TAX DAY

I am such a procrastinator....I got my taxes done yesterday.  It only took me a week a little at a time...lol.

I had not intended to venue hop today, I was up early after passing out very early yesterday.....but on a whim I looked on events I looked in events.  Lately I have found events in the mornings and early afternoon truly lacking.  I swear if BS's was open I would do some amazing line ups during that time period.  I know, realistically, that physically I can't do it.  If I had a general manager that I truly trusted, BS's could reopen.

On that whim today though I saw a performer that I adore....Mavenn.....she was up and performing early.  I had to go.  so off to another venue I have never been to...Cafe Musique.  A nice venue though I felt a bit under dressed in my jeans.....but I still had a great time.  A friend of mine was also in-world and I brought him over.  He did not normally go to live music events, and he was totally impressed.

Hint hint....to those of us that wonder what happened to the crowds, try getting out more, meeting people in other communities and introducing them to live music.  My experience is that so many do not even know that live music even exists.  Who knows you may find other things you like or better yet make new friends.  I know I took someone completely new to a Max Kleene show.  He has gone on to following Max and also following David Csiszer.  who knows how many other shows he has since been to.  Each of us can make a difference in the live music community by just reaching out, spreading our own horizons.

Back to Mavenn's show.  She is amazing.  I also had the pleasure of seeing another special friend BadOne.  LOL imagine my surprise to see him up so early in the morning.  it was 4AM sltime.  At least he had coffee there for me.

Mavenn at Cafe Musique

Cafe Musique

Taking a break for a while....the dog has to go out, need coffee....then back to a venue that is quickly becoming a favorite.  LA Club.  Nhoami has to have the most versatile venue I know of.  Every time I am there it is a different theme.  Today a rain forest.It was too cool.  I got to see a performer that does not sing much, but dj's a lot.  After hearing him, personally I think he should sing more.  For now though, if you want to hear Evan Truman you need to visit the LA Club

Evan Truman at LA Club

I stayed at LA Club because they had another performer I only hear once in a while and he is awesome.....UtahCowboy.  Don't let the name fool him, he is much more than country.

UtahCowboy at LA Club

LA Club

I think that is enough venue hopping today.  I will get notices out of the new blogs today and then I think it is nap time.

I'm on a roll!!!!
 April 8th
Today after my nap, I ventured back out again.  Back to some favorites.....Seeing performers, I could miss Russell Eponym at End of Time.  I had not been there in a while.  End of Time is an amazing venue.  A drop dead gorgeous build.  Russell is also one of the nicest performers and can make any day a good day!

Russell Eponym at End of Time

End of Time


I spent some time at a venue I had never been to before.  Lemonrock Cafe.  This is a fun venue and the owner does amazing things with her stage for each performer.  Congratulations River Lemondrop.....You truly make each permanence....a performance!!!!  I found Lemondrop in events when I saw my friend AMForte was playing there.  You have to adore AM, she is soooo real when she talks to you and makes every show fun.  Add that to an amazing voice and you are in for a great show.

AMForte at Lemondrop

 After AM I stayed for KokoIncognito, another amazing performer.  That was when I was able to see the amazing things River did at the beginning of each performance.  I could try to describe it but there is no way I could I do it justice.  My best advice is to watch for a show at Lemondrop and head over there, then stay for the next show, you will be impressed.

KokoIncognito at Lemondrop

 Lemondrop Cafe

There is not a full day of venue hopping and avoiding my special friend, Max Kleene.  Heading over to Solarwinds, I was disappointed to not see my friend LaLuce and hoping she is doing well.  As always a great crowd though.  Max's shows also give me a chance to catch up with friends I have not seen in a while. 

Max Kleene at Solarwinds

Solarwinds

April 11th
....a new venue and a new performer.  PrettyBelle72....wow great voice!!! I was at Ashley's Oasis....there is a ton of stuff to do here.

Prettybelle72 at Ashley's Oasis

ASHLEY'S OASIS

Laughing at myself...have you guys noticed that me....the technically challenged one is actually getting good at inserting pictures and links in here.  It only took me a few years.  Slow but trainable.

On to True Sayings Music Venue.  I am seeing tons of new venues.  I am hoping many of the befriend some of the older venues and learn some ins and outs about staying power.  Too many come and go along with the loss of some old favorites.  True Sayings had a performer I have never heard before playing.  A new performer, Ron Hamilton that is well on his way up....Versatile and a great voice!  If you get a chance check him out.

Ron Hamilton at True Sayings

TRUE SAYINGS

One more day of seeing my buddy Max Kleene.  This time at another old friend's venue,  Two Moon Paradise, a truly beautiful venue.  Though I don't get out often, I love seeing old friends.  Venues that I have known for years.  I often wonder why other venue owners never really venture away from their venues much.  There are so many great performers and venues out there.

Max Kleene at Two Moon Paradise

 Two Moon Paradise

Until I get the energy to venue hop again......I am getting there, good days and bad days.

