Haunted London Festival Merchant Spotlight: DJ Tag Gestures

Today's Haunted London Merchants Fair Spotlight is DJ Tag Gestures, which is owned by Tag Sandalwood. DJ Tag Gestures offers offers a variety of gestures for fun, clubs, djs, and hosts.  You can visit this merchant and others at our Haunted London Festival Merchants Fair.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Croft

Today on the Faces of London Spotlight series, we will highlight Retrograde DJ Croft:



YOUR SL NAME: Croft Atolia


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?
18 months


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON DJ?
just over a year


WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON?
RetroGrade, Knightsbridge.
Retro Roadshow. Hyde Park


WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A DJ?
an opportunity to share my love of the music i have grown up with all my life ... esp. 1964 onwards


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE DJING?
I am always amazed at how popular the oldies seem to be, even though when u ask random people what they like, most seem to want dance/club/techno


IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?
Adam Ant, my  first favourite singer and the music since shaped my life ever since.

Haunted London Merchant Spotlight: The Penalty Spot

Today's Haunted London Merchants Fair Spotlight is The Penalty Spot, which is owned by Vox Mullen. The Penalty Spot offers Premier League club clothing and accessories. You can visit this merchant and others at our Haunted London Festival Merchants Fair.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Mia

Today on the Faces of London Spotlight series, we will highlight Coach & Horses, Club Capital, and Lazy Bull DJ Mia:



YOUR SL NAME: Mia Deluca


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 4 years +


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON DJ?  Over a year


WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? Coach and Horses Pub, Club Capital, Lazy Bull


WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A DJ? Been so long I dont recall. Been DJing for over 4 years off and on on SL


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE DJING? Have seen some weird and strange gestures as well as have seen how the most innocent of words can be taken out of context and the chat go right to the gutter


IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?
My RL boyfriend. Because we actually first me at a pub on SL and then met RL and been together RL for 4 years now. And he rarely logs on.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Tag

Today on the Faces of London Spotlight series, we will highlight 5th Avenue & Lazy Bull DJ Tag:



YOUR SL NAME: Tag Sandalwood


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 4 years


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON DJ? 1 year


WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? 5th Avenue, The Lazy Bull


WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A DJ? When I was 10 my frist CD was the Moffats... By the time I was 12 I was DJing on the Internet.


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE DJING? I have seen clubs fold almost overnight, they are ot financially prepared to take care of a club and expect immediate results. But there are fun things too. Like the guys and girls tping in thinking they are all fancied up for a ball, or a wedding. There viewer shows they have clothes on, but sometimes for 4 hours everyone sees them naked.


As far as heard, only one thing really comes to mind, which wasn't about the music but a conversation during one of my shows:
07:58 PM]  Tag Sandalwood: "A dog is only as smart as its owner"
[07:58 PM]  Tag Sandalwood: My dog is brilliant
 [07:58 PM]  (name withheld) Koala: mine is stupid :D
[07:58 PM]  (name withheld) Flanagan: lol


IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY? Paul, he is at University everytime I have a show in Second Life.

Haunted London Merchant Spotlight: K-Code

Today's Haunted London Merchants Fair Spotlight is K-Code, which is owned by Kara Dresler. K-Code offers women fashion (clothes, shoes and accessories). You can visit this merchant and others at our Haunted London Festival Merchants Fair.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Morphman

Today on the Faces of London Spotlight series, we will highlight Club Capital DJ Morphman:



YOUR SL NAME: Morphman Resident


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 9 months


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON DJ? about 5 months, I think


WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? Capitol


WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A DJ? The love of music. I've been a DJ for the last 10 years, and even thou the Capital gig gives about 5 cents per week, it's still the most I've ever made on the music, both as DJ and live musician in a band.


The SL DJ'ing also have the perk of getting close to the listener. In aweb radio or at a RL club, you can't talk to the partygoers and you feel isolated from the crowd, but in SL you're not only the center of attention, you're part of the gang, you're one of the partiers.


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE DJING? Groupies! I never thought I'd say this, but having people stalk you, giving you suggestions and clinging to you isn't as hot as it sounds... I would even call some of these people stalkers.


IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY? The one I want to be there is already there every week. Izzie is the reason why I even DJ in SL!

Haunted London Merchant's Spotlight: SA Photography

Today's Haunted London Merchants Fair Spotlight is SA Photography, which is owned by Nutbar Resident. SA Photography offers a chance to purchase RL photographs as textures for your Second LIfe home. You can visit this merchant and others at our Haunted London Festival Merchants Fair.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Donna

Today on the Faces of London Spotlight series, we will highlight Retrograde Manager and Host Donna:


YOUR SL NAME: DONNA REDROSE

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?
1 YEAR 3 MONTHS

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON HOST?
SINCE I WAS BOUT 30-35 DAYS OLD ON HERE

WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON?
RETROGRADE CLUB

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A HOST?
WELL I WAS A NOOBIE STILL AND DINT KNOW NOWT ABOUT HOSTING AND GOT ASKED BY A FRIENDLY FOX CALLED WICCY IF I WANTED TO HOST IN HIS NEW CLUB CALLED THE A-LIST BACK THEN AND BEEN HOSTIN AT THE CLUB EVER SINCE

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE HOSTING?
EVERYDAY THERE IS SOMETHING  INTERESTING GOING ON ALL THE TIME HARD TO THINK AT MINUTE WHAT IVE SEEN OR HERD THERE'S BEEN SO MUCH ITS ALL GOOD FUN AND ENJOY MY JOB HERE AND THE FUN NITES LIKE REZZING POOL IN CLUB AND HAVING POOL PARTIES

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?
HMMMM WOULD HAVE TO B A REALLY GOOD FRIEND SO GOT A RL FRIEND HERE WITH ME BUT IVE MADE SO MANY FRIENDS ON HERE AND WOULDN'T CHANGE ANY OFF THEM

The Faces of London Spotlight: Amy

On today's Faces of London Spotlight, Host Amy is highlighted:


YOUR SL NAME: AmyVin Iadyl

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?
Rez Date: 11/09/2009, 1 year and 10 months

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON HOST?
ooohhhh about a while now around a year give or take a little

WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON?
5th Avenue and The Lazy Bull and sometimes Club Capital

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A HOST?
The first time I ever came to 5th avenue I was greeted at the door, sent a tag, complemented on my outfit, and was treated like royalty. At that moment I knew I wanted to be a host.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE HOSTING?
There is never a boring day. I have seen and heard plenty the list goes on and on. But if I have to name some.
Dancing robots and cars, Cross dressing, thats not even half of what I have seen. I heard from whos touching my butt to what a sexy ham. It goes on and on.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?
I have done that already I got my real life sister to. Why because shes my bestfriend and I dont think it would be fair of me to let her miss out on all the fun. And if I could get anyone else I would get everyone and anyone I know.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Rinka

Today's Faces of London Spotlight is on Capital & Lazy Bull Host Rinka:

YOUR SL NAME: Rinka Haiku- Senizen

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 1yr7months

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON HOST? A year

WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? Capital and Lazy Bull

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A HOST? I needed a Job and Being a stripper was just not an option for me

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE HOSTING? That My Husband's soul was in limbo and that some how he had gotten bit by a vampire



IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?I can't choose just one person really, there are a few people i would like to bring in, so they can finally understand what role SL plays in my life and why.

The Faces of London Spotlight: Tamil

Today's Faces of London Spotlight is on Lazy Bull & 5th Avenue Host Tamil:

YOUR SL NAME: TAMIL123

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 108 days 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON HOST? 80 days 

WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? Lazy Bull and 5^th Avenue 

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A HOST? I like to have fun and meet people and I like staying busy 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE HOSTING? I’ve enjoyed hosting for DJ Tag he says call it group ID not tag because I can’t give him way he awesome DJ I’ve had a lot of fun 

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY? My aunt she has great personality I love her

The Faces of London Spotlight: Tamara

The Faces of London Spotlight is shifting its focus now to the Hosts of London.  First up is Coach and Horses, Club Capital, and Lazy Bull host Tamara:

YOUR SL NAME: Tamra Daxeline

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?
901 days

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON HOST? Months maybe more

WHICH CLUBS OR PUBS DO YOU WORK AT IN LONDON? Club Capital,  Lazy Bull and Coach and Horses

