There’s something real, vulnerable, and honest about country music. I think that’s why Austin is drawn to it. It’s heard in the lyrics of a Kenny Rogers’ song depicting the life of a gambler, or Johnny Cash singing about the cold reality of living your life behind prison bars.
After Austin is singing his heart out about pretty little ladies, Sandy and Talia are wearing out their boots looking for western wear that’s down right adorable.
Austin sings his country favorites at The Stage on Nashville, Ann’s Coffee House, J&T Stables Tavern, White Horse Tavern and Sweet Genesis.
To view his calendar, log onto https://www.austinmooreslive.com. He’s currently updating his website, so be sure to return to view newer pictures and tribute information.
Talia at Ann’s Coffee House.Sandy at Ann’s Coffee House.Sandy and Netty are wearing CK Madson top and MH Natalie skirt, boots and Montana hair.Outside the Stage on Nashville for a street event. Sandy set out bails of hay for our stage. We’re wearing a Verona dress, hat and cowboy boots.Netera, Sandy and Talia wearing Pixicat’s Ruffle Dress – Dotts. I can always count on my Virginia boots and Hud to match most outfits I wear. Montana hair with hat is perfect for this set.Netty at Ann’s Coffee House.
After numerous rehearsals, the day of the Miss Parallel Universe finally arrived. Sandy and I had the opportunity of viewing this well organized and beautiful production emceed by Maribol Inshan and Austin Moores and produced by CEO’s Abby GearHead, Leon Gearhead, Karabella Veliz (Director and Manager), Royal Sun, (Director) and Marcie Karfield (Manager).
The stunning set was inspired by ancient Egypt. The entire ceremony was well paced, the dance number adorable and comedy act quite humorous. The best part of the event was the costume presentation. A lot of creativity went into this category.
I found the questions asked by the judges to be of interest to SL residents and the responses from the contestants well thoughout and intelligent.
The following are the top 10 Finalists:
Ashlyn (ashlynkilkalyn Resident)
Mimi fKing Darling (Disastrophy Resident)
Eva Madenwald
Gina Rose (GinaRosedale Resident)
Laura Barnstormer (LauraLauren06 Resident)
Magda Videl (mag69gie Resident)
Sha.Anne (5H4 Resident)
Sheila Schridde (sheilasiren Resident)
Sherry (sherrylovemodel Resident)
Virginia (UnderstandingComplexity Resident)
The winners of Miss Parallel Universe 2019:
Winner: Eva Madenwald
1st Runner-up: Sheila Schriddle
2nd Runner-up: Sha Anne Evelyn
Participating judges in this year’s event included:
Zaria Zenfold, Chicagosax Resident, Tony Lee Knight, Brendon Chapman.
Videographer:
Kiria Velour. Photographers: Melodie Trallis, Marcus Allan and Heavenly Haayz.
Comedian:
Solana Python
Entertainers/Live Singers:
Maribol Inshan
Austin Moores
Entertainment Theater:
River Island Performing Arts
Dancers:
Jack Rock, Nico Sorbet, Robert Rae, Brendon Heron, Scooter Koala, Leon Gearhead, Amanda Day as “Queen.”, Marcie Karfield, Solana Python, Royal Sun, Saffy Vampcakes, Karabella Veliz as “Anubis”, Ashlyn Kilkalyn, Mimi Darling, Eva Madenwald, Gina Rose, Laura Barnstormer, Magda Videl, Sha Anne, Sheila Schriddle, Sherry Lovemodel and Virginia Complexity.
Dance Choreographer:
Michael Jackson Follet
Set Design:
Karabella Veliz
Costumes Made By:
“Saffy” (Vampcakes Resident)
Sponsors:
Woodlyn Heights, Zuri’s Jewelry, Michael Jackson Follet, Karabella Kreations, Chicago Sax, Royal Sun, Street Wear Live, Nightfall Relay For Life, Sanna Science and Art, Keri’s Cakery, Glitterati and SWD Studios.
Below are four of the contestants during the bathing suit competition.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was presented during the theater portion of the event.
This ebony gown is partnered with dimensional roses and looks simply gorgeous.The orbit of planets isn’t fully razzed but you get the idea of a goddess and her eternal responsibilities.