TIME FOR A CONFESSION

Many of you know that I had to close my venue in December due to health issues, I should probably explain it a bit more because it has a great deal with the consistency of the blog and venue hopping.  In December I slept for about 16 hours, my son arriving woke me up.  When I woke up, my speech was slurred and I was totally confused.  Could not type, could not work my phone, was just so far out there.  My son was able to get my dr's office on the phone, and they actually answered instead of voice mail.  they talked to me for all of a minute and knew exactly what the problem was.  They had me take a dose of medicine every 10 minutes....If I had not gotten a bit better within an hour, I was to head to the hospital, they would have flown me into the university hospital I have me drs at....Thank goodness the meds did the trick and stopped me from going into a coma.  It was time for me to take a med that insurance previously denied.  Two appeals and a call to Aetna's headquarters in CT, got the med approved.  It ran me $72.00 in December, not too bad.  And it did the trick.....Kept me from going back into the sleeping mode....not confused etc any longer.  In January, I called to get a refill....no problem the med was approved, the cost was not.  it is running $900 a month.  Even if I give up the sim, there is no way I can afford another $900 a month.  So back to appeals,  I have gone through the appeal process, the grievance process, the pharmaceutical company.  By the way, this is the only med in the US.  There are no alternatives.  Turns out everything is being stopped because of Social Security....though they approve the med, they will not give a break on the price.  Now I am in a third party over Social Security for an appeal.  If that gets denied it goes to a judge.  I have been taking my meds, but not taking them correctly.  When you see me bouncing around sl, I am taking them correctly.....I get 5 days at a time and that is running me $200.  so I end up spreading out the last few days or skipping a day.  Back to the sleeping mode.  though I am sleeping for too long at a time, it is not enough to send me into a coma, but even the dr said that these meds have to be taken correctly, or I am running that risk. This is all from the failing organ.  It is beating the cancer as to which will get worse first. So I blog when I can take them correctly and hope that this appeal goes through for me.

I will admit that my opinion of Social Security is not high.  It is almost like they are playing God.  I have to wonder, how many people are worse off than me and needing medications that Social Security will not pay for, so they go without or spread them out and take them incorrectly.  I am a fighter....but not many people will follow the avenues that I do to take care of things.  I think it is sad what they do to people.  LOL can't blame Obama care on this one.  It was in place before that.

It has been a couple of months of being on the phone with half the country and all the hours spent on hold.  Though I have learned a few things.  The pharmaceutical business is worse than OPEC when it comes to playing with prices.  I learned that Salix Pharmacuetical purchased this drug from a pharmaceutical company in Italy, and that they hold the patent for only the US and Canada with it.  Salix holds the patent until something like 2024, so no break in price anytime soon, but that Canada also sells the same drug from the Italian pharmaceutical company in Italy as a generic and runs about $300 actually a bit less for two months supply.  I could do that like a drop in the bucket.  Only problem.....it is not in the US and it needs a prescription.  Chuckles as many Canadian friends as I have, I wish one was a doctor....lol.

So my blogs will come and go based on how I am doing.

BACK TO SECOND LIVE LIVE MUSIC VENUE HOPPING

Its has been a long first quarter of the year.....but getting through it.   Unfortunately I don't  get to venue hop as much as I would like to.  but every now and then like today I get a chance.

I actually started last night when I went and saw one of my best friends, Max Kleene.  Unfortunately I did not get a picture....  I adored the show....but I also have to say...the venue it was the first time I was there....and and all I can say is WOW!!!   Jake (Puhpow) and Molly Masingh ...got to hand it them....they put together a really cool venue but more so the name.....so rare, so unique, so creative.....THE ONLY VENUE is the name.  I love it!


Today I started at The 1st Chapter Live Music Venue and got to see someone I rarely see anymore...(chuckles, isn't that everyone)  but today it was Jeffah.

Jeffah at 1st Chapter

Then on to Roadhouse Dreams where I listened to a performer I had not heard before.  Singergirl.  She has quite a voice and is sooo versatile.  Pretty impressive....someone I would love to hear again.

 

Singergirl at Roadhouse Dreams

I cut Roadhouse Dreams short to go see an old friend that was performing and I had not heard in a very long time.  Johnny Paramour was at The Pier.  Such a talented man.  To top it all off though we had not seen each other in a while, he remembered my request and played it.  No one else does my Clint Black favorite song the way Johnny can.  Johnny has to be one of the most talented country performers in SL....I miss seeing him as much as I used to.

Johnny Paramour at The Pier

That was enough venue hopping for me today, maybe (hopefully I will get out more this week.

I have to add in though, my very very good friend, Jolie Serendipity has her building group B2B, and each month they so building competitions.  She keeps her main platform at The Shore if you are looking for more information.

B2B

Jolie also holds an awards performance each month at BS's "Bring a Friend & Stay Awhile"  The month of March brought us a very special award show.  Russell Eponym performed and gave out the awards.  It was sooo great to have Russell back at BS's.  Russell is one of the very first performers that opened BS's with me.  We used to sit and talk about the live music community.  If I had an idea, he would listen and we would discuss it.  I would have been lost in the beginning if it weren't for Russell.

I had gone out to the store before that show...running late, I was running late and knew I would be logging in as soon as I walked my door, to get notices out in time.  When all the sudden I got a message on my phone.  Thank goodness I have gmail, gtalk or hangouts as it is now called, FB messenger and Skype on my phone....it was from my very special friend Max Kleene, asked if he could call me and of course we talked.  He was at Funky Freddy's barn for a rl jam and they wanted to know if they could do an impromptu show.  What luck, They streamed in live from the barn right after Russell.

Max Kleene and Funky Freddy Republic at BS's March 29th

I so miss the venue.  Kicking Real Life  as it rears its ugly head.

