Saturday, 19 December 2015

A Very Seraph Christmas



The Seraph Club invites you to an evening of festive Swing, Jazz and Bigband music, with your host and DJ Edward Pearse.

6-8pm SLT at the Seraph Club.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/94/218/753

Swing into style at the Seraph Club.

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Bedlam in Babbage: Christmas Special!


The holiday season is on us again, where we buy gifts for people we really don't like and spend time with members of our family who remind us why it only happens once a year. There's a reason it's called the Silly Season.

Join Edward Pearse for an exploration of the kitch end of the Christmas tunage. No Bobby Helms on endless repeat here!

2:00pm SLT at The Clarendon in New Babbage

Sunday, 15 November 2015

Bedlam in Babbage: Bond!



Bond, James Bond. The name that's launched careers, launched extreme product placement, and launched more debates over which actor played it better than Kirk vs Picard.

Join Edward Pearse as we explore the music of Bond. From the voices of Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones, to the magic of John Barry, and even a few related pieces.

2:00pm SLT at The Clarendon in New Babbage. Or tune in via Radio Riel Steampunk.

Saturday, 17 October 2015

A Piece of the Action for October


Join Edward Pearse for two hours of Swing, Jazz, and Bigband at the Seraph Club.

6:00pm SLT Saturday the 17th.

Swing into Style!

Saturday, 10 October 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Spooktacular!


This will be the last Breakfast slot for the year and next month we change to Bedlam in Babbage with our afternoon edition.

In the mean time, ghouls and ghosties and long-legged beasties will go bump in the night.

Join Edward Pearse for an assortment of appropriately themed music eclectica for Breakfast in Babbage at The Clarendon.

Friday, 11 September 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Star Wars!


In anticipation of the release later this year of Star Wars: The Force Awakens it's time for a trip in music both from and about Star Wars.

Join Edward Pearse at the Clarendon from 8:00am Saturday 12th of September.

Saturday, 15 August 2015

A Piece of the Action


Edward Pearse presents two hours of Dieselpunk, Swing and Jazz music at the fabulous Seraph Club. Dress to impress and Swing Into Style.

6:00pm SLT Saturday night.

Saturday, 8 August 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: 6th Anniversary


Yep, six years we've been doing this. So for this month, no specific theme but more a "Best Of" playlist. Juice and tea provided. BYO jammies.

And if you sleep nekkid, buy yourself some jammies. Or wear something. Don't want to scare the others. :-)

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Westerns!


Bring out yer six guns and mosey on over to The Clarendon for heap o' both kinds o' music! Yessir we got yer Western Special here ta go! Sit around the camp-fire toasting hot schmoes, wearing your 38 litre hat.

Duded-up egg-suckin' gutter trash welcome too.

 Join Edward Pearse at The Clarendon

EDIT: CHANGE OF DATE TO THE 18TH OF JULY!!!!!

Saturday, 13 June 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Tropical Island Party!


More than a beach party, it's a Tropical Island Party! (Because I don't have a pool). Whether it's people out on a three hour cruise, or holiday makers discovering lost tiki idols, tropical island have something for everyone.

Join Edward Pearse for 2 hours of eclectic exploration of the Tropical Island.

Get Wrecked!

The Clarendon, New Babbage. 8:00am - 10:00am SLT or listen in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Sunday, 31 May 2015

A Piece of the Action at The Seraph Club


Edward Pearse brings his mix of modern and retro Swing, Big Band and Jazz to the Seraph Club.

Join us from 6:00pm SLT


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/94/218/753

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Exploring Insilico

I've known about the existence of Insilico for years. In fact I'm sure I have visited on occasion. But on those times I did, it was a cursory stop over or a visit for a shop. I had never realised it was so BIG!


Insilico panorama 1
Insilico Panorama 1


Insilico panorama 2
Insilico Panorama 2

Lunch at the Buddha Bowl
Lunch at the Buddha Bowl

Shopping Utopia - Insilico
Insilico Shopping Utopia


Agis lobby - Insilico
Agis Front Lobby


The 7 Seas Restaurant - Insilco

Insilico interior 1

Insilico interior 2

Insilico is four sims with multiple levels. Think a Second Life version of Bladerunner and you'd be off to a good start. But in addition to the city levels, there's the post-apocalyptic wasteland and the Martian mining colony. The streets are full of little nooks and crannies and it really is worth the time to explore. More pics to come!

