Buddy's Bar Blog

Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS

2011-11-23T10:01:00.000-08:00

Time lapse sequences of photographs taken by the crew of expeditions
28 & 29 onboard the International Space Station from August to October,
2011, who to my knowledge shot these pictures at an altitude of around 350 km.
All credit goes to them. I intend to upload a FullHD-version presently.

HD, refurbished, smoothed, retimed, denoised, deflickered, cut, etc.
All in all I tried to keep the looks of the material as original as possible,
avoided adjusting the colors and the like, since in my opinion the original
footage itself already has an almost surreal and aestethical visual nature.

Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS from Michael König on Vimeo.

Music: Jan Jelinek | Do Dekor, faitiche back2001
w+p by Jan Jelinek, published by scape Publishing / Universal
janjelinek.com | faitiche.de

Image Courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory,
NASA Johnson Space Center, The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
eol.jsc.nasa.gov

Editing: Michael König | koenigm.com

Shooting locations in order of appearance:

1. Aurora Borealis Pass over the United States at Night
2. Aurora Borealis and eastern United States at Night
3. Aurora Australis from Madagascar to southwest of Australia
4. Aurora Australis south of Australia
5. Northwest coast of United States to Central South America at Night
6. Aurora Australis from the Southern to the Northern Pacific Ocean
7. Halfway around the World
8. Night Pass over Central Africa and the Middle East
9. Evening Pass over the Sahara Desert and the Middle East
10. Pass over Canada and Central United States at Night
11. Pass over Southern California to Hudson Bay
12. Islands in the Philippine Sea at Night
13. Pass over Eastern Asia to Philippine Sea and Guam
14. Views of the Mideast at Night
15. Night Pass over Mediterranean Sea
16. Aurora Borealis and the United States at Night
17. Aurora Australis over Indian Ocean
18. Eastern Europe to Southeastern Asia at Night

MIMI CARPENTER Live@Buddy's Bar tuesday 23rd August 12pm slt (8pm Irish time)

2011-08-22T13:44:00.000-07:00

We welcome back to the Buddy's Bar stage the wonderfull Mimi Carpenter...on Tuesday 12pm slt..

Mimi Carpenter is a dynamic young French singer who is passionate about music and currently living in Holland. She is playing guitar and sings since September 2006 both in English and French.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical styles, Mimi is pretty eclectic and her repertoire includes covers with strong rock, indie and pop influences, accompanied by acoustic guitar.

She was mostly brought up on country, Anglo-Saxon and world music, which her parents enjoyed listening to.
" I wish to transmit what I feel through my music... It is for me a way to express myself as I am not so good in handling words, when I have to speak about myself and about what I feel..."

Click here for Mimi's youtube channel

Click here for Mimi on Myspace.com

Click this link to visit Buddy's Bar in second life

(Derric Foggarty)This is a video i done when Mimi played live in Buddy's Bar back in 2008... great session :)

FRETS NIRVANA Live@Buddy's Bar 2pm slt - 10pm Irish time -19th July 2011

2011-07-19T04:49:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Buddy's Bar your in for a treat as the fantastic Frets Nirvana make's he's Debut on the Buddy's stage...a show not to be missed, hes not called Frets for nothing..

Frets Nirvana grew up in the rock and roll city of Cleveland, Ohio and in his good old band days could be seen hanging out and playing in clubs with the likes of Joe Walsh, James Gang, Phil Keaggy and Glass Harp.

While playing guitar for as long as he can remember, his love of the instrument has developed into a focus on acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

His music interests are wide. At any moment in time you can hear him playing something from Merle Travis, Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed and then moving on to old Delta type blues tunes, picking up a resonator guitar to play slide, then playing an arrangement of a classic Beatles tune.

Frets feels that life is too short to experience one genre of music and as a result his playing keeps the listener interested by offering a variety that demands Frets constantly concentrate on improving his skills. Of course his old rock and roll roots still come out now and then as well! If you like good instrumental music and you like guitar then check Frets out in his new life in Second Life! You are guaranteed an enjoyable music experience!

To Visit Buddy's bar in Second Life Click here

You can check out some of Frets Nirvana link's Below

Fret's Download Page

The Sixtyone Fret's listen to he's music

Fret's Myspace

Fret's on Facebook

Greater Ireland TV

2011-06-24T13:45:00.001-07:00

Watch live video from delboy69f on www.justin.tv

BRENDAN SHORELAND Live@Buddy's Bar 20th May 1pm slt

2011-05-20T10:42:00.000-07:00

Based in south west England... Brendan has spent many years playing in English folk clubs. He presents a blend of folk songs artists such as Donovan, Ralph McTell and Neil Young, rock songs (with a folk flavour) from Pink Floyd, Tears for Fears and The Cure as well as traditional folk songs and some originals. He performs without backing tracks or electronic effects.
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Brendan plays a regular slot every friday night at Buddy's Bar in SL at 1pm slt (9pm irish & uk time)

Come to Brendan's gig at Buddy's bar

Click here for a link to brendans website.

TUKSO OKEY Live@Buddy's Bar 19th May 2011 - 4pm slt (midnight irish time)

2011-05-19T12:27:00.001-07:00

Reaching within himself for an appreciation of rich and eclectic musical traditions, Tukso Okey is an original -- a musical genre unto himself. From a small lad, Tukso took in the music the urban world around him, and he has turned it around to give it back to us with richness and a robust passion. CHECK OUT TUKSO'S NEW VIDEO BELOW

He plays solo but, with the assistance of electronics, he builds before us music that soon have us believing that we are listening to a full band with percussion, bass, and rhythm. And then he jams with a raw lead guitar and a hard earthy vocal quality that can reach very different places in each person who listens. Come feel the experience, shake it up, and then spread the word... Each show is different, you will never hear the same set twice!

THIS IS HOW TUKSO OKEY PLAYS AND STREAMS INTO SECOND LIFE...

MORE TUKSO ON HOW HE PLAYS IN SECOND LIFE

Click here to go to the gig at Buddy's Bar in second life

Check more on Tukso on the links below...

http://www.myspace.com/tugtugintusko
http://www.thesixtyone.com/tukso

GUITAR SOUTHPAW & ZIFFY ZARF dual streaming Live@Buddy's Bar 18th May 2011 - 4pm slt (midnight Irish time)

2011-05-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

Tonight we welcome the fantastic Guitar southpaw & Ziffy Zarf to the Buddy's Bar stage..

Guitar Southpaw will be streaming live from Canada while Ziffy Zarf will be live streaming from England and both playing live together at the same time..

They play every wednesday night at Buddy's Bar at 4pm slt (midnight Irish time)

-- About Guitar Southpaw --

Guitar has been singing and playing the blues for over 25 years
His original syle has been compared to that of the old blues masters.
Delta ,Piedmont , Country blues,Chicago blues ,Louisianna Swamp , Cajun Zydeco and
Juke Joint are all the syles he encompasses.
Son house,Robert Johnson,Charley Patton,Lightnin Hopkins ,Howlin wolf,Clifton Chenier,Blind blake,

"He serves up a mess o' blues like Jumbalaya with hot sauce" said a listener.
In his concerts he performs acoustic and electric tunes , Southpaw does it all live . Hes literally a one man band !
You can hear him play guitar ,bass drums , harp and sing
all at the same time !..

The Blues.........what can I say about the Blues that hasnt already been
said..........not much.......except that I love this music that is
like no other, a music that has a heart and soul of its own.............love
to sing.......and play........and write.......the songs that tell a story.....whether it be a about a
happy time or a sad one.......one thing remains constant.......it's ALL about the Blues...........

Guitar playing in second life..
If you love the blues you must see this artist perform.
He also writes and plays other styles of music as well
including country and bluegrass.

Check out Guitar Southpaw's website on the link below, where you can listen to hes music.

released CD's titles
Jammin in new orleans
Mason jar

Click here to checkout Guitar Southpaws website

-- About ziffy Zarf --

From the deep south.....of England, hails Ziffy Zarf, bringing to you blues harmonica, singing & foot-stompin' back porch style. Influenced primarily by Sonny Terry & the two Walters (Big & Little), Ziffy is interested in continuing the old styles of the blues, while adding his own melodic edge. His singing has been said to sound like a mix between John Mayall & Mose Allison.

Ziffy (henry slim in rl) also make's custom harmonica's and repairs
Custom Harmonica
My goal is to provide affordable custom Hohner harmonicas (and maintenance/repair services) to UK residents, but international customers are more than welcome.

"Hohner make a great Harmonica, Henry makes them special." - David P, UK

"...It's simply wonderful. I barely have to blow to get a tone, especially the high notes.
You are one helleva customizer. You surely know your stuff. I am so pleased.
This harp is sweet." - Steven B, Chicago USA

Click here to checkout Ziffy's website

To listen so some of ziffy's music and vids Click here to checkout Ziffy's myspace

Click here to Visit Buddy's Bar in second life

CAOILTE SKYTOWER Live@Buddy's Bar 2pm slt 18th March 2011 -

2011-03-17T23:49:00.000-07:00

Caoilte Skytower, is a 35 year veteran musician, singer, and guitarist. He has performing folk and rock music in real life in pubs, and cafes since he was 21.

