Rainy Days and Wednesdays

Well it didn't rain!   But we all had umbrellas!  Blair Bond umbrellas Some brought our own!  It was Wednesday July 11th and an ordinary day in Second Life like most others!  Then, Bel and I went to the GSpot Live music venue in Windy to catch bluesy/jazzy pop musician/singer Blair Bond.  The perfect way to lift your spirits - great tunes and a lively good time!  I play some of Blair's music (and waiting for more) on my Saturday show, Slow Bake, for BOSL Radio.

I have to say I really like the layout of the venue, being the third time I heard a live performer here. Plenty of room, even when a lot of fans come out to listen. I have a few photos here to share of Blair and some from his "umbrella song."

His branded umbrella is great for those rainy days in Second Life - or maybe when you want shade from the hot sun! I know in Chicago, my hometown, it's been extremely hot. If I could only transport Blair's umbrella to the not so Windy City (as of late). Anyway, as the story goes, Blair worked the audience, and was as amazing as always! So come out to the GSpot - and come out for a Blair Bond show! - and get a really cool umbrella! :) Soni

Closing Fireworks!

Final hours of 4th of July.
9:30 PM SLT Street Scene.
Live from Whisky a GO GO! with DJ Dimtri Polonsky!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mulholland%20Highway/169/108/4015

8:45 PM SLT.
Live from Pier at the GSpot Live in Windy.

Fireworks to the live tunes of Mamaa Saiz!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Windy/215/80/23

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day, USA!   Special thanks to Rob, owner of Club RoCa, for celebrating with live music this 4th of July!   Here's some pics from the second half - but truly a great line-up all day!

Needless to say, but I will (LOL), I had a great time! especially since I lived in an area of the USA that had burn bans - so no fireworks!!!!   So I went to the virtual world for my celebration!

I wish I caught the earlier acts, but once I got to Club RoCa, I couldn't leave.  Did I say - great line-up!  This was the first time that I heard DennyMac!   He had an incredible set, starting off with a Jason Mraz tune, and even hitting those high notes.   Great mix - and you gotta love his Pizza tune!    Request it next time!

Finishing off the night was Samm Qendra, from Stevie Nicks to Moody Blues to Celine Dion to Adele to a plethora of songs that showed off her vocal range.   I am positive she could do the Star Spangled Banner justice!

With that I wish you and yours, Freedom!  wherever you live!

:) Soni

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bubblegum/45/53/23

Kickin' Summer into Gear

It's summer, and I have some catching up to do! I dropped in a few places to see what's shakin' - and the music scene is always lively on the grid. I just got back from hangin' in New England and the Big NYC (and not talking about Lingual's The Roof - but that was one of my first stops when coming back in town).

So here's the music scene in pics.  Last night, I dropped into The Roof's pre-4th of July party - and enjoyed the usual exceptional line-up served up by Ling.   AMFORTE Clarity was stunningly beautiful as usual, with vocal cords that will melt your soul.  It was great to see Strum Diesel, who is working on a new music project - so glad to hear that and looking forward to it!   Lazarus Doghouse, folksy talented musician/storyteller, dropped in to listen and mingle.

Porter Paquot followed AMFORTE, and was her usual amazing self and so cute in her red gown with sparklers!

Also, I had the pleasure to catch rockin' Wayne Davis (WayneDavisRocks) at Sherie's Gaslight - that was my first time hearing him -

                       
and he definitely knows his stuff, a great musician who's been around in RL and SL.



Then, tonight I listened to the fab voice of Gina Stella, while saying hello to Blueron Clyburn, who just finished his set, at TwoMoon Paradise's Mer Garden. He's back home on the East Coast, after performing at this year's Chicago jam, organized by Anek Fuchs and Gina Stella.

Gina looked lovely as mermaid, and so did Blue (see past blog). Sher is back managing Gina. TerryLynn was in the audience. And the lovely TMP Owner Shiran Sabra was on hand, lovely as ever, greeting all.

That's just a quick look around, now that I am back in SL from my RL adventure.  I caught The Follow's Powers Avon at The Roof - his shirt says it all about how busy the band has been and is!

Catch you on the grid and on BOSL radio for some SL jams, hot off the grid, in a show I call Slow Bake, featuring SL musicians, Saturdays, 11am SLT. (Pic below, Deep House Island radio remote)

  :) Soni

Happy 50, Nick Rhodes!

First THINGS FIRST - BOSL Radio Resumes Today - Just in time for the Grand Opening of ZanzE Fashion Mall.   

So that means....SLOW Bake, the one hour weekly BOSL Radio show that exclusively features Second Life musicians resumes as well - Saturday, June 9th, 11AM SLT.  Join me, as well as the rest of the BOSL DJs most of the day, as we broadcast live the ZanzE Fashion Experience from Primitv Island in Second Life.  Details on What's Up Soni!


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Happy Birthday, Mr. Rhodes!

50 is just a number.  Unless it is the BIG 5-0 for Nick Rhodes, one of the key founders of legendary Duran Duran.   Nick Rhodes was instrumental (along with Chrissy Welinder) in the launch of the Duran Duran Universe, that has brought so many fans opportunities to meet the members virtually.   As you may remember, Best of SL Magazine featured Nick Rhodes in an exclusive interview nearly a year ago.

Roger Moore recently did an impressive DJ set in-world, and like Nick he continually connects to us through music within the medium of SL.

The fun continues today, as Nick Rhodes celebrates his 50th with his fans.   He prepared his birthday playlist, and DJ Starman Mustang Mantha spins the songs along with voice inserts from Nick.

The dress code is demonic! It all happens Saturday 1PM SLT/PST at the Grand Tower of Hades on Tion.

The half-century mark for Nick is historical.  Be there to witness the magic behind his hypnotic power, and witness first hand the source of his creativity through his favs.

Come if you dare!   See what Nick unleashes before his virtual audience - and perhaps learn the secret powers behind his eternal youth.  

PostNote:   Party Photos - Belinda, Vixie, JJ, Chrissy, Soni, etc.  Check out JJ's nearly 10 minute machinima on the party that includes everybody, I think, except me.  (haha, that is okay, it's not about me, it's about Nick!, just sayin' lol).