Travis Darmoset at Molaskey's Pub - 6pm Monday 29 August 2011

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Travis Darmoset has recently returned to performing in Second Life after a break for the best of reasons, his new baby :))  Born in Kentucky and graduating with a degree in vocal composition at Belmont University, Nashville, Travis plays piano and sings his thoughtful originals and covers in his own cool and gentle style.

Dottie and I heard him for the first time last week at Bree Birke's Nitida Ridge venue.  We were charmed and thrilled by his performance and caught up with him again on Monday at Molaskey's Pub Bonfire Beach.
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Strum Diesel at Syl Darcy Art Gallery - 3pm Wednesday 24 August 2011

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Strum Diesel was on exceptional form on Wednesday delivering his original songs with passion to a very appreciative audience at Syl Darcy Art Gallery ! I have heard him two or three times before and each time my respect for him as a performer grows !

His songs are full of social comment derived from personal experiences.  His lyrics are full of wit, humour and irreverence, with some serious messages about ridiculous or unacceptable aspects our lives.
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Paradorn Ansar at Kickin Club - 11am Monday 15 Aug 2011

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While originating in the Southern United States and Canadian Maritime Provinces the popularity of Country music has spread to many parts of the world.  Paradorn Ansar is a Dutch singer who sings classic Country music very well and with hardly a trace of his Dutch accent :))  Dottie and I caught up with him on Monday at the popular Kickin Club.

Paradorn's song list also includes classics from eg. Bon Jovi, Sting, Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan.  But this show was almost 100% Country and the audience loved it !!
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Pete Mroz at The Republic - 6pm Wednesday 10 August 2011

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Against all odds and with great tenacity and determination after his investor pulled out, Pete (also known as Pilgrim75 Swashbuckler in SL) on Wednesday celebrated the release of his CD We'll Rise Above !!


Left with a sum of $20,000 to raise to finance the recording, Pete promoted his project with fervour, and with 120 backers ... ordinary people from all walks of life just met the deadline by the skin of his teeth !!


Wednesday's release party was a happy one indeed,  and Pete received the well-deserved congratulations of friends, fellow artists and fans !!

When his investor abandoned him Pete was told he didn't have enough fans to get the financial backing for the recording. It's not his nature to ask for help.  Now 6 or 7 months later, as a result of a team effort by hundreds of people we have this wonderful CD :))

EddieBlue Magic and Alex Mays at Sunset Jazz Club - 7pm Thursday 4 August 2011

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Guitar and saxophone is an unusual combination of instruments.  EddieBlue Magic and Alex Mays combine them and their voices with style to produce a very entertaining bluesy, jazzy, sexy sound.  It was a real treat to hear them in the wonderful and most appropriate setting of the Sunset Jazz Club last Thursday night !

This talented duo are experienced performers in the real world though still a bit new and finding their feet in SL.  They stream from Kalamazoo in SW Michigan ... yes there really is a Kalamazoo !!
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Secrets Live Venue Grand Opening - Thursday 4 August 2011

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Wow !!!  I just have to post a few pictures of the new Secrets Live Venue. The design is beautiful !!!  


The rich colours of the natural materials and the gorgeous lighting from chinese lanterns suspended among hanging plants up in the large vaulted roofspace create a warm and welcoming ambience equalled in few places elsewhere in Second Life.  


The open framework of large wooden beams contains a large hall and intimate stage with views out to the sky and surroundings on all sides.  Nature and people are tempted and brought into it's heart.


Detailing is simple with plants, curtains, some seating and those wonderful hanging lamps adorning the central space.  Whether midday or midnight I absolutely love this place !!!


The Grand Opening was yesterday with more than 16 hours of music.  I listened, danced, enjoyed and applauded the music of Paradorn Ansar and James Corachea.


Congratulations to the designers and builders and all those involved in providing us with this new venue.  I wish it every success !!!


Here is the SLURL to get there.

Al Velvetleaf at The Drunken Drow - 3pm Friday 29 July 2011

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For rock and classic rock Al Velvetleaf is one of the best musicians you will find in Second Life.  He's an all-round musician playing and recording his own drums, keyboards, bass, guitars, to create his own deep, mellow tuneful sounds that most rock musicians would die for !!  With his sweet vocals, his great personality and sense of humour his show is a must !!

On Friday I was lucky to catch his show at The Drunken Drow, one of the oldest  music venues in Second Life.
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