The Benefit for Jordan Reyne

You can donate directly, or purchase albums at http://idlerogue.org/jordan/ ... but you'd be missing, potentially, the concert of the year

Friends of Jordan Reyne are gathering in Second Life this Saturday, April 7, to raise funds to help Jordan get back on her feet.

Due to a series of unpredictable personal disasters, the things Jordan had been able to count on as part of a stable and nourishing life broke down, with the eventual result that, this very week, Jordan is homeless, without income, and has suffered losses to her personal belongings and equipment. And when we watched her put her beloved dog into foster care, some people thought: enough was enough. Those people, generous musicians and friends who have grown to love Jordan, decided to offer what they could - the proceeds from their work. To help.

A look at the lineup will show you that this concert will feature some of the very best live performers in Second Life. From the dynamic thumper Pol Arida to the cutting-edge alt maestro Dragonfly, to glam rocketeer LizAday Solo, every act is an outstanding example from our thriving live music industry.

What we need now is you. You and all your friends. Bring a few bucks along to the Benefit for JordanReyne at Idle Rogue in Second Life. It is the single best live music event you will see in Second Life this year. It will be a fun show, built out of love, as the best ones always are.

All donations will be collected and paid to Jordan via her Second Life account. You can also donate to her directly, via Paypal (jordanreyne@gmail.com), or purchase her albums to contribute. Use the link below to access the Benefit's home page.

Throughout my time working with Jordan Reyne, I have come to know that her particular gift is to shine a light on a dark place, and show us that everything will be okay - that it's okay to yell, and it's okay to howl, and it's okay to curse. That there's darkness everywhere, but you're okay if you can look it in the eye.

It's our turn. Jordan needs some light. Tag, you're it.

Guerilla Burlesque to work with Guardian Spirit to raise funds for Autism Training sim

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day, and today seems like a good day to announce our upcoming fundraiser show on April 21st.

We have been approached by Marcus Morris, the founder of Guardian Spirit, to assist with raising funds for the sim he runs using the Second Life Platform. Marcus, himself on the autism spectrum, has established a sim and has effective plans to develop it as a virtual training facility for autistic clients. It is envisaged that the Guardian Spirit facility will assist with:

• Effective training of social and employment skillsDeveloping pride, self-confidence and self-esteem in our autistic clients
• Easy, fun and affordable virtual training and counseling
• Precision employment training and placement
• Real world growth for the autistic client through a virtual setting

Marcus believes that the Second Life platform and the virtual environment are extremely valuable tools for this kind of teaching, and we agree.

Guardian Spirit is a registered Non-Profit organisation. Because of the many  and varied ways avatars are asked to support charities in Second Life, Marcus went to some lengths to provide evidence of Guardian Spirit's first life presence and non-profit status. We know you want to know that the money you donate will in fact reach it's target. Those wishing to pursue verification should IM chryblnd Scribe inworld in the first instance.

The Guerilla Burlesque troupe is very supportive of Autism awareness, and they are all keen to present a fun show to a new audience - this event will be held at 6pm SLT, and not our usual midnight timeslot. We hope fans will be excited to invite their friends who cannot stay up late enough to see the weekly show. Curti5 Rexen is overseeing the production of this event, and we plan to release more information on just what the event will feature over the coming weeks. What you can be sure of is a vibrant, dynamic and quality production from a team who does just that every week.

Save the date and join us for a fun night with a heart of gold. Saturday, April 21st from 6pm at Idle Rogue.

Idle Rogue to scout musical talent for new bookings

Idle Rogue will return to booking professional musicians from April onwards. The current plan is to book a musician for each weekend to perform either before or after Guerilla Burlesque shows, which will grant you access to an audience of 30-40 avatars, however, you must be prepared to perform in timeslots of either 11pm on fridays or 1am on Saturdays, and you should use your judgement as to whether performing as part of this program suits your musical style.
If you are interested in these bookings, please provide a notecard with your bio, fees, and preferred timeslot to avatar account ROGUE FRETWERK as soon as possible.
Please share this information with musicians and other performers who may be interested in this venture. These are fee-paying bookings, with conditions attached, as we are hoping to enhance our audience's experience and ensure the smooth delivery of the entertainment we provide.

DeepSky Timeless and Guerilla Burlesque - March 2012

DeepSky Timeless and Guerilla Burlesque - March 2012, a set on Flickr.

Another amazing event from Idle Rogue Productions. Featuring the music of DeepSky Timeless, and a post-apocalyptic Medicine Show stage set built by Chewie Quixote, the show featured the choreography of Diawa Bellic and lighting by ShippyCreations.
Special Guests Guerilla Burlesque and FacelessAPe Mefusula added lustre to an already startling musicial performance. Try to catch this show when it plays Idle Rogue again.
Special thanks to the production team mentioned above, to the Guerilla Burlesque dancers and their guests who volunteered to fill the empty spaces. You all rocked this show.

DeepSky Timeless leads the Return to Idle Rogue

DeepSky Timeless returns to Idle Rogue this weekend. His collaboration with Guerilla Burlesque last year resulted in some breathtaking concerts, and we are proud to present some highlights of the show in a re-introduction for 2012.

DeepSky Timeless is a writer and musician whose metal and prog-rock formed the backbone of the extremely popular virtual band Deep Sky Traveler. Deep's post-apocalyptic vision informs his music, and his sweeping soundscapes are profound, electrifying and flecked with wry humour. This is music you can only hear performed in Second Life, and features all the lights, dazzle, dance and spectacular you know to expect from an Idle Rogue production.

You are invited to dress in theme or just come along to witness just how good virtual entertainment can be. From 6pm, Saturday March 31st at Idle Rogue.

Stay connected for details of more of the very best of Second Life's musicians as they return to Idle Rogue and we get back to doing what we love best - live music. Let's rock!

Idle Rogue - March Renovations

Idle Rogue - March Renovations, a set on Flickr.

We have lots of lovely new builds and play spaces for you to see at Idle Rogue, and beautiful new living spaces for our New Residents

Idle Rogue Customer Survey 2012