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On March 3rd, 2019, Creations Park lost its original inspiration, and Second Life lost its most celebrated senior. Fran Serenade passed away at 92 after a lifetime of loving and serving others in both of the worlds she lived in. Fran was beloved by all who knew her, including her Linden friends. Her daughter, Barbie Alchemi, and son, AlmostThere Inventor, built Creations Park to be a wonderworld to stimulate the mind, specifically for Fran and others. The video the Draxtor made about Fran and the medical research into Parkinson’s done at Creations Park was called one of the most important ever made about Second Life by CEO Ebbe Linden.
A Celebration of Fran’s life will be held at Savoy Ballroom in Creations Park on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 11AM to 9PM SLT. Some of the very best live singers in Second Life will be performing in her honor. Most knew Fran and some had performed at her 90th birthday party, also at Savoy. We are very thankful to the following performers for their support for Fran. (Scroll down for Artist BIOs.) Thank you to our event HOSTS: Lady WhiteFalcon (ladywhite farrior) 11pm & 12pm Duan Ravenclaw (literarysweetheart) 1pm & 3pm Jolie (joileelle partfort) 2pm Dru (drucilla karu) 5pm Maka (makalii.rhiadra) 6pm Mist (procrati.mistwallow) 8pm |
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PHIL SETNER
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SAVOY DANCE TROUPE Debut Performance: "The Lindy Hoppers" Designed and Choreographed by Jackie Brown Production Manager: Jiggles Produced by Les Clochards Starring:
Josephine Baker: Jackie Brown ((antarctica.ferraris) Cab Calloway: Jiggles (h00gan) The Lindy Hoppers: Sean (sean naidoo) & Cathy (caterinaparr) Artu (arturil) & Rachel (racheldavinci) |
SAVOY BALLROOM SHOWCASE PERFORMERS
ARTIST BIOS
11AM Samm Qendra
I'm just a simple,ordinary girl who loves to sing. I've always believed that everything that comes from the heart touches the heart,with that said i sing songs that I can connect to most of the times. It's lovely when I can make my audience understand every word i said in my singing,it's like story telling.Effecting a person's life with my music is what I am here for.
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12:00 PM Putri Solo (putrisolosinger)
Hailing from Indonesia, the gorgeous and talented Putri Solo has enchanted audiences in Second Life with her beautiful renditions of Ballads, Pop, Rock, Disco, Jazz and Ballroom classics. She sings popular covers by Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand and more... but can custom create the perfect mix for your venue and audience.
Her talent has been recognized by many, including SL's 2ND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE MUSIC where she won 2nd place. And she is ready to captivate crowds with high quality sound from her fully equipped home studio.
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1PM Luciano Lionheart
Luciano Lionheart is a Norwegian crossover singer, known for his interpretations of musical, classical, and jazz standards. He has a famously powerful voice which stretches over four and a half octaves and has been dubbed "The Voice" by his loyal SL followers. He has won multiple awards for his SL performances, including the very prestigious "Favorite Male Singer" award at the Avi Choice Awards 2016.
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2PM Phil Setner
About me, well I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and still live there today, I started singing later on probably in my teens but never really in front of anyone ,I guess it wasn’t until I was in my twenties I started to sing in front of people and then it was just close friends and family . To be honest most of my singing has been done online and Pal talk was the first program I started to sing on. As I got used to it I improved my setup and also the quality of sound and started to record a few tracks. I do not write my own music and I sing only cover tracks.
I joined Second life in 2008 and within about 3 months I was singing live at a number of venues although not to a lot of people, but I enjoyed it all the same. My love for the oldies I guess I got from my mother and fathers' new year parties - all my aunties and uncles would come to our house they would all be sat around the living room and my mother would start a sing song and one by one she would go around the room and each person would sing a song of their choice. I would have been about 7 or 8 at the time but we had these parties every year and they became well known throughout our family. The songs of choice would be the golden oldies and a wide range of songs also but I would just sit on the arm of a chair and listen, my mother had a lovely voice and always enjoyed singing so I guess I took after her in that way. Mind you I think she was a better singer than me by far but like her I enjoy singing
Phil is best known for his ballads and love songs, but happily steps out of his comfort zone, performing more modern music from the likes of The Script, The Commitments, Snow Patrol, David Grey, Paul Weller, Paul Young, Travis, The Verve, The Stranglers, Paulo Nuttini, Ragnboneman, Ed Sheeran and Robbie Williams plus many more. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you're into the music of now and then, you will appreciate the vocals of Phil Setner.
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3PM Agatha Nowles
Agatha is not only an exceptionally talented singer, blessed with a beautiful voice and incredible range, she is also hysterically funny and down to earth.
