Virtual Reality Becomes Reality for Second Life Musician
VIEW STORY ON WIRED.COM http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/08/second-life-blu.html
And Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/13/von-johin-second-life-blu_n_118784.html
About Reality Entertainment: http://www.reality-entertainment.com/
Reality Entertainment (RE) is a diverse multimedia company that specializes in music, books and film. Known for #1 musical acts such as Marcy Playground and KC and the Sunshine Band, RE also is known for #1 best selling books on Amazon.com as well as nationally successful films such as The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne.
About Von Johin: Blues musician, guitarist and vocalist, Von Johin hails from Nashville, TN and grew up playing juke joints across the Midwest. An ardent follower of the blues greats, Von Johin delivers his powerful shows every week in the clubs and dance halls of Second Life. Once you hear Von Johin you never forget him because he is a unique performer who resonates deeply with his audience providing compelling and hypnotizing performances.
About Second Life: http://secondlife.com/
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world created by its Residents. Each Resident participates in a virtual environment via their "Avatar" or second life persona. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has experienced explosive growth and today is inhabited by millions of Residents from around the globe. Recently, live performances have become a viral phenomenon in Second Life with real life musicians performing to audiences within the SL global community.