Fantastic futuristic representation. Beauty meets cyborg technology.Ever blossoming Mother Nature.The Phoenix Rising.From candy canes to Christmas trees…Elegant perfection…Timeless beauty.Simply stunning…Love the hair and the gown. She looks beautiful.Timeless beauty.The hair and glistening arm accents give this look a natural touch.A modern day Audrey Hepburn.Abby GearHead addresses the audience.Mari and Austin performing during the special event.
Last year’s Miss Parallel Universe Winner. What a lovely gown she wears with grace.
Abby, Eva and Leon. (Photo courtesy of Miss Parallel Universe facebook page)(Photo courtesy of Miss Parallel Universe facebook page)
Special thank you to Maribol for creating this stage for Austin’s second tribute to Neil and Veronica for hosting the wonderful event.Our star shined on his stage.A girl just loves her diamonds, but these are in honor of Neil.Austin Moores giving his all to his audience. Talia and Netty added trivia information about each of the songs he sang and loved the homework.(Photo courtesy of Sandy Hauster) What a great shot!(Photo courtesy of Sandy Hauster)(Photo courtesy of Sandy Hauster)(Photo courtesy of Talia Sunsong)(Photo courtesy of Talia Sunsong)(Photo courtesy of Talia Sunsong)Forty-eight people attended this second tribute performance. They loved Maribol’s beautiful stage, the special effects and the glamour of the moment.Sandy, Talia and Netera wearing Sia2 from Legendaire. Netty is wearing “Joy” hair by Truth.Mythio Underwood’s orchestra was a perfect accompaniment to a professionally prepared virtual performance.The dramatic finale featured a gradually appearing American flag and the Statue of Liberty to represent the song “Coming to America.”
Sandy did a super job creating the tribute stage. It dazzled the audience with its diamonds and animated background. (Photos by Netera Landar)3-2-1. Time for Austin to begin the tribute. We’re so excited for him as he begins to sing his favorite Neil Diamond songs.Austin went all out to order a custom-made outfit and hair.Netera, Sandy and Talia dancing on diamonds during the tribute.Austin beaming under the star studded light effects.His fingers flew on the ivory keys while he entertained.Austin wowed the audience as the American flag appeared while he sang “Coming to America.”Netera, Sandy and Talia dancing as we always do to show our support for our favorite SL singer.Far right, Austin stands among the members of the orchestra singing yet another Neil Diamond hit.Ann’s Place of Grace looked lovely for the tribute. Though, it’s always gorgeous and welcoming.
The next tribute will be at Second Sound City, Oligard, Saturday, July 13, 3 to 4 PM slt.
Fan and Friend Contributed Photos by KatyZog Destiny below:
Thank you, Kathy. If other fans would like to submit photos of Austin taken during his performances, please email them to Netera@aol.com along with your SL name.
Netera Landar and Austin Moores discuss the Neil Diamond Tribute in the Angel home.
By Netera Landar
It’s Saturday morning and Austin is exhausted, but eager to start promoting a tribute dedicated to Neil Diamond. We sat down in the Angels’ home, on Austin’s sim, to focus on this week’s special show on Thursday, July 27th at Ann’s Place of Grace at 7PM slt. (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Faulconbridge/183/179/696).
Austin Moores
Austin, like many of us, grew up listening to Neil Diamond’s music.
“In the beginning of 2015, I started experimenting with some of his work. It was because I heard his music and it’s in my range that I thought I’d just go ahead and give it a shot,” said Austin. “Sometimes, you try singing like an artist and even if they are in your range it doesn’t sound great. You have to capture that persona. I feel comfortable doing his songs. It’s a place, when I’m doing Neil, that I have to settle myself into. You have to get your voice into character.”
Asked what is it about Diamond that draws him in, Austin replied, “He writes from his heart. A lot of his songs are life experiences of his. I’m amazed by his songwriting.”
Austin said that Neil wrote the whole musical script of Jonathon Livingston Seagull and that he’s been asked to write for a lot of different people. He feels Neil is definitely multi-talented.
What sparked the idea for a tribute?
The owner of Ann’s Place of Grace, Ann Seetan, teleported Austin to a Neil Diamond Tribute on Second Life. That event gave him the idea to host his own tribute.
“I really appreciated that, but what really amazed me was that the place was packed. I know that there’s a number of Neil Diamond lovers out there and I think they would be pleased to hear a live show,” Austin said.
In preparation for Austin’s tribute, he began counting the number of Neil Diamond songs he had. He didn’t know if it was possible to dedicate an entire set with Neil songs, but he started adding more of his music to his set. He currently has twenty-eight.
