GOT TO GO VENUE HOPPING!!!!
Finally as things return to normal....Thank you Ling for inviting me to hear your newest performer. You gave me reason to take a break from working on my own line up...and off to The Roof I went. As always The Roof was filled with old friends many that I have not seen in months. I listened to Amareth Popstar, quite a performer and entertainer. Many of you may remember him when he used to perform....he is back!!!! I had a great time listening to him.
Hmmmm venue hopping is so much fun....thinking i will pull up search and see who else is playing where today. Otherwise all I am doing is cleaning out an inventory that used to be so organized and has become a complete mess over the past few months. That and waiting for answers from the notecard I sent out to performers and managers, hoping we can work something out....so far soooo good!!!!! It will be nice to put BS's back on the map with the everyday line ups, versus the one or two days a week I have been doing.
On to The Wharf Cafe and Beach Venue.....and just think i could be using this time more productively by packing up my house but this is so much more fun. The Wharf Beach Venue is a pretty cool venue with a large dance floor. I got to listen to Peanuts4u (Lauria Savio) such a pretty voice. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
Off I go to Roadhouse Dreams. Two venues that I had not been at before....and three performers that I had not heard before. Tessa Landmann has the best tip jar there....I love it had to tip it twice....just to hear it...giggles. Nakita Mortenwold...this is a performer I have not heard in a while, so it was wonderful to listen to her beautiful voice.
On to G.R.I.T.S. to hear a performer I had not heard before, Clyde Fearsome, but no one was there. Time to move on to Paradise City Purple Haze to hear Mike Nelson. A completely purple venue :))) I saw a friend performing that I had not seen in a while so I was off to Tormented Aces to hear Hazie Moonwall. This man is such a versatile performer. Hazie;s shows are well FUN is the best way I can say it....giggles though he swears he is not a country singer......he can belt them out when he does do them. Dinner calls ans so I must go. Hope you are all having as good a day as I am.
Hmmmm venue hopping is so much fun....thinking i will pull up search and see who else is playing where today. Otherwise all I am doing is cleaning out an inventory that used to be so organized and has become a complete mess over the past few months. That and waiting for answers from the notecard I sent out to performers and managers, hoping we can work something out....so far soooo good!!!!! It will be nice to put BS's back on the map with the everyday line ups, versus the one or two days a week I have been doing.
On to The Wharf Cafe and Beach Venue.....and just think i could be using this time more productively by packing up my house but this is so much more fun. The Wharf Beach Venue is a pretty cool venue with a large dance floor. I got to listen to Peanuts4u (Lauria Savio) such a pretty voice. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
Off I go to Roadhouse Dreams. Two venues that I had not been at before....and three performers that I had not heard before. Tessa Landmann has the best tip jar there....I love it had to tip it twice....just to hear it...giggles. Nakita Mortenwold...this is a performer I have not heard in a while, so it was wonderful to listen to her beautiful voice.
On to G.R.I.T.S. to hear a performer I had not heard before, Clyde Fearsome, but no one was there. Time to move on to Paradise City Purple Haze to hear Mike Nelson. A completely purple venue :))) I saw a friend performing that I had not seen in a while so I was off to Tormented Aces to hear Hazie Moonwall. This man is such a versatile performer. Hazie;s shows are well FUN is the best way I can say it....giggles though he swears he is not a country singer......he can belt them out when he does do them. Dinner calls ans so I must go. Hope you are all having as good a day as I am.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
DID YOU MISS ME????
WOW What a month it has been. So much going on that this is truly the first time I have had a chance to even look at the blog.
Where to begin....hmmmm....guess where I left off is as good a place as any.
So much went on both on the team and in the music community. so sit back in your chair....there is some reading ahead of you. Chuckles, though I will try to break it up between a couple of different blogs.
I left off with heading into the Originals weekend. What a weekend it was!!!! July 23rd was a full line up at the Source....another venue not on the team.....but giggles maybe we can adopt them....A great venue, great line up and culminating with some very special friends that I had the pleasure of meeting at Nashville....The Follow. Gar thank you sooo much. The second day of the originals weekend was at Accoustic Meadow where Lizzy and Alexxis had another awesome line up. A total of 16.5 hours of originals by sl performers....all i can say is WOW!!!! and thank you.