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A HOST? Friend surgested l do it,  cause im a chatter box lol

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE HOSTING?
l love the vips, and have made some good friends and the ppl l work with are great, we all work as a team

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO ANY CLUB, WHERE YOU WORK, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY? Mm tough one, my best friend  rl. like a sister, she would love the chat and, club would be lazy bull cause its fun and the coach and horses because you really get to know yr vips there

The Faces of London Spotlight: Terri

On Today's Faces of London Spotlight we will highlight London Greeter Terri:

YOUR SL NAME:
Terri Hadisson

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?
two years and six months

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON GREETER?
One year

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A GREETER?
I enjoy helping people ,teaching them the basics and encouraging them to stay. I like to explain all the interesting things they can find in Sl and the utility which often it brings. When first i joined second life i had to learn alone feeling lost sometimes.So i decided to join greeters to give a hand if some one experiences difficulties .Moreover is a good way to socialize.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE GREETING?

It takes a book to tell .I have often seen people mistaking second life for a love- sex site .I came across people who wrongly have been told that second is a marriage killer and that people use it as a real life substitution.I always make my best to prove they are wrong showing them the sane and genuine side of second life.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO HYDE PARK AND GREET THEM, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY?
My best real life friend, a smart funny honest sunny open minded generous reliable girl with a big sense of humor, but severe if is needed

The Faces of London Spotlight: David

On today's Faces of London Spotlight, we will highlight London Greeter David Bachem:


YOUR SL NAME: Davad Bachem

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL? 1,333 Days.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON GREETER? 8 Weeks.

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A GREETER? I like to meet and help people out and share my knowledge of SL with those that are about to start.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE GREETING? The different languages and cultures are interesting and how people react when they first land in SL gives a good idea of there intentions of how they percieve SL.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO HYDE PARK AND GREET THEM, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?
Billie Joe Armstrong,front man with Green Day,Would love the chance just to say "HI" to him:)

The Faces of London Spotlight: Ruby

Continue to check our blog each day, as we spotlight some of the hardest working people in Second Life, who work each and every day in our beautiful sims!  Our first few spotlights will highlight the Greeters of London, who are some of the very first faces you see when you TP into Hyde Park.  Greeter Manager Ruby Tierbel aka Rubes, is spotlighted below:

YOUR SL NAME:  

Ruby Tierbal *rubes *

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN SL?  

Since 2009

 HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A LONDON GREETER?

SINCE FEB 2011

WHAT FIRST INTERESTED YOU IN BEING A GREETER?

I was born in Hyde Park London and loved the helpful and friendly environment , explored sl but always returned to the community there , so as I am there a lot decided I may as well help others arriving into sl and meet even more exciting and mainly friendly people. Plus share the things I’ve learned with them to make there SL experience good too.  Learn as I go some days which is fantastic even after over 2 years SL can amaze me.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD WHILE GREETING?

I think every day is interesting you never know what is going to happen, if it’s going to be busy or quiet. I’ve heard things good and bad, as many are on their first visit to sl they sometimes become abusive and scared by it luckily most with some help and time get past that , the ones who don’t are generally  alts that like to grief for pleasure and there’s a place for them I’m sure but not in Hyde Park we like to keep it fun there :) a lot of people are regulars to the park so  we have a good atmosphere and generally relaxed so on arrival new residents feel homely and regularly return which is great you get to see them grow in sl , buy a house , buy a shop, get land , married etc , etc . To me that makes it worthwhile I’ve helped someone make their way in sl and I end up being like a aunty who listens to their problems, whatever it maybe or helps when they lose their hair , there shape, there house  .for a new  resident to im me and say I’ve done this and I’ve don’t that and be excited about  it just makes my greeting day all the better :) love the positive side of greeting hate the dark side the grief the abuse the fact that people actually come to sl to be nasty for fun can be annoying and tense some days but luckily the good always wins over the bad. 

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO BRING ANYONE FROM RL INTO HYDE PARK AND GREET THEM, WHO WOULD IT BE?  WHY?

I’d have to be selfish and say Michael Buble so I could get real close to him lol (well we all have a fantasy right! lol)