And the rave goes on...

WOO!

Last night Radio Riel was rocked to its very foundation as yours truly DJ'ed over at The Rock Factory!  For the first time in my short Radio Riel career, DJ Gabi cut the strings and let me hold the show on my own.  The party went from 7-9:30 SLT, cus you know The Rane Man can't leave without an encore or two, and a great time was had by all (natch).  

A big thanks to Moxie for her hosting services!  Being a host isn't easy, but really helps the DJ a lot.  When you're focused on your playlist and making sure everything's coming through nice and clear, you really can't be distracted by a dozen or so TP requests.  Worst of all, you have no way of greeting people that arrive, or helping them dance.  For that reason, and about a dozen more, a host is an invaluable resource.

My next scheduled Rock Factory show will be Sept. 28th, hope I see you all there!

RIP Dave Frey

A bit of sad news today from RL.  David Frey, a salesperson I worked with, friend, and overall nice guy passed away this past Saturday.

He was 39 and will be sorely missed.

Second Skin...

Yours truly had a little work done with a bit of help from the Moxster.  New hair, new skin, new walk--new man?

Amazingly, that same night we also became DJ Sidea's #1 fans.  That's the great thing about SL; you never know what to expect next.  You venture into a sim expecting one thing, and wham, you get a complete 180 and wind up having a blast regardless.  

A lot of folks have asked how I could enter SL, and after such little time go so far.  Well, yes, money helps.  Having a RL job and the ability to shell out a bit to buy the finer things in SL is nice, but it's definitely not required.  Like with RL, a little initiative goes a long way, only here it's even easier.  In RL my skills as a DJ would most likely be considered subpar (shoot, I couldn't create a decent playlist to save my life), but in SL I can really shine and work the crowd.  And in just a few months I've gone from listener to full-blown DJ, at both Timeless Underground as well as Radio Riel!

What else is there to say?

WOO!

Another Impromptu...

It's beginning to seem more and more like "Impromptu" is all me.  Yet another spur of the moment show at Timeless Underground brought about lots of fun, surprises, and the biggest crowd yours truly has seen yet!  

To get deep for a moment, it's amazing how surreal SL can be.  You can literally walk or drive from your virtual house to your virtual job, encounter friends along the way, and meet new people at every turn.  Some may consider SL an escape, but for me it's merely an extension of RL.  It's a chance to interact in a new environment, one you have complete control over, and one that lets you truly be you.  Just a game?  Sure!  But what's wrong with that?  Plenty of people play video games where they fight mindless hoardes of creatures (nothing wrong with that!) so what's wrong with playing a game where you make the rules?  Where winning or losing is all about going after what you really want?

I could go on and on, but SL has really taught me a lot about RL.  Both should be enjoyed to the fullest...although I'm going to watch RL DJ's a bit closer now.  WAY too much freedom behind that booth!

Supra in the sky with diamonds...

Twin Turbo Toyota Supra = $75,000
Platform in the sky = L5,000
Second Life = Priceless.

Rane Man Overload...!!!

The Rane Man will be making TWO official appearances in SL this week.

First up, Thursday night over at Timeless Underground, join yours truly and Moxie Grumby for a night of slamming tunes destined to bring the house down.

On Friday, rock the night away as yours truly transforms The Rock Factory into The Rane Man's Night Shift...feel free to request a TP, or just stay tuned to this site for where and when you can join in!

The definition of SL...

Strippers, a topless DJ, and a bunch of folks having fun, form the design of yet another impromptu rave!  Long story short, Mox needed a DJ cus things were pretty dull over at Enchante.  Now, true, let it be known this is not her typical hangout spot.  She was merely filling in for a friend.  Still, that's no excuse to let the party get dull, so yours truly joined in to spin a few wicked tunes.  

By the end of the night, the crowd seemed to enjoy themselves, and ultimately that's all that matters.  And the picture above, as Mox so rightfully put it, sums up SL perfectly.

The Rane Man Arrives...

Finally!

Yours truly was on-air via Radio Riel from 6-7SLT (9-10EDT) for the first time last night!  All I can say is WOW, that was fun!  A big thanks to DJ Gabrielle Riel for giving me the oppurtunity; who knew attending one rave could lead a guy so many places?

Also, a special thank you to everyone in attendance.  Without you guys there would be no Rane Man, and no Radio Riel.  I hope you all had an amazing time and I look forward to getting back onto the air/netwaves soon!

Thanks to Moxie Grumby for the last two pictures you see above!

Peace!

...RAVE TONIGHT!

Yes you read right, your very own Rane Man, DJ Rane Mokeev, will be spinning a wide assortment of tunes for your dancing enjoyment tonight at 7PM SLT.  Join us at Timeless Underground, or send Moxie Grumby an IM if you need a TP :)

See ya at the show!