On that note though.  Any performer that is a member of BS's Management Group has access to change the stream at BS's.  If you ever feel like just doing something impromptu, I don't need to be online.....the venue is there.  Every now and then there is a special event there but otherwise it is yours for use.

ST PATRICK'S DAY

Its finally here!!!  The day everyone becomes Irish.....and such a fun day in the live music community!!  Digs back in closet otherwise known as inventory fins cute green dress, shamrock tatoos, top hat and of course my shoulder leprechaun.  Off I go

First stop Smokin Aces....Shannon and Rocky did a great job in decorating.  I love all the shamrocks on the floor.  Shannon and Rocky hav one of th most fun venues in sl.  Gotta love the two of them....They have some of the largest hearts.

The First performer was Liam Defore.  It was the first time I listened to him for an hour.  Pretty impressive!!! Such an enjoyable hour!!!  Liam was sooo ready for St. Patrick's Day

After Liam, Lisa Petrolhead was on.  As often as I heard her name,  I never got to see he perform.  I enjoyed myself listening....I went afk to catch up on blogging and while I was writing a ton of old friends came in......Hogan was next!!!

If you have never heard Hogan, you should make a point of hearing him.  His show along with his Hi-Steppers are always fun.  Hogan is one of the most talented men in sl....You can't help but have a great time.......................Hogan was there in his Irish bet and had his kilt on....added in some Irish songs, he was holiday ready.

After Hogan, a very dear friend took the stage...Eliz Wantanabe.  To know her is to truly love her.  and boy can she sing!  Anether performer you should not miss.  Eliz has such a wide range.  At Smokin whe does country, when I used to have he at BS's she would go formal.  Today she brought out her Irish roots and sang some of the most beautiful Irish ballards.

Though I meant to bounce one venue to another, Smokin had such a great line up I could not bring myself to leave.  When Eliz finishes, I guess I should fix dinner.  I have not had an appetite lately and have to remind myself eat at least once a day.  Too bad it doesn't show....lol

Thought I would go bop around for a bit so off into events I go....UtahCowboy Kayer is at PH's Pjama party by LA Club.  It has been too long since I got to see Utah.....off I went and I love the Pajama theme.  Utah's name is deceiving....he is amazing and not country despite the name.
The pajama party theme Nhaomi Morrisey put together  is amazing......one of the best I have seen.  I am going to hate having to go to rl when Utah is done.....

Sheesh Utah had to make me turn red......he is sooo sweet.

Utah is followed by Corinna Canning.....I really do hate leaving......wonder if I can just park here while in rl. Well I parked for so long that everything was done when I got back.  LC Live

I went on to Mountain Cave Club.  This venue holds a special place in my heart.  Spencer, the owner came aboard when I was organizing the Stand Up 2 Cancer fundraiser.  He was fairly new and looking for guidance....I see him now and he has grown this venue into a really fun venue.  One of my favorite performers was there. I had heard her once and booked her through Kat Vargas....the first time we talked we became fast friends and now I can't picture her ever not being my friend....She is truly a very special person Parker Static.

Parker Static at Mountain Cave Club

Parker then sang Wind Beneath My Wings for me  made me cry, the happy kind of tears.....I love this woman.  Mountain Cave Club

Alright I admit this blog is spanning a few days.

Jay was actually in world with me and Max was performing t the Pier.  I was so happy to be able to take him to his first live music show and it was Max  along with many of my friends there.  Jay enjoyed Max as much as I did.  And The Pier, it is such a fun venue.  When they hired Coreopsis Bluebird as a general manager, they truly hired a gem of a woman.  After Max was GS and wow they are amazing!  Exclusive only at The Pier every other Saturday.  Guess where I will be every other Saturday.  The Pier  After I did a double take that Max did not go bale but just never rezzed for me....

See you on St. Patricks Day

BEEN TOO LONG

RL has managed to keep me under a rock for a bit, but not one to let anything rule my life, I am getting back more and more.

Starting today at one of my favorites,  Kickin where ScrtsSafe and LilMissPriss gave me the warmest welcome.....love those two.  Remy Farman was on the stage and kicking butt....it has been way too long since I have seen him.  One of my favorite pics of myself came from someone taking pics at Remy and Tia's venue.

I attended a very good friend's 8th rezzday party the other day.  She had told me ahead of time that I was in for treat.  Never did I expect to hear what I heard.  Some voices you have to ask why you are not hearing them in rl.  This one you can as he has done two seasons in Broadway and hmmmm trying to remember it, it sounds like it would be the equivalent of Broadway in London.  If you ever in your sl get a chance to hear Luciano Lionheart....my best advice is run to it don't stop at go don't collect $200.....just run to it and know you are listening to a man that can go from opera to pop and does each beautifully.  It is truly a treat be able to hear him live.  There is nothing better than finding new performers that just blow you out of the water.

Look I finally learned how to add a pic to my blog.  Even technically challenged, given time I can learn.  And this one I just have to share...we all know and love ScrtsSafe and what a great sense of humor he has.  Remy's song just made him want to grow a beard.....with a bit of rogaine he did geow on.....though he must have used a ton of rogaine to make it grow this fast.

Hanging at Kickin listening to Liam Defoe thinking I may just stay here as The Vinnie Show is next!!!