Doesn’t he look like Neil?
“This is going to be unlike any of my regular shows. There’s special posters and invitations being made up. I’ve gone around putting posters on event billboards,” Austin explained. “Also, the stage is going to be much more complex. We’re not going to be using a regular stage,” he said, and this part Sandy, Talia and I love, “I actually have a Neil Diamond outfit that Mythio Underwood made me. He’s made a glittery shirt with a scarf. I’m going to be wearing that.”
Stay tuned because there will be other Neil Diamond tributes slated.
Mardi Gras 2019. Front row, Sandy Hauster. Back row, Austin Moores, DJKathy Zog, Netera and Talia.Mardi Gras 2019. Alex Destiny, 3 talented Smurfs, and Netera Landar.Austin Moores recharging in an alien spaceship. Austin and the Angels visited an SL amusement park recently and checked out a BIG house!Netera trying to decide if she should have sugar with her tea.Austin chillin’ on a turtle float after an open mic. He did great that night!Netera, country singer Bo Shim and Talia at Ann’s Place of Grace. Men can dance, too.Sandy Hauster in front of Austin’s new country promotional photo. We were dancing on top of western-style pianos at Ann’s Coffee House.
Did someone say lucky boards? Between group gifts and lucky boards, group gifts will win every time. If you’re up for a challenge of patience you can win a few dresses, shoes and more if you hang out in front of the lucky boards. You might meet a few new friends, too. Below are a few lucky boards to check out when you have the time.
When we’re not dancing for Austin Moores, there’s a good chance we’re shopping in Second Life. Sandy and Talia are great virtual shoppers so we frequently follow the most popular fashion blogs, especially Fifty5 Thursday’s, teleport hub.com and FabFree. FabFree is my favorite SL blog.
The first, third and fourth pictures are some of the wonderful gowns Sandy and Talia have chosen for us. The second, a sweet blue bird print short kimono was my find. There are times when I love searching for fashions I could never wear in real life. So every chance I get, I’ll purchase something colorful in Second Life.
Above: Legendaire Sia Gown (Hud 2 has the black texture with white stitched details. Includes 6 texture options and five sizes: Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, mesh bodies and classic avatars. It includes a gold necklace, but I’m using Cynful’s Fluff Necklace which was a Shop & Hop 2018 gift.
At Prism you’ll find the Misaki Blue Birds Kimonos by Jezzixa for Maitreya with matching leggings. You need to use an Omega applier for the pants. There’s also a creme-colored cat Kimono which I find adorable. The black and white cat print has a green sash and gray leggings. Hair by MINA. Maria is a MINA VIP exclusive group gift. As a member you get a 10% discount when you wear the MINA VIP tag while buying products at the main store. Past MINA group gifts are on the back wall and there’s a gacha wall.
It is no secret that I don’t like appliers, but this Merivale DesignsAmethyst Kissgown is so worth the effort. It’s simply beautiful. It’s also available in Sky, Rose, and Xmas Kiss for 55L. It’s 50L to join the group. Be sure to check out the group wall not to far from the Kiss gown. Worn with Truth Joy hair styled in front and I added a Lazuri Enchanted Diamond Necklace and earrings for that special touch. The photo was taken at Enchantment Presents – Snow White in Nov. 2018.
France seems the perfect setting for this ED (Ellnique Designs) Amber Cotton Floss Gown. We’ve worn it a number of times for shows because we love how it moves. Hair is Elise by Limerence and I’m wearing Lazuri Enchanted Diamond Necklace and earrings.
Emmalena Damour Designs features a mix of casual and formal gowns. Emma has been part of DigiWorldZ for over two years. You can find her on Ocean Waves and Ocean Waves Mall II (Serene Vineyard Island (68, 131, 39).
We met Emma when Jen Smith, a Great Canadian grid resident and venue owner, introduced us her friend, Kamira Sirnah. Kam booked Austin to perform on her sim –Enchanted Realm — and created a lovely guest platform where we can prepare for Austin’s performances. She also builds stages for the Angels.
When Austin was booked to perform at the grand opening of Emmalena’s Ocean Waves Mall II, Emma gifted the Angels with one of her gowns. Forty-eight people attended the event, which is pretty good for an open sim grid. So Austin wanted to thank her with an interview on the Angels’ blog. The day after Austin’s gig, I was invited to sit down with Emma and learn about her virtual business.
