Showing posts with label singers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label singers. Show all posts

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Scenes From The Fandom Con

 
 
 The Fandom Con is still going on in Second Life. On Wednesday, I stopped by the Kraken stage in Octololligo. 
 

At 11 AM SL time Austin Moores was performing on stage. He was described as having a "vast repertoire might have him doing Country one min, Pop songs the next, and Crooning (like Sinatra, Buble, Como) the next. On top of that is sprinkled in some rock and swing music." He would sing various songs for an hour, strumming his guitar.


At Noon SL time, it was Nivor the Singing Chicken, "man can this chicken sing.!!! Crooning the classics, emotional ballads, up tempo modern tunes, he can do it all!!! And he's doing it here for the next hour so come on over and have a listen!" 

The avian singer quickly got onto stage (perhaps in a hurry due to the fox in the crowd), and began performing. He was cheered on by a number of gryphons who had come just for the event, some remarking they had never seen so many in one spot.


But the Fandom con is more than singing events. There are also exhibits such as the one by the Mieville community.

The Fandom Con is a fundraiser for the Relay for Life in Second Life.

More on the Con later.

Bixyl Shuftan

Thursday, April 7, 2022

RFL Announcement: DreamFair 2022

 


Roos with a Dream and Cure Chasers present

A TIME FOR HEROES - DREAMFAIR 2022

from March 31 to April 9 in support of our dream of a world without cancer.

Featuring:
A full region designed to honour our heroes
60+ hours of Singers, Dancers, and DJ's
170+ Raffles
a Hunt
and
Fireworks every night

See the details at https://www.roos.team/

SLURL:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elite%20Oasis/102/129/25
 

Thursday, March 17, 2022

RFL Announcement: Voices of Hope - Saturday March 26 Noon til 9pm

 


Voices of Hope - Nine hours of Live Performances by some of SL's most accomplished singers.

Presented by the Relay Rockers and Sponsored by Greased Lightning

12n Varda
1 p Maribol Inshan
2 p Winter
3 p HσƖƖყ GιƖҽʂ
4 p Luna Phoenix
5 p SaraMarie Philly
6 p Ghostie Wildmist
7 p  JaeSands
8 p Vampink

Saturday Mar 26th Noon til 9pm - Greased Lightning Ballroom

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Greased%20Lightning/130/69/2513
 

Monday, January 25, 2021

Scenes From The SLEA Celebration of The Arts

 

 Saturday January 23 and Sunday January 24 was the First Annual International Celebration of the Arts in the Second Life Endowment of the Arts. Over the two days, there were a number of events. Among those on Thursday was the "Misfit Follies."

Sitting down in the seats, people in the audience got a HUD that helped them keep an eye on the show. Over the course of their set, the dancers appeared as anthro birds, to firey figures to dancing rolls of toilet paper on a stage made to look like a bathroom.

On Sunday January 24, among those performing that day was Chapman Zane. He was a "Live Folk/Americana/Appalachian" singer whom performed for the crowd.

Stay tuned for stories on SLEA exhibits, and further events.

 Bixyl Shuftan

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Press Release: SLEA - First Annual International Celebration of the Arts

 


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                 SATURDAY JANUARY 23   and   SUNDAY JANUARY 24
                                          Sponsored by
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                                    Saturday January 23, 2021
                                           All Times ~ SLT  
                                           
1:00PM   Blue Oleander and Wizardoz Chrome ~ Machinima Artist Presentation and Screening

2:00PM   Moondance Parx ~ Visual Arts Particle Show
 
3:00PM  Arimo Teixeria ~ Spanish Acoustic Guitar/Sponsored by Cats MusikCircus

4:00PM  Caledonia Skytower of Seanchai LIbraries ~ INTERSECTION:Prose and Poetry of the Moment

5:00PM  "Misfit Follies" ~ A Showcase of Theater Dance ~ Misfit Dance and Performance Art
         SLEA7 (127/172/3000)    (Special Location) 

 
☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸☸                      
                                    Sunday January 24, 2021
                                              SLT Time  

6:00 AM  Thet and Wheelbyte ~ Indie-Folksters

7:00 AM  Keeba and The Tiny Maniacs ~Theater and Creative Arts and Shenanigans!

