This was not a typical show, but Shyla the Super Gecko is not a typical person. Photo by Kat.
I was just wrapping up my show in January at Hotel Chelsea when Shyla the Super Gecko — Chelsea's manager of all things artistic — asked if I was available to play at my following month's regular show (I was), and also asked if I was free a week later on February 10 to help celebrate her rezday.
The answer was an immediate and resounding yes. Shyla is great... one of the coolest people in SL, and she's hosted me for years at my monthly show at her venue. Playing her party was the least I could do. What I didn't realize at that moment was that Shyla had already determined a theme for her party: alien abduction.
Well, that was something I could work with quite happily. I put together an alien-themed set list and bought my little retro spaceman helmet, and away I went. We had a great crowd and her lineup of artists was outstanding. Every single person seemed to be having a great time throughout. Also, even after the show was long done, I'm still even sure exactly where the party was held; I can only assume that we were upstairs in one of the many rooms of that majestic building. It sure was decked out for the occasion. How cool!
Honestly, I think I spent like L$20 on this helmet and it could not have been more perfect. Photo by Kat.
A big room full of freaks. I felt at home among my people. Photo by Kat.
Shyla's rezday party ended up being one of the more fun shows I've played in a long time. Photo by Kat.
Rocking the aliens. Photo by Kat.
Hotel Chelsea/Shyla's Rezday set list...
People are Strange (The Doors)
Six Underground (Sneaker Pimps)
Things Behind the Sun (Nick Drake)
It's Choade My Dear (Connan Mockasin)
Everything Is Scary (German Error Message)
Jesus Ranch (Tenacious D)
It's Easy Like Walking (The Sadies w/Kurt Vile)
Welcome to the Machine (Pink Floyd)
Starman (David Bowie)
Swing Lo Magellan (Dirty Projectors)
Rocket Man (Elton John)
Things Under Trees (They Stole My Crayon)
I Am The Walrus (Beatles)
Big thanks to all the crazy people who were at this monster mama jam, with extraterrestrial thanks to the following who helped support it!
Basil Brooks, Echooo Oh, Judytoo Resident, Richy Nervous, dk77333 Resident, Indigo Starling, Clashofblepandmlem Resident, Diana Winchester, Saffron Spice, Echooo Oh, Sangreal Arnica, bundy Xue, Kat Claxton, Sienna Cupola, Lisa Brune, my terrific manager Maali Beck, and the rezday reptile herself, Hotel Chelsea manager Shyla the Super Gecko!
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