Jamm for Genes Raises 667,000 Lindens

Last weekend, the "Jamm for Genes" took place in Second Life. This yearly live music event at "The Pocket" club raises funds for research of genetic illnesses in children. From early Friday morning to a little before Noon on Sunday, many live musicians gave their time and talent, and those watching and dancing gave their Lindens.

Read more in Events.

Cartoon of the Day: At the Jamm for Genes

Any1 Gynoid at the "Jamm for Genes," Still going on  at Vahalla Island until about 10AM today. While it wasn't really the YMCA song being sung, her dance made me think of it. ;-)

By Bixyl Shuftan

Jamm for Genes Going On Now

The Jamm for Genes event will be taking place at "The Pocket" all this weekend, taking place the very moment this post was published, Bundy Xue stating, "Jamm for Genes in Second Life has been running since 2007, and has raised over $A10,000 for the Children’s Medical Research Institute.   Thanks to all of you - the Second Life community.  Let's make 2014 our best year yet! "

In the Destination Guide, "Since 2007, Jamm for Genes has raised over $10,000 for the Australian charity Children's Medical Research Institute. 2014's Jamm for Genes will hold fund-raising concerts throughout the first weekend in August, supported by the generosity of over 50 Second Life musicians performing live. All tips to be donated to charity. For more information, be sure to visit"

Vahalla Island (216, 61, 16)

"Thank you for your Gene-erous donations."

Press Release: Jamm for Genes at The Pocket from 12 AM Friday August 1st

Since 2007 Jamm for Genes in Second Life has raised over $10,000 for the Children's Medical Research Institute - an Australian Charity with global benefits.In  2014 Jamm for Genes in SL we will hold fund-raising concerts throughout the first weekend in August, supported by the generosity of over 50 Second Life musicians who will perform while all tips are donated to the fund-raiser.

Our official target for the fundraiser is $A1,000. We made our 500,000 Linden  SL target last year again for the first time since 2009, and we are hoping we can reach $L500,000 (equating to about $2,000 Australian)  again this year. We have official approval approved (Sanction 000196) to raise funds for donation to the CMRI through the "Jeans for Genes" charity,

Jamm for Genes in SL will begin at 12 am on Friday 1st August -  Jeans for Genes day - and continue throughout the weekend with a lineup of top class live musicians including regulars from The Pocket, B&Bs and Lacey's Place as well as artists from all around the grid who care about raising funds to solve the puzzle of genetic illness and make a better future for kids.
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Jamm for Genes is  part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/-About-Us

http://fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes

For free Jamm for Genes in SL supporters gear see the SL Marketplace at

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/147286

All times and dates are Second Life time (USA PDT)

Press Release: Jamm for Genes in SL 2014

Since 2007 Jamm for Genes in Second Life has raised over $10,000 for the Children's Medical Research Institute - an Australian Charity with global benefits.In  2014 Jamm for Genes in SL we will hold fund-raising concerts throughout the first weekend in August, supported by the generosity of over 50 Second Life musicians who will perform while all tips are donated to the fund-raiser. Our target for the fund-raiser is 500,000 Linden. We are officially sanctioned by CMRI to raise funds, and all funds raised are donate to the CMRI through the "Jeans for Genes" charity.

Jamm for Genes in SL will begin at 12 am on Friday 1st August -  Jeans for Genes day - and continue throughout the weekend with a lineup of top class live musicians including regulars from The Pocket, B&Bs and Lacey's Place as well as artists from all around the grid who care about raising funds to solve the puzzle of genetic illness and make a better future for kids .

Jamm for Genes is  part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/-About-Us

http://fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes


To contact me about Jamm for Genes IM OhMy Kidd in world or email lofiohmy@gmail.com

For free Jamm for Genes in SL supporters gear see the SL Marketplace at https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/147286

All times and dates are Second Life time (USA PDT)

"Jamm For Genes" Raises Over Half a Million Lindens

Late Sunday evening at the Vahalla sim, the "Jamm for Genes" reached it's goal. Just after 11PM as musician OhMy Kidd was playing on stage along with Sariane Sands, the total amount raised for the charity for the Children's Medical Research Institute passed the half million Linden mark. The moment was marked with much cheers and applause.

There was also a bit of joking. "I'm sooo tired," Cellandra Zon of The Pocket commented, "and I didn't stay up as much as Bundy did." Bundy Xue of B&Bs just laughed, "Cell, it makes it worth it to go without sleep." The two girls huged one another, Bundy commenting, "Oh emm gee, I am not tired now, I am wide awake."


As the last hour of the fundraiser that had gone on since Friday went on, people were saying goodnight and congratulating one another, "It's been an awesome weekend." "Congratulations to everyone involved." Checking the next day, the total raised was over 530,000 Lindens.