Listening to The Vinny show....this man is talented and has an amazing stage prince....He is fun as well.

It is about time for me to take a break and focus on some rl......You have my word that I will not be such a stranger!!!

AN AMAZING COMMUNITY

Since I closed the venue in December, I have really stayed under a rock.  Going through the rl stuff, facing realizations and limitations as well as a loss.  Yes the venue was a huge part of my life for over 5 years, it was a loss of sorts.  I still miss it terribly and thinking of a special event to do this spring....though for now it is secret.  Last year when I published it 15 minutes later another venue posted they were doing the same and even used the same name.  Lesson learned!!!  But in truth that is neither here nor there right now.

I wanted to take a second and thank so many of you that have reached out and still do.....just to check on me and see how I am doing.....It means sooo very much to me.  Over the years youhave gone from performers and venue owners to true friends.  There really aren't enough words to tell you how much that means to me.  Even when I enter a show you reach out in ims.....Performers your acknowledgement of me is is amazing.

People always wonder why I love the sl live music community so very much....the answer lies in each of you.

HOW DO YOU SAY THANK YOU

How do you say thank you, I have been asking myself that for a few days now.  Those two little words do not seem enough.  From every performer that has been at BS's this past year, to the strong stand we made in Stand Up to 2 Cancer.  The birthday party, Halloween Party, the very many people that visited the venue and amusement park ....the friendships formed.  To the most overwhelming of all, the Holiday Gala and the out pouring of love and support I received when I explained about my health and having to close the venue.  There are not enough words.  Xander Nichting, Parker Static, Tyro Hollywood, Max Kleene, Dango, Quartz, Duplicat, Eliz Wantanabee, Rocky Hilburton, the many venue owners,  friends that I have known since I first started sl.  The tributes, you all had me blubbering like a baby..

Normally, I would send out gifts or like last year, the many most fascinating sims that you should visit.  This year no gifts, no places to visit.  The gift I have for you is my heart.  I very rarely share my personal on FB or SL, never wanting to complain or receive sympathy.  This year I did, and though it was hard for me to share, each of you wrapped me in support and love.  Thank you are two words.....such little words in comparison to what you have truly given me.  Know that my arms both in rl and sl are wrapped around each of you.  I love you for what you do and have accomplished and how much joy you have given me. 

May you have the most joyous Christmas surrounded by those you love, and the New Year bring you the very best.

HOLIDAY GALA AND THE FUTURE OF BS'S

 This has to be the most difficult notecard I have ever written.  Many of you are friends that know me well and know that I have been on an organ transplant list for many years, some of you are aware that last year I was diagnosed with a stage 4 lymphoma (non aggressive though and slow growing).  Between the failing organ and the stage 4 it knocked me out of a transplant and out of chemo.  So it has been race to see which would get worst faster.  After holding its own and getting worse very slowly over the years, it turns out the failing organ jumped into the lead very quickly.  This has caused some things that have changed my limitations.  Unfortunately I am not able to meet a venue schedule anymore, as I can get out of it, not be able to keep up things as my motor abilities can slow down drastically, or even just have to pass out during the middle of a line up.  None of this is fair to the guests of BS's or the performers.  You have all given me so much over the years.  I will be closing BS's except for special events and our last line ups will be the Holiday gala.

The past 5 and half years have given us so very much as a venue, I hope you will join us as we celebrate our Holiday Gala going out in style.

I am not leaving sl in as much as I am forced into accepting some new limitations on me.  I will make rounds of the different venues and keep up with the directory, with Stand Up 2 Cancer, with the blog (though it has kind of fallen off the past couple of months it will make a come back) 

Thank you all for all that you have given over the past few years.  Friendships have formed that will never be lost.  Performers will obtain me more as a stalker.  I do love each and everyone of you for you have all touched my life in so many ways.

NOW LETS CLOSE THE VENUE DOWN IN STYLE

THE HOLIDAY GALA IS HERE

TWO DAYS

TWO DAYS OF CONTESTS

TWO AMAZING LINEUPS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19  FORMAL (lindens to best dressed each hour)

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/177/45/41

 1 PM XANDER NICHTING & TAMRA SANDS
2PM  MAVENN
3 PM TBA
4PM TBA
5PM ELIZ
6PM TAUNTER GOODNIGHT
7PM QUARTZ
8 PM ANJ (ANDREUS GUSTAFSON)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21  FUN (lindens to most Christmasy each hour)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shore/177/45/41

3 PM RUSSELL EPONYM
4PM  REALLYMAD MORPORK
5 PM DANGO
6PM  PARKER STATIC
7PM  MAX KLEENE
8PM MAVENN
9PM  STRUMMER

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!!!

LIVE MUSIC ACOUSTIC VS TRACK WHAT DOES IT MEAN EXACTLY

Enough is enough, I have seen so many arguing this point lately it is once again way out of hand and hard feelings are developing AGAIN!  This has been an ongoing argument since I started with the live music community.

To be honest I am tired of hearing it.  I wonder why we can not just accept the differences after all we are ultimately one community and a very diverse community at that.

But here are my opinions.  Acoustic performers ----not all of them--- but some that seem to complain the loudest are the ones whose attendance is down.  First of all attendance is down all over.  Second, because you can play a guitar or a piano, does not mean that you have a great singing voice.  Or that you are flexible with what the majority likes to hear.  For instance....I once had an acoustic performer say to me.....when he saw how well my country night was doing, that he could do country.  Now in my wildest imagination could I imagine him doing a Clint Black song (my favorite) or something by Rascal and Flatts, etc....I think you get the idea.  It was him desperate for what others had.

