KEVINMTHOMAS CARPOOL
http://kevintown.net or http://kevinsl.com
Kevin comes to us live from Washington, D.C. His performances in Second Life are acoustic and electric along the lines of 80's rock. His voice has been likened to Steve Perry of Journey. His original music is deep and emotional. Outside of SL, Kevin has written Classical Compositions in his Chamber Music Collection and his Piano Collection. Kevin has created a trivia based stand-alone Facebook application. In RL, Kevin's day job has him doing investigative work which lends to his amazing insight into Corporate America and of course lends a hand to his lyrical genius. Kevin's music has been used on MTV and several overseas television and radio shows. And now you can experience Kevin first hand live in Second Life by visiting kevinsl.com today!
PHEMIE ALCOTT
http://phemiealcott.com
Phemie Alcott has been writing and performing songs since she was 18 and gives her whole heart to performances. Her music can be described as indie/folk/pop and does covers by the Cranberries, Tori Amos, Nelly Frutado etc. She is always striving to write great songs and never forgets that it's her fans that keep her music alive. She is heavily influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey, U2, Tori Amos, Sarah Machlachlan and others. Come and see her share her love of singing and music!
MYKAL SKALL
http://tinyurl.com/mykalskall
Mykal spent many years serving as bass/rhythm guitar/vocalist for the original bands “the Unclassified” and “Chivalry’s Dead”, with a short stint with the cover band “Fair Warning”. Since branching out on his solo career his work has been compared to such varied artists as Lou Reed, the Cure, Elvis Costello, Wilco, Leonard Cohen, and even Depeche Mode and Johnny Cash. As SL’s “Mykal Skall” he is taking things to an entirely different level, bringing renditions of his own music, stripped down to bare bones for one acoustic guitar.
EVAMOON EMBER
http://evamoon.net
Eva Moon skewers romance, sex, high tech and pop culture with smart, funny original songs. It's a tasty blend of Jazz, Cabaret & Comedy. If you've ever lost your heart to a chocolate bar, lusted after the UPS guy, or traded a man for a vibrator, she has a song for you. In RL Eva Moon plays with her five-piece band, the Lunatics. In SL she performs with piano and with Mikhail Gourdou on bass, or backed up by quality recordings of her band. All originals. No covers.
ERICSTEFFENSEN MISTWALKER
http://ericsteffensen.com
Eric is a singer/songwriter performing live from Salt Lake. His voice and acoustic guitar captivate as his lyrics shoot you through a range of emotions. From his comical and laugh out loud songs to his serious heartfelt songs he has been compared to the likes of Cat Stevens, Blues Traveler and Phil Collins. Combining rock, folk, blues and classical Eric creates a sound that is familiar yet unique. Eric’s lyrical themes provoke listeners to contemplate their own spirituality, self-improvement and mental awareness. Based on Eric’s personal values and philosophies developed while he read tarot in coffee shops his sharply crafted lyrics act as a catalyst between performer and listener. So visual are his lyrics that listeners are compelled to stop and ponder the world from a new perspective. Eric pours his heart, mind, body, spirit and soul into each of his live performances hoping his audience can take something away from each show to help through their day.
OBELOINKMENT WRIGGLESWORTH
http://aftergrass.com or http://www.myspace.com/obeloinkment
Obeloinkment's set has one purpose: to make avatars shake their virtual asses. The music is original and made using an loop machine with acoustic guitar, a microphone, drums, bass, various percussion items, and sometimes even an old hammond organ. The original tunes seldom sound the same as experimentation is all part of the act. Obe does play the occasional cover songs for effect, fun, or request, but the focus of the show is original music with organic instruments that absolutely never uses any prerecorded tracks. If you had to pin down a genre on this show it'd be funkadelicbluegrassfolkrock with tequilla. Sometimes it has a country twang, other times just raw funky grooves. As far as the occasional covers examples include Tom Waits, Ween, and Leonard Cohen. His shows frequently feature special guests ranging from vocalists, to standup bass players, mandolinists, percussionists, and even his howling dog...