"Thank you for your gene-erous contribution."

Bixyl Shuftan

"Jamm for Genes" at "B&Bs"

After raising over 229,000 Lindens at "The Pocket" for a total of over 300,000 Lindens, "Jamm for Genes" moved to the northwest corner of Vahalla Island (35/215/16). The schedule given was as follows:

12 AM Rocky Toocool
1 AM  Spike & Band
2 AM  Russell Eponym
3 AM  Bronze8020
4 AM  Whirli Placebo
5 AM  beth odets
6 AM  Kevin M Thomas
7 AM  Mark Seery
8 AM  Vincent Carpathea
9 AM   Bara Jonson & Free Balan
10 AM  KatRose Serendipity
11 AM  REALLYMAD Morpork
12 PM   NeoMaximus Brandenburg
1 PM   Thera D
2 PM  TerryLynn Melody
3 PM   Koga Andretti
4 PM  Starrfish Ohmai
5 PM  Rock Doghouse
6 PM  Rod Hyx
7 PM  Billy Thunders
8PM   Lyrica Acoustic
9PM JoeSatriani Feden
10PM  Bamboof Stillmorning
11PM  OhMy Kidd

Jamm for Genes is a recognised charity and part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes2013

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/cmri

For further information  about Jamm for Genes IM OhMy Kidd in world or email ohmykidd@grapevine.com.au

"Jamm For Genes" at "The Pocket"

After their initial event at "Lacy's Place," the "Jamm for Genes" moved to "The Pocket." This wasn't the Aussie club's normal location at the Fendahl and Cassandra sims, but at Vahalla Island, (217/45/16). This picture was from very late into the night when most of the American crowd had gone to bed, no doubt it had more when the action started at 7PM SL time.

After Midnight tonight, the action moves to "B&Bs," the third and last location.

Jamm for Genes is a recognised charity and part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes2013

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/cmri

For further information  about Jamm for Genes IM OhMy Kidd in world or email ohmykidd@grapevine.com.au

Jamm For Genes

"Jamm for Genes" is taking place this weekend. The event started at Midnight last night with a concert at Lacey's Place, which will continue on for the day: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sasha/15/216/27

The Pocket will hold a 25 hour concert starting at 7 PM : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vahalla%20Island/217/45/16

B&Bs will host the finale concert from Midnight on the 4th August.

 Jamm for Genes is a recognised charity and part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes2013

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/cmri

For further information  about Jamm for Genes IM OhMy Kidd in world or email ohmykidd@grapevine.com.au

Press Release: Jamm for Genes in Second Life 2013

Since 2007 Jamm for Genes in Second Life has raised more than $7,500 for the Children's Medical Research Institute - an Australian Charity with global benefits.

In  2013 Jamm for Genes in SL we will be holding fund-raising concerts throughout the first weekend in August, supported by the generosity of over 50  Second Life musicians who will perform and donate all tips to the fund-raiser.

The event kicks off at Midnight on August 2nd with a concert at Lacey's Place http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sasha/15/216/27

The Pocket will hold a 25 hour concert starting at 7 PM on August 2nd http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vahalla%20Island/217/45/16

B&Bs will host the finale concert from Midnight on the 4th August

Artists appearing at the event will include The Lohners, Jaggpro McCann, Russell Eponym, OhMy Kidd, The Matthew Show, Senjata Witt, Franklea Anatra, Noma Falta, Phoenix J, DaveCorbett Darwin, BlindBoy Gumbo, Bronze8020,  Laidback Celt, Stinna Celt, Mamaa Saiz, MrJonze Independant, Bamboof Stillmorning, Rosedrop Rust, Dead Cat Hat, Freestar & Quai, Anj Gustafson, Rocky Toocool, Spike Luckstone, Whirli  Placebo, Beth Odets, Kevin M Thomas Carpool, Vincent Carpathea, Bara Jonson, Katrose Serendipity, Rock Doghouse, Billy Thunders, JoeSatriani Feden and more. 

 Jamm for Genes is a recognised charity and part of the annual Jeans for Genes fund-raiser by the Children's Medical Research Institute - see these web links for more information.

http://www.fundraising.cmri.org.au/event/jammforgenes2013

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/cmri

For further information  about Jamm for Genes IM OhMy Kidd in world or email ohmykidd@grapevine.com.au

OhMy Kidd is authorised to collect funds for Jamm for Genes under his RL name Matthew Davies. All in world donations will be transferred to the charity in full. Alternatively you can donate through OhMy's  Everyday Hero fund-raiser page at https://jammforgenes2013.everydayhero.com/au/ohmy-kidd

SL Video: Jamm for Genes at Laceys Place

A video taken of OhMy Kidd's performance at the Jamm For Genes 2012 at Lacey's Place last weekend.