8:00 AM  Delia Lake ~ Literary Arts ~ Live "Art and Ecosystems"  Prose, Poetry

9:00 AM  Suzen Juel ~ Acoustic Soul and Blues sound, Composer and Artist

10:00AM  Lyric Serendipity ~  Live Rock 'N Roll, Pop, Blues ~ Sponsored By Kultivate

11:00AM  Sandia Beaumont ~ Performing Arts ~ Live Classical Jazz Pianist
            
12:00PM  Prowess Rayna ~ Performing Arts ~  Live Pianist ~ Composer

1:00 PM  The Imaginals and Mad As Dance ~ Theatrical and Performing Arts  

2:00 PM  Chap Zane ~ Live Folk/Americana/Appalachian

3:00 PM  Rapid Randy ~ Live Country Live Singer/ Sponsored by Kultivate

4:00 PM  Saxman66 ~ Live Jazz Sax

5:00 PM  KalenVanKalen ~ Live Singer Songwriter

6:00 PM  Thoth Jansen ~ Media Arts Premier of "Quantum Field Theory"  Experience ~ TJ is our DJ

7:00 PM  Thoth Jansen's "Quantum Field Theory"  Media Experience continues with DJ Verdant 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA7/32/32/56


Wednesday, July 8, 2020

One More SL17B Stage Event, And A Carnival



Tuesday July 7 had one big impromptu, unplanned, event at the Second Life Seventeenth Birthday grounds. At the Auditorium, a number of musicians got on stage. Due to the lag, I couldn't get much of the audience in a picture before crashing. Among the performers was Golan Eilde, a longtime SLB volunteer, whom DJed for a time.


The events went on for some hours, going on to about 6PM SL time. The last performer was singer TJ O. Joubert (TJ Jenipe).


Dropping by after the events, with the lag mostly gone I saw that around the Auditorium was a carnival area. There was a Ferris wheel, a merry-go-round, a water slide, a drop tower, and much more.


There were a number of food stands, such as a pizzeria whose pizzas looked so real, one of them steaming, they had a friend of mine drooling over them. There were also some desserts. One big dessert was a destructible version of Nance Clowe's cake. Press the button, and after an ominous tune the cake would start to shake itself into pieces. One person dubbed it the "Shake and Cake." Nance joked that for a more intense experience, one could always hop in as the cake parts fly.

The carnival is at the meeting point of the four sims SL17B Imagination, Fantasy, Astound, and Awesome. People have until Sunday July 12 to drop by and join in the fun.

Bixyl Shuftan

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Press Release: Twelve Years Club Lion



★ ☆ ★ 12 YEARS CLUB LION Party ★ ☆ ★
We are proud to announce Club Lion’s 12 Year Anniversary Party.

Theme Party : GLOW IN THE DARK

Club Lion’s 12 Year party will be absolutely AMAZING. We have a Fantastic lineup of Singers for your entertainment. I’ve worked hard creating a venue that you will enjoy and have a great time during our shows. We’d like to thank all of our Singers and Dancers in advance for participating in this celebration.

P R O J E C T " X " - L I O N - E L I T E - D A N C E R S
>>>>> Premier of Glow in the Dark Show <<<<<
Choreography, Music mixed and Stage built by Nita Wunderlich
Showdancers : Ricardo, Isabeau, Moful, Rofina, Leslie, Rosi, Maribol, Huanita

Friday 17th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with Torben Asp
12 pm slt : Shaye Dezno
1 pm slt : PutriSoloSinger
2 pm slt : Ricardo Avalira
3 pm slt : Khiron Ametza
4 pm slt : Hogan Baily

Saturday 18th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with Psiquence
12 pm slt : ElvisAronPresley Lisa
1 pm slt : Maribol Inshan
2 pm slt : ian Bleac
3 pm slt : Paul Nowles
4 pm slt : Veronica Weksler

Sunday 19th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with DonFranko Dagostino
12 pm slt : Mar Biddle
1 pm slt : Dandy Pianoman
2 pm slt : Tim Anadyr
3 pm slt : Lyn Carlberg
4 pm slt : WashedUp Sideways

Meet new Friends and have a great and fun time. We look forward to welcoming you and invite you to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us. Come on over, and bring your friends!! You won’t be disappointed!!