HEP SHEPHERD
http://jeffkrantzmusic.com
Hep Shepherd known in RL as Jeff Krantz is an acousstic performer in SL. Streaming live from New York City, USA Hep truly wow's a crowd with his smooth voice and gentle guitar. hep's songs are based on his own life experiences (many of which we all can relate to and some too far out there to want to relate to). hep has been performing in SL and world wide in RL for years and now is your chance to see and hear him live in SL
NONGE SHIPMAN
http://nongeshipman.blogspot.com
Nonge is 32 from the Eastcoast of the US. Has been playing guitar for 18 years and singing sence he could talk. With a unique childhood and life story, he has developed an interesting outlook on life, which shows through his music, attitude, and sence of humor. If you like a solid accoustic rock sound, with rythmic driven music, catchy vocal lines, and heartfelt lyrics, you'll love this artist.
TONEWOODFRANK UNPLUGGED
Frank cranks up the Second Life music scene with everyone's favorite rock and roll hits, using just an acoustic guitar and one lone voice. Broadcasting from his home studio in the shadow of the Big Apple, word is spreading rapidly about this emerging SL sensation and you want to catch this train! In any given show you might hear Creedence Clearwater Revival, U2, REM, Mraz, Boston, Mellencamp, Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, The Doors, Matchbox 20, Springsteen, and much, much more. He even throws down a few blues and country surprises, y'all.
CAOILTE SKYTOWER
Caoilte Skytower (pronounced "Queel-chah") is Irish, Scottish, English and American Folk/Rock, all tied together with his incredible voice and skills on guitar! He has been involved in music for 35 years, performing folk and rock music in RL pubs and cafe's since he was 21. Cao has been active in various reniassance and folk festivals over the years, as well as other events. His voice is relaxing, as described by his fans. This opinion makes him feel honored, as he stated, "The songs I sing mean a lot to me, and it comes across in my delivery." Cao finds it important to truly connect with his audience, making them laugh at his humorous songs, clap along with the drinking songs, sing along with the classics, and even cry at the sad ones.
MACK HUMBRIDGE
Mack Humbridge comes to us from the Central USA using several different guitars both acoustic and electric to perform a live blend of classic, modern and bluesy rock. Mack performs instrumentals that sing to your soul. His own originals are energizing, uplifiting and amazingly well written. Mack's shows are full of guitar rock that will get your feet tapping, your body moving and your blood pumping.
GREGG HUET
Michael Kane, known as Gregg Huet in SL, has been a musician since he was 12 years old, immersing himself in nearly every genre you can imagine. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in the 60's, and it was just natural for him to begin covering famous national bands even at such a young age. This later led him to performing with friends in "garage bands" all with the dream of one day becoming rockstars. Gregg began performing in SL in April of 2008, and his acoustic guitar and vocals have been captivating fans ever since. Since his debut he has been performing regularly at various venues and has become quite popular with his fanbase as well as patrons to those venues. Gregg's style is greatly influenced by the rock band Boston. His set list includes a little bit of everything; from classic to alternative rock, easy listening to power ballads, even some love songs thrown in for good measure. His voice has been described as "crystal clear... [an] honest, sincere voice that captures an audience."
MUDGE BARBARA
Mudge is a self-proclaimed campfire hack. He plays with a relaxed charm. His style is Folk/Country/Pop or anything he can sing and play on an acoustic guitar. Mudge enjoys re-writing lyrics to songs, sometimes on the fly, as it appeals to his sense of humor. He's even been known to bring out a laugh or two. A crazy, funny talented fellow from Ontario, Canada, Mudge enjoys playing covers and has began dabbling in writing his own music.
ROCK DOGHOUSE
Rock Doghouse began his musical career at a very young age as athird generation performer, rapidly achieving major recognition regionally. At 17 he began attending the prestigious Berkleee College of Music in Boston on ffull scholarship. While at Berklee he began his formal training as am arranger, composer and songwriter under such luminaries as Robert Freeman (Billy Joel), Phil Wilson (Miles Davis), John Aldrich, Gary Burton, Pat Patterson and many others.Aftrwards, Rock honed his craft through extensive writing and performing. He spent many years exploring the world and developing his sense of style and unique view of relationships between people, things, events - with multiple viewpoints most people cannot even imagine. Beginning in the early 90s he went on to perform in bands with or open for many of the top names in Country music including Travis Tritt, Neil McCoy, Lorrie Morgan, Daryl Singletary, Merle Haggard, Ricochet, Jeff Carson, Alabama, 38 Special, Bad Company David Kersh, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sawyer brown, Keith Urban, Tim Briggs (Alabama), Littlefeet and many others. Rock continues today to perform and write prolifically, also working now as producer, lead engineer, arranger, writer and studio owner at a private invitation only studio where he confidentially works with some of the best emerging and known artists today. He performs live on stage usually 3-6 times per week in his 1st life. He enters Second Life ready to extend these performance with many first time and exclusive performances of acoustic songs, his own and others, ready to share the gift of songs and story.
