After Dark on Idle Rogue - it's happening

photo by chryblnd Scribe

The big announcement today on chryblnd Scribe's blog was that two of live entertainment's favourite venues - Idle Rogue and After Dark - are coming together to form a new community based around their merged interests and styles. That's us!

Both entities will continue to function much as they have, catering to their specific audiences as they have always done, but there are plans to add in new events and expand others. "We think After Dark on Idle Rogue can be the leading live entertainment sim in Second Life," chry says.

" After Dark run a stylish and cool live music venue, where the attention to detail is perfect. They treat their musicians well, establishing productive relationships, nurturing their talent and promoting their endeavours. They treat the fans well, providing a warm and inclusive atmosphere in which to enjoy performances. So for Idle Rogue, this means we get live music run by people who care at the same high standard we do, " Scribe tells her blog audience. "I am beyond excited, and I hope you guys will make yourselves part of the new and vibrant community that can grow around this fusion of music and dance."

She also announced plans to move the "Mayfair" environment, built by Gloriana Maertens, down to ground level as a home for Arrehn Oberlander's Metaharper Interactive Stages. These stages are a "push-button" interactive experience. Professional dancers have taken some of their best-loved works and made them accessible to everyone. You simply select the act you want to take part in, press the panel, and the entire stage set rezzes. Hop on the poseball and wait for the music to begin. This has been a very popular activity on the sim and is expected to grow as people learn what it does. It is currently housed in the Acuo Theatre, but will be permanently housed and expanded in coming months.

photo by Imrhien Fargis

"What we are doing on Idle Rogue - with the generous help of Meegan Danitz and Arrehn Oberlander - is consolidating the resources of three separate entities. While the Metaharpers are a separate and very well-defined group, with their own set of interests, many of them are an integral and valued part of the Idle Rogue ecosystem. We hope the same will prove true for the After Dark community," Chryblnd Scribe says, noting that the Metaharpers intend to maintain their current grid presence. "We think exciting times are ahead, as we build a strong and really dynamic sim that benefits everyone attached to it."

After Dark will start operating from Idle Rogue as of April 20th.

Dates announced for Le Cirque de Nuit at Idle Rogue!

After months of careful preparation, Idle Rogue's Le Cirque de Nuit debuts on April 6, with a special performance for the Guerilla Burlesque Exclusive group at 4pm, followed by a General Admission Performance at 7pm.
The show is tour-de-force virtual entertainment. Loosely referencing Erin Morgenstern's novel "The Night Circus", builder Gloriana Maertens has created a magical circus environment in the sky above Idle Rogue. From the moment you arrive, you feel the shimmering in the air, and the enchantment begins.
As you take your seat, we will assume control of your camera and embark together on a sparkling journey, of shadows and light, sounds and visions, astonishment and delight.
A collaborative experience, Le Cirque de Nuit has been crafted by some of the best performers and builders in SL at the height of their careers. It's a black and white steampunk extravaganza that features clever concepts woven together by an extremely professional team. Produced by Chryblnd Scribe, with a stage scripted and managed by Arrehn Oberlander, you will witness thrilling performances by dancers who have honed their skills in the great troupes of our time.

Membership of Guerilla Burlesque Exclusive costs 1000L
Join the (free) Idle Rogue inworld group or subscribe to stay up-to-date on our performances
media enquiries to Aubreya Joszpe or chryblnd Scribe.

12 great reason to be an Idle Rogue

 

2013 is shaping up to be a great year to be an Idle Rogue. Thanks to the generous support of Cait, Zelana and Theira, we have a beautiful sim with lots of activities booked to keep you entertained. We are almost 600 members strong, and we have lots more great plans in the works. See you on Idle Rogue!

Live Music kickoff for 2013

 

Idle Rogue is pleased to announce we are resuming our live music calendar for 2013, commencing with Saintess Larnia at 2am on Friday January 25th. We are also looking forward to Jordan Reyne's return on February 2nd. DeepSky Timeless will resume his immersive stage productions in February, and we are negotiating with all the favourites to get them back for your entertainment.

We are currently talking to sponsors who are interested in donating to support the live music program, and are also seeking information from Idle Rogue residents, followers and group members  about the kind of musicians you are interested in having perform.

