Uribe virtually changes his life
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.18.2007
Earlier this year, bluesman Tony Uribe made the musical leap from the bars of Tucson to the virtual clubs of Second Life.
On hiatus from his regular gigs around town, Uribe turned to the Internet where he streamed live performances from his home through Second Life, a virtual community with more than 10 million registered users.
Late last month, the native Arizonan began a series of Tuesday afternoon performances at the Boondocks Lounge, 3306 N. First Ave., which he also streamed through Second Life using the Boondocks' wireless Internet system.
Uribe believes he's combined the best of both worlds and has invited some of Tucson's most talented artists — including the acoustic duo Grams and Krieger and guitarist Mitzi Cowell — to join in.
"I am really proud of my hometown and the great players that live here," Uribe said via e-mail. "And I would love to share the exposure I have received in Second Life with them. Second Life is also a great way to give Tucson the great musicianship reputation it so deserves worldwide."
Uribe's next free performance will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. He'll also stream his regular evening gigs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at the Boondocks. Those shows are $5.
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