Now I get to brag a bit....two days later I was on my way to Iowa.....where i got to see the most beautiful granddaughter say hello to the world. But needless to say...laptop was with me...though I was not in world too much, I was able to make it in that weekend for the International Song Contest at Echoes of the Past. Chance did a wonderful job in putting that together and raised over 70k in an hour of voting....Congratulations to all the participants...you represented the music community and your countries in such an awesome manner. You are all winners....but with that said I also have to give a congratulations to TORAN BABENCO of the United States receiving the most votes and therefore raising the most lindens for RFL and MIRGAN CANARE from Germany for coming in second place. Great job by everyone, you truly made a difference!!!!
Also on the 30th the Global Music Fest began. Cancer is global and so is music, so between many different venues, music representing many different areas of the world was played. CE SOIR "TONIGHT started us out with French and Cajun.....the music of KevinBlue and the lovely French songstress Lisa Brune. On to LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA they took us to HORUS' FRIENDS., with the Spanish speaking countries of the world....as much as I tried to be there...with a new baby around and a bit of problem because well sl was being sl...I did not make it there....that is one that I had looked so forward to...though I was not familiar with many of the line up...rounding it off was Horus, and many of you know from past blogs, I believe him to be one of the most talented pianists in sl. Sunday July 1, was the second day of the Global Music Fest. Unfortunately, due to rl issues the European branch had to be cancelled. The Village Cafe though did a wonderful job with the North American branch, having both performers from Canada and the US...it is so appropriate to wave the Canadian Flag as it was also Canada Day.....We skipped a couple of days and met back at Gwampa's Dance Kamp bringing in the Japanese part of the world. I have said it before and I will say it again,,,,If you have not had a chance to see Gago...you are truly missing something absolutely wonderful.
Smiles have you had enough yet? Stay tuned for the next blog.
Where to begin....hmmmm....guess where I left off is as good a place as any.
So much went on both on the team and in the music community. so sit back in your chair....there is some reading ahead of you. Chuckles, though I will try to break it up between a couple of different blogs.
I left off with heading into the Originals weekend. What a weekend it was!!!! July 23rd was a full line up at the Source....another venue not on the team.....but giggles maybe we can adopt them....A great venue, great line up and culminating with some very special friends that I had the pleasure of meeting at Nashville....The Follow. Gar thank you sooo much. The second day of the originals weekend was at Accoustic Meadow where Lizzy and Alexxis had another awesome line up. A total of 16.5 hours of originals by sl performers....all i can say is WOW!!!! and thank you.
Now I get to brag a bit....two days later I was on my way to Iowa.....where i got to see the most beautiful granddaughter say hello to the world. But needless to say...laptop was with me...though I was not in world too much, I was able to make it in that weekend for the International Song Contest at Echoes of the Past. Chance did a wonderful job in putting that together and raised over 70k in an hour of voting....Congratulations to all the participants...you represented the music community and your countries in such an awesome manner. You are all winners....but with that said I also have to give a congratulations to TORAN BABENCO of the United States receiving the most votes and therefore raising the most lindens for RFL and MIRGAN CANARE from Germany for coming in second place. Great job by everyone, you truly made a difference!!!!
Also on the 30th the Global Music Fest began. Cancer is global and so is music, so between many different venues, music representing many different areas of the world was played. CE SOIR "TONIGHT started us out with French and Cajun.....the music of KevinBlue and the lovely French songstress Lisa Brune. On to LA MORADA DE CAMPANILLA they took us to HORUS' FRIENDS., with the Spanish speaking countries of the world....as much as I tried to be there...with a new baby around and a bit of problem because well sl was being sl...I did not make it there....that is one that I had looked so forward to...though I was not familiar with many of the line up...rounding it off was Horus, and many of you know from past blogs, I believe him to be one of the most talented pianists in sl. Sunday July 1, was the second day of the Global Music Fest. Unfortunately, due to rl issues the European branch had to be cancelled. The Village Cafe though did a wonderful job with the North American branch, having both performers from Canada and the US...it is so appropriate to wave the Canadian Flag as it was also Canada Day.....We skipped a couple of days and met back at Gwampa's Dance Kamp bringing in the Japanese part of the world. I have said it before and I will say it again,,,,If you have not had a chance to see Gago...you are truly missing something absolutely wonderful.