If you are thinking of suggesting live musicians, please keep the following in mind:

• We are an alternative music venue. We prefer original music from most genres. We do book very high quality cover artists who do alternative material, and DJs, stage productions and tribute shows are other facets of our operations
• Management has final say on performers booked for Idle Rogue and quality is absolutely a factor
•  Anonymous donations towards fees can be paid to avatar Saturday Melody

We are also very interested in sourcing a dance/trance/dnb DJ for a specific project. Alternative and indie DJs who are interested in building up a regular event are also encouraged to contact chryblnd Scribe.

Finally we are very saddened to announce that we have been unable to find a coordinator for the New Resident Village program. It's not too late to enquire about running this project, but it is very likely we will close this program down if there really is no-one with time to manage it.

Please contact chryblnd Scribe if you wish to enquire about anything Rogue, or email us at idlerogue@gmail.com

More great live music this weekend

At midnight the team from Guerilla Burlesque opens proceedings with their high-energy dance revue. This week featuring performances from beloved stars Jewellah Magic, Chewie Quixote, SexyS Quintessa, Kiriam MacIntyre, Sho Kyong, and Chucci BigBear, doors open from 11:45pm to allow you to met with friends, find your seat and enjoy the ambience of a live stage show.

At 1am, delightful Lisa Brune returns to Idle Rogue. The dizzying combination of her rich voice, alternative classics and a stunning avatar proved incredibly popular at her first outing on the IR stage, and we look forward to more from this fabulously cool performer

At 2am Idle Rogue favourite, Jordan Reyne, joins us for a performance that melds folk noir, powerful alto vocals and industrial found sound with an accoustic and loop musicality that is unique and original. Jordan Reyne is a premier performer whose recorded works are award-nominated and whose real life resume includes the legendary Glastonbury Festival.

At 3am Kristopher Walpole returns to Idle Rogue after an absence of some months. Kris's original music is the stuff of classic indie ballads - wistful themes, clever guitar and a voice that reminds you of a Saturday morning comedown. It's glorious alt yearning and the perfect finish to an amazing evening at Idle Rogue

²Music - the virtual benefit concert for [PIAS] UK. This Saturday, September 24th, from 9am SLT

The inventory of countless independent musicians and record labels was destroyed last month when rioters burned music distributor [PIAS]'s warehouse to the ground. ²Music is a multimedia music event, in association with Label Love, to raise funds for independent musicians and labels affected by the [PIAS] warehouse fire. Come out to see  top inworld and outworld talent in live performances, video screenings, and interactive Q&A sessions!

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

 9am    Flytecase (feat. G.Bevin)

GBevin has been performing solo shows in SL for a couple of months, and today, for the benefit of [PIAS] and Label Love, he brings his band Flytecase into world to perform for the first time. This is a full band, guitars, drums, vocals and keys. Alternative pop-rock songs with intertwining vocal melodies that are elevated by gut-felt music. It radiates energy and emotion, even during the softer parts
10am    iconAclass

MC of renowned experimental "wall of sound" hip-hop crew Dalek, veteran rapper Will Brooks' gritty new solo project IconAclass is already being hailed for an uncompromising lyrical approach similar to classic Public Enemy. Will joins us inworld for the debut of heavy new IconAclass vid, “Long Haul”. Stick around for the post-vid Q&A with the most determined underground artist around!

IconAclass gets his avatar on

11am    Neotropic

Acclaimed Ninja Tune alumna and electronic innovator, Neotropic (aka Riz Maslen), premieres four of her experimental films featuring music from her most recent release, Equestrienne Remixes. Join Riz for her first inworld appearance, experience the films, and ask questions during her artist’s talk after the show!

Riz Maslen - Neotropic - in first and second life

noon    Slim Warrior 

A pioneer in her own right, SlimGirlFat aka Slim Warrior was the UK’s first performer to go virtual and she has championed Second Life’s live music scene ever since. The international award-winning recording artist/musician/producer returns to spin an eclectic mix of original dance and house sounds with swirls of trance and techno to move you like you didn’t know you could.

2pm    DJ Vadim

A mainstay of the innovative electronic UK-based label Ninja Tune since the beginning, DJ Vadim has played over 2,500 shows in 60 countries over the last 20 years, and worked with artists from Stevie Wonder to The Roots. The esteemed DJ, producer and Latin Grammy nominee invites you to his house party set to support independent music and to help him celebrate the end of another whirlwind tour!

3pm    LizAday Solo

The incomparable LizAday Solo, with her rock diva vocals and her lush musicality, traipses through genres with an eclectic grace. Liz likes to keep a deeply live element to each performance, but is not ashamed to use technology as a tool to enhance a show. Liz's unique twists on popular covers and her broad range of unusual originals are delivered with polish and warmth.