The Angels at the grand opening of Emmalena’s Ocean Waves Mall II in DigiWorldZ.
In 2012, Emma began designing her line of clothing in Second Life. She’s currently learning how to use Blender and has numerous clothing styles in mind, but for now she’s working with mesh creators.
“I have fifteen mesh creators that I buy from in Second Life and I have an export license from them to be able to use it on other grids,” she explained while we sat in one of her rental buildings. “That’s important to me. I’m always looking for other full perm creators of mesh to allow me to use things.”
Emma designs all the textures for her clothes. The clothing with flexi skirts, she designs herself. Anything 3-D mesh is usually another designers, but she has their permission.
Emma’s store.
Initially, Emma hadn’t planned to come to DigiWorldZ. Emma was happy in Second Life. That’s where her friends were. She was organizing hunts and she was managing a subscription box.
“But someone kept asking me to bring my brand over. I was fed up with something one day,” said Emma. “So, I came over and looked at their mall. It was a virtual mecca, a grid within a grid. I immediately started contacting some of the mesh creators that I bought from so I wouldn’t have to make a bunch of new things. I could just go ahead and bring the mesh over and then texture it with what I had already made.”
The casual wear you’ll find in Emma’s store.
A month later, Emma’s store was established. The building was provided by the woman who invited her to the grid. The feedback was extremely positive and the sales were coming along at a good pace on the gloebits region. She was then interested in knowing how well she could do on a DigiWorldZ region.
“A friend of mine from SL came over during DigiWorldZ second birthday party and she won two 6 x 6 regions for a year. That’s a lot of land, so I built her a mall and included my store. I helped her build a road system and all kinds of things. So, I had a store and an art gallery on her region. Well, she decided she was going back to SL and she told me I can manage the sim for her. She said she wasn’t going to renew when her year was over.”
That meant Emma had to begin searching for her own sim. In time, she purchased land, rezzed her store and a mall there. That gives her a little sense of security as she doesn’t have to worry about a mall closing and items being sent back to her or deleted.
Emma said she’s fair when it comes to prim allowance for store renters: 200 gloebits a week for 700 prims is a pretty good deal in her book. She’s proud of the fact that her earnings have provided her with a supplemental income.
Emma says her Morgan dress is the most popular. It’s adorable with its girl next door vintage charm.
“Everything here is my own version of something I’ve been inspired by. When you come into my clothing store, you’l find formal, casual and business wear, in both male and female styles. You’ll also find sporting goods and swim wear. I don’t sell jewelry. I have friends that make it and I’ll let them do that. We’ll collaborate on things,” she said.
The most popular casual dress Emma sells is called the Morgan. On the right, you can see that it includes a bra and panties and is in a variety of sizes. Its cute with almost a vintage feel to it. The three tier mesh gown (the last featured photo) has two mesh skirts that present a more tailored fit or a fuller style. Emma carries a line of shoes and boots. I thought it a sweet gesture for her to sell boots with the LGBT flag colors. She also has shoes that fit Ruth.
Emma’s vision of a beautiful bride begins with this sweetheart bodice and fairy-tale skirt. A floral veil adds a unique touch.
I asked Emma about her prices. She said she may be a little higher, that’s because she follows the mesh creators’ TOS. She will follow what they have established no matter what grid her stores are on.
“I’m really so grateful that they allow me to use their mesh. I do pay for it. When I buy something, I buy it on a contract. Their TOS tells me what I have to sell it for. Tells me a minimum price and if used in a HUD, that I have to add so much for each texture. It sets the price. Sometimes I add a little more because of my original texturing,” she said.
Though, she feels her prices are comparable in all of the open sim grids and Second Life. In the near future, she hopes to post some of her clothing line on Kitely Market. She also has a store on Keng City. She said it use to be a grid within a grid on DigiWorldZ. That was until they decided to establish their own servers and hosting. She also has a store on Utopia Skye Grid and a new one on The Encore Escape grid. Check them out!!
Nothing to wear for a formal Digi event? Emma’s store features a 3 tier gown with flexi skirts that can be form fitting or have a fuller skirt.
“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.”
Talia at Palm Coast. A lovely picture as it captures the beauty the avatar. Talia is wearing Mina Juliet free group gift hair, LAQ Noelle head, NP Dreaming Eyes, Yak & Yeti Bollywood jewelry.Talia wearing Lurve’s Angel Song Formal in Aqua with matching wings at Frank’s Elite.
