²Music - the virtual benefit concert for ]PIAS] UK opens at 9am today

From 9am Saturday, September 24th (SLT), we begin - ²Music: the virtual benefit concert for [PIAS] UK. Twelve hours of mixed media/mixed reality, as musicians from first and second life come together for a festival in support of their peers. Featuring film, interview and performance from cutting-edge entertainers, this is a not-to-be-missed collaboration between two realms.
Majikal link to open Second Life and whisk you off to 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.

Masquerade Ball to open new Guerilla Burlesque Theatre

Guerilla Burlesque will be opening a brand new club build on September 9th, and are celebrating with a MASQUERADE BALL. The event will run for two hours, from 11pm, and will feature special acts from all your favourtie divas, as well as prizes and dancing to the tunestyles of Curti5 Rexen.

We would especially like to spend some time with you all, and thank you for the marvellous support you have given us. Guerilla Burlesque is performing to a regular crowd of 40+ avatars every week now, and this is in no small way due to those who have posted about us, shared photographs from the show, and invited their friends to come and see what we do.

The new building was purpose designed to be the showcase venue on Idle Rogue, and as a fitting home for the brilliant and dynamic dance team. Built by ShippyCreations Resident, with the occasional shinkick from me, we hope you will enjoy our fusion of steampunk and industrial elements. The building will be moved into place on the ground at Idle Rogue this week, and you are invited to call by and explore it at your leisure.


Meanwhile ... a masquerade ball! Squeee!

This week on Idle Rogue

:::::Tuesday August 9th
12am - Curti5 Rexen (DJ)
2am - Hazideon Zarco (LIVE)

5pm - DJ Kloose Fretwerk
7pm - The Freak Show - DJ Cboy & his Sexy Sidekick Scarlett

:::::Wednesday August 10th - Zoffee Loring presents

:::::Thursday August 11th
12am - Thursday Theme -Pyjama Party - DJ - Curti5 Rexen

:::::Friday August 12th
1am - Mel Cheeky (LIVE)
2am - JordanReyne Deezul (LIVE)
3am - AdamHoek Resident (LIVE)
4am - DJ Budley Stoanes
6am - DJ - Kobi Vlodovic

7pm - RileyHudsonWolf Resident (LIVE)
8pm - Bowie Bravin (LIVE)
9pm - JimmyT49 Dukes (LIVE)

:::::Saturday August 13th
12am (that's midnight on Friday night) - Guerilla Burlesque

:::::Sunday August 14th
1am - Tukso Okey (LIVE)

You can access our calendar by liking our Facebook page

We will commence classes in Basic Skills for New Residents and Event Hosting next week, with other courses to come. If you would like to attend or teach a course, please IM chryblnd Scribe

G.Bevin live video stream into Idle Rogue

G.Bevin is a new performer on the grid and has now done two gigs at Idle Rogue. He will perform weekly on Tuesdays at 4am. Check out his recorded live performance from Tuesday June 28th, or stalk his web presence at:

• bandcamp
• facebook
• youtube
• soundcloud
• website

Rough Giraffe reviews Idle Rogue

IDLE ROGUE (Mature)

Owner: Chryblnd Scribe     Music Format: Alternative

Schedule:
Sunday            1 am – Tukso Okey
Tuesday         12 am – DJ Curti5 Rexen
                        2 am – Hazideon Zarco
                        3 am – Saintess Larnia
Thursday        12 am – Theme night with DJ Curti5 Rexen
Friday              1 am – Nohj Martinek
                        2 am – Mel Cheeky
                        8 pm – Bowie Bravin
                        9 pm – JimmyT49 Dukes
Saturday        12 am – Guerilla Burlesque Dance Show

Over 2 years ago, Idle Rogue started hosting Live Music events. They started off with a solid base of events and that is what has kept them going strong for so long. Besides live music, you can also join them for DJ and special events such as the Saturday Dance show. They vary in what's going on so every person can find exactly what they are looking for in a great time in SL.

Unique about this venue is that they generally don’t have hosts. At some venues this would kill a show. At Idle Rogue on the other hand, a supportive, friendly and welcoming audience is always present. Whenever you arrive here, you will be welcomed by the sweetest and nicest people around.

Not only are the greetings outstanding, also the music you get to hear is of a very high level. The setting of this venue is simple, not distracting from anything going on at the main stage. Gigantic pictures of the perfomer are a nice touch on the stage that give me the feeling I’m at a huge-rock-concert. Dark colours are used to give everything a touch of class and elegance and it all works together perfectly.

Idle Rogue however is not just a live music venue. They also run a 'New Resident Assistance Program' which provides avatars who are less than thirty days old with five weeks free accommodation, giving them an opportunity to attend events, meet other people and learn to function in a safe environment. With the friendly people you can find here, I am sure that new residents will feel welcome.
What do people think of Idle Rogue? Let’s give them the chance to tell us.

"I don't talk about many venues because most aren't run with the level of dedication my friend chryblnd puts into THIS venue." - Lingual Markus, The Roof @ NYC owner

"I love playing there most of all :) What makes playing there so great is that it just seems to be a gravitational force for cool people and good music" - Hazideon Zarco, performer

"Everyone is sooooo nice" - 10 Gumbo, VIP

"The good people, the great friends, entertainment and sexy dance shows" - Trinity Demonia, VIP

"Gurlilla Burlesque" - Rick Gearbox, VIP

"Always quality music at Idle rogue" - Aelva, VIP

This says it all and this is exactly the reason why you should visit Idle Rogue. You won’t be disappointed!

Grace Jovinavic for Rough Giraffe Magazine

calling all Rogues