4pm    MommaLuv Skytower

MommaLuv Skytower is an avante garde electronic songstress who uses her voice as a pen & her music as paper creating globally fused artistic musical compositions that invite you into her mind of (a)VANTRONIK (m)AYHEM - for a brief stay. You need only the human condition and the desire. Get to know her original melodic lyrical beds and find your own way

5pm    Solange Simondsen

Beloved indie/electro DJ Solange Simondsen brings you two hours of the very best in independant music. Erudite and elegant, leave it to Solange to illustrate for you just what it is that is so important about nurturing independant music
7pm    Dexter Morph

Dexter Morph is Second Life’s own musical prophet of the Singularity. Open the door to your mind and let Dex’s cyberpsychedelia expand your online consciousness with funkalicious grooves and his “Riki-tik” technique!

 

Idle Rogue is proud and delighted to be part of this event. We have been working hard to make the musicians who are logging into Second Life for the first time welcome and comfortable. We have been negotiating with some of the most talented and generous SL live performers. we have been on the biggest learning curve, in order to bring you a cutting edge event that utilises both sound and vision to immerse you in your Second Life experience. Above all, it is our hope to provide a space where those committed to supporting the cause of independant music from around the globe can come together.

The Follow at Idle Rogue

The Follow performing at Idle Rogue as part of their "World Tour In A Day" tour, in support of their new album Building Machines To Reach The Stars. I really cannot speak highly enough of this band and their extremely professional management. Thanks for a great gig guys, you rocked the Rogues. Photos from the grid can be found here.

Idle Rogue rocks the grid!

So many cool things to look forward to in the coming weeks at Idle Rogue.

August 27 - Idle Rogue favourites Deep Sky Traveler return for their once-a-month asskicking live show.

September 3 - The Beautiful Freaks Burlesque Circus is one year old! To celebrate, we are paying tribute to cultural prodigy Tim Burton, with a full complement of performers all bending their own creative will to Burton's.

September 3 - DoctorGrim Frequency takes over the decks at Underground Freaks. Grim is a redhot dj who, Original Rogues will remember, mixes fresh and light. He will be a perfect fit in the fabulous Underground.

September 10 - we are proud and delighted to have been asked to host the launch for Jordan Reyne's new video for her popular song "The Brave". You know this must involve the incredible stage production of Slappy Doobie, so it is sure to be a cool night, full of amazing sound and vision.

We have added 100% live band [engrama] to the weekly lineup of performers, and they will appear on a double bill with JordanReyne Deezul from 3am Tuesday mornings slt.

Ongoing, we have nightly DJs, burlesque events four times a week and ongoing live appearances by JordanReyne Deezul, EAR Oh, Hazideon Zarco, Guitar Zane, Anek Fuchs, and of course, our favourite rock star Bowie Bravin.

It's a great time to be an Idle Rogue :-)

The History Of Idle Rogue Part Two

Taking the lessons learned from Idle Rogue Live, yop commenced the build of the Idle Rogue best known to Second Life. We wanted a stage adequate for any kind of performance. We wanted a big roomy dancefloor. We wanted it to look unlike any other venue.

Yopilax Jigsaw is a gifted content creator. He took the words I typed and drew forth the building I wanted, and Idle Rogue commenced hosting regular live performances. Artists who have performed there include FacelessAPe Mefusula, AMforte Clarity, Starflower Orbit, JimmyT49 Dukes, LANCE Rembrandt, EAR Oh, Gabryel Nyoki, Bowie Bravin, Shane Kirschner, Armin Finesmith, Strummer Vultee, Loreen Aldrin, Deep Sky Traveler, JordanReyne Deezul and the great Kiplan Carlyle.

In July of 2009, First Life took some storms, and as a result, the course of Idle Rogue changed in subtle ways. Yop left Second Life, and his influence on the buildings grew fainter. Idle Rogue was no longer able to afford the fees required by live performers, so the weekly gigs dwindled down. Kiplan Carlyle imploded, and in the aftermath of that, kloose Fretwerk arrived. DJs took the place of live music to a large extent. And The Beautiful Freaks arrived to save the day.

Welcome to Idle Rogue

So much happens at Idle Rogue. And the Idle Rogues are so loyal. It's more than time we had a blog of our own. I am hoping it will be more than just me posting to it, though no doubt I will have to crack the whip to prise a post out of anyone (even myself). Welcome to Idle Rogue. If you've not been, come by. Or stay tuned for the stories and the personalities that make it what it is.