Cao (as we call him) has played and sung at renaissance festivals, folk festivals, and various functions for several years. People find his voice relaxing, which makes him feel honored. During the show Cao finds it very important to make his audience laugh at his humorous songs, and cry at the sad ones.... clap along with my drinking songs and sing with the classics.

Come listen to Caoilte @ Buddy's bar

"The songs I sing mean a lot to me, and it comes across in my delivery."

Cao does over 120 covers and traditional Celtic songs by the artist who influenced him. Examples from his play list:
Cat Stevens
James Taylor
Joni Mitchell
David Crosby
Paul Simon
The Who
Jethro Tull
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
Crosby Still Nash and Young
Donovan
John Prine
Peter Paul and Mary
Cyndi Lauper
Fleetwood Mac
The Corrs
Peter Gabriel
Gordon Lightfoot
Elton John

You can catch cao playing live at buddy's Bar every saturday night at 2pm slt (9 o clock irish time)

Cao Websites:

http://www.myspace.com/kevintyler
http://www.myspace.com/kevintyler2
http://www.youtube.com/user/savageminstrel
http://www.stickam.com/savageminstrel

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BRENDAN SHORELAND live@Buddy's Bar - 1pm slt Friday 18th March

2011-03-17T23:45:00.000-07:00

Based in south west England... Brendan has spent many years playing in English folk clubs. He presents a blend of folk songs artists such as Donovan, Ralph McTell and Neil Young, rock songs (with a folk flavour) from Pink Floyd, Tears for Fears and The Cure as well as traditional folk songs and some originals. He performs without backing tracks or electronic effects.

Brendan plays a regular slot every friday night at Buddy's Bar in SL at 1pm slt (8pm irish & uk time)

Come to Brendan's gig at Buddy's bar

You can download some sample songs from Brendan on the link below....

http://www.brendan-shoreland.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY EVERYONE

2011-03-17T02:45:00.000-07:00

WHOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO

Hi all we will have some live music events going on around the Greater Ireland sims today for St.Patricks day... starting us off this morning at Buddy's Bar with the fantastic Russell Eponym..

check here for some of the eveNts we have going on today .... WHOOHOOO ENJOY

The St. Patrick's Festival at Greater Ireland Russell Eponym Live@ Buddy's Bar 17th March - 4 am slt

2011-03-17T00:08:00.000-07:00

Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in the US. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.

As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.

Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.

Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.

Some things which have been said about Russell Eponym's performances::

"One of the most intimate live music experiences to be found in SL" (Sternberg)

"Russell Eponym, gentleman guitarist, romantic squire and songsmith.........Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest calibre and his eloquent vocal style, reminisent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell shares his vast knowledge and joy in each song he presents with his audience, demonstrating his rare ability to make each audience member a part of his personal musical journey" (Metaverse)

"We guarantee that you will be musically embraced with his talent, warmth, and his extraordinary passion for music and musical stories" (Metaverse).

"Russell will put you under a spell with his soft, beautiful voice, singing his own songs. I swear you can see the stress of the day roll right off you. This man has that calming effect and leaves you feeling like a new person" (Paradise Defined)

"Russell Eponym, with that British accent, beautiful guitar style all his own, lovely harmonica interspersed, topped off with a voice that rings through straight to your heart and soul" (Cuddlers Cove)

"His individual fingerpicking style, mellow vocals and a surprising dash of harmonica. Russell's unique sound and his versatile and accomplished guitar playing and his ability with mandolin, banjo and harmonica create a gig that you simply don't want to miss" (Cuddlers Cove).

See Russell @ Buddy's Bar

Click the link below to view Russell's Myspace site ..
http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym

The St. Patrick's Festival at Greater Ireland Senjata Witt at Limerick Castle 17th March - 3pm slt

2011-03-17T00:02:00.000-07:00

Senjata (pronounced Sen-YAH-tah) Witt performs heavily Celtic and folk influenced "roots blues", interwoven with American, British, and Celtic folk musics, bluegrass, jazz, and just about anything else she can wrap in her unique acoustic style.

The Bastard daughter of a gypsy piano tuner, Sen's life was steeped in music from the moment she drew breath, her father's tastes strictly classical, while her mother influenced her with a colorful pallet of jazz, rock, blues, folk, and assorted cultural and ethnic sounds. At the tender age of 5 she was given a tiny classical guitar, and a few lessons, which she enjoyed, but the gypsy lifestyle made it impossible to maintain. With her father's work, there were pianos in her world almost constantly, and she learned their construction and how to repair their complex inner workings, from filing hammers to replacing fragile bridal tapes, she never quite took to the instrument, her mother's wilder infulences drawing her steadily even then to the guitar. At 12, she was given her first electric, along with a small amplifier, and a few more lessons, which she readily devoured, but it wasn't until a few years later, when a friend of the family gave her his cherished steel string folk guitar, that she really began to find her own way, almost instantly taking to the streets of Seattle as a busker, where she found a whole lifestyle, and a place she truly felt was home.

In 2005, returning from performing at a medieval fair in British Columbia, She and her companion were devastated by a spontaneous car fire, and all of her instruments were lost. Although an outpouring of generous help from friends and community allowed her to "replace" her instruments, the wounds ran deep, and Senjata's will to play was nearly crushed. It wasn't until she stumbled upon another talented acoustic musician here in Second life in the fall of 2008 that the fog of her grief finally left her, and she took to the strings once again. Her love for the SL live music community runs very deep, in both worlds.

See Senjata @ Limerick Castle

Click the link below to view Senjata's myspace site..
http://www.myspace.com/baringwittness

The St. Patricks Festival at Greater Ireland The Virtual Albannach at Limerick Castle 17th March - 4pm slt

2011-03-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

We welcome the Vitual Albannach for se second year running.
Join us at Limerick Castle for this high amazing, high energy performance that will leave you breathless!

This is an amazing act to see so full of energy and fantastic music. The costumes are copied to every last detail from the real life band. Outlawed tunes on outlawed pipes.

Virtual Albannach perform tribal music with roots set firmly in the bands real lifes native soil’s haunting ballads and ancient war songs. A traditional pipe band they’re not… you’ll probably never see them march in a parade. But Albannach’s rhythms and melodies take you back to that bygone time when pipes and songs were banned because of the power they have to stir stout hearts and Celtic souls.

The virtual "Albannach "are not just another Scottish 'Pipes & Drums' band playing in secondlife, indeed we bring a new and exciting form of music to your SL. Talented drummers, bass drummers and bodhran musicians and pipers bring you a brand new approach to percussion and Celtic music. "Our style of music is exciting, energetic and enchanting and we promise to leave you begging for more".
Permission from the RL "ALBANNACH"has been granted for our musicians to pay their music for you in Secondlife.

Head to Limerick Castle

The St. Patricks Festival at Greater Ireland Tukso Okey Live at Limerick Castle 17th March - 5pm slt

2011-03-16T23:56:00.000-07:00

Reaching within himself for an appreciation of rich and eclectic musical traditions, Tukso Okey is an original -- a musical genre unto himself. From a small lad, Tukso took in the music the urban world around him, and he has turned it around to give it back to us with richness and a robust passion. CHECK OUT TUKSO'S NEW VIDEO BELOW He plays solo but, with the assistance of electronics, he builds before us music that soon have us believing that we are listening to a full band with percussion, bass, and rhythm. And then he jams with a raw lead guitar and a hard earthy vocal quality that can reach very different places in each person who listens. Come feel the experience, shake it up, and then spread the word... Each show is different, you will never hear the same set twice!

THIS IS HOW TUKSO OKEY PLAYS AND STREAMS INTO SECOND LIFE...

MORE TUKSO ON HOW HE PLAYS IN SECOND LIFE

Go to the gig

Check more on Tukso on the links below...

http://www.myspace.com/tugtugintusko
http://www.thesixtyone.com/tukso

We're on the telly!

2011-03-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

The greater Ireland team has had the great honor to have the visit of Designing worlds, their latest episode being dedicated to the region :O)

Tune in to view the show!

We really enjoyed having Saffia Widdershins Aisling Sinclair and Elrik Merlin on the sims and we had a fantastic time sharing some of the stories behind the making of Greater Ireland. It was also very interesting being part of the making of a live show... these guys are real pros and such wonderful people...Mwuah to all the Designing worlds crew, you Rock!

In addition to that, Prim perfect have also dedicated most of their latest issue to greater Ireland:

Link to prim perfect

The St. Patricks Festival at Greater Ireland Ziffy Zarf Live@Buddy's Bar 16th March - 3pm slt

2011-03-16T11:53:00.000-07:00

From the deep south.....of England, hails Ziffy Zarf, bringing to you blues harmonica, singing & foot-stompin' back porch style. Influenced primarily by Sonny Terry & the two Walters (Big & Little), Ziffy is interested in continuing the old styles of the blues, while adding his own melodic edge. His singing has been said to sound like a mix between John Mayall & Mose Allison.
http://www.henryslim.co.uk/

The St. Patricks Festival at Greater Ireland Guitar Southpaw Live@Buddy's Bar 16th March - 4pm slt

2011-03-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

Guitar has been singing and playing the blues for over 25 years
His original syle has been compared to that of the old blues masters.
Delta ,Piedmont , Country blues,Chicago blues ,Louisianna Swamp , Cajun Zydeco and
Juke Joint are all the syles he encompasses.
Son house,Robert Johnson,Charley Patton,Lightnin Hopkins ,Howlin wolf,Clifton Chenier,Blind blake,
"He serves up a mess o' blues like Jumbalaya with hot sauce" said a listener.
In his concerts he performs acoustic and electric tunes , Southpaw does it all live . Hes literally a one man band !
You can hear him play guitar ,bass drums , harp and sing
all at the same time !