By "RPBizzle"

"Jamm for Genes" Raises Over 300,000 Lindens

This weekend, the "Jamm for Genes" event raised over 300,000 Lindens. From 10PM Thursday to close to Midnight on Sunday evening, live musicians performed for the Australian charity at three different clubs, one at a time. On late Thursday, "Lacy's Place" in the Sasha sim started the action. Just as the events there began to wind down 22 hours later, at 8PM the musicians at "The Pocket" at Cassandra began playing.

Once owned by Second Life media personality Delinda Dyrssen, the Aussie club "The Pocket" is the most well known of the three clubs. After Delinda's passing, Cellandra Zon took up the reins of running this popular music spot, which normally runs Friday nights and very early Saturday morning.

Getting to the Pocket at around 9AM SL time, the dance floor was packed with about two dozen, including musicians such as Beth Odets and OhMy Kidd. Bundy Xue of B&B was also there. On stage was singer Mash Rhode. The off-duty musicians and others in the audience cheered him on, and donations continued to be dropped into the kiosks.

At one point, he was singing a song that got a few chuckles from the audience, "I'm an apeman, I'm an ape apeman, ooh I'm an apeman." One girl sang along, "You be my Tarzan, I'll be your Jane.
I'll keep you sane and you'll keep me warm. And we'll sit in the trees and eat bananas all."

Others singing at The Pocket included GuitarHero Dougall, Freestar Tammas, NeoMaximus Brandenburg, and more.

After The Pocket's 24 hours were up, the action went to B&B in Utopia and EnGedi at Midnight Saturday night. The tunes continued throughout Sunday morning and afternoon. Getting there Sunday evening just after 7PM, the party was still very much going with Kat Rose playing her guitar. After her was Bo Carter.

With the musician cheered, there was also some joking around, with suggestions that one guy get on the dance pole, and more funnery.

Latte Dagostino, "It's ok to perv for the cause!" Cellandra Zon, "(laughter) Not me!" Bixyl Shuftan, " 'Perv for the cause?' Heh, can I quote you on that for SL Newser? (grin)" Latte Dagostino, "Sure (laughter)." Cellandra Zon, "Nooooo! (laughter) Bixyl, you brat!"

As of just after 9PM SL time, the total amount raised was over 308,000 Lindens. No doubt more was raised in the next few hours, OhMy Kidd scheduled to be the closing act at 11PM SL time. SL Newser had yet to be informed of the final total. But the Jamm for Genes event in Second Life was an undeniable success.

*Correction* Cellandra later told me The Pocket is actually run by OhMy Kidd and Saraine, "I'm just the Events Manager."

Bixyl Shuftan

"Jamm for Genes" Night at "The Pocket"

Tonight is "Jamm for Genes" at The Pocket. For 24 hours, live musicians will perform to raise money for childhood genetic disease research.

"The Pocket is a venue for music, fun and good times. Our motto is 'few rules just fun,' so please relax and have a good time. ... Our regular show is Friday Night at The Pocket from 8 PM 'til late on Fridays featuring an ever changing program of the best live music in Second Life. "


8PM, Fendahl, (242, 82, 31)

Events This Week in Second Life from July 31 to August 6

The Olympics are here! And not just in real life, or for most of us the boob tube. The London areas have a number of Olympic themed events. Plus the Flying Tigers have their Sports Festival. If the Olympics isn't your thing, "Jamm for Genes" is this weekend, in which numerous musicians perform live for charity. And of course there's our regularly scheduled lineup of book & poetry readings, club DJ events, talk shows, and church services.

See the list of happenings in Events this Week.

Press Release: Jamm for Genes

Jamm for Genes in SL: August 3rd, 4th and 5th 2012

This year Jamm for Genes in Second Life will feature 55 hours of live SL music hosted at three Australian run venues - Laceys Place, The Pocket and B&Bs. "It's an Australian charity, but the benefits of its research are global", says Organiser OhMy Kidd, (aka Matthew Davies, based in Canberra, Australia).Kidd aims to build on the success of previous years events, which in total have raised over $4,000 Australian dollars, to reach a target of 500 000 Linden in Second Life, equivalent to about $A2,000.

Jamm for Genes in Second Life is a group effort. Since 2007 on the first weekend in August a generous and growing team of volunteers, musicians and venues have been contributing their time and talents to raise funds for children's medical research at a series of Jamm for Genes concerts in the virtual world Second Life. "So many of the people who have volunteered to help have told me their personal or family stories of why they understand this charity is so important" says Kidd.

