Second Life Destinations now has a video travelogue and I was lucky enough to be a part of the very first one at The Pen.

​The Pen is Bay City’s popular self-proclaimed “beatnik hang-out space” where you can grab an espresso and join the community for conversation, book readings and good times!. The venue hosts “Espresso Yourself,” an open mic night held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m.

Video artistry by Draxtor Despres.

After my 13th rez day and a little soul searching, I am getting back to basics, including "managing myself". Having a management team just didn't feel like me, and I missed meeting venue owners and the whole part of being connected to people versus "managed". And let's face it, everyone knows I'm unmanageable.

I owe a big thank you to the folks at The Key Management Group (KMG) did for every thing they've done the last six months to help me out!

Book me directly. Or, find me in world.  Please and thank you!

I generally fall into the "unmanageable" category, but the kind and capable team and musicians at Keys Management Group (KMG) have agreed to take me into the fold. In addition to having one of the hardest working teams on the grid, KMG includes a talented group of Second Life musicians.

For bookings, you can contact Laurie Alexis, Taj Nishi or Liz Harley directly, or just fill out the booking request form.

A huge thank you to Liz Harley, Laurie Alexis, Taj Nishi and Lexi Amaterasu for all that they do and especially for making me feel like part of the KMG family already.

​I hope you can join us on June 27th for the kick-off of the PRIDE festival - a non-profit a series of events: DJ sets, live concerts, contests, talent shows, photo exhibitions and auctions. Donations will be made to the Arcigay Italy association, which has been at the forefront of organizing events and awareness activities for the Italian and LGBT community.  

You can learn more about the PRIDE festival here: https://pridefestivalsl.wordpress.com/.

My first couple of weeks back on the Second Life grid have been a bit of a whirlwind, but one thing has remained consistent and that is the warmth and welcome of the SL live music community. From listeners, to venue owners and fellow musicians, I have never felt so wrapped in a welcome home hug before. One of those big warm hugs came from Fox Reinsch, the founder of IndieSpectrum Radio. Fox offered me a one of his openings straight away.

IndieSpectrum Radio is a privately funded advocacy dedicated to exposing more people to the musicians in Second Life, and to promote their efforts as independent musicians by broadcasting original works 24/7 since 2007.  I am thrilled to be playing an all original set on the ISR home stage tonight at 5pm SLT. Following me at 6pm SLT will be Strum Diesel (aka Sean Kagalis) so plan to stay a couple of hours, because Strum is a delight.

If you make it, please say hello and be sure to IM me if you have a request!

SLURL to ISR:
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MOON%20DRIFT/47/24/25 

Photo courtesy CC license: ​www.flickr.com/photos/isfullofcrap/41833883712

It's been a very long time, but Meegan Danitz and the entire crew and crowd at After Dark made returning to the grid an absolutely humbling and giggle-filled experience.

On Saturday at 1pm SLT, I'm headed back to Feed A Smile at Lavender Field. If you can, please come help raise awareness and funds to support Brique Ziener's tireless efforts.

Sunday at 5pm SLT we're starting a bi-weekly at After Dark, leading in for some of my favorite musicians including J Lively, Suzen JueL, Lyndon Heart, and VooDoo Shilton.

Thanks for the warm welcome back.

Last week MadPea Productions launched a campaign to raise funds for Feed-a-Smile - one of my favorite NGOs in Second Life. The goal is to raise enough Linden dollars to feed 400 kids in Kenya for a month - that means 1,200,000 $L. 

What kids are we feeding? These kids.

There's a celebrity auction where you can bid on time with the likes of Bryn Oh, Drax, Harter Fall, and a host of others I am not telling you so you won't outbid me!

There are also raffle boards for real items acquired from Kenya. For 100L$ you can enter a Raffle to win a necklace or doll that will be shipped to your (real life) home.

Finally, on the 23rd there will be a ton of stuff going on - including DJs and live music from folks like Shannon O'Herilhy, KatRose Serendipity, and Marky Helstein. I am playing at 7PM SL and would love to see you there!

That all sounds great, but there's some troubling news. There are only 3 days left, and when I just checked, the total boards were at 510,248 $L. For those of you who slept through the morning math class - THAT IS LESS THAN HALF WAY.

So here's the deal. The next time you get in world, stroll over to Mad City Crying Peacock Park and if you can't find anyone that floats your boat then drop a few $L into the frog's hand. Otherwise, drop by on Sunday around 7 and feel free to heckle me (for a few $L).

Please, and thank you.

The fifth Annual Virtual State Fair week in Second Life is an online celebration of everything Cooperative Extension with educational exhibits, live music, rides, games and contests. New features this year: water conservation, wildfire awareness, feral hog damage, tornado safety, rethink your drink, and sustainable living  - and even a little Graceification.

I hop you can join us today at 5PM on Morrill.  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Morrill/32/50/24