If you love the blues you must see this artist perform.
He also writes and plays other styles of music as well
including country and bluegrass.

Guitar's RL web page

Greater Ireland Saint Patrick's day hunt 2011

2011-03-16T11:14:00.000-07:00

The Greater Ireland team is proud to present the First St Patrick day hunt running from 14.03.11 to 21.03.11.

Contributing stores are :

:: La Japonesque::
Access wears
A Fleur de Peau
A Touch of Ireland
Buddy's bar
Macswing
Made in France
McCullough's mystical Market
The Rock Shop

The prizes are hidden in small green shamrocks scattered in the shops, pubs or village square/seafront. There are over 20 fantastic prizes (from clothing, shoes, accessories and decorative items), including this exclusive to the hunt traditional Irish cottage built by Derric Foggarty:

There is no order to finding the the hunt prizes just wander and explore the sim and see how many you can find ;o)

We hope you enjoy your visit of the greater Ireland sim.

TP to Limerick Village Square

Happy Saint Patrick's day!
Beannachtai na Feile Padraig!

The St. Patricks Festival at Greater Ireland JordanReyne Deezul Live@Buddy's Bar 16th March - 3am slt

2011-03-16T01:42:00.000-07:00

JordanReyne Deezul is New Zealand darkwave musician who combines dark folk, electronic, and industrial influences with etherial vocal melodies (though in SL she plays a mix of grunge and dark rock). She has release 5 CDs internationally under her RL name "Jordan Reyne" and has been nominated for several national awards in her home country. Her fifth album (How the Dead Live) was comissioned by the New Zealand Arts Council and released in June 2009. She performs much of this material live in SL.

Reviews

"I'd be loath to categorize music this original. PJ Harvey springs to mind, but the style is 100% Jordans. Her vocals are astounding". The Mix (UK)

"one of the most impressive musician/ songwriter/ composers of the last 10 years" Nocturnal Hall (Germany)

"..may just be making the most important sound of 2002... simply stunning. Whether by hook or crook, you MUST own this album. RATING - 5 / 5". Channel 4 (UK)

"The most innovative, emotive and experimental music ever to come out of New Zealand". Salient Magazine (Victoria University, New Zealand)

"This album willl tear you apart - and it may be the best thing you buy all year". Rip It Up (New Zealand)

More Info

2011-02-06T04:54:00.001-08:00

CAOILTE SKYTOWER Live@Buddy's Bar - 1pm slt 5th February 2011 ( 9pm Irish time)

2011-02-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

Caoilte Skytower, is a 35 year veteran musician, singer, and guitarist. He has performing folk and rock music in real life in pubs, and cafes since he was 21.

Cao (as we call him) has played and sung at renaissance festivals, folk festivals, and various functions for several years. People find his voice relaxing, which makes him feel honored. During the show Cao finds it very important to make his audience laugh at his humorous songs, and cry at the sad ones.... clap along with my drinking songs and sing with the classics.

"The songs I sing mean a lot to me, and it comes across in my delivery."

Cao does over 120 covers and traditional Celtic songs by the artist who influenced him. Examples from his play list:
Cat Stevens
James Taylor
Joni Mitchell
David Crosby
Paul Simon
The Who
Jethro Tull
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
Crosby Still Nash and Young
Donovan
John Prine
Peter Paul and Mary
Cyndi Lauper
Fleetwood Mac
The Corrs
Peter Gabriel
Gordon Lightfoot
Elton John

You can catch cao playing live at buddy's Bar every saturday night at 1pm slt (9 o clock irish time)

Cao Websites:

http://www.myspace.com/kevintyler
http://www.myspace.com/kevintyler2
http://www.youtube.com/user/savageminstrel
http://www.stickam.com/savageminstrel

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BRENDAN SHORELAND live@Buddy's Bar - 1pm slt Friday 4th February

2011-02-03T16:12:00.000-08:00

Based in south west England... Brendan has spent many years playing in English folk clubs. He presents a blend of folk songs artists such as Donovan, Ralph McTell and Neil Young, rock songs (with a folk flavour) from Pink Floyd, Tears for Fears and The Cure as well as traditional folk songs and some originals. He performs without backing tracks or electronic effects.

Brendan plays a regular slot every friday night at Buddy's Bar in SL at 1pm slt (9pm irish & uk time)

You can download some sample songs from Brendan on the link below....

http://www.brendan-shoreland.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

TUKSO OKEY Live@Buddy's Bar - 2pm slt (10pm irish time) Thursday 3rd February 2011

2011-02-02T17:34:00.000-08:00

Reaching within himself for an appreciation of rich and eclectic musical traditions, Tukso Okey is an original -- a musical genre unto himself. From a small lad, Tukso took in the music the urban world around him, and he has turned it around to give it back to us with richness and a robust passion. CHECK OUT TUKSO'S NEW VIDEO BELOW He plays solo but, with the assistance of electronics, he builds before us music that soon have us believing that we are listening to a full band with percussion, bass, and rhythm. And then he jams with a raw lead guitar and a hard earthy vocal quality that can reach very different places in each person who listens. Come feel the experience, shake it up, and then spread the word... Each show is different, you will never hear the same set twice!

THIS IS HOW TUKSO OKEY PLAYS AND STREAMS INTO SECOND LIFE...

MORE TUKSO ON HOW HE PLAYS IN SECOND LIFE

Check more on Tukso on the links below...

http://www.myspace.com/tugtugintusko
http://www.thesixtyone.com/tukso

JordanReyne DEEZUL Live@Buddy's Bar - Wednesday 16th March 2011

2011-02-02T16:12:00.000-08:00

4pm slt - JAGGPRO McCANN Sat 7th Nov 2009

2009-11-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

Austraila/acoustic guitar/folk/rock

What can we say, we just love Jaggpro here at Buddy's bar and it is always a great joy to have him play for us. Jaggpro is one of the most gifted musican and songwriter in SL with the most amazing voice.

Jaggpro plays anything from folk tunes to hard rock.
With many years RL experience and over 2 years of SL performing Jaggpro offers a Professional Show with a strong voice and percussive acoustic guitar... a Great selection of 70's + Tunes and originals
Let's Party! Let's Rock!!

http://www.jaggpro1.com/

Mash Rhode @ Buddy's bar 6th Nov 2009

2009-11-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

IT'S BACK!

2009-10-23T23:23:00.000-07:00

Check it out!

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 20th June, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-06-20T10:26:00.001-07:00

Zorch can be found performing his original songs live throughout SL. He is followed from venue to venue by members of his ever-increasing group which currently has 250 members.

Since his arrival in SL, Zorch has released 5 major mp3 collections comprised of more than 40 original songs and has performed more than 350 shows. In addition to his regular gigs, Zorch plays a MEGA set every Sunday - a show where his fans request their favorite “Zorch tune.”
Zorch Boomhauer live in SL

check out Zorch's site below
http://www.zorchboom.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=378056331

BIGJIM ALLERHAND & TABASCO live@Buddy's Bar Sat 20th June -2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-06-20T10:25:00.001-07:00

Biography
Jim grew up in a small town in southeast Kansas, and while everyone else his age was listening to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Jim was listening to Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimmy Reed and Son House. He started playing blues clubs at the advanced age of 13, and these legendary blues figures, along with artists like Sam and Dave and Wilson Pickett, became great influences on both his vocal and guitar style.

His family attended a small Baptist church, and Jim had the opportunity to merge these blues influences with gospel music, which draws strongly from the blues tradition. He led and performed gospel music and sang, along with his four brothers, in churches throughout the surrounding area.

Jim took a four year break from music while he served in the United States Marine Corps, but says "he still had the blues." After his military service, Jim and his family relocated to Southern California. There he picked up his guitar again and made his living as a musician, performing the blues throughout L.A. and Orange County. He also was in demand as a studio vocalist.

As a songwriter Jim has several film credits and a couple of songs cut by Edgar Winter. His credits include the film, "The Waterdance", which starred Wesley Snipes, Eric Stoltz and Helen Hunt, in which both his song and performance were used.

Jim eventually moved with his family to Colorado Springs where he continues to perform and where he also runs Jimbo's Take 2, an outstanding blues and acoustic music club that has hosted such notables as John Hammond Jr., Chris Thomas King, Bob Margolin, Otis Taylor, and Eden Brent along with outstanding local and regional acts. The Jim Adam Blues Band packs the house every time they play, and "Big Jim" Adam is a prominent figure on the regional blues scene.