Dancing. It has always been how we express ourselves.Whether it is the energetic interpretation of jazz, the graceful form of ballet, the sexy salsa and tempting tango or the playful Macarena, you have an understanding of the elements that come together to create a single performance.
Does anyone really know what time it is?
Chicago said it best. But do you have any idea how much preparation goes into a virtual show? Before Austin Moores sings and we take our places on stage there is a checklist of tasks that need to be accomplished. Sandy and Talia handle all the behind-the-scenes tasks.
After learning if the venue Austin will perform in is formal or casual, they select appropriate gowns, western outfits or an adorable casual number. Our virtual closets are filled with clothing from Marketplace, FabFree finds, group gifts and more. We wear the same gown or outfit, at times in different colors. We dance to check for “breakage,” select a hairstyle, jewelry and shoes that we prefer.
Austin regularly performs at Bogarts and one of the elements of the stage is the fog. It creates a dream-like set and brings you back to the grand days of nightclubs. Sandy is wearing a Sage Rayne gown. We wore three different colors that night. Talia chose purple and I selected aqua.
We can’t shake up the dice here, but we know we have the #1 boss in SL. Photo taken at Godfather’s.Kat joined us at Bogarts. Love her gown. She has such great style. She’s wearing Sis Boom’s “Distinct Pink” gown.
We take the Austin tour bus around the OpenSim metaverse. Outside of Second Life are hundreds of grids in OpenSim. OpenSim is also a free, open source software that anyone can use to create a virtual world. A grid may be owned by a business, nonprofit, or individual.
Open grids allow teleports to and from another grid. OpenSim land is usually low cost, leading to a huge variety of grids and regions, including artistic, educational, for roleplay, or for shopping.
Ruth, a free mesh body and head, has been created and given away on many OpenSim grids outside of Second Life, to encourage new residents. It comes with a free HUD with a selection of skins, and an alpha HUD for making skin under clothing invisible. Designers have been making clothing and skins for the Ruth avatar. There is also a free Roth avatar available for men.
Emmalena Damour of the Digiworldz grid is a great designer who made our gowns for a performance. The gowns are compatible with the Ruth mesh body.
To travel the grids outside of Second Life, have an open sim compatible viewer such as Firestorm, and create an avatar for free at a grid, such as the nonprofit OSgrid or at Kitely.
Kitty welcome center is beautifully landscaped, has a small shopping area, forum for community meetings, information about purchasing land and more.
Open Sim World is a handy website that lists grids and regions.
Ruth free mesh body and head at : https://github.com/ingen-lab/Ruth or get it inworld at Ruth Plaza, Luv Plaza (paste this into your viewer’s map) grid.hgluv.com:8302:Luv Plaza
Sandy, Netera and Talia in Emmalena’s gowns in Digiworldz. EDD Evening Gown Mermaid Tail Dress hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Serene%20Vineyard%20Island/112/152/39Get your free mesh avatar called “Ruth” in OpenSim.
A free male mesh avatar called “Roth” is given away in OpenSim.
At Prism you’ll find the Misaki Blue Birds Kimonos by Jezzixa for Maitreya with matching leggings. You need to use an Omega applier for the pants. There’s also a creme-colored cat Kimono which I find adorable. The black and white cat print has a green sash and gray leggings. Hair by MINA. Maria is a MINA VIP exclusive group gift. As a member you get a 10% discount when you wear the MINA VIP tag while buying products at the main store. Past MINA group gifts are on the back wall and there’s a gacha wall.
It is no secret that I don’t like appliers, but this Merivale Designs Amethyst Kiss gown is so worth the effort. It’s simply beautiful. It’s also available in Sky, Rose, and Xmas Kiss for 55L. It’s 50L to join the group. Be sure to check out the group wall not to far from the Kiss gown. Worn with Truth Joy hair styled in front and I added a Lazuri Enchanted Diamond Necklace and earrings for that special touch. The photo was taken at Enchantment Presents – Snow White in Nov. 2018.
Dancing. It has always been how we express ourselves. Whether it is the energetic interpretation of jazz, the graceful form of ballet, the sexy salsa and tempting tango or the playful Macarena, you have an understanding of the elements that come together to create a single performance.
Austin's Angels 