The line-up of talent is just incredible, with some of second life's best and most experienced artists confirmed to date including The Matthew Show, The Lohners, Rosedrop Rust, Freestar Tammas, Senjata Witt, Spike Luckstone, EricSteffensen Mistwalker, Jaggpro McCann, Zorch Boomhauer, buzz Paulino, NeoMaximus Brandenberg, Beth Odets , OhMy & Saraine, Seamore Wildehart, Mash Rhode, Icky Flux, Bamboof StillMorning, Doofus & Pan, Pato Milo, Pmann Sands, Kevin M Thomas Carpool, KatRose Serendipity, Guitarhero Dougall, Bright Oh, Bat Masters, Whirli Placebo, JoeSatriani Feden, Bo Carter, Lazarus Doghouse, Starrfish Ohmai, Gina Gracemount and Russell Eponym.

Jamm for Genes at Laceys Place from 10 PM Thursday August 2nd SL time http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sasha/15/216/27

Jamm for Genes at The Pocket for 24 hours from 8 PM Friday 3rd August http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cassandra/22/78/35

Jamm for Genes at B&Bs for 24 hours from 12 AM on Sunday 5th August http://slurl.com/secondlife/Utopia%20and%20EnGedi/189/198/21

Proceeds from Jamm for Genes, and its parent event Jeans for Genes, support research into childhood and genetic diseases such as birth defects, cancer, and epilepsy by the Childrens Medical Research Institute. The event begins in Australia on the first Friday of August each year with "Jeans for Genes", a day where office workers shun their suits, sport their best denim, and give generously. Jamm for Genes supports the charity through live music in events ranging from office talent competitions to professional festivals throughout the weekend.

"I've been involved with Jamm for Genes since its inception. It's a terrific way to help create a brighter future for all children through the power of music." Glenn A Baker, Jamm for Genes Patron

http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/
http://www.cmri.org.au/

Jamm for Genes Raises 380,000 Lindens

This weekend, the annual live music event "Jamm for Genes" took place. Raising money for a children's' charity in Australia, live musicians performed at four venues across Second Life. In all, 380,000 Lindens were raised, easily beating last year's total.


More on the story in Events.

"Jamm for Jeans"

"Jamm for Genes" is part of the annual "Jeans for Genes" fundraiser for the Childrens Medical Research Institute, an Australian charity with global benefits. "Jamm for Genes" is all about live music raising money, for research into cell biology that helps with both prevention and cure of childhood, congenital and genetic diseases.

This year Jamm for Genes will be held at 4 venues through out SL. Laceys Place will kick things off Friday 5th August in the am. Followed by The Pocket at Friday night till 5pm 6th August. Where we will move to Endavour Cove till 1am Sunday. B&B's will bring us home with shows till 10pm.

The Pocket is at Freestar Bay Isle (229, 3, 23)

For more information, contact OhMy Kidd

To read about last year's Jamm, Click Here

Jamm for Genes

From Friday August 6PM SL time to Midnight on Saturday, “The Pocket” club hosted the “Jamm for Jeans” marathon live music event. “Jamm for Genes 2010 at The Pocket!” Delinda Dyrssen, the owner of the Australian club advertised, “Come on down for 30 hours of SL's best musicians and singers all performing for a common cause, Genes! here at The Pocket! ”

"’Jamm for Genes’ is part of the annual ‘Jeans for Genes’ fundraiser for the Children's Medical Research Institute, an Australian charity with global benefits," singer Cellandra Zon explained, “ ‘Jamm for Genes’ is all about live music raising money, for research into cell biology that helps with both prevention and cure of childhood, congenital and genetic diseases.”

The day and a quarter event offered a variety of singers in Second Life. Besides Cellandra Zon, there were Truelie Telling, Lyn Carlberg, OhMy Kidd, and many more. There was also a wide variety of styles. At one point, OhMy played as part of a pop music band, The Kidds. ZeroOne Paz offered more relaxing, ambient, music with his xylophone. Alienspeaking, whom spoke in a voice that sounded like “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” had a strange series of odd tunes that one might describe as an acquired taste. Delinda commented, “Someone in Second Life once told me that a venue cant mix rock and roll next to ambiant or country or whatever ... but you know what, music is music. It’s all good!

On Saturday at 9PM SL time, “Jamm” finally reached the 200,000 Linden mark. The final tally at the end was 241,399 Lindens, with a last second 1000 L donation arriving just in time. Delinda felt the event had the potential to be higher, “definately see the economic impact. Three years ago I did a 36-hour non-stop and by now we had 400,000. That was Unday for thrombosis research. And AngelAid we did two 8 hour days. We hit over 1 million in 16 hours. That was three years ago, though. And this event always falls shortly after Relay for Life, and people are burned out.”

Still, a quarter million Lindens had been raised for genetic research. Another example of Second Life aiding people in real life.

Source: Afk - But Not For Long

Bixyl Shuftan