Club Lion

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Press Release: Twelve Years Club Lion



★ ☆ ★ 12 YEARS CLUB LION Party ★ ☆ ★
We are proud to announce Club Lion’s 12 Year Anniversary Party.

Theme Party : GLOW IN THE DARK

Club Lion’s 12 Year party will be absolutely AMAZING. We have a Fantastic lineup of Singers for your entertainment. I’ve worked hard creating a venue that you will enjoy and have a great time during our shows. We’d like to thank all of our Singers and Dancers in advance for participating in this celebration.

P R O J E C T " X " - L I O N - E L I T E - D A N C E R S
>>>>> Premier of Glow in the Dark Show <<<<<
Choreography, Music mixed and Stage built by Nita Wunderlich
Showdancers : Ricardo, Isabeau, Moful, Rofina, Leslie, Rosi, Maribol, Huanita

Friday 17th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with Torben Asp
12 pm slt : Shaye Dezno
1 pm slt : PutriSoloSinger
2 pm slt : Ricardo Avalira
3 pm slt : Khiron Ametza
4 pm slt : Hogan Baily

Saturday 18th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with Psiquence
12 pm slt : ElvisAronPresley Lisa
1 pm slt : Maribol Inshan
2 pm slt : ian Bleac
3 pm slt : Paul Nowles
4 pm slt : Veronica Weksler

Sunday 19th April 2020

11 pm slt : WARM UP with DonFranko Dagostino
12 pm slt : Mar Biddle
1 pm slt : Dandy Pianoman
2 pm slt : Tim Anadyr
3 pm slt : Lyn Carlberg
4 pm slt : WashedUp Sideways

Meet new Friends and have a great and fun time. We look forward to welcoming you and invite you to make us a place where you will come to enjoy a happy times with us. Come on over, and bring your friends!! You won’t be disappointed!!

Club Lion

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Announcement: BURN2 2019: Metamorphoses, Oct 11-10


BURN2 2019:  Metamorphoses
Opening 5:00pm SLT, Friday, 11 October 2019
Ending Midnight SLT, Sunday, 20 October 2019 

SLURL:​ ​http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/174/32/25

As is tradition every year, artists and creatives are invited to get their plots and create homes and art installations in this virtual temporary city on six sims. This year’s theme, ​Metamorphoses​, presents interesting interpretation opportunities within the framework of the ​Ten Principles of Burning Man​ and build guidelines​.

It’s not too late to get your own plot!
The plot sale continues! But don’t wait too long - the build period ends on the 9th of October. If you are an artist or builder (or a dusty camper!) then come, get a plot and create your own story of transformations, changes...metamorphoses - or a comfy little camp to relax and enjoy the dust, tunes and art everywhere. Where to get your own plot? The location is below, and don’t forget to tap the sign for the URL to the ​Metamorphoses 2019 Plot Owner Questionnaire​, which helps us find the best possible placement for your camp: ​Burn2 Metamorphoses Plot Kiosks

Life has begun to stir on the virtual playa, with trucks hauling in the prims needed for infrastructure and various builds. Interesting creations are sprouting up out of the dust. We can’t wait until the event opens on the 11th of October, when music, dancing and fire can begin, and a community comes together once again.

Or Apply for the Plottery
If you find you are unable to afford a plot, but you want a place to call your home on the playa, you can sign up for the Burn2 Plot Lottery​. In keeping with our gifting tradition, we have a limited number of 512 square meter plots with a maximum LI of 156.

You Could Create a Small Art Display
The community is invited to contribute small art to be displayed in across the six sims. Just fill out the ​Metamorphoses Small Art Plot Application​ to add your bit of creativity to the event!

No Such Thing as Bystanders at Metamorphoses
The moment you step onto the dusty playa, you are not a mere spectator, you’re part of the spectacle: Welcome Home!

SHARE the News and Plan to Come!
We look forward to welcoming Home Burners and community. ​Experience Burn2 once again, walk through the gate, and if you are a virgin Burner, ring the bell! Follow the Lamplighters on their twice-daily processions; visit the Rangers, view the Man and meditate in the Temple. Wander, explore, climb, interact. Visit three official stages and many performance camps with music to soothe, inspire, excite and incite to dance. You will be surrounded by art, music, fire and welcoming Burners!​ See the (continuously updated) BURN2 Calendar at ​https://www.burn2.org/event-calendar/​ for the week’s event schedule.

