There is *REAL TIME LIVE MUSIC* in Second Life and most folks know nothing about it.
Not a radio station mapped to a parcel audio URL
Not an MP3
Not a CD
Not a DJ spinning vinyl (or more likely playing MP3s or CDs)
Not 8-bit, mono Voice, but real full quality internet radio style stereo streams.
Real life independent musicians are performing live from their studios from around the world and streaming that performance in real time to dedicated Live Music Venues in Second Life.
This is going on pretty much every hour of every day.
Go to the in-world Search, select the Events Tab, select Live Music from the drop down and click the Search button.
You'll see a mix of live music events and dj'd parties. These are GREAT events to hang out, enjoy great music and meet really friendly people!! There is no where else in the WORLD, real or virtual, where the audience can talk and banter and socialize and get to know each other all whilst listening to a great live music performance!!! And best of all, you can interact, in real time, not only with your fellow audience, but with the musician as well.
Just about any genre, just about any style, from a down and dirty jam, to a polished and professional performance. It's going on right NOW!!
This just may be the face of the future of Independent Music. There are bands made up of members from different countries, even different continents, performing live. There are award winning musicians from all over the world performing to audiences in Second Life every day of the week.
If you're a musician interested in performing in Second Life, a business owner interested in hosting live music events, or a fan interested in finding a show, visit the SL Music Community Forum at:
http://slmc.myfastforum.org/index.php