Author Topic: Downtown Shakedown (Read 139 times)

llobsterbass · « **on:** July 18, 2007, 09:35:17 AM »

Sort of a side project some bandmates and I are pursuing...we're playing lots of Grateful Dead, Phish, etc. online, including in the virtual reality game Second Life.

Next show, which will be streamed live online, is Saturday, August 4, to celebrate the 65th birthday of the GREAT BARCIA. Listen for me on bass, probably playing Myrtle, my beloved 1978 Series I. She's so-named for her breathtaking flamed myrtlewood top, which has aged to a gorgeous honey-amber.

More info, as well as mp3s of past shows (including our big 7/7/07 Live Earth bash), available at www.downtownshakedown.com

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2007, 06:13:31 PM »

I think I understand; you're streaming a live show as it takes place live in a virtual world.

I'm listening to some of the mp3's now; nice!

llobsterbass · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:44:36 AM »

Thanks very much Dave. I know there are a lot of Phil Lesh fans and Deadheads on this board, for obvious reasons.

We play live in our studio, then stream stereo audio into Second Life. The venue, which features a beautifully rendered 3-D graphic of the Wall of Sound, is located on Dark Star Island.

We also usually stream the shows on an internet radio station for those not on Second Life. But you should check out 2L if you haven't; it's a real trip...

llobsterbass · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:57:38 AM »

sorry, bad choice of words.

We perform live and stream audio in real time into 2L

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:53:41 AM »

I've heard a lot of nice things about Second Life. However, I have way too much on my plate to take on something like that. But the things I've read about it are quite interesting; and it seems to be providing a new experiential paradigm for learning and growth.

llobsterbass · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2007, 12:50:14 PM »

Yeah, I've not had the time to delve into 2nd Life either...but if you just want to hear the tunes, we also stream our shows through an internet radio station.