By Netera Landar
After nearly three months, Second Life and OpenSim singer Austin Moores is eager to return to the virtual stage. With his medical leave over, the multi-genre performer updated his new calendar dates and was welcomed back to Rockin’ Robin on Sunday, Dec. 21.
“I have three shows for the end of the year,” said Austin as we spoke five days ago in his gorgeous teal venue. “Rockin’ Robin, Christmas Dreams, and then the New Year’s Eve Neil Diamond-Kenny Rogers tribute. I wanted to include Eva Fae, and Kenny has a number of duet songs,” he added when asked why he chose to combine two of his tributes.
Austin has already selected his song list and posted it for the Angels to gather trivia and pick dances.
Eva is Austin’s singing partner and the other half of Fusion of Two. He’s very grateful to be working with her and said she’s a joy to work with.
For his other shows, you’ll see him on stage with the Angels. Austin and the Angels have been performing on both Second Life and OpenSim grids for over seven years.
Asked how he felt about returning, he said, “Well, it’s like getting back on a horse. I’m going to take it slow, but it’s something I’ve been looking forward to.”
Austin’s current goal is to contact venues where he performed to inform them that he has resumed virtual performances. He has reached out to a few. He appreciates that Rockin’ Robin, Dillian’s, and Rockin’ Roost have kept him on their schedules in Second Life as well as Rockin’ Sands in the Wolf Territories grid.
“I’m very proud to have the same crew all these years. It’s really rare to keep the same people. My hat is off to the Angels for sticking with me through the grumpiness and the laughs. We’re just here doing our thing. A special thank you to Sandy for coordinating everything. She was the one who contacted everyone with updates. She builds the stages and coordinates what the Angels wear,” said Austin.
Austin misses the venue owners we lost due to passing: White Horse’s owner, Joy, and hostess Whisper, and those who are no longer online: Scarlet from Scarlet’s Opry and numerous other venues.
“My best to their families,” he said. “And a big thank you to everyone who has been in touch, wondering how I am, and waiting for me to hit the stage again. Thank you to all the folks who have participated in the tributes. Liam (Hoffen) for tribute lighting, honorary Angels for stepping in, you, Sandy, and Talia participate in backup, greet people, carry on conversations, and do the trivia.”
The next day, I invited Talia Sunsong and Sandy Hauster, my Angel sisters, to add their thoughts about Austin’s return.
“We missed Austin so much when he was gone; we didn’t get to play any pranks on him, like when we turned his furniture upside down and stuck it on his ceiling,” added Talia, on the night of the Rockin’ Robin performance.
“We’ve all (Angels, friends, fans, and family) missed Austin these past few months. I was afraid I’d need retraining to do my job after all this time off. This is the greatest job I’ve ever had and I’m so grateful to be working with this amazing group. Happy Holidays, everyone,” said Sandy.
Netera Landar
After nearly three months, Second Life and OpenSim singer Austin Moores is eager to return to the virtual stage. With his medical leave over, the multi-genre performer updated his new calendar dates and was welcomed back to Rockin’ Robin on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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| Interviewing Austin where his New Year's Eve tribute will be held. Join his group to get an invitation. |
“I have three shows for the end of the year,” said Austin as we spoke five days ago in his gorgeous teal venue. “Rockin’ Robin, Christmas Dreams, and then the New Year’s Eve Neil Diamond-Kenny Rogers tribute. I wanted to include Eva Fae, and Kenny has a number of duet songs,” he added when asked why he chose to combine two of his tributes.
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| Austin's next tribute will focus on the iconic Neil Diamond and the late Kenny Rogers. |
Austin has already selected his song list and posted it for the Angels to gather trivia and pick dances.
Eva is Austin’s singing partner and the other half of Fusion of Two. He’s very grateful to be working with her and said she’s a joy to work with.
For his other shows, you’ll see him on stage with the Angels. Austin and the Angels have been performing on both Second Life and OpenSim grids for over seven years.
Asked how he felt about returning, he said, “Well, it’s like getting back on a horse. I’m going to take it slow, but it’s something I’ve been looking forward to.”
Austin’s current goal is to contact venues where he performed to inform them that he has resumed virtual performances. He has reached out to a few. He appreciates that Rockin’ Robin, Dillian’s, and Rockin’ Roost have kept him on their schedules in Second Life as well as Rockin’ Sands in the Wolf Territories grid.
“I’m very proud to have the same crew all these years. It’s really rare to keep the same people. My hat is off to the Angels for sticking with me through the grumpiness and the laughs. We’re just here doing our thing. A special thank you to Sandy for coordinating everything. She was the one who contacted everyone with updates. She builds the stages and coordinates what the Angels wear,” said Austin.
Austin misses the venue owners we lost due to passing: White Horse’s owner, Joy, and hostess Whisper, and those who are no longer online: Scarlet from Scarlet’s Opry and numerous other venues.
“My best to their families,” he said. “And a big thank you to everyone who has been in touch, wondering how I am, and waiting for me to hit the stage again. Thank you to all the folks who have participated in the tributes. Liam (Hoffen) for tribute lighting, honorary Angels for stepping in, you, Sandy, and Talia participate in backup, greet people, carry on conversations, and do the trivia.”
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| Austin and the Angels wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! (Photo by Sandy Hauster) |
The next day, I invited Talia Sunsong and Sandy Hauster, my Angel sisters, to add their thoughts about Austin’s return.
“We missed Austin so much when he was gone; we didn’t get to play any pranks on him, like when we turned his furniture upside down and stuck it on his ceiling,” added Talia, on the night of the Rockin’ Robin performance.
“We’ve all (Angels, friends, fans, and family) missed Austin these past few months. I was afraid I’d need retraining to do my job after all this time off. This is the greatest job I’ve ever had and I’m so grateful to be working with this amazing group. Happy Holidays, everyone,” said Sandy.
Netera Landar