SHANE KIRSHNER
Shane sang for the first time on an imaginary stage with a tennis racket for a guitar at the age of eight. She liked to pretend she was Susanna Hoffs of the 80's girl group, The Bangles. When she was eleven, she came across Sheryl Crow and wanted to be just like her, she decided that she would learn guitar and be on a real stage without a tennis racket in sight. She got a guitar in 2005, but didn't really learn to play it until two years later when she really discovered her passion for the instrument. All of her tunes are self taught, she doesn't like to work from sheet music and prefers to learn the music she plays by ear. She sings with passion and tends to believe more in the music than herself, but with the amount of passion she has, her performances rarely go wrong. Shane's inspirations over the years include; Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs, Cat Power, Tegan & Sara and more!
THE DEAD HEATHERS
After the big one hit, there was nobody left to entertain the mutants except for one human, a cat and a moose. From the ashes of the music apocalypse, rose Dead Heathers. Spanning 3 continents, its members are united by a single mission: to play awe-inspiring music in SL. Shane Kirshner (UK), handily wields her trusty guitar while channeling her soul through voice to transmit a sound of pure emotional energy. Bear witness to the percussive thunder of Walking Frog (AUS) on drums as she surrenders her soul to the gods of rock. Rounding out the trio is Bailey Dharnen (US) on bass-guitar, laying it down with a heavy, melodic tone designed to shake the foundation of music as we know it. Alas, there is a shred of hope for awesome music - Dead Heathers
LEXUS MELODIE
Lexus Melodie might be new to the music scene in SL, but from the first note it is obvious she's no stranger to musical talent! Guitar in hand and voice to sooth she takes to the SL Grid to share her style with us all. She's loved to sing since she was a young girl, and is making her mark all over the grid. She performs hits from artists such as Eva Cassidy, Nina Simone, Coldplay, U2, and many more! She describes herself as a "London girl with a guitar" and gets much inspiration from the British music scene. Lexus loves to have fun with her music, and hopes her fans enjoy it as much as she does!
SEAN LERNER
Sean Lerner has been involved in music since creating his RL band, Chester Pine, with a close friend in 1995. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, the duo later moved to Seattle and after two years the group came to a close. Now, Sean has resurrected the sound of Chester Pine, and is sometimes accompanied by his wife, Buttercup Andel. You can expect anything from myriad cover songs from the 60's to songs of today, with a fair share of originals thrown in for good measure.
DANGER MACBETH
Danger Macbeth might be a newcomer to the SL stage, but he is no stranger to music. You could only define him as "roots & roll" a heartfelt mix of classic rock, R&B, and alternative country. His music has a little bit of everything- its well written and observant, part humorous, part soulful, with a healthy blend of catchy lyrics. Titles include "Someday, Somehow, Somewhere", "Consolation Prize", and "I'd Rather Be in Colorado." When asked to describe his music, Danger Macbeth would say is it "Soulful and beer soaked." Just take a dash of Springsteen, add a splash of John Hiatt, add an equal part Warren Haynes, and you'll have the musical stylings of Danger Macbeth. His energy is contagious and he knows how to connect with his audience, his music reaching out to them and expressing parts of his very essence, letting the audience truly get to know him. Add that to his sense of humor and his charisma, and you have the formula for a performer that audiences will come back to see time and again.
MATTHEW PERREAULT
Born and raised in rural Texas, matthew spent 10 years navigating the murky waters of the North Texas music scene in a variety of rock bands. He moved to New York in 2002 to begin a solo career as the matthew show, eventually moving operations back to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2006. In 2003 his debut solo album, 'texas,' was released to wide critical acclaim. His songs have been featured on two seasons of the PBS series 'Roadtrip Nation,' and on National Public Radio's All Songs Considered. In 2005, his cover of Warren Zevon's 'Mohammed's Radio' was included on the bestselling tribute album 'Hurry Home Early,' and his song 'Bring Me Safely Down' won second place in American Songwriter Magazine's Lyric Competition. In 2006, his song 'Office Suite, Part I' was used as the soundtrack to lonelygirl15's YouTube video 'The Tolstoy Principle,' which has since gained over 350,000 views. He has performed live with acts as diverse as Hamell On Trial, Fish Fry Bingo, and Goodwin, and headlined 2004's JournalCon in Washington DC. He has worked with artists such as Cubano-classical favorites Las Rubias del Norte, NYC celebrity street musician Dorian Spencer, renowned violinist Reggie Rueffer, and avant-garde composer Little Jack Melody. Matthew performs regularly as Matthew Perreault in the virtual world Second Life, where his live concerts draw fans from around the real world and throughout the metaverse.