Singing from her home in Brazil, Agatha’s strong, smooth and sultry voice will take you down the alleyways of Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Pearl Jam, America, and her Bossa Nova will simply take your breath away.
Her intimacy and easy manner will make you will feel like you’re sitting in her living room, singing your favorite songs together, sharing some laughs, and forgetting all your cares for this enchanting hour. If you miss an Agatha show, you are truly missing out on something special.
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4PM Savoy Dance Troupe
Designed and Choreographed by Jackie Brown (antarctica.ferraris)
Production Manager: Jiggles (h00gan)
Produced by Les Clochards:
CAST:
Josephine Baker: Jackie Brown ((antarctica.ferraris)
Cab Calloway: Jiggles
The Lindy Hoppers: Sean (sean naidoo) & Cathy (caterinaparr)
Artu (arturil) & Rachel (racheldavinci)
This first production of the Savoy Dance Troupe celebrates “The Lindy Hoppers” and features celebrity appearances by Cab Calloway on piano, and Josephine Baker as featured soloist. The production was designed and choreographed by Jackie Brown. Jackie has integrated real couples dances into this production that illustrate the Lindy Hop, Charleston, and other dances from the period.
Jackie and her collaboration company, Les Clochards, have entertained the public producing many dance shows in SL, including most recently, the large scale project “Waterworld” as well as “Full Monty,” “Thriller,” “Egypt” and “JCS, Superstar.”
Savoy is delighted to have Jackie as a Savoy Imagineer and resident choreographer.
4:40PM Make Believe Ballroom - 21st Century
DJSWING (Carlyle Chaparral) brings the 1930s radio show by DJ Martin Block into the 21st Century. You'll dance to LIVE recordings by modern swing and electro-swing bands, presented as if they are performing live for you right now.
5:00 Max Kleene (Maximillion Kleene)
Maximillion Kleene, recipient of 11 Avi-Choice Awards over the last 4 years (2012-2016) in multiple categories including Favorite Male Performer, has been amazing his audiences since 2007. His dynamic musical range and smooth acoustic groove "Max-imizes" tunes ranging from CCR to Foo Fighters; from Train to Jason Mraz. Streaming from Niagara Falls Canada, Max provides his fans with an hour of musical magic and brings a vast repertoire of quirky, classic, and current covers to Second Life.
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6PM Ronnie Artano (ronnieartano)
Ronnie brings many years of performance experience and a passion for all those favorite old jazz standards, especially those in the style of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack,. You will enjoy this driven performer's pizazz filled, charismatic voice. With a music major, big band experience, and his love of music, you too will enjoy this performer among us.
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7PM Savoy Showcase
MONDAYS with DRU
Back to the Future of Swing: We go forward in time on Mondays to the Future of Swing. Dru Karu is your guide as we present modern bands playing a century of swing tunes. If “Voodoo Daddy” and the “Zippers” sound good to you, be here when we go Back to the Future of Swing.
All-Electro Show: Hard driving dancing for a non-stop hour of Electro Swing! Dru Karu’s tasty tunes will keep you tapping all night. Parov Stelar, Caro Emerald, and dozens of others zap you onto the floor for our amazing array of dance moves. Come prepared to Swing!
WEDNESDAYS with MIST
Rat Pack & Pals: Dance to the tunes of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and the stage stars of the 50’s and 60’s. Plus the fun details that your guide, Mist brings with it!
Bourbon Street Beat: The music and dances of New Orleans form the foundation of American jazz. Join your guide, Mist, to explore the roots of swing dancing and swing music found in NOLA’s amazing history.
THURSDAYS with MAKA
Maka's Favorite Year of Swing: Thursdays we explore the top hit swing tunes for each year of the Swing Era (1932 to 1948.) Our host and guide, MAKA, takes you back to one of those years to experience the music and dances that made each year special. Get your vintage on with MAKA and her Favorite Year of Swing.
Maka's Swing Era Mash-Up: Maka’s Mashup spins the hottest dance tunes from the Swing Era (1932-1948) for one hour of dancing bliss. Choice cuts from all of the great swing bands and singers will keep you on the dance floor hopping. Get smashed at Maka’s Swing Era Mash!
8PM JaeSands
Jay Sands “In The Style of Sinatra”
“It’s Frank’s world…and we’re just lucky to be living in it.”… Dean Martin.
That is the world of Jay Sands, who as a child lived and breathed the music and the mechanics of Frank Sinatra, learning his inflections and the very tones of Sinatra’s voice. Including Sinatra’s diction and annunciation, breathing mannerisms and how, he (Frank), applied all of these techniques to produce “The Voice” that sang to the world. So much so, that in his later years, Jay would find himself singing not only the praises, but the phrases of Sinatra. Jay Sands grew up on the streets of the Bronx in New York City. These were fun years for Jay, running around the streets and learning what it really means to be a Native New Yorker.