Jim's album, "Rock Island Line", a collection of traditional and original blues material, has charted on the Living Blues radio chart and the Roots Music Report and has been enthusiastically received by audiences.

Just released, "Live at Jimbo's Take 2", is a high energy, live recording of the Jim Adam Blues Band. This is a group of gifted blues players that enjoy a special chemistry, they have a great time performing together and this is picked up immediately by the audience. Recorded at Jimbo's Take 2, Colorado Springs' "best blues venue", on two warm summer nights, some real blues magic was bottled, it's "down home funky style".

Jim has opened for blues legend John Hammond Jr., Ruthie Foster, folk icon John Stewart, Chris Thomas King, Michael Johnson (“Bluer than Blue”), Jake Armerding, Cajun rocker Zachary Richard, amongst others.

He is quickly being discovered by a national audience, and is looking forward to touring and meeting a larger audience in the year ahead.

Who says you can't teach and old dog new tricks? BigJim started performing in Secondlife in September of 2008. With a lot of help from SRV (the Blues Preacher), BigJim has really had a hoot performing in second life. The honest musicianship of his thumping guitar and big voice has made him a popular draw in this virtual world. Just stop by one of BigJim's show and you'll get a taste of some of his spicy Blues soup.
BigJim plays a mean acoustic guitar and wows you from the second you hear his wonderful Blues.

This Blues man born in rural Kansas back in the 50s has been performing since he was 13. In real life he's signed with Fossyl Records and is getting airplay around the country and abroad. His Latest project entitled 'Rock Island Line' stayed on the 'Roots Music Chart' (Radio airplay) for 21 weeks. His big voice and skill at storytelling, emotional singing and the honest musicianship of acoustic guitar with that right hand thumping the bass while strumming never fails to captivate his audience.
check out bigjim's site on the link below
http://www.jimadamblues.com/

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Sat 20th June - 1pm slt (Midnight Irish time)

2009-06-20T10:24:00.001-07:00

We Welcome Back the great Roots & Blues artist Forsythe Whitfield, from Canada back to the Buddy's bar stage.

Forsythe has been playing the blues for about 10 years now and is hooked on slide guitar and ukulele. He finds almost no division between the blues and modern roots music. He believes in the song and in delivering an honest performance. Expect a mix of slide blues guitar, hot instrumentals and ukulele tunes mixed with a wry sense of humor and a keen observational mind.

Forsythe has toured Canada extensively. He explains that Second Life has been instrumental in the growth of his music career in the last year. "Since I've been playing shows here in SL, my online CD sales have increased and there are more folks e-mailing me about my music. I have been preselling my CDs to help fund them for a number of years, and this time most of the subscribers to the CD are residents of SL. Normally to sell CDs an independant artist like me has to spend time on the road. Playing for the people where they live. With SL I play for the people from my home and they meet me in the place we both live, Second Life."

In RL his name is Manitoba Hal Brolund.

Like anyone whose name is a place, Manitoba Hal wears his love for his roots on his sleeve. But those roots aren't just in the prairie soil. Hal's got a songwriter's roots in eerie folk - murder ballads and killer floods - and a player's roots in the deep, dark, fixin' to die blues. This is a man who can sing the word "lonesome" like he means it, and no mistake.

Highlights of Hal’s career include; opening for Kelly Joe Phelps, Mose Scarlett, Fred Eaglesmith and Micheal Jerome Browne, sharing the stage with Dr. John, Colin James, Big Dave McLean, Phil Guy, Ken Hamm, Amos Garrett, Valdy, Tim Williams, Don Ross, Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau, Washboard Hank, Suzie Vinnick, Danville Dan and Fruitland Jackson.

Discover Forsythe on the videos below:

http://www.myspace.com/slbluesman

http://www.thesixtyone.com/slbluesman/

http://www.manitobahal.com/

http://www.myspace.com/manitobahal

CLAIREDE DIRVAL Live@Buddy's Bar, 19th June 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-06-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

Clairede Dirval
Full time road musician in RL for over 25 years. Now here in SL playing a plethora of venues. Clairede plays guitar & sings a variety of songs and styles. She cut her teeth on country & blues. She has played for bikers, cowboys, sailors & three piece suits. Semi retired from the road, she found SL, the road is now a short walk to her computer. :)

Some things said in the press…..

Come meet who everyone's been talking about - Clairede Dirval - a woman who's voice you will fall in love with... her beautiful voice sings to your heart and soul.
~she is fast becoming a SL sensation!
Her songs range from everyone's favorites~ to a sprinkling of her own songs. Clairede’s voice and acoustic Guitar will spellbind you..
Come "experience" Clairede!
If you love Janice Joplin, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and Cher, ~ you'll fall in love with Clairede's voice! Singing everyone's favorites & her own songs on her Acoustic Guitar, she will spellbind you with her voice & range!

Check out Clairede's appearance on SL TV: http://blip.tv/file/1911067/

Clairede's review in Thump Magazine: http://thump-thump.blogspot.com/2009/02/clairede-dirval-smokey-perfection.html

http://www.myspace.com/clairededirval

JeanChristophe Chevalier Live @ Buddy's Bar Fri12th April 1pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-06-11T21:30:00.000-07:00

We are delighted to welcome the great guitar player that is JeanChristophe Chevalier to the Buddy's bar stage...

Born in France in 1961, Jean-Christophe comes from a family of musicians. His parents took his name from Romain Rolland's character, a child from a modest family background who becomes a famous pianist.

In his case it's the guitar rather than the piano! He studied music at the University of Rouen and graduated in Musicology. He also studied Composing and Electro-acoustics at the National Music School of Dieppe.

Eclectic at heart, dabbling in everything, he mixes styles in an unlikely cross-breeding: Classical music, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Electro-acoustics... He is in love with the sound, in search of the absolute purity, the crystal simplicity which gives his music a force and a transparency able to transport the soul.

Check out JeanChristophe Chevalier's beautiful guitar playing:

http://jcploquin.free.fr/Jean-Christophe/Accueil.html

http://www.myspace.com/jeanchristophechevalier

Read review from a fellow musician here

ARMAN FINESMITH Live Fri 12th June 2pm slt ( 10pm Irish Time)

2009-06-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

1PM slt - Arman Finesmith - USA - guitar/blues/jazz

Ragtime Jazz & Stride Blues guitarist with a foot stompin' finger-picking style that evokes Blind Blake and Fats Waller, croons like Nat King Cole
In concert, Arman is as likely to follow a hard driving, Robert Johnson delta blues with an intricate interpretation of a Fats Waller rag, or a Bessie Smith wail, chased down by a smooth-as-silk rendition of an early Mills Brothers favorite. Please visit Armans websites at:
http://www.jujubee.com/
http://www.armanfinesmith.com/

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Thu 11th June - 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-06-10T14:29:00.000-07:00

RUSSELL EPONYM Live @ Buddy's Bar Wednesday 10th June 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-06-09T12:29:00.002-07:00

Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in the US. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.

As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.

Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.

Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.

Some things which have been said about Russell Eponym's performances::

"One of the most intimate live music experiences to be found in SL" (Sternberg)

"Russell Eponym, gentleman guitarist, romantic squire and songsmith.........Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest calibre and his eloquent vocal style, reminisent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell shares his vast knowledge and joy in each song he presents with his audience, demonstrating his rare ability to make each audience member a part of his personal musical journey" (Metaverse)

"We guarantee that you will be musically embraced with his talent, warmth, and his extraordinary passion for music and musical stories" (Metaverse).

"Russell will put you under a spell with his soft, beautiful voice, singing his own songs. I swear you can see the stress of the day roll right off you. This man has that calming effect and leaves you feeling like a new person" (Paradise Defined)

"Russell Eponym, with that British accent, beautiful guitar style all his own, lovely harmonica interspersed, topped off with a voice that rings through straight to your heart and soul" (Cuddlers Cove)

"His individual fingerpicking style, mellow vocals and a surprising dash of harmonica. Russell's unique sound and his versatile and accomplished guitar playing and his ability with mandolin, banjo and harmonica create a gig that you simply don't want to miss" (Cuddlers Cove).

Click the link below to view Russell's Myspace site ..
http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym

BUZZ PAULINO Live @ Buddy's Bar Tuesday 9th June 7am Slt

2009-06-09T12:29:00.001-07:00

Buzz Paulino is back to the Buddy's Stage....

singer/songwriter/folk/rock/acoustic guitar

Buzz is a singer songwriter, and who is relatively new to the sl music scene...he sing's and write's all he's own material and with a folk rock type sound..Bob Dylan comes to mind, and he accompanies
himself with an acoustic guitar....Come Check out Buzz for yourself :)

MASH RHODE Live@Buddy's Bar - Monday 8th June - 12pm slt (8pm irish time)

2009-06-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Tonight we welcome fellow Irishman Mash Rhode a regular musician at Buddy's Bar... and no stranger to the Buddy's Stage..

Mash Rhode is a Dublin based musician who has played guitar and sang for many years. He specializes in all live acoustic performances and brings new life to tunes from the Beatles, Rolling Stones,Paul McCartney,John Lennon, The Who, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Costello, Cast,The Zutons,Sting, Joe Jackson,The Jam,Paul Weller,Greenday,Christy Moore,Crowded House and many others.