Want more information? Connect with us through our networks::
Website:​ https://burn2.org
Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/BURN2BURNER
Facebook Page:​ ​https://www.facebook.com/BURN2BURNERS
Regional Page:​ ​http://regionals.burningman.com/regionals/cyberspace/second-life/

 BURN2 Inworld Contacts:  BURN2 Communications: iSkye Silverweb ​communications@burn2.org​ or contact inworld BURNING MAN Regional Contact: ​sl@burningman.org

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Announcement: Shivers Unleashed Festival


The Shivers Unleashed Festival is a 3-day event with lots of Livemusic, DJs and other fun attractions. As always we wrapped up an excellent lineup with many of the best artists performing currently in Second Life!

After the liveshows, the aftershow parties will start with great DJs and hot beats. Also we have a festival market again and other fun attractions on the festival grounds.

Also we offer a free campingsite where people can pitch their tent or caravan, or just grab one of the existing free tents.

LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Midnight%20Reflection/70/83/23 (Until event, limited access)

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

"Homes For Our Troops" Benefit at Veterans Isle



On January 28 from 4PM to 9PM SL time (Midnight EST), Veterans Isle hosted a charity concert. The event had several live musicians and a DJ performing for a crowd. The money donated into two kiosks on either side of the stage was to go to the "Homes For Our Troops" organization. The live singers were Chapman Zane, Ganjo Mokeev, Reggiesunset Rookswood, and Arra.

The event raised over 54,000 Linden dollars.

The mission of Homes For Our Troops is, "To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives." The charity has been given a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. To learn more, go to  https://www.hfotusa.org/

Bixyl Shuftan

Friday, September 22, 2017

Press Release: "Homes Four Our Troops" Bennefit at Veterans Isle This Sunday


Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announce the 2017 September benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce the 2017 September benefit on September 24, 2017 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization  Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  As of January 2017 they have built 229 homes for severly wounded Veterans and have another 85 projects underway.  Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. ”

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The concert onSeptember 24, 2017 is scheduled from 4-9 PM PST.  Featured artists will be DJ Waya Snowpaw, Senjata Witt, suzen joel, Soulvision, and hogan Baily .

ABOUT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS  - HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families. Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT. To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Veterans Isle Raises Over 100,000 Lindens



 On Sunday September 18, Veterans Isle had their monthly fundraiser concert for the "Homes For Our Troops charity. From 8PM SL time to just after 9PM (Midnight EST), live performers sung music for the crowd.


 Besides Frets Nirvana, who helped organize the event, was one of the singers, along with the music duet Jaycat Nico and Frogg Marlowe, baz (Avantgarde), and Savanah Rain. Frets would occasionally chip in a few Lindens once certain cash amounts were reached, the money going into two house-shaped kiosks on either side of the stage.


At the end, G J  (gjackie.winkler) announced the total, "Ohhh wow, we have 116,200 L in the little homes... THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH!"

The next fundraiser at Veterans Isle should be at Sunday October 30.

Bixyl Shuftan

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Fundraiser This Sunday


Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announces the ninth 2016 benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce a benefit on September 18, 2016 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization for Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed defending ours, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. ”
Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle. 

The concert on September 18, 2016 is scheduled from 5-9 PM PST.  Featured artists will be Effinjay (Frogg Marlow and Jaycatt Nico,Shaye Dezno Jonstone, Baz (Avantgarde Frequency) and Savannah Rain.

ABOUT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS  - HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families. Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT.

To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Fundraiser at Veterans Isle Raises Over 120,000 Lindens



 On Sunday August 28, Frets Nirvana held his monthly benefit at Veterans Isle. The event is to raise funds for the veterans charity Homes For Our Troops. The event took place from 5PM SL time to just after 9PM (Midnight EST), and besides himself included singers Zak Claxton, Srv4u Conacher (Da Bluez Preacher) and Hogan Baily.