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Disco!


Why em see, eh?

Fire up the Popcorn and Shake Your Groove Thing on over to The Clarendon as Edward Pearse explores the good, the bad, and the funky. And you know the Star Wars disco theme will appear in there at some point.

Saturday Morning, 9th of May. Tune in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

What’s your Digits? – Take 5

Strawberry Singh has posted her annual 'Digits Challenge" over on her blog.



1. Do you currently own a mesh body? If so, do you wear it all the time or just once in a while? If not, skip to the fourth question.I've only just begun exploring mesh bodies. For the most part I'm not enthusiastic. There's a couple of reasons for this, but reason number one is that I rarely go around semi naked. Even the photo attached here is half the swimsuit I usually wear when the occasion warrants. I recently bought a pair of SLink feet to go with the my AV. Feet (for men anyway) are like shoes. You put them on and that's it. Mesh hands (that I've seen anyway) are not rigged) so require changing hands depending on the activity involved. I'm still considering.
Reason number two is that there are very few male mesh bodies for sale. The couple I've seen are either GQ models or Himbos. Which is a little ironic since my AV shape and looked is based on Sean Connery - a Mr. Universe finalist.
Lastly, I had a certain look in mind when I was creating my AV way back in 2006. That idea hasn't changed in all the years, though it's picked up some refinements. The skin has changed a couple of times, as has the shape. My hair is so old that Tami McCoy is no longer even in SL.
I did see one recently that meshed from the neck down, thus allowing you to keep your slider head. I like the idea, though another demo I tried allowed for individual arms to be "demeshed", which would allow for things like pirate hooks, or one mechanical arm; that sort of thing.

2. What is your preferred mesh body available on the market right now?
3. Have you changed your shape since you started wearing the body?

4. How do you feel about mesh bodies in general?
A friend recently moved to all mesh body. Obviously it means that old slider clothes are no longer an option. For modern AVs this would be fine but there a limited amount of clothing for steampunk and historical AVs as it is. Or at least a limited amount of quality clothing.


5. What is one thing you would request from designers when it comes to mesh? bodies?Customisation is the key point. Want to have one arm missing for your look? Allow it to happen. Want to allow the individuality of a slider head? Allow it. And let's get some normal shapes out there instead of the gym-rats we have at the moment (ironic no?)

Sunday, 12 April 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: Mad Science!


Infernal  devices, death rays, chemical labs and secrets that mankind was meant to know!

Sounds like several people I know.

Join Edward Pearse for a musical exploration of the Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know.

Now back at breakfast time!

Join us at The Clarendon Lab or tune in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Sunday, 15 March 2015

Breakfast in Babbage: St Patrick's Day!


The last Bedlam before we change back to Breakfast.

Guinness, Leprechauns and green. The ex-patriot Holy Trinity of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day is the day when people who have probably never been to Ireland celebrate that they might have Irish ancesters somewhere in their forgotten past.

Join Edward Pearse at the Clarendon for his eclectic treatment of the festivities.

Saturday, 21 February 2015

SL Sci Fi Convention 2015

 Science Fiction sims from around SL are once again showing their wares to entice new members, or maybe remind old ones, that they exist.

Some are just static displays, others like the USS Solstice (a Trek RP sim) have a nice little interactive adventure.

Come and explore. Who knows where you may end up?

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fhloston%20Parside/66/100/111

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Bedlam in Babbage: Mardi Gras!


Whether you call it Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or just plain old Mardi Gras, it's traditionally the time for a big ol' party and celebrations before you hunker down for Lent. If you're into that sort of thing.

So join Edward Pearse for a Carnival Parade that may not follow the usual route.

Saturday 14th Feb at The Clarendon.

Or tune in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Maybe we can smack Cupid around if we see him on the way.

Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Bedlam in Babbage: Faery Stories!


Once upon a time there lived a DJ. He had unusual tastes in music. Weird. Yes especially him.

So he decided to share his enjoyment of this odd music with others. But then the Big Bad Wolf blew down Goldilocks' house while Rumplestiltskin was busy partying with the Seven Dwarfs.

Or something like that.

Join Edward Pearse at The Clarendon.