For additional information, please visit
http://www.myspace.com/chordbasher

In his time in SL, Mash has become known as a watercolour artist and a musician and also for his fun and emotional performances. He builds a personal relationship with his audience that is reflected in every show.

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 6th June, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-06-06T09:22:00.000-07:00

BIGJIM ALLERHAND & TABASCO live@Buddy's Bar Saturday 6th June -2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-06-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

CLAIREDE DIRVAL Live@Buddy's Bar 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-06-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

ANEK FUCHS Live @ Buddy's bar Friday 5th June 4pm slt (12pm Irish time)

2009-06-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

Anek has been playing the California beach and mainland curcuit as well as a major portion of internet guitar oriented chatrooms for some 30 years now. Heavily influenced by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen and other guitar greats, Anek brings his electric guitar to stage for the experience. Says Anek "I like to provide the listener with the option of imagined flight by providing a melodic landscape for long distance universal travel, that makes for a nice escape from any reality." Currently Anek is working on a presentation design to cover a wider listening group, it will feature acoustic work, as well as vocals along with his normal flame embracing virtuoso style, he is also working on bringing several tour concepts to a reality within SL for all to see and hear. You too can be a part of the bliss set forth by the almost creepy tremolo work, and soaring notes that reach deep into the soul and help you to search for that place you would most like to be at the given moment.

Anek Fuchs was voted one of the two best male musicians in second life according to peers, and the LEMA awards. He tied with Max Kleene. He is not the usual type of musician sticking to one or two styles, he is rich mix of many genres blende to give us the unique experience that is Anek Fuchs. Come and feel it first hand at Buddy's Bar.

http://www.thesixtyone.com/anekretia/

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Wed 3rd June - 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-06-02T21:44:00.000-07:00

SOUNDCIRCEL FLANAGAN Live Tuesday 2nd June 2009 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-06-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Soundcircel Flanagan ( RL : Arie Boom )
born and raised in the netherlands.
He started playing music at a very young age,
first instrument he picked up was a drumkit,
but around his eight birthday he wanted to play the guitar,
this was allright as long as he took classical guitar lessons
to learn how to play a decent piece of music.

After a few years he switched to the electrical guitar
and started to join bands,but never could fulfill his musical dreams
so he stopped with playing in bands.
Offcourse he kept on playing and got himself a bass, a keyboard
and loads of recording equipment.
Writing and recording his music at home was a blessing for him.

He started playing SL between April and August 2007,
took a break and returned in May 2008 with a smashing show,
since then he is rocking the grid, playing his gigs,
including some highlights as
the opening of the SLMC island and
the fifth anniversary of Second Life.
He is known and respected for his guitar playing,
his composition skills and his shows.

More infor on http://www.soundcircel.net/
http://www.thesixtyone.com/soundcircel/
http://www.myspace.com/soundcircelflanagan

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 29thMay, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-05-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

LEXIE LUAN Live Sat 29th May 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-05-30T15:20:00.000-07:00

Lexie Luan (aka Lexie Smith), A native Philadelphian has been performing most of her life from a very young age. IN the mid 80s she played in original rock band Fifty/50 sharing the stage with bands like "Robert hazard and the heroes" and "the hooters", "Tommy Connell and the young rumblers" to name a few. Through the yrs, she has continues writing music and now performs as a solo artist mostly, getting ready to debut her new Cd this spring entitled "Why can't you feel it"..

www.myspace.com/thelexiesmithband

TUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar Saturday 29th May - 5 pm slt (1am Irish time)

2009-05-30T15:12:00.000-07:00

Tonight Live at the Buddy's Bar stage we welcome tukso Okey...

Reaching within himself for an appreciation of rich and eclectic musical traditions, Tukso Okey is an original -- a musical genre unto himself. From a small lad, Tukso took in the music the urban world around him, and he has turned it around to give it back to us with richness and a robust passion. He plays solo but, with the assistance of electronics, he builds before us music that soon have us believing that we are listening to a full band with percussion, bass, and rhythm. And then he jams with a raw lead guitar and a hard earthy vocal quality that can reach very different places in each person who listens. Come feel the experience, shake it up, and then spread the word...

THIS IS HOW TUKSO OKEY PLAYS AND STREAMS INTO SECOND LIFE...

MORE TUKSO ON HOW HE PLAYS IN SECOND LIFE

Check more on Tukso on the links below...

http://www.myspace.com/tugtugintusko
http://www.thesixtyone.com/tuksoTUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar Saturday 16th May - 5 pm slt (1am Irish time)TUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar Saturday 16th May - 5 pm slt (1am Irish time)

KOMUSO TOKUGAWA Live@Buddy's Bar - Saturday 30th May - 6pm slt (2am irish time)

2009-05-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

Buddy's bar is a replica of the real life bar in Limerick City Ireland...Tonight at the bar we have the amazing Komuso Tokugawa.. Bringing the boogie to the bitstream...KOMUSO TOKUGAWA Will be streaming live from hes studio in Tokyo-Japan

KOMUSO PLAY'S REGUALAR EVERY 2 WEEKS LIVE AT BUDDY'S BAR

Komuso Tokugawa - Austrialia/japan- singer songwriter /blues/electric guitar/original

Check out SL electric blues player Komuso Tokugawa. He plays all over the place on the grid several nights a week, so make the effort because his show is a dance party on your computer. Get there early, his blues and boogie pushes sims to the limit and you may have to try a few times to get in.

KOMUSO TOKUGAWA"Japan" & HATHEAD RICKENBACKER"Canada" playing live in second life at the Juke Joint....

Check the Link Below to view Komuso Tokugawa fantatic tune Poor Boy, the video was made in second life... great stuff..
http://www.sonicviz.com/music/members/6/4_video.php

more links to komuso's site's

http://sonicviz.com/wordpress/
http://music.sonicviz.com
http://cafepress.com/komuso

ARMAN FINESMITH Live Fri 29th May 2pm slt ( 10pm Irish Time)

2009-05-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

ETHERIAN KAMABOKO Live@Buddy's Bar Sat 29th May 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-05-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

About Etherian Kamaboko

I have lived and traveled in NYC, New England, Guam, Hawaii,Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe... currently living in Western North Carolina ..... Started traveling the world at age 10, Joined my first band at age 11 as the drummer .. and well ... it was soo strong it pulled me in ..that's where it all started. The rest .... is history.
Playing live music in Sl since July 2006

Etherian Kamaboko performs live acoustic/electric Roots, Blues, Americana, Classic Rock, Folk and Foo Grass style of music with vocals, harmonica, and electric and acoustic guitars. His music is heard regularly in Second Life .

For more about Etherian Kamaboko, read on!
Playing Blues, Rock, Acoustic, Jam Band and Foo Grass. A little of this and a whole lotta that. Don't miss this stupendous event cause we're gonna shake the house down!

Etherian performs covers by Bob Dylan, Traveling Wilburys, Warren Zevon, Jeff Black, Rolling Stones, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Steve Winwood, Kenny Brown, John Prine, Missisippi John Hurt, Dave Edmunds, Leo Kottke, Steve Miller, CARS, Billy Joel, T-Rex, JJ Cale, ect. Playing 6 &12 string acoustic, Resonator Slide, and electric guitar w/ harmonica with keyboard drum emulator. All live!!!!
www.myspace.com/etherianexpress

Blue4u Nowicka Live-Friday 29th May 4pm slt (Midnight Irish time)

2009-05-29T10:54:00.000-07:00

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Recording artist

We start off tonight with the fantastic blues woman Blue4u Nowicka (AKA Debbie Henning) playing live here at the Buddy's Bar stage...

Blue4u/Debbie has toured in 38 states of the USA
- played street corners to Auditoriums
- has had 7 number one original Hits on internet download sites
- Released 3 CD's
- received radio play internationally
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And now she brings her incredible Country/Blues/Rock Voice and Music to entertain us in Second Life.
A very talented and sincere artist who gives 100% and more in every show...

Reviews in the Press:

"Debbie is no doubt a gifted songwriter and performer"
Shelley Hiestand; Superior Music and Sound.

"Debbie is a very talented performer and songwriter"
Pat Glenn; former president Oklahoma Songwriters & Composers Association..

"a very distictive style"...Arts Council of OKC

"an exceptional performer"
Gary Good; Entertainment & Speakers Bureau.

"Rarely do I meet an artist that possesses such a passion for music."
Aletha Dewbre; Southwest Blues magazine.

"Debbie Henning will have you reaching for your handkerchief with her excellent song, "Ocean of Emotion". Debbie's vocals really tug at the heartstrings, and the strings of her acoustic jangle an evocative and perfectly executed accompaniment. The grand tradition of female singer/songwriters is well represented here in the form of the excellent Debbie Henning. Enjoy!"
Steve Elliot, Acoustic Guitar Workshop and publisher.

