Sunday June 19th Live @ The Carnival of the Arts at Dirty Grind!

It's the last day of the Carnival of the Arts, but don't you fret....we here at The Dirty Grind Independent Artist Community have one heck of a show lined up for all of you!  While you are stopped in, make sure to check out both the new sim design and the awesome artwork of our Featured Visual Artist, Bloo Ansar! Bring your friends and let's go out with a BANG ya'll!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fender/115/141/27

3pm Phemie Alcott

Along with her RL performing career, she has enjoyed playing to people from all over the world here in this warm and supportive environment of SL music. Her songs are introspective piano based tunes.

4pm Laidback Celt

LB is a soulful, gravelly voiced rock singer, who accompanies himself on guitar. He loves to bang out the music he sings to as he puts his own unique flavor on each and every song. He'll rock his ass off, belting out tune after tune while you do the chair dance! Come ...listen ...have a little fun!!! ;)

5pm Winston Ackland

Winston has a gift with connecting with his audiences as they relax in the cozy atmosphere his presence creates and enjoy innovative songs crafted from a blend of rock, bossa nova, folk, blues and jazz.

6pm Kinagree Smith

They fused the melodic modalities of the Irish music traditions with an American Folk rock feel. The sound was both unique, and familiar at the same time.

7pm The Vinnie Show

Vinnie pours his heart and soul into every song and Live performance ....hoping to give something to each person In the audience. The Vinnie Show is all about having fun together! 

Saturday June 18th Live @ The Carnival of the Arts at Dirty Grind!

Starting at 3pm we here at The Dirty Grind Independent Artist Community have one heck of a show for you! Prepare yourselves for five hours of 100% live and uncut musical deliciousness. While you are stopped in, make sure to check out the whimsical workings of our Featured Visual Artist Bloo Ansar, as well as the rest of the sim...It's new!!!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fender/115/141/27

3pm Effinjay

Frogg was a vocal jazz minor at college, while Jay studied piano for 14 years, and together as singer/songwriters they have produced a comprehensive range of heartfelt and memorable melodies and poetically lyrical songs.

4pm Ren & Quai

Quai and Ren are advocates & musicians in both worlds. A mix of originals and covers with D/s, romantic, and erotic themes! Ren's songwriting and singing style is soulful, bluesy, expressive, in your face, sassy, and smooth.

5pm Senjata Witt

Steady as a heartbeat, that's how her guitar style's been described, rhythmic, percussive, and punctual, with a voice like rose-petals steeped in bourbon. Folk, Blues, Traditional and original music, served up in her own special style!

6pm Shannon Oherlihy

Shannon creates contemporary folk music with rich vocals and songs that resonate with a strong sense of the human experience.  

7pm Wald Schridde

Attending a Wald Schridde performace is like being a part of a highly enjoyable interactive history lesson. Throughout the show , he takes you on a auditory adventure that paints a lucid picture . Wald plays an array of instruments, most of which you don't hear very often these days ; coupled with a very pleasant baritone vocal intonation.    His style is a mixture of traditional and folk and offers an authentic and entertaining live music experience.

Field Trips!

2pm Agusto Napoli @ Vincents!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Holland/211/230/22

Friday June 17th LIVE @ The Carnival of the Arts at Dirty Grind!

We are on the THIRD DAY of The Carnival of the Arts! Prepare yourselves for SIX solid hours of 100 % LIVE musical epicness. Also remember to check out the awesome artwork of our Featured Visual Artist Bloo Ansar! Bring your friends and show them the amazing-ness that is the new sim design. We promise you all a great time!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fender/115/141/27

3pm Lexus Melodie

Lexus Melodie is a british singer-songwriter whose performances combine great music, warmth of personality and a sense of humour in equal quantities. She has a voice that can melt hearts but never takes herself too seriously. Lexus has performed her originals live in and around London. No stranger to the SL music scene, Lexus has returned after a break with some great new originals and covers to delight new and existing fans alike.

4pm Whirli Placebo

Whirli Placebo, live musician and quirky, eclectic, original songwriter. Enjoys keeping the spirit of music alive with a few tasteful and re-imagined covers as well. 99% Original, 1% WTF

5pm Etherian Kamaboko

Etherian Kamaboko performs live acoustic/electric Roots, Blues, Americana, Classic Rock, Folk style of music with vocals, harmonica, and electric and acoustic guitars. A little of this and a whole lotta that.