Come out, support and help us by helping our severely wounded veterans through Homes For Our Troops. To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org. We have another great lineup of premier talent from the Second Life musician community.

The money was donated into house shaped kiosks on either side of the stage. Frets would throw in some Lindens of his own once certain levels of fundraising were reached, at one point dropping in 10,000 Lindens. Zarah Dawn offered, "Anyone donating 2k message me and I'll make you a custom jewelry set." Dahlea Milena, the hostess for the event, told people she had served in the military for twenty-two years, "I had friends still serving, and children old enough to serve or almost old enough. At least one of my child's school friends is no longer with us because of their service after 9/11."

A total of 121,250  Lindens was raised that night. Although Frets does a few HFOT fundraisers at other venues, the monthly benefit at Veterans Isle is still his best known and usually most successful one.

"Thank you again Frets for helping to organize all this."

Bixyl Shuftan

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Press Release: "Homes For Our Troops" Benefit At Veterans Isle


Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announces the eighth 2016 benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce a benefit on August 28, 2016 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization for Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed defending ours, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. ”
Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The concert on August 28, 2016 is scheduled from 5-9 PM PST.  Featured artists will be Zak Claxton,Frets Nirvana, SRV4U Conacher and Hogan Baily.

ABOUT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS  - HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families. Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT.

To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Results



It is again with great pride that I can report that we have collected a $1000 (290,932 Linden) for our efforts for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life. This is once again due to the efforts and help of several people as well as the Second Life community in general. A special shout out to Dahlea Milena, Bri Mcmahon, Gjackie Winkler, Don Guapo and Victoreeria for their help and support. And of course all our performers for the benefits this month. Thank you Steely Decosta, Paul Nowles, Ganjo Mokeev and JimmyT49 Dukes. You all played your hearts out for a great cause!

Frets Nirvana

Monday, July 25, 2016

Press Release: "Homes Four Our Troops" Bennefit at Veterans Isle This Sunday


Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announces the sixth 2016 benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce a benefit on July 31, 2016 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization for Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed defending ours, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. ”

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The concert on July 31, 2016 is scheduled from 5-9 PM PST.  Featured artists will be Steely Decosta,Paul Nowles, Frets Nirvana and Ganjo Mokeev.

ABOUT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS  - HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families. Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT. To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

For more information, contact Frets Nirvana in Second Life

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Memorial Day Tribute at Veterans Isle Raises Over 124K Lindens



On Sunday May 29, Veterans Isle held their monthly benefit concert. From 5 PM to 9 PM SL time (Midnight EST), four musicians, TerryLynn Melody, Shannon Oherlihy, David Csiszer, and Frets Nirvana, the guitarist who helped organize the event, played for the crowd. Over the course of the four hour event, 124,600 Lindens had been raised for the "Homes For Our Troops" charity, the money going into two kiosks on either side of the performers, or as Frets called them, "the little houses on the stage."


I am excited to announce that we had a great month for our efforts for Homes for Our Troops in Second Life.  Due to some extra efforts this month we have sent HFOT around $1550 for the month of May, 2016.  What a great Memorial effort!  Special thanks goes to Jardasius Ecksol, Checkers Firelight and all of the folks with every MC that helped with their events.  And of course thank you to all of the performers at our monthly benefit.  Thank you TerryLynn Melody, Shannon Oherlihy and David Csiszer.  A special shout out to Gjackie Winkler and Serina Galaxy for all your help.  This is the way to honor and help our wounded vets!  


When yours truly dropped by when David and then Frets were on stage, there was a good-sized crowd present. Some were in uniform, others were in outfits from Medieval to anime robot. There was also a short military drill done at the end by several of the Veterans Isle community.

The next benefit by Frets Nirvana at Veterans Isle should be on Sunday June 26.

Bixyl Shuftan.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Press Release: Memorial Day Weekend Benefit at Veterans Isle on Sunday


Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce a Memorial Weekend benefit on May 29, 2016 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization for Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed defending ours, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. ”

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The Memorial Weekend concert on May 29, 2016 is scheduled from 5-9 PM PST.  Featured artists will be TerryLynn Melody, Shannon Oherlihy, David Csiszer and Frets Nirvana.

ABOUT HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS  - HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families.

Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT.

To learn more about the Homes For Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org .