"Debbie has the ability to take any song and make you like it. She and her daughter Trish are my two favorite Oklahoma songbirds"
Keri Leigh, W.C. Handy award nominee and author of the SRV biography Soul to Soul

"A taylor made woman"
Hardluck Jim Johnson, KGOU radio ,Norman, Oklahoma

http://www.debhenning.com/blue4u/index.html

Check out more on Blue4u:
http://www.myspace.com/debbiehenning

VON JOHIN Live - Friday 29th May- 5pm slt (1am irish time)

2009-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

Live acoustic flatpicking and fingerstyle country blues styles with songs from roots blues artist like Howlin' Wolf, Rev Gary Davis, Muddy Waters, BB King, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Hot Tuna, Willie Dixon and more, streaming from Von Johin's Blue Note Studio in Nashville, TN.

Von Johin's real life persona has performed and recorded with members of Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna, Merl Saunders, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and a host of other aging hippy friends in his career as a guitarist, songwriter, artist and sideman.

Blues musician and vocalist Von Johin hails from Nashville, TN and grew up in the good ol' southern US of A playin' juke joints all across the chitlin' circuit. An ardent follower of the greats from the world of blues music, Von Johin delivers power shows several times each week live in Second Life at blues clubs, festivals and other fun venues where they loves the blues and what not.

He's notorious for playin' as long as the peoples demand it, sometimes as long as three hours, but usually around two hours. With his trusty Gibson SJ200 in the real and virtual world, plus the Epiphone EF500RA and Valve Jr rig that he endorses from Epiphone, Von broadcasts each show live from his Blues Note Studio on the outskirts of Nashville, TN soon after he's done filled up on some smoked pig, cornbread, collard greens and all the fixins with a tall glass of Co-cola or some sweet honey nectar of the gods iced sweat tea to wash it down and cool his sweatin' from pickin' a mess or two. Mmmm, mmm. Mighty good stuff, ya'll.

Von playing Live at Buddy's Bar on the Link below..

Von done got signed in the summer of 2008 to Reality Records, from Reality Entertainment's group of book, film and record labels, and got put smack dab in the middle of a motley crew of folks like Krokus, KC & the Sunshine Band, even Marcy Playground. Now don't that beat all??

Look for Von the Revelator in 2009 on iTunes and other fine retail sites, from Reality Entertainment, and ya'll visit VonJohin.com to find out what he's a playin' next. Ain’t nothing else like him nowhere on second life, so tune in, sit back and turn on your love-light every week at johin’s blue note club, or catch special appearances as announced!

Check out Von's site on the link below.
http://www.vonjohin.com/vonjohin/Welcome_Home.html

for Von's Myspace site click the link below.
http://www.myspace.com/vonjohin

RUSSELL EPONYM Live @ Buddy's Bar Wednesday 27th May 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-05-27T05:21:00.001-07:00

Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in the US. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.

As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.

Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.

Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.

Some things which have been said about Russell Eponym's performances::

"One of the most intimate live music experiences to be found in SL" (Sternberg)

"Russell Eponym, gentleman guitarist, romantic squire and songsmith.........Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest calibre and his eloquent vocal style, reminisent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell shares his vast knowledge and joy in each song he presents with his audience, demonstrating his rare ability to make each audience member a part of his personal musical journey" (Metaverse)

"We guarantee that you will be musically embraced with his talent, warmth, and his extraordinary passion for music and musical stories" (Metaverse).

"Russell will put you under a spell with his soft, beautiful voice, singing his own songs. I swear you can see the stress of the day roll right off you. This man has that calming effect and leaves you feeling like a new person" (Paradise Defined)

"Russell Eponym, with that British accent, beautiful guitar style all his own, lovely harmonica interspersed, topped off with a voice that rings through straight to your heart and soul" (Cuddlers Cove)

"His individual fingerpicking style, mellow vocals and a surprising dash of harmonica. Russell's unique sound and his versatile and accomplished guitar playing and his ability with mandolin, banjo and harmonica create a gig that you simply don't want to miss" (Cuddlers Cove).

Click the link below to view Russell's Myspace site ..
http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym

MASH RHODE Live@Buddy's Bar - Monday 25th May - 12pm slt (8pm irish time)

2009-05-25T10:59:00.000-07:00

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 23rd May, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-05-23T07:16:00.001-07:00

LEXIE LUAN Live Sat 23rd May 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-05-23T07:13:00.000-07:00

ETHERIAN KAMABOKO Live@Buddy's Bar Sat 23rd May 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-05-23T07:12:00.001-07:00

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Sat 23th May - 4pm slt (12pm irish time)

2009-05-23T07:08:00.000-07:00

SENJATA WITT Live@Buddy's Bar - Friday 22nd May - 2pm slt(10pm Irish time)

2009-05-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

Senjata (pronounced Sen-YAH-tah) Witt performs heavily Celtic and folk influenced "roots blues", interwoven with American, British, and Celtic folk musics, bluegrass, jazz, and just about anything else she can wrap in her unique acoustic style.

The Bastard daughter of a gypsy piano tuner, Sen's life was steeped in music from the moment she drew breath, her father's tastes strictly classical, while her mother influenced her with a colorful pallet of jazz, rock, blues, folk, and assorted cultural and ethnic sounds. At the tender age of 5 she was given a tiny classical guitar, and a few lessons, which she enjoyed, but the gypsy lifestyle made it impossible to maintain. With her father's work, there were pianos in her world almost constantly, and she learned their construction and how to repair their complex inner workings, from filing hammers to replacing fragile bridal tapes, she never quite took to the instrument, her mother's wilder infulences drawing her steadily even then to the guitar. At 12, she was given her first electric, along with a small amplifier, and a few more lessons, which she readily devoured, but it wasn't until a few years later, when a friend of the family gave her his cherished steel string folk guitar, that she really began to find her own way, almost instantly taking to the streets of Seattle as a busker, where she found a whole lifestyle, and a place she truly felt was home.

In 2005, returning from performing at a medieval fair in British Columbia, She and her companion were devastated by a spontaneous car fire, and all of her instruments were lost. Although an outpouring of generous help from friends and community allowed her to "replace" her instruments, the wounds ran deep, and Senjata's will to play was nearly crushed. It wasn't until she stumbled upon another talented acoustic musician here in Second life in the fall of 2008 that the fog of her grief finally left her, and she took to the strings once again. Her love for the SL live music community runs very deep, in both worlds.

Click the link below to view Senjata's myspace site..
http://www.myspace.com/baringwittness

ANEK FUCHS Live @ Buddy's bar Friday 23rd May 3pm slt (11pm Irish time)

2009-05-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

RUSSELL EPONYM Live@Buddy's Bar - Wednesday 20th May -2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-05-19T12:34:00.001-07:00

Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in the US. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.

As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.

Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.

Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.

Some things which have been said about Russell Eponym's performances::

"One of the most intimate live music experiences to be found in SL" (Sternberg)

"Russell Eponym, gentleman guitarist, romantic squire and songsmith.........Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest calibre and his eloquent vocal style, reminisent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell shares his vast knowledge and joy in each song he presents with his audience, demonstrating his rare ability to make each audience member a part of his personal musical journey" (Metaverse)

"We guarantee that you will be musically embraced with his talent, warmth, and his extraordinary passion for music and musical stories" (Metaverse).

"Russell will put you under a spell with his soft, beautiful voice, singing his own songs. I swear you can see the stress of the day roll right off you. This man has that calming effect and leaves you feeling like a new person" (Paradise Defined)

"Russell Eponym, with that British accent, beautiful guitar style all his own, lovely harmonica interspersed, topped off with a voice that rings through straight to your heart and soul" (Cuddlers Cove)

"His individual fingerpicking style, mellow vocals and a surprising dash of harmonica. Russell's unique sound and his versatile and accomplished guitar playing and his ability with mandolin, banjo and harmonica create a gig that you simply don't want to miss" (Cuddlers Cove).

Click the link below to view Russell's Myspace site ..
http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 16th May, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-05-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

LEXIE LUAN Live 16th May 2pm slt (11pm Irish time)

2009-05-16T08:21:00.000-07:00

NOMA FALTA live Sat 16th May 3pm slt (11pm Irish time)

2009-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Noma Falta
Noma Falta is a seasoned musician in Real Life beginning to step in to the virtual world of Second Life. Noma has toured the United States over several decades and has sung all kinds of music from jazz to soul and rock to blues.

A classical violinist playing in a symphony from the age of 7, Noma decided singing was her love and went on the road at the age of 16 singing in coffee shops (pre- Starbuck's!) and through out the years gracing large auditoriums opening for acts such as Edgar Winter, Leon Russell,Nazareth, The Producers, and many others.

From One nighters to Holding house gigs and Studio work and national TV spots, Noma's voice is in demand. She can be heard on many blues cd's singing backup and she has Two CD's she has cut with her band, The BackBeats

NOMA FALTA Live in SL

http://www.nomafalta.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nomafalta
http://www.myspace.com/frenchgypsy

TUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar Saturday 16th May - 5 pm slt (1am Irish time)

2009-05-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

KOMUSO TOKUGAWA Live@Buddy's Bar - Saturday 16th May - 6pm slt (2am irish time)

2009-05-16T08:13:00.000-07:00

BUZZ PAULINO Live @ Buddy's Bar Thursday 14th May 8am Slt

2009-05-13T14:50:00.000-07:00

FORSYTHE WHITFELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Thursday14th May - 2pm slt(10pm irish time)

2009-05-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

RUSSELL EPONYM Live@Buddy's Bar - Wednesday 13th May -2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-05-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in the US. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna.

