Music Matters 2017 For a Good Cause Friday and Saturday

Visit Music Matters here:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Urban%20Style/96/88/2


 This weekend we can look forward to some great SL music for a great cause. Music Matters 2017's press release states in part:

"EVENT:  Music Matters 2017
WHEN: Friday, June 23, 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017
WHERE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Urban%20Style/90/71/21
BENEFITING: Spread Music Now

Spread Music Now Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spreadmusicnow/

Spread Music Now Website: https://www.spreadmusicnow.org/

EVENT ORGANIZERS:

Alliekattz Resident

Carol Greenwood

CollinMartin Resident
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WHO ARE WE?:
We are a group of Second Life Performers & Music Lovers who come together once a year to raise money for children's music education thru Spread Music Now.
Event Facebook Page:

  https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersSL
SecondLIfe Group:
secondlife:///app/group/5dfb0839-2825-654a-5d47-cd051b8aeb89/about
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SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 23, 2017
3:00 Chillee Hernandoz
4:00 Agatha Martin
5:00 Toxie Darkmatter
6:00 LuvOfMusic
7:00 Samm Qendra
8:00 Collin Martin

Saturday, June 24, 2017
9:00 WalMArt Idol
10:00 TrickyLicks
11:00 Suzen Juel
12:00 Hogman
1:00 Mimi Carpenter
2:00 Phemie Alcot
3:00 Twostep Spiritweaver
4:00 Vinnie (Acoustic Rhapsody)
5:00 Strum Diesel
6:00 RaRa Destiney
7:00 DirtyDee Sweatwater
8:00 SoulVision
** Schedule subject to change & all times are SLT
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WHAT IS SPREAD MUSIC NOW? WHY MUSIC?
This Is Spread Music Now: https://youtu.be/7COgYexbeZA

"Some people think music education is a privilege, but I think it's essential to being human."

-Jewel - singer, songwriter and instrumentalist

SpreadMusicNow believes that by funding music programs that clearly foster an appreciation for music, children will reap the benefits of improved academic performance, awakened creativity, heightened self-esteem, and an overall sense of accomplishment.

Study after study proves that regardless of socioeconomic background, music- making students do better in school than those who have no music involvement. Whether it is improved spatial-temporal reasoning, which is integral to math, or repetition of tunes and melodies, which is integral to verbal memory, learning, playing and creating music benefits children in a myriad of ways.

Spread Music Now Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spreadmusicnow/

Spread Music Now Website: https://www.spreadmusicnow.org/
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WAYS TO DONATE:
1) Linden Donations - Attendees will have the option to donate using Linden via a kiosk at the event. All Linden will be converted to USD and donated (minus conversion fees) to Spread Music Now

2) Credit Card Donations - Attendees & also those who are unable to attend will have the option to donate using a Credit or Debit card on the event Crowdrise page.

https://www.crowdrise.com/Spreadmusicnow/fundraiser/musicmatters2

3) Music Matters 2017 black short-sleeve virtual t-shirts will be sold for $50L each, with all proceeds being donated to Spread Music Now

4) Music Matters color chnaging headbands will be sold for $50L each, with all proceeds being donated to Spread Music Now

5) Spread Music Now (Play, Learn, Become) black short-sleeve virtual t-shirts will be sold for $50L each, with all proceeds being donated to Spread Music Now

6) Sponsorship - Prior to June 15, 2017 sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact AllieKattz Resident  for more information

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*For more information about this year's upcoming event, please contact any of the event organizers or visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersSL"

Hands MOVE and Music Matters in Second Life

 I just had to make a little video of my bento hands and head with a new bento AO. I LOVE the natural movements of the hands. SL hands and feet used to be high on my pet peeve list and new avatars will never know of the old block feet and unattractive hands pre-mesh. Now we have beautiful mesh bento body parts and bento movements. I'm so happy. The bento heads are also cool and the AOs for bento range from naturally subtle to downright obnoxious, based on brands, adjustments, and personal preference. Thank you SL for the many happy years and improvements! I am still tweaking my bento head but at least I have it on now. Loving the possibilities!

 In this video I'm wearing my music matters t-shirt. This is in support of a SL benefit to support music education, the first life campaign "Spread Music Now" program. The music matters in SL will hold a 2 day benefit for first life music education for children June 23rd and 24th. You can get your Music Matters t shirt in SL for just 50L each that goes to support the program. What a deal! They can be found in kiosks around the grid, or from AllieKattz Resident, who along with Carol Greenwood, are organizing the SL event filled with lots of SL live music.

Check out the SL Music Matters Facebook page for more information and lineup of over 19 musicians for us in SL here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1738570286420853/

and here: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersSL/?fref=mentions

 You can read more about the first life Spread Music Now program on Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/spreadmusicnow/

Music Matters June 25th

Visit the venue Musicality at Key West here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Key%20Largo%20Island/128/128/22  actual venue location Key Largo Island (36,81,21)



The lineup for June 25th thus far:
11AM GIBSON
12PM TRICKY LICKS
1PM REALSOM...
2PM STICKLEBACK
3PM MINSY VERMONT
4PM LEE WINEGARDEN
5PM HOGMAN
6PM DOMINOE EFFECT
7PM COLLIN MARTIN
8PM SOUL VISION
(All times are SLT and subject to change.)

"SpreadMusicNow believes that by funding programs that clearly foster an appreciation for music, children will reap the benefits of improved academic performance, awakened creativity, heightened self-esteem, and an overall sense of accomplishment."

They even have cute t-shirts!  The shirt info. I found on FB reads as follows: "
THE EVENT T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! We will be selling these at the event on June 25th for L$50. Every single Linden will be donated to help provide children's music education programs through Spread Music Now ! A huge thank you to Kiran McGowan for donating her time & talent and making the t-shirts for us. If you would like to buy a shirt prior to June 25th, please message AllieKattz Resident in world." 

 The SL Facebook Link and more info. here: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMatters16/
The RL Facebook link here: https://www.facebook.com/spreadmusicnow/