Smiles have you had enough yet? Stay tuned for the next blog.
THE STORY CONTINUES
Did you take that break? Grab something to drink...something to munch on...time to get comfy again. The next couple of weeks was a roller coaster. When I arrived back home from my daughter's house, it was time to truly hit the ground running. The end of Relay was in site...that meant a campsite. On a team of music...building can prove to be a challenge, so we did what we do best.....music ....a stage a dance floor...that is every single venue on the team....instruments....Though it brought a chuckle. People watched a dance floor go up and almost immediately started iming me about what events we had planned. Giggles, as venue owners we strive hard to keep lag to a minimum so that our guests can dance and performers can play without too much of a problem. Unfortunately, lag was so bad on these sims before they opened up to the public, that planning an event would have been foolish on our part. The campsite was set up that way to represent the very team it was. In keeping with the theme of the year,, we did a timeline. A timeline of cancer and of music. Turns out they are close to the very same age, though cancer is older as it was found in fossils from the dinosaur age. So walls were built depicting the era it represented with pictures of things both representing the music in that decade and medical advancements in cancer. Timelines intertwined was included in signs. If people took the time to read each one....they were all extremely informative. The research that went into the timelines was amazing....I learned sooo very much. Because one had to go to many different sources to truly get all the information regarding cancer, it was quite a learning experience. It also showed me just how many organizations out there are fighting the battle against cancer. I am of the train of thought that ultimately...just like RFL is many small teams each ultimately a part of one large team. The many different organizations are no different...many organizations all fighting the same battle, ultimately all one team. Some of those organizations are very impressive. The American Cancer Society is extremely impressive. Many countries have very impressive organizations. I wish I was wealthy enough to give to each. There is one though that is right in my own backyard besides the American Cancer Society that I also found to truly astound me. Maybe because in the music community it hits home...but the entertainment community has also formed an organization called Stand Up 2 Cancer. Regardless of the many different names of the organizations out there....it is still boils down to ONE TEAM...ONE DREAM,,,,,to be cancer free. On a separate note, in going through the timeline with music intertwined...it is also a walk down memory lane. Even though the scientific side of cancer is in there, you can't help but smile as you walk back through the days of Ol Blue Eyes, Woodstock, songs that touched places inside each of us.
There are some people that should be recognized for the work they put into the campsite, Starry Bosch...on hand to build whatever we needed. Chance Caldwell terraforming a lovely parcel, and Sam55 Chester.....that woman can whip up textures so well. Also contributing to the many textures, Liz Harley, Precious Rallier, Grace Mcdonnough. Giggles left up to me....we would still be waiting on the first texture. Though I promise to learn by next year. Pammie Warrior, Johnny Paramour, Sam55 and Starry Bosch your committment to relaying was WOW. Even when I could not do it (sorry I was a bit sick getting ready for the dr on Monday) I don't think Pammie ever left. Thea came out to the campsite and spent quite a bit of time with us....I do believe this woman is an adopted member of the team. Syl Darcy took some amazing pictures of the campsite.
Now besides the time building the campsite, the team overall stayed busy....Precious and I learned some modeling techniques. Giggles keep in mind that I am a clutz....so modeling and me do not go together well. I waited to actually walk off the stage....though Precious assured me she had me tied to her so I could not...lol and I made it through it. Learning this proved to be a an experience in translation. I used a translator...which proved well in other events as well...I just changed to language to Japanese. The downside to translators is that all it translates is local chat. It also does not translate what others say, so though what I needed to say could be translated...quite often I was not aware of what others were saying.
The first SL Music Relayer Pagent was born. A special congratulations to the winners: Miss Music Relayer Vicky Laloix, 1st Runner Up Lauryn Bellic, 2nd Runner Up Dalla Rayner also to Mr Music Relayer Alej Klaber, 1st Runner Up Juank.Art, 2nd Runner Up Elkiyo de Hayde. Thank you to team members Chance Caldwell & Rebeca Avila as well as MariviGC Adamczyk and Lucia Brune for organizing this event.