As a musician, Russell's major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is a versatile and accomplished guitarist. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous fingerpicking style, his soft lulling voice and charming British stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life.

Russell is also a songwriter and poet and his many fine compositions have become regularly requested at his performances. His songs have an enchanting, lyrical quality and musical flow which have been likened to the sounds of 'summer mountain streams'. His repertoire also contains many songs by other writers such as Donovan, Dylan and Knopfler, but Russell always manages to recreate something in his inimitable style.

Russell also enjoys close contact with his audiences and will often take a few minutes to tell a story or to explain the meanings in a song. He is always articulate and always tasteful in his choice of words.

Some things which have been said about Russell Eponym's performances::

"One of the most intimate live music experiences to be found in SL" (Sternberg)

"Russell Eponym, gentleman guitarist, romantic squire and songsmith.........Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest calibre and his eloquent vocal style, reminisent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell shares his vast knowledge and joy in each song he presents with his audience, demonstrating his rare ability to make each audience member a part of his personal musical journey" (Metaverse)

"We guarantee that you will be musically embraced with his talent, warmth, and his extraordinary passion for music and musical stories" (Metaverse).

"Russell will put you under a spell with his soft, beautiful voice, singing his own songs. I swear you can see the stress of the day roll right off you. This man has that calming effect and leaves you feeling like a new person" (Paradise Defined)

"Russell Eponym, with that British accent, beautiful guitar style all his own, lovely harmonica interspersed, topped off with a voice that rings through straight to your heart and soul" (Cuddlers Cove)

"His individual fingerpicking style, mellow vocals and a surprising dash of harmonica. Russell's unique sound and his versatile and accomplished guitar playing and his ability with mandolin, banjo and harmonica create a gig that you simply don't want to miss" (Cuddlers Cove).

Click the link below to view Russell's Myspace site ..
http://www.myspace.com/russelleponym

ZIFFY ZARF live@Buddy's Bar - 10th May - 3pm slt(11pm irish time)

2009-05-10T04:29:00.000-07:00

Tonight making hes debut at Buddy's Bar we welcome Ziffy Zarf to the stage...

From the deep south.....of England, hails Ziffy Zarf, bringing to you blues harmonica, singing & foot-stompin' back porch style.

Influenced primarily by Sonny Terry & the two Walters (Big & Little), Ziffy is interested in continuing the old styles of the blues, while adding his own melodic edge. His singing has been said to sound like a mix between John Mayall & Mose Allison.

Click on the link below for Ziffy's site..
www.myspace.com/slimlinehenry

FORSYTHE WHITFELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Sunday 10th May - 2pm slt(10pm irish time)

2009-05-10T04:28:00.000-07:00

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 9th May, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-05-09T06:32:00.000-07:00

LEXIE LUAN Live 9th May 2pm slt (11pm Irish

2009-05-09T06:28:00.000-07:00

JAGGPRO McCANN Live@Buddy's Bar 9th May 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-05-09T06:25:00.000-07:00

I am an Australian Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist with many years Live performance.
Performs Rock / Folk / Blues and many styles of popular tunes from the 70's onwards plus a good selection of my own originals.
I have my own percussive style of acoustic guitar work and love to party hard with my wonderful audiences.
I also play Blues and Folk Harmonica Styles.
All Live Music with Energy!

Check out Jaggpro's interview here

http://www.jaggpro1.com
http://www.thesixtyone.com/jaggpro/

CLAIREDE DIRVAL Live@Buddy's Bar 2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-05-08T05:48:00.001-07:00

KELVINBLUE OH Live@Buddy's Bar - 8th May - 3pm slt(11pm irish time)

2009-05-08T05:09:00.000-07:00

Kevin Allen Navy (Composer, Guitarist and Lead Vocalist) Founder of Knavy and the Blues On The Run Band

"It ain't the blues if you ain't paid the dues."

And Kevin Allen Navy sure has paid his fair share.

But no litany of woes for this bluesman, though.

For Kevin, the blues are a celebration of life, an affirmation that at the end of the journey is salvation.

Born in 1953 in Houston, Texas, Kevin got his first guitar when he was 9, a gift from his mother, although he actually started playing on his second guitar because the first one, bought at an auction, was "so bad she went and smashed it."

That second guitar "I took with me everywhere I went" and started playing even before he learned how to tune it. It "kept me out of trouble."

But Kevin's epiphany came one day when "my Dad asked to borrow my guitar. Then he took a bottle and started playing slide and when I heard that, I told myself, 'Man, that's what I wanna do.' And it's what I've been doing since."

And how.

From the very first band he formed, Blues on the Run, to his incarnation in the virtual world of Second Life as solo bluesman Kelvinblue Oh, Kevin has been faithful to his music, earning him the admiring monicker of "The Real Deal" from a loyal and still growing army of fans.

It wasn't a smooth journey, as Kevin himself is the first to admit. But, as he quickly adds, "sure been a wild ride," and one he has no plan of getting off of.

Early on, he came under the spell of some of the greatest influences of his life, like Albert Brooks and, of course, Jimmi Hendrix. He also went through what he calls a "rock and roll phase," playing "Lynnyrd Skynnrd and ZZ Top-style boogie woogie."

From the early 1980s, when he moved to Breaux Bridge, La. and hooked up with Andre Espree and his band, Bo Jacque and Zydeco Hi-Rollers, with whom he recorded an album, Kevin earned a name as a guitarist of the unique Zydeco sound.

Through that decade and the next, Kevin would play guitar in several Zydeco bands, even touring England. From 1991, he spent five years with Step Rideau''s Zydeco Band, with whom he played several US cities and cutting three CDs.

Although his involvement with Zydeco lasted until near the end of the 1990s, Kevin never stopped loving and playing the blues, nurturing another dream of his until, eventually, he again formed his own band, Knavy and the Blues on the Run, playing a unique sound he cooked up, which combined Zydeco, rock and roll and the blues -- Zy-de-Rock.

However, Kevin hit another major bump in his life. His health forced him to break up his band and quit playing for a while.

But nothing could keep him for long from the music that was his life, his salvation. And salvation came, albeit from a totally and wonderfully unexpected direction.

A friend invited him to try out what was then a still little known virtual world on the Internet. "I came in but was hardly no one there, so I left," Kevin recalls.

About a year later, he decided to give it another try and returned to find Second Life becoming the bustling, hustling phenomenon it is today. The friend, known in SL as Jenzza Misfit, "helped set me up and then let me play and I've been doing so ever since."

While much about Second Life, including the live music scene, is about experimenting and pushing the limits, Kevin, or Kelvinblue Oh, and his beloved Fender Strat, Miss Blue, have proven that even in this brave new world, it is still soul that counts.

From lowdown roots blues to boogie woogie to flaming covers of his idol Hendrix, Kevin has become a real star in Second Life, which has allowed his honest performances and down home humor to instantly connect him with an international audience that knows and holds on to real talent when they see it.

So diverse is his fan base that when Kevin breaks down the Boom, Boom Boogie, it is an almost sure bet you'll hear him shout out, "We're gonna rock France, the UK, the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia and all points in between," as audience members "shout back" their locations for inclusion. And most everyone who watches him knows his many original songs by heart and "sing" along with him. It isn't unusual either for someone in the audience to say they're jamming along to Kevin on their own guitars or keyboards or some other instrument in RL or real life.

And he's moving on to even better things. Soon, Kevin Navy will be cutting another CD and yes, launching it in Second Life. And if his packed gigs and growing audiences are any indication, once the album is out, we will be looking at Kelvinblue Oh, international music star.

Check out kelvin's site's on the liks below

http://www.myspace.com/knavybluesontherun
http://www.thesixtyone.com/kevinnavy/music
http://www.reverbnation.com/kevinnavy

BUZZ PAULINO Live@Buddy's Bar - 7th May - 2pm slt (10pm Irish Time)

2009-05-07T09:28:00.001-07:00

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live@Buddy's Bar - Wednesday 6th May - 2pm slt(10pm irish time)

2009-05-06T04:50:00.000-07:00

Brano Breen "AKA" Brandon Webb in RL is UK Band THE SILK PIGS Frontman...Live@Buddy's Bar - 5th May - 12 pm slt (8pm irish time)

2009-05-04T15:48:00.000-07:00

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Tonight we welcome back to the Buddy's Bar stage Brano Breen "AKA" Brandon Webb from UK rock/indie band THE SILK PIGS...

Brano is a fantastic singer/songwriter and a pretty dam good guitarist to... he's solo songs are just amazing....writing all he's own material...SIZZLING STUFF from the big man himself...