QUINTON WHITMAN
Born Tim White (stage name Tallan White) and the Second Life name Quinton Whitman has a unique style shaped by a myriad of influences including traditional Appalachian mountain music; storytelling of his grandparents; artist such as Woody Guthrie; and the bluegrass and country music that surrounded him growing up. Quinton writes songs of life’s trials and tribulations and engages listeners to journey with him on a path of life through the eyes of Tim White. A true talent. Q's performances stimulate your senses, awaken your mind, and enrich your soul...his deep melodious voice and awesome guitar (acoustic & electric) playing combine as he performs a mixture of music genres from rock, to ballads, to traditional folk songs. The variety in his shows is a given including many of his originals, and covers including Donovan, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jerry Jeff Walker, Talking Heads, Cat Stevens, Lowell George, Utah Phillips, John Prine, Moody Blues, Lefty Frizzell, Waterboys, Led Zeppelin & more.
AGUSTIN BRAHAM
Join us as Agustin Braham shares his gift with us. He does it all from incredible originals to some of the most interesting renditions of covers you have ever heard. He is truly one unique and talented musician that you won't want to miss. His shows lead you on a journey through human emotion and give you a sense of belonging. His acoustic guitar and his voice are all he needs to take your breath away.
VLADAMIR LAMONT
An SL and RL musician, Vlad has been writing songs for over 10 years, delving into love and life, his music is not only relevant but catchy. He writes his own original songs and mixes in covers from artists like, The Beatles, Ron Sexsmith, Flaming Lips, Coldplay, Ray LaMontagne, Johnny Cash, The Shins, Elvis Costello and plenty more. His energy and voice will have you moving!
JOESATRIANI FEDEN
If you're looking for a mix of Blues, Rock ballads, and 80's style rock, guitar licks with style and emotion, JoeSatriani Feden is your man! He improvises everything he plays in place on the song, by the way of using backing tracks which he creates totally improvised. He performs his own melodies, switching up the track to reflect his mood that day, arranging it as he feels each time. When asked about his music, Joe states "Putting all your emotions and feelings makes [the music] sound so true." He firmly believes his audience knows when your heart is not in it, and dedicates himself to putting 110% into every performance. His fans say he puts a little "something different" in his music. "Keep investing your heart in it" they tell him. Joe feels strongly that "The 80's rock ballads and classic rock styles were the best era ever! .... Its my favorite type of play" His devotion to this era is evident in every show he performs, come check him out today! check out this you tube video for a demo of what he plays.
LAZARUS DOGHOUSE
Lazarus is getting his groove on now ,after playing for a while in SL finally feels the energy. After spending coutless hours in bars and honky tonks through out the south learning the stories of the old blues singers and and the many artist come through memphis to find their own cross roads he has kept a bit of each performer to form a sound all his own. From the streets of Beale to the honky tonks that hide in the shadows by day and becon the night hawks after dark. He worked the stages doing sound and making films of the night life hidden from most travelers. When asked why he played songs about drinking and lost souls he replied, 'The world is a big place son, and this ain't no revival you paint the pretty pictures and I'll frame them up." Lazarus comes from the delta, he grew up listening to the old blues singers on Beale Street, and the Delta surrounding Memphis. He always loved the folk music and bluegrass that grew rich in that area of the country. Lazarus plays a strange style of guitar more moody than technical, working around the lyrics of his songs as he tells the stories of the old players songs. he plays music from Steve Earl to Tom Waits and assorted alt country.
Dominick Manatiso
Dominick Has Been Singing For Over 20 Years And Covers A Huge Variety Of Music. His Influences Include Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, James Taylor And Neil Diamond. Dominick Loves To Entertain And It Shows During His Shows. He Loves To Get The Crowds Involved And Is Devoted To Make Sure A Great Time Is Had By All. Dominick Has His Songlist Readily Available To All With A List Available At His Shows As Well As On His Website, http://www.ballyhoosl.com/DominickM. Dominick Is From The Great State Of New York But Tries To Cover All Time Zones With His Shows. If Interested In Booking Him Please Contact Tex Seesaw. 