6pm David Csiszer

David Csiszer is a vocalist/multi-instrumentalist artist playing acoustic centered music flavored with different genres" sometimes splashing his electric guitar, bass, drums, keys, and banjo into the mix..

7pm Gweeb

Peed panties aren't unheard of at his gigs, and not much is taken seriously, aside from the delicious, rich sound of one boy and his guitar. Gweeb delivers an incredible show with each of his performances. 

8pm Lyndon Heart

Lyndon Heart appears on SL's premiere stages and brings his eclectic repertoire of acoustic rock, folk, funk, and blues to an avid flock of digital fans. With a playlist that encompasses originals, popular covers, and lesser-known gems, Lyndon's shows are sure to include lots of your musical heart-shaped favorites!

Thursday Live @ The Carnival of the Arts at Dirty Grind!

Here we are Dirty Grinders! This is the second day of The Carnival of the Arts III! There is a new sim to check out, designed by the one and only Mrs. Lisa Buttmonkey. We also have a new Featured Visual Artist on display..the very talented Bloo Ansar. Make sure to come on down to the sim, and check out all of the new goodies!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fender/115/141/27

Pass the Mic @ Day 2 @ Carnival of the Arts III!

Grand Opening of The Movement Lounge! 

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS, WRITERS, AND STORYTELLERS! Join us starting at 5p to enjoy friends, music, and chill out in a warm atmosphere.

If you would like to be added to the list to play, contact Ian Mcconach or Tamzin (TammyMac) and join us to begin at 5

Located in the basement of The Dirty Grind, The Movement Lounge a new hole in the wall for relaxing discussion, reading and passing the mic!

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{Dirty Grind Family Field Trips!}

12pm Field Trip! The Vinnie Show @ Surfside!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Crystal%20Falls/151/73/32

4pm Field Trip! Laidback Celt @ Cafe Musique!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//196/227/22

5pm Field Trip!Wald Schridde @ Stargazer!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amber%20Sun/169/236/212

6pm Field Trip! Marqs DeSade @ Serenity Gardens!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Lifted%20Mist/229/199/30

7pm Field Trips! Beth Odets, Phemie Alcott , Strum Diesel & Winston Ackland!

Beth Odets @ Merry Pranksters

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Prankster%20Isle/146/134/55

Phemie Alcott @ Key West

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Key%20West%20Island/115/104/30

Strum Diesel @ Pannie's

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bedenham/244/140/86

Winston Ackland @ Stargazer

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amber%20Sun/169/236/212

8pm Field Trip! The Vinnie Show @ Godfathers!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MUSIC%20MACHINE%20LIVE/147/196/23

Wednesday LIVE @ The Carnival of the Arts at Dirty Grind!

It's FINALLY here! Today marks the very first day of the Carnival of the Arts. This event lasts for 5 days , and features not only music...but visual art AND A new sim design reveal!  Make sure to come to the shows , check out the artwork of Bloo Ansar and check out the new sim!!! Let's make this a night to remember!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fender/115/141/27

3pm Zoz Quandry

On the acoustic guitar Zoz writes Melodic, often bittersweet, songs of personal & social revolution, love and loss, addiction & connection, hope and despair.

4pm Suzen Juel 

Suzen is an incredible singer songwriter and one helluva dirty ride! Suzen delivers an incredible show with each of her performances. She has a smooth easy style that makes fans of first time listeners.

5pm The Matthew Show

Whether it's a song about drinking and driving in Heaven , or an unconventional love song; Matthew sings about basically whatever he feels like singing about.    His shows are funny , entertaining , unpredictable and a guaranteed good time.

6pm Kiesta Aljon

LIVE acoustic guitar....Soft rock, a bit of blues, some folk and country is the best way to describe the type of music she plays...as for her voice...EARTHY is how she likes best to describe her sound.

7pm Marqs DeSade

 Marqs DeSade's strong, pure and deeply sensuous voice takes command and draws his audience into the stories and emotions of his songs. His music is influenced by the classic rock of The Beatles, CCR, Eagles and various other talented artists forming his eclectic style.