Going into the last weekend before Relay weekend we also had Venues Gone Wild. Though they kept their same line up and performers, all venue tips went to RFL. Some performers at the venues also joined in and did not put out their tip jars. Our last event of Music thru Time...took place at Under the Willows, with a look at the future, tying environmental issues in as well.
Then on to Relay Weekend. The Campsite was built, the events done and we were ready. We entered Relay weekend just short of 4 million lindens, within two hours we had hit that 4 million mark, with many iming me asking what we could do to hit 5 million. Lo and behold our own Pammie Warrior and Johnny Paramour after spending much of the weekend at the track, while I was headed back out of town (time for those pesty tests and procedures again), put together an event bringing in over 100,000 linden.
Though I am just now home again and catching up with everything, many pictures have been posted to the team's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Winking at you.....smiling mischieveiously....guess what??? you can still help us hit that 5 million mark by donating at the following link....whether it be 1 dollar, 10 dollars, or 50 dollars...every single dollar helps!!!!
Before you say "I can't today" something to think about-- My time in Iowa holding this beautiful new granddaughter and welcoming her into the world, looking at that precious little face made me realize something that hit home hard. Though we fight for those who are survivors and caregivers, remember those we have lost to this insidious desease.....the real reason for doing this was held in my arms....protecting future generations. To allow them to grow and flourish without ever having to deal with the word cancer.....to turn it into a word in the history books. Ultimately it is the future that we do this for. So look at children, grandchildren think about their children and remember the pain this disease has given each of us in some way....lets gather together so they never have to feel this pain.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
There are some people that should be recognized for the work they put into the campsite, Starry Bosch...on hand to build whatever we needed. Chance Caldwell terraforming a lovely parcel, and Sam55 Chester.....that woman can whip up textures so well. Also contributing to the many textures, Liz Harley, Precious Rallier, Grace Mcdonnough. Giggles left up to me....we would still be waiting on the first texture. Though I promise to learn by next year. Pammie Warrior, Johnny Paramour, Sam55 and Starry Bosch your committment to relaying was WOW. Even when I could not do it (sorry I was a bit sick getting ready for the dr on Monday) I don't think Pammie ever left. Thea came out to the campsite and spent quite a bit of time with us....I do believe this woman is an adopted member of the team. Syl Darcy took some amazing pictures of the campsite.
Now besides the time building the campsite, the team overall stayed busy....Precious and I learned some modeling techniques. Giggles keep in mind that I am a clutz....so modeling and me do not go together well. I waited to actually walk off the stage....though Precious assured me she had me tied to her so I could not...lol and I made it through it. Learning this proved to be a an experience in translation. I used a translator...which proved well in other events as well...I just changed to language to Japanese. The downside to translators is that all it translates is local chat. It also does not translate what others say, so though what I needed to say could be translated...quite often I was not aware of what others were saying.
The first SL Music Relayer Pagent was born. A special congratulations to the winners: Miss Music Relayer Vicky Laloix, 1st Runner Up Lauryn Bellic, 2nd Runner Up Dalla Rayner also to Mr Music Relayer Alej Klaber, 1st Runner Up Juank.Art, 2nd Runner Up Elkiyo de Hayde. Thank you to team members Chance Caldwell & Rebeca Avila as well as MariviGC Adamczyk and Lucia Brune for organizing this event.
Going into the last weekend before Relay weekend we also had Venues Gone Wild. Though they kept their same line up and performers, all venue tips went to RFL. Some performers at the venues also joined in and did not put out their tip jars. Our last event of Music thru Time...took place at Under the Willows, with a look at the future, tying environmental issues in as well.
Then on to Relay Weekend. The Campsite was built, the events done and we were ready. We entered Relay weekend just short of 4 million lindens, within two hours we had hit that 4 million mark, with many iming me asking what we could do to hit 5 million. Lo and behold our own Pammie Warrior and Johnny Paramour after spending much of the weekend at the track, while I was headed back out of town (time for those pesty tests and procedures again), put together an event bringing in over 100,000 linden.
Though I am just now home again and catching up with everything, many pictures have been posted to the team's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure
Winking at you.....smiling mischieveiously....guess what??? you can still help us hit that 5 million mark by donating at the following link....whether it be 1 dollar, 10 dollars, or 50 dollars...every single dollar helps!!!!