Brano "AKA" Brandon Webb hails from NR WIGAN, Northwest
United Kingdom ....Come check out Brano tonight at Buddy's Bar :)

you can listen to some of Brano's own solo material on he's myspace site...

click on the link below...
http://www.myspace.com/brandonleewebb

Brandon says that firstly he is a SILK PIG..
One of the hardest working bands to emerge from the UK. The Silk Pigs blend passionate lyrics with rock and roll and come out smelling of bacon. We love them and think you will to. Check out their classic track "In Tents Humming". We guarantee you'll be singing it for the rest of the year...Available to buy on itunes.

The band has been together since October 2007 and hail from Halsall, Wigan and Widnes.

They play their own material and have recorded a demo EP which is online on the band's Myspace site. Check out there myspace site below..
http://www.myspace.com/thesilkpigs

The Silk Pigs have been slinging their bacon all over the north west, Channel M live show on Breakfast TV in Machester on Jan 5th, THREE once a month residencies confirmed (Fluid Live Lounge - St Helens, The Boulevard in Wigan and Bumper - Liverpool) A deal offer from Bizarre Artists that we turned down for reasons of our own, SJP promotions have offered to get our album done and packaged for free, we got a top man in Frank Hedges helping us get out there giggin ( we love u frank!!!) and of course, more and more people joining in with the fun every gig....and have a possible tour of Europe looming with the Frank Zappa Foundation.

Thursday we recorded a documentary on the pigs for the national French Channel 5. The show filmed us in an apartment in Liverpool then during a recording session at Igloo studios featuring interviews with the band and our thoughts on the Liverpool scene, The obligatory Beatles question and of course our history and aspirations. The show will be going out sometime over the next two weeks on French National TV to millions and we will be sent links to the show online soon, when we have it, you have it. Unbelievable eh?

To add to this beautiful time in the pigs life, Rash Records of Liverpool have recently been working with us through promotion and publicity, as well as giving us nice large slots at the beautiful Pilgrim (last night was a corker, thanks guys!). Rash Records have managed to secure some radio play for the pigs. After many emails and calls, Rash managed to get Steve Lamacq to listen to In Tents Humming. After hearing the track, Steve agreed to play it on his show 'In New Music We Trust' on BBC Radio One on Monday 18th May, Sometime between 21.00 and 22.00. Obviously, this is a big deal for the pigs, coming at a perfect time too given that our gig list is quite full and meaty and that, after many Sunday / week night gigs in London, Powers bar In London have finally given us a Saturday night (May 23rd). This could hopefully be something to write home about. We know we love what we do and have found some quality people come out and support us. We have also now confirmed Frank Hedges as the band's manager. Frank has been working tirelessly getting the pigs known. He secured us our first taste of Live TV on Channel M in January, He secured the French National TV stuff and studio recording paid for by the French, he also managed to help us get 3 residencies and countless other things. We just want to say thanks to Frank and everyone for their love and appreciation, it's mutual baby!

click on the link below for THE SILK PIGS GROUP on Facebook..
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?sid=eef856f689540de10de33d0e60ec3b1e&gid=21920128572&ref=search

Here's a link for Buddy's Bar in world on Sl..
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Skyes%20Stand/52/158/23/

Popular Silk Pigs tracks are: 'If I’m honest', 'In Tents Humming' and 'Ask Your Wife' with new favourites 'Zabrilla' and 'On Mine

Band members: Brandon Webb/Vocals Guitars, Gaz Shaw/Backing Vocals Guitars, Dave Sutton/Bass & Dan Marsh/Drums

Upcoming Shows

1 May 2009 21:00
The Boulevard - Residency Wigan, Northwest
8 May 2009 21:00
The Pilgrim - The Electric Church Liverpool, Northwest
9 May 2009 20:00
The Stonewell Lancaster
14 May 2009 20:00
Bar Bliss Leigh, Northwest
17 May 2009 20:00
Mean Fiddler Presents..... @ Barfly Liverpool Liverpool, Northwest
23 May 2009 20:00
Powers Bar London, London and South East
24 May 2009 20:00
Davestock 6 Wigan, Northwest
5 Jun 2009 21:00
The Boulevard - Residency Wigan, Northwest
20 Jun 2009 20:00
Fluid Live Lounge - Residency St Helens, Northwest
26 Jun 2009 20:00
The Magnet Liverpool, Northwest
3 Jul 2009 21:00
The Boulevard - Residency Wigan, Northwest
11 Jul 2009 20:00
Fluid Live Lounge - Residency St Helens, Northwest
7 Aug 2009 21:00
The Boulevard - Residency Wigan, Northwest

MASH RHODE Live@Buddy's Bar - Monday 4th May - 12pm slt (8pm irish time)

2009-05-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

BIGJIM ALLERHAND & TABASCO live@Buddy's Bar Saturday 2nd May - 2pm slt (10pm irish time)

2009-05-02T03:59:00.000-07:00

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 2nd May, 3pm slt (11pm Irish time)

2009-05-02T03:56:00.000-07:00

TUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar Saturday 2nd May - 5 pm slt (1am Irish time)

2009-05-02T03:53:00.000-07:00

KOMUSO TOKUGAWA Live@Buddy's Bar - Saturday 2nd May - 6pm slt (2am irish time)

2009-05-02T03:50:00.000-07:00

Buddy's bar is on the Map!

2009-05-01T13:13:00.000-07:00

New Business Horizons Announces Launch of the World Map of Real Places in Second Life

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom, 03/07/2009 - Following launch of their World Map of Real Places in Second Life®, New Business Horizons (NBH) are seeking more recommendations from SL residents to add to the project. Over 60 places from city centers to Aztec Temples have been added.

Imagine clicking on a spot on a map of the world and being instantly transported to a virtual location where you can wander around and experience the sights and sounds of distant places.

Visit Aztec temples in Mexico where you can climb (or fly) up the hundreds of stairs of a realistic looking replica and marvel at the panoramic view taking in the surrounding terrain and beautiful vegetation and seeing and hearing the gushing waterfalls.

Walk through the streets of Liverpool, England and go into the Cavern Club on Mathew Street, original home of the Beatles, meet and talk to other fans that have also made this virtual pilgrimage.

Even a small town like Limerick in Ireland has a recreation of the notorious Buddy's Bar - a hangout for bikers during its day - where regulars meet and experience live rock music events most weekends.
Many of these places are built by enthusiasts passionate about their country or home location. Some like Amsterdam are built for the revenue potential. Even the Government of Ontario in Canada has sponsored a four island environment to promote tourism and job opportunities in their province.

Award winning Second Life developer, New Business Horizons (NBH), has created the 'World Map SL', which is on display in the conference centre situated on the Blue Horizon Virtual Business Park, where visitors can click on any one of over 60 map pins and teleport from place to place.

NBH is now inviting other users of Second Life to come and visit and add a map pin to promote their favourite Second Life locations, if they are not already featured.

More information can be found on the nbhorizons.com website or by visiting the Blue Horizon Business Park inside Second Life.

Note to editors: Second Life® and Linden Lab® are registered trademarks of Linden Research, Inc.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/47541/

LEXIE LUAN Live Fri 1st May 3pm slt (11pm Irish

2009-04-30T12:17:00.000-07:00

Blue4u Nowicka Live-Friday 1st May 4pm slt (Midnight Irish time)

2009-04-30T10:07:00.000-07:00

VON JOHIN Live - Friday 1st May- 5pm slt (1am irish time)

2009-04-30T10:06:00.001-07:00

RETRO GAMES PARTY @ BUDDY'S BAR 29th Apr 1pm slt -3pm slt

2009-04-27T13:06:00.000-07:00

Join us at the Outback for a night of dance and fun... those were the days!

And dont' forget your joystick ;o)

MASH RHODE Live @ Buddy's bar Mon 27th April 12pm slt (8pm Irish time)

2009-04-26T23:32:00.001-07:00

FORSYTHE WHITFIELD Live @ Buddy's bar Sun 26th April 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-04-25T23:55:00.000-07:00

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 25th April, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-04-24T23:45:00.000-07:00

JeanChristophe Chevalier Live @ Buddy's Bar 25th April 2pm slt (10pm Irish time)

2009-04-24T23:11:00.000-07:00

NOMA FALTA live Sat 25th April 3pm slt (11pm Irish time)

2009-04-24T23:09:00.000-07:00

TUKSO OKEY Live @ Buddy's Bar 25th April - 4 pm slt ( midnight Irish time)

2009-04-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

BUZZ PAULINO Live@Buddy's Bar - 7th May - 2pm slt (10pm Irish Time)

2009-04-21T14:15:00.000-07:00

ZORCH BOOMHAUER Live Sat 18th April, 1pm slt (9pm Irish time)

2009-04-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

LEXIE LUAN Live Sat 18th April 2pm slt (10pm Irish Time)

2009-04-18T00:03:00.000-07:00

JAGGPRO McCANN Live@Buddy's 18th April Bar 3pm slt (11pm irish time)

2009-04-17T23:54:00.000-07:00

ETHERIAN KAMABOKO Live@Buddy's Bar-18th April 4pm slt (Midnight Irish time)

2009-04-17T23:50:00.000-07:00

TUKSO OKEY Live@Buddy's Bar- Saturday 18th April - 5pm slt (1am irish time)

2009-04-17T23:49:00.000-07:00