Track performers, some of you have the most versatile and wonderful voices.  I know you can't play an instrument in your hands.  But you use the instrument that was given to you....your voice.  I am sure that many acoustic performers secretly wish they had some of your voices.  Just as you may wish you knew how to play an instrument.

Musicians, some of you are absolutely amazing. the time and work you have put into learning the instrument shows in the quality of music you grace our stages with.

Regardless, stop and look at what as a community we have done.  So many things, I have seen you do.  You put aside track or acoustic and banded together to become a very powerful force. I sit here thinking of the many many things I have seen over the years; Haiti, performers going thru health issues, overnight vigils, Wounded Warrior, Feed A Child, Stand Up 2 Cancer, Rodanthe, Oklahoma, RFL.  You did this without thought of whether you were track or acoustic.  This is what makes you a community I love so very much.

Now I have heard rumor of a performer that actually wants to picket track, hmmmm to each his own.  This is a performer that I had been thinking of hiring.....but if she were to try that here, she would join the ranks of Mankind and be one of the only couple performers truly banned.

The audiences are going to follow who they want and not who anyone dictates to them.  So instead of turning on each other, embrace each other and the talents each bring to the table.  whether it be an instrument or a voice, they do it with their heart offering their gifts to the public.

Please keep in mind that these are my opinions and not necessarily of anyone else.  Some may agree and some may not.

LIVE MUSIC HOPPING AND STAND UP 2 CANCER

First I need to apologize, shortly after my last blog an infection set in that truly knowcked me out, took me into the emergency room and after a round of antiobiotics...then it was time for a short hospital visit ANOTHER biopsy....giggles do they ever stop.  come home after a couple of days and caught a cold.  Now I am finally back up and running.

Stand Up 2 Cancer update.....well now I understand why so many become upset when it came to taking money out of Second Life.  Between jumping through their hoops and updating all the information....finally it is all being transferred!!!

Since I am feeling so much better and the venue is closed today....I thought I would do some venue hopping.  I went to hear a performer I never heard at a venue I have never been to....Lyrica Garden....This has to be such a picturesque venue....and this performer.....WOW  ....

THE LARGEST THANK YOU POSSIBLE!!!

I had wanted to do this after I got the last of the transaction report, instead ended up with an infection that started a fever that knocked me out for a few days.  The antibiotics are kicking in and I am able to stay awake a bit longer.

I thought by the time I sent this out to you, I would have the words to fully express my gratitude for all you have done.  I can't.  On August 5th I received approval and on August 6th each of you kicked it into high gear.  You brought your venues on board, you scrambled and put together amazing line ups.  Performers jumped on board,   Performers I did not know were im'ing me wanting to be a part of this.  Venue owners worked together to help each other if a cancel came up or in one case where the venue owner had rl kick in, two other venue owners stepped up to help out.You each tolerated the million note cards that were sent out as schedules came together,  Venue owners whether you could do a couple of hours or all three days and hours and hours of of performances, it was all done with your hearts.  Performers, wow whether you did one show or many shows you all did it with your hearts.  When requests for hosts went out each of you was there, greeting an promoting SU2C.  In less than a month we were ready.  This event is a shining example of what a community can do.  I am still in awe. 

This list would take forever if I were to list each and every name that worked to make this a success.

I would like to send a very special thank you to Tristyn Homewood for designing the kiosks that all of us used.

Some recaps:  23 venues, a snail racing team, 2 venues that were unable to get line ups done but still had the kiosks up, 150 performers, an amazing community, and 1214 different people donating (many donating 2-multiple times), 3..5 days = L1523731 = just under $6000 USD adding in the credit card donations puts us over $6000 USD.

I have been in touch with Stand Up 2 Cancer and they were thrilled with the results.  We will be discussing things that can be done within sl in the future.  I put off that conversation until I got done with all of the this.  If you have been following my blog, you know I am spreadsheet challenged so it was a job needless to say, but it is done.  The only things left are any further transfer details.  I am entering them as soon as they occur. 

There is a link to the transaction report in the blog and also on the team's FB page and if it is not there yet will be by tomorrow on the team page in ASN.

 blog:  http://stillbraveheart.blogspot.com  TRANSACTION REPORT FOR SU2C SL MUSIC

 https://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/group/159

 https://www.facebook.com/SlMusicRacesForACure

Thank you again to each of one of you, you came together and truly made a difference.  Thank you for allowing me to a part of such a wonderful community

Many of you have expressed a desire to do more and to learn more, for this reason the group SL STANDS UP TO CANCER has been formed.

The team is open to so many things that I would not want to restrict it to one particular organization.

SU2C, & SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC VENUE HOPPING

Finally things are slowing down   Thank you's are being delivered to every person that made a donation in the Stand Up 2 Cancer fund raiser.  I have heard back from Stand Up 2 Cancer, they so appreciate all that we have done and I will be talking with them more things we can do to give them more exposure and fundraising efforts to support the work they do in finding the cure for cancer.


While they are being delivered I thought I would do some venue hopping.  Starting out at Dionysus Symposium, I got to listen to Quartz, an amazing voice.  If you haven't heard him, wow you need to. 