Before you say "I can't today" something to think about-- My time in Iowa holding this beautiful new granddaughter and welcoming her into the world, looking at that precious little face made me realize something that hit home hard. Though we fight for those who are survivors and caregivers, remember those we have lost to this insidious desease.....the real reason for doing this was held in my arms....protecting future generations. To allow them to grow and flourish without ever having to deal with the word cancer.....to turn it into a word in the history books. Ultimately it is the future that we do this for. So look at children, grandchildren think about their children and remember the pain this disease has given each of us in some way....lets gather together so they never have to feel this pain.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?team_id=1115404&pg=team&fr_id=42558
THANK YOU
My undoing came at the start of Relay weekend. At the opening ceremonies when they announced the winner of the New Team Participation Award and it was SL Music Races For A Cure. I could barely see through the tears to let the team know they won. I have had watched how hard so many have worked and how very much they deserve this award.
So now I am stuck with finding the words to say thank you. How do you ever thank 177 team members, 190 more people in the music community, artists, clothing designers, 37 different events, for the time, the dedication, the emotions? Over $16,000 USD raised to make a difference.
I do not have enough room to list everyone and I would be remiss in naming some and not naming others. On that note, there are a couple of people that I have developed an admiration, respect, and even love for. Liz Harley, this is the most amazing woman. If there is something that needs to be done, she is the first to volunteer and whats more than she handles it from the ground up and makes it into an fantastic event. Precious Rallier, a woman that attended every single event she could and even donned a modeling career all to help with RFL. Precious was the queen of understanding the infamous raffle scripts so she often helped other teams to work through and set up their raffles. Syd Baddingham, the genius behind the performer clothing auction. These three very talented women were our co-captains for the 2012 year.
It would be impossible for me to list every single person in here.
In the past I have done many things in rl...formed grass roots organizations, participated in numerous non profit organizations, held officer positions on boards, locally, state and nationally....yet in all I have done, no group of people has had the affect on me that these 177 team members and 190 additional volunteers have had. There are truly not enough words to ever express my gratitude. I have always known that the hearts in the music community were some of the largest I have ever had the opportunity to know.....thank you for allowing me to experience it first hand.
On the team or not on the team.....I have seen all the notices of all the performances done.....such an amazing, giving, inspirational community. The best I can possibly do is say thank you to the entire musical community. I love this entire community.
I am looking so forward to next year.....this amazing group has already been giving ideas for next year....the roster is already being formed, most are returning and 5 mind you 5 co-captains!!!!!!! Welcoming so many that watched us this past year and are joining us next year. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND......MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
So now I am stuck with finding the words to say thank you. How do you ever thank 177 team members, 190 more people in the music community, artists, clothing designers, 37 different events, for the time, the dedication, the emotions? Over $16,000 USD raised to make a difference.
I do not have enough room to list everyone and I would be remiss in naming some and not naming others. On that note, there are a couple of people that I have developed an admiration, respect, and even love for. Liz Harley, this is the most amazing woman. If there is something that needs to be done, she is the first to volunteer and whats more than she handles it from the ground up and makes it into an fantastic event. Precious Rallier, a woman that attended every single event she could and even donned a modeling career all to help with RFL. Precious was the queen of understanding the infamous raffle scripts so she often helped other teams to work through and set up their raffles. Syd Baddingham, the genius behind the performer clothing auction. These three very talented women were our co-captains for the 2012 year.
It would be impossible for me to list every single person in here.
In the past I have done many things in rl...formed grass roots organizations, participated in numerous non profit organizations, held officer positions on boards, locally, state and nationally....yet in all I have done, no group of people has had the affect on me that these 177 team members and 190 additional volunteers have had. There are truly not enough words to ever express my gratitude. I have always known that the hearts in the music community were some of the largest I have ever had the opportunity to know.....thank you for allowing me to experience it first hand.
On the team or not on the team.....I have seen all the notices of all the performances done.....such an amazing, giving, inspirational community. The best I can possibly do is say thank you to the entire musical community. I love this entire community.
I am looking so forward to next year.....this amazing group has already been giving ideas for next year....the roster is already being formed, most are returning and 5 mind you 5 co-captains!!!!!!! Welcoming so many that watched us this past year and are joining us next year. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND......MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
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