The Ever-Turning Experience Of Joel Eilde

 

Netera Landar recently interviewed singer/songwriter Joel Eilde, who has been performing in Second Life for years. He enjoys focusing on numerous genres. He spoke with Netera about his love of creating music.

 

Read Netera's interview in People. 

 

Announcement: Wake For SL Musician Reno Jones

 

A reliable source has told the Newser that SL musician Reno Jones has passed away. There will be a wake for him at his Reno's Junkyard venue at 7PM tonight, (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mishiland/216/184/1701)    

In his profile, Reno would say of himself, "I've been playin' guitar since I was 10. Started singing out of pure necessity when I was 15. Wrote my first good song that year. I've been fortunate to make music with some of the best I Love it all.  5th Generation Californian.

 

"Reno Jones' singing and guitar playing defies all expectations. 'A voice like golf balls in a dryer.', and "'You call this music?', are just a few of the things critics have said about Reno Jones' musical stylings. Mixing it all up in a blender, Reno Jones covers songs from the 1920's to the 2020's; from Louis Armstrong to Foo Fighters to Tom Waits to Radiohead and even originals, Reno adds his unique spin to all genres. As a studio musician and recording engineer for many decades, Reno has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Train, Foo Fighters, YES, Tom Petty and David Bowie.'

 

"Every Linden I make from performing fees and tips goes directly to American Cancer Society's Relay-For-Life. Thank you in advance!" 

Once again, the wake is at 7PM tonight at Mishiland (216/184/1701)

Rest in peace. 

Interview With Guitarist Jon Bazar

A musician has returned to Second Life after a five year hiatus: Jon Bazar. A guitarist in both real life and Second Life, he had to take a break due to real life. The Newser recently had a chance to set with him, and he had a few things to say about how he came here and doing music in real life and in virtual reality.

Read the interview in People.

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the 2019 Winter Burn. And yes, the guy's guitar was smoking.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at Cape Heron. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

SL Video: "Frets Nirvana performs 'Bohemian Rhapsody' "

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From Susan Lionhart in April 2011, "Frets Nirvana performs Bohemian Rhapsody, written by Freddie Mercury for his band, Queen, in 1975."

Interview with Frets Nirvana

On Sunday May 31, Veterans Isle held its fundraiser for the Homes For Our Troops charity. The musician who helps organize it is Frets Nirvana. Although he plays for various venues across Second Life, for the veterans, he plays for free, often donating some of the money out of his own pocket. Second Life Newser had a chance to interview him recently to ask him about the fundraiser, and more.

Read the Interview in People.

SL Video: "Seth Regan / Mankind Tracer - Behind The Second Life Music"

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From Mankind Tracer / Seth Regan on July 2012, produced by Kaya Angel,  "Following 20 years of professional touring as lead singer and guitarist for both original bands and cover bands, Seth Regan has been performing live music in Second Life, as Mankind Tracer, since November 2006. In this video, taken from some of his live unplugged acoustic Second Life performances, Seth also shares some of his insights on Second Life and the SL music scene."

Website: http://www.sethregan.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sethreganmusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sethreganmusic