Then came, “Blue Moon Entertainment”, a Karaoke company Jay spearheaded, which gave him the opportunity to start his own business. “Blue Moon Entertainment” became one of the first independent Karaoke shows in New York at the time. The shows were so successful that the KJ’s to follow started with or were trained by Jay Sands. Jay continued on, playing the top clubs in the Bronx, Westchester and greater New York area, and then “In the Style of Sinatra” was born. Blue Moon Entertainment gave Jay the means to work on doing what he so loved to do, sing the songs of Sinatra.
Before long Jay was doing such venues as “Don’t Tell Mama’s” on restaurant row in New York City, to sold out rooms and to the restaurants of Little Italy and venues which stretched from New York To Florida and beyond. Jay did not stop there. After moving to Florida Jay was soon serenading crowds from the balcony of the piazza at Universal Studio’s Portofino Bay hotel in Orlando Florida for almost 2 years, along with special shows throughout the year and the hotel night club as well.
Then came venues such as the Ormond Beach Theater in Ormond Beach Florida and the Melbourne Theater in Melbourne Florida as well as the private party circuit up and down the east coast to amazed and satisfied audiences.
The great Don K. Reed, DJ from New York’s famous oldies radio station WCBS FM 101.1, said, when asked for a quote about Jay Sands, …”Jay Sands not only swings on stage, but on his CD as well” after hearing Jay at a local New York performance. Since then Jay Sands has continued singing the phrases of Frank Sinatra and hopes to be bringing this unique show to your patrons as well.
Now we are here, in the present and Jay Sands is still singing the phrases of Frank Sinatra, still is ...”Keeping the music alive” and wishes to thank you for taking the time to learn about …Jay Sands and ”In The Style of Sinatra”.
Here are just a few quotes from audience members after the show about Jay Sands and “In the Style of Sinatra”…
”If you close your eyes you think your listening to Frank Sinatra”…” What a wonderful show”…”Thank you for taking me back to the days spent on line outside the Paramount Theater”…”Thank you for keeping the music alive”.
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Jay Sands “In The Style of Sinatra”
“It’s Frank’s world…and we’re just lucky to be living in it.”… Dean Martin.
That is the world of Jay Sands, who as a child lived and breathed the music and the mechanics of Frank Sinatra, learning his inflections and the very tones of Sinatra’s voice. Including Sinatra’s diction and annunciation, breathing mannerisms and how, he (Frank), applied all of these techniques to produce “The Voice” that sang to the world. So much so, that in his later years, Jay would find himself singing not only the praises, but the phrases of Sinatra. Jay Sands grew up on the streets of the Bronx in New York City. These were fun years for Jay, running around the streets and learning what it really means to be a Native New Yorker.
Then came, “Blue Moon Entertainment”, a Karaoke company Jay spearheaded, which gave him the opportunity to start his own business. “Blue Moon Entertainment” became one of the first independent Karaoke shows in New York at the time. The shows were so successful that the KJ’s to follow started with or were trained by Jay Sands. Jay continued on, playing the top clubs in the Bronx, Westchester and greater New York area, and then “In the Style of Sinatra” was born. Blue Moon Entertainment gave Jay the means to work on doing what he so loved to do, sing the songs of Sinatra.
Before long Jay was doing such venues as “Don’t Tell Mama’s” on restaurant row in New York City, to sold out rooms and to the restaurants of Little Italy and venues which stretched from New York To Florida and beyond. Jay did not stop there. After moving to Florida Jay was soon serenading crowds from the balcony of the piazza at Universal Studio’s Portofino Bay hotel in Orlando Florida for almost 2 years, along with special shows throughout the year and the hotel night club as well.
Then came venues such as the Ormond Beach Theater in Ormond Beach Florida and the Melbourne Theater in Melbourne Florida as well as the private party circuit up and down the east coast to amazed and satisfied audiences.
The great Don K. Reed, DJ from New York’s famous oldies radio station WCBS FM 101.1, said, when asked for a quote about Jay Sands, …”Jay Sands not only swings on stage, but on his CD as well” after hearing Jay at a local New York performance. Since then Jay Sands has continued singing the phrases of Frank Sinatra and hopes to be bringing this unique show to your patrons as well.
Now we are here, in the present and Jay Sands is still singing the phrases of Frank Sinatra, still is ...”Keeping the music alive” and wishes to thank you for taking the time to learn about …Jay Sands and ”In The Style of Sinatra”.
Here are just a few quotes from audience members after the show about Jay Sands and “In the Style of Sinatra”…
”If you close your eyes you think your listening to Frank Sinatra”…” What a wonderful show”…”Thank you for taking me back to the days spent on line outside the Paramount Theater”…”Thank you for keeping the music alive”.
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