Yes, I learned something new.....giggles now when I venue hop, I can make a link to the venue.

I know that I have overwhelmed performers and venue owners with schedules and note cards, requests for performers, hosts, etc.  I will say that we received approval on August 5th and less than a month later had a monumental event put together.  Thank you to all each of you that understood, and tolerated it.  Out of 150 performers only 2 complained and one rather rudely and had me remove them from the the communication tool that was used.  One of the two them read me the riot act when he actually received a thank you for his donation.  Sometimes, I just shake my head.  Thinking it is time to go find a venue and listen to some music.....giggles I Know I will not be listening to him any time soon.

Off I go to a favorite venue -- Little Mary's to hear the amazing Noma Falta.....and just relax...

Yeah all of the individual thank you's are out.

Started the day at Guthries after I got all my events for the day entered...Listening to Andydennis Enchanted.  I have never heard him before, but saw his name on the SU2C fundraiser schedule.  I was very pleasantly surprised.  He made working on the last page of the SU2C spreadsheet and my accompanying headache sooo much easier.  Got a great voice and also so personable.

On to Kickin where I got to see a ton of friends, congratulate my cuz, and listen to the amazing voice of Vincent Carpathea thanks to LL now known as Acoustic Rhapsody.  Wow what a voice.....I could listen to him for hours.  While I am listening, back to the spreadsheet.  This is an amazing man to listen to.  I stayed while drowning in numbers to listen to Jerry Sinclair.  Another really great performer.

Then comes the moment when you realize you are working on the page and have to back all the way out to go to the correct page and start all over.......chuckles this last page may be the death of me yet.  Catching up and getting pretty far, Time to move on checking events to see whats where.

Woohoo....I think I am done with the last page....gonna walk away from a bit....come back with some fresh eyes....see if there is anything I missed and then I should be able to publish it.....so I can move one with thank yous.  There are so many...I have noticed that so many performers, fans, and venue owners have visited and donated other venues.....this is truly a community working together.  So very inspiring.

Fresh eyes showed that I missed two individual donations....fixed them and it is complete!!!!!

I will confess, I needed a break from looking at numbers and needed to focus on rl.  I am back today...perched on an inner tube and found out that SL has limited the amount of lindens that can be sold....a limit of $5000...so it looks like tow sellouts one today and another tomorrow.  What a process.  I do not like PayPal so I have not used it since we did the fundraiser for Rodanthe NC when the hurricane hit it so hard.  That means that everything had to be updated....lots of fun.

Now I am working on the list of all the people that donated so that they may receive a special thank you.

I would like to get this all done before I I have to check into the hospital for a procedure later this month.


                                  TRANSACTION REPORT FOR SU2C SL MUSIC

On to thank yous the fun part!

TRANSACTION REPORT AND MORE ABOUT STAND UP 2 CANCER & SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC

I am finally finding words to address this past weekend and month.  I still can not believe that we raised so close to $6000 USD, and still raising.  I know that myself and one or two other venues have opted to keep kiosks up, so the transaction report will continue to have donations added to it.  I also have a list as long as my arm of names of people that want to do more; builders, designers, etc.  I refuse to do anything else until after I speak with Stand Up 2 Cancer.  I do believe that people prefer knowing exactly where their money is going and not vague answers.  The transparency and accountability is so very important.  Too many people do things in misleading ways, taking advantage of things that others are so passionate about.  So as long as I am the one doing this, you will always be able to see each transaction, and each transfer of funds.  If we were to grow, a monthly balance sheet showing all transactions and any expenditures (if ever needed)  would also be published monthly.

TRANSACTION REPORT


There are not enough thank yous in the world that would begin to cover it all.  The music community has always been such a wonderful community with such huge hearts, so very passionate, it is overwhelming.  I have seen some things that venues have done this past month.  Performers gave so much of their hearts and time.  There was a beauty in watching venue owners put together some amazing amazing line ups.  There are a few that things that happened that just stick in your mind, it shows you just how passionate venue owners are.  BS's, LC Live, and Guthries all changed their land to show that Stand Up 2 Cancer was what they were doing and you did not see their logos.  As much as I tried to get to every venue, I could not.  There may have been a few more that did as well.  Some venues changed their group and performer tags to reflect that they were standing up to cancer.  At least one venue owner I know felt so strongly about it that he kept a full line up every single day, even scheduling a day off of work knowing that he would need to catch up on sleep.  I watched venue owners truly step up and help other.  They did not even know each other in many cases.  If a venue had a cancel, a couple of venue owners would start working on it right away.  Another venue owner had rl pop up and was unable to be here.  Two venue owners went over to meet her and take her place ensuring that everything was handled correctly per her venue policies.  What a I was able to witness was a beautiful thing.  It was a team event.....with a team mentality.  There is no I in team and they worked together to accomplish all that they did.  I was lucky enough to make some very good friends that are looking to move forward together.

Smokin Aces gave out shirts they made. Solana's place made shoulder pets that were given out.  A close friend of mine made a beautiful memorial clock that was given out with a specific donation amount.  Solana's Place also made ribbons that were put up with every donation.  She tp'd me over so that I could see her place filled with ribbons.  Then she was kind enough to give me one to use.  I took it one step further and added a hover text script so they could be personalized with a loved one's name.  I shared it with LC Live.  and we spent Sunday putting up ribbons with specific amount donations.  I don't know what LC Live looked at by the end...but BS's seemed to have ribbons everywhere.  There were so many going in during the last performance of the night, and the closing of the fundraiser that I know I owe quite a few the clock and ribbons.  I promise you I will be getting them out to you.  I need to use the transaction report to make sure no one was missed.

I asked for pictures and was getting them from everywhere......thank you soo much especially to Wildstar Beaumont, you had made it a point to go to so many places and utilize your amazing photographic skills.  I will be giving these pictures to a friend to put into a presentation for Stand Up 2 Cancer.  Photos

Another highlight for me was attending the Snail Races.  RacerX Gullwing put together snail races in the the most darling amusement park.  and brought in quite a few lindens himself.  Someday, clutz that I am will actually trying racing.  Though that will probably be more of a comedy than a race.

Venues whether the line up was small or large, one day or three days, You guys did an amazing job of coming together, supporting each other, and truly making a difference...I am so proud to be a part of this group of people.

There is so much more to tell about ....especially the performers.  This one is long and my body is still playing catch up, so it is nap time for me.  I will write more this evening.

SECOND LIFE MUSIC AND STAND UP 2 CANCER

Though I am still in the WOW stage, and I still do not the right words to tell you how much you have affected me with the support, the generosity, the compassion, the strength I have seen.  Last night, I was in tears.....joyful tears....well actually I cried like a baby....but a very happy baby.  thinking this is how they feel when they win Superbowl except I'm not going to Disney World.

I have to tell you that right now I am taking break, something hit me with full force today.  As many of you know, the doctors made me stop working in 09.So it has been quite some time since I have had a need for excel.  This computer though it is about a year and half old (I love it because I obtained it from the manufacturer so no added software bundles, but it was their first pc that had i7 and I never want slower again, I had Nvidea put on but not Office thinking I had no need for it.  Tricked me!  Today when I got home from the doctor I got office.  Another WOW Excel has changed even more.  I have yet to figure out how to transfer from sl to excel so I am doing it probably the hard way.....copy paste.  Sunday had just under 2000 transactions.  After 14 pages of transactions, I heard a beep in sl and thought ....good time to take a break.  Talked to a venue owner that has become a very good friend and we had talked about different things that as a team we could do.  Actually there are two other venue owners that I will be working with closely in the future as they both want to continue with things, In the meantime while I get this paperwork done, she wanted to make sure she was in the teams group.

Now I am going to yell at you guys......in a very nice way.  You have overwhelmed with the thank yous and the congratulations.  I adore each and every one of you and appreciate with all my heart all of your kind words.  On that note though, I just had an idea, planted a seed, pestered everyone to death and used my organizational skills.  It was every venue, every performer, and every fan that did it and made it so very successful.  Without each of them, I would have just been a person with an idea.  Soo the nest time you go to any of these venues, Accoustic Cave, Broken Heart Cafe, Cameo Music Park, CeSoir, Elite Sounds of Jazz, Guthries, Hotel Chelsea, Kickin, LC Live, Mountain Cave Club, Party Beach Kurhaus Scheveninge, Pink Duck, Place of Grace, Seaside Lounge, Smokin Aces, Surgside Hideaway, Solana's Place, the Dirty Grind, The Keys, Tanquil Cafe, and Tricksters Sounds....say thank you to the venue owners and hosts.  They all put together some amazing line ups.  I, myself, tend to be a bit biased.  When I see people give of their time and their hearts, it makes me want to visit them.  To get to know them.  For a couple of reasons, not only do they support live music in SL but they also support all of the things we each care about so deeply.  Those are the people that I want to know, that I want to visit, that I want to support, that I want to tip.  I would only hope that you show them the same.  Besides, too many times we get stuck in a corner.  it is easy to do.  I have to stop myself from doing that.  It is easy to spend all my time at a couple of differnt venues and my own.  Then I realize all that I am missing,  You know me well enough to know that I love going to all the different venus, meeting the venue owners, appreciating their visions in a the build they created.  Through it all I have such wide array of friends,  And I would not trade any of you in for anything.  Giggles, though I did not include BS's on that list, I do love seeing all of you.

Now I am off to finish the copying and pasting of of Sunday.  Laughing, quite obviously I have gotten over my speechless problem though I am still in the WOW stage.  Tomorrow after a good nights sllep, I will tell you about some of the really fun things that went on this month.

WOW

When I put this up last night it was too late to share and would have been lost in new feeds.....I am still in the WOW stage and speechless and also have a dr. appt today. But hopefully, by the time I get back the power of speech will return.

I am dead tired and can barely keep my eyes open but I want you to all that you have accomplished.

3.5 days + 23 live music venues + 150 different performers + the most wonderful community = L$1,515,948!!!
Stand Up 2 Cancer for $6000.00 Combined with the direct contributions over $6000! You are truly amazing and should all be patting yourselves on the back....and if your reaction is like mine all you can say is WOW!

I am just numb the numbers are staggering!!!

THE SECOND LIFE LIVE MUSIC STANDS UP 2 CANCER --SUNDAY 9/7/2014

 WELCOME TO SECOND LIFE  MUSIC

STANDING  UP 2 CANCER

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

THE LINE UP September 7, 2014

Join us as we Stand Up 2 Cancer in conjunction with the RL event.  

100% of your donations go directly to research.

FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND LANDMARKS TOUCH THE BIG BLUE SIGN

BS'S BRING A FRIEND & STAY AWHILE       
9/7/2014                    Performers                                        
12PM         icandy
1:00 PM    Trinity Ermintrood                                           
 2:00 PM    CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster                         
3:00 PM    Russell Eponym                                              
 4:00 PM    ReallyMad Morpork                                           
5:00 PM    Winston Ackland                                              
6:00 PM    Collin  Martin                                                  
 7:00 PM    THE MAX KLEENE BAND                                
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CE SOIR                                        
9/7/2014                    Performers                                      
2:00 PM    Josie Anderton                         
3:00 PM    ELiz Watanabe                          
4:00 PM    chocolatechampagne              
5:00 PM    Gina Gracemount                     
6:00 PM     Atsrik Zuta                              
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LC LIVE!                                 
9/7/2014                    Performers                                       
05:00am    Mike00 Carnell                                                                              
6:00 AM    Mimi Carpenter                                                     
7:00 AM    Annette Wildrose                   
8:00 AM    JustMe Carlucci                     
 9:00 AM    BubbaC John                           
10:00 AM    Anek Fuchs                                                        
11:00 AM    Rickylivemusic                                                  
12:00 PM    LuvSong Writer                                                   
1:00 PM    Sylar Morrisey                                                    
 2:00 PM     Bamboof Stillmorning                                         
3:00 PM    Starkz Voom                           
 4:00 PM    LibertyBelle Lyric                      
5:00 PM   AintMrBehaving Ghost               ******************************************************************

Party Beach Kurhaus Scheveningen                  
9/7/2014                    Performers                                        
12:00 PM    Mr Mikey                                                         
1:00 PM    Nehama Resident                                           
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  PLACE OF GRACE                    
9/7/2014                    Performers                                        Hosts
2:00 PM    David Csiszer                                                   
3:00 PM    Anek                                                                
4:00 PM    Samm Quendra                                               
5:00 PM    Jackie Lefko                                                   
 6:00 PM    KatRose dual stream with DennyMac             *******************************************************************

SURFSIDE HIDEAWAY                                
9/7/2014                    Performers                                      
11:00 AM    Lefty Unplugged                      
12:00 PM    Laralette Lane                           
1:00 PM    Dilah Halostar                           
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THE KEYS                     
9/7/2014                    Performers                                       
11:00 AM    Max & Voodoo                            
12:00 PM   Noma Falta and David Csizer   
1:00 PM    Tamra Hayden & Funkyfreddy     
2:00 PM    Jaycatt Nico & Frogg Marlowe      
3:00 PM    Strummer & Ben Cleanslate       
4:00 PM    Gina Stella & BAT Masters           
5:00 PM    Jase Branner & Lyndon Heart     
6:00 PM    James & Julene (AcousticEnergy Nitely)   


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TRANQUIL CAFE                                      
9/7/2014                    Performers                                        
5:00 PM    MrMulti Writer                                        
6:00 PM    Duncan Bagley                                       

ADDITIONAL LINKS

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

1 MILLION LINDENS FROM THE SL MUSIC COMMUNTY STANDING UP 2 CANCER--WOW

WOW is the best way I can think of....seriously, we have done so much together ...... I have been so touched that tears have flowed....but never have we done anything of this magnitude.  Never have all of you so very wonderful people just left me speechless.  You have done just that.  I keep searching for the words that will truly convey how very much I love this community,  there are not enough words to tell you how much each of you means to me and just how amazing a community this is.

Thinking of the highlights of my day....I did not have my venue going today so I tried to pop around to as many as possible.  If I did not make it to yours I am truly very sorry.   Giggles you can blame Skye Galexy.  Out of a clear blue sky, he im'd me to tell me he was performing at LC LIve.  Those that know us, know that Skye and I go back to his very beginning in sl, I was the first venue ever to book him.  Mind you I take no credit.  My friend Yip Jennings, the performer sent me an in with a stream and told me to drop and listen.  It was Skye.  He was booked by me right away.  He holds such a special place in my heart, and I have not seen or head him in a very long time. So today's im stopped me in my tracks and I headed right back to LC.....gotta get there before the sim fills.  Skye and I talked for a little bit and I asked....he said he he was just going to hang out with some friends and saw the blog.......Thank you Jessica Lyons for making us Firestorms Message of the Day. 

Thank you all for sending me pictures I will be including them the series of articles I am writing as well as a presentation that is being made for this.

Racer, Wow once before I attempted to attend a snails race and my old computer could not handle it as well as this one did......it looked amazing from the spectator level....now that adventurous side of me wants to try actual racing.  If you guys are not familiar with RacerX Gullwing, you should contact him.  He holds the most unique snail races.  It is so very cool.  and when he is courageous enough to let this clutz try I want to learn how.  Today he held it at an amusement park and I was amazed watching them.  I will be getting the pictures from Wildstar and posting them.

Now I just went to get the grand total so far and noticed the Broken Heart Cafe was still going.  I popped over and listened to the end of Truli Lionheart's show...and got the grand total. 

Drum roll please..................      L$1029255  

We have one more day a head of us with some absolutely amazing line ups.

I am inviting every one to the close of the fund raiser Sunday night at 7pm with the Max Kleene Band