Jackie Lefko grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She was the middle child of 5 offspring to
her parents. She spent a lot of time
with her grandmother including attending church.
Jackie really did not experience anything out
of the ordinary during her childhood. As she got older she enjoyed singing and
people around her noticed that she possessed the skills to be a talented
singer. With dedication and hard work Jackie Lefko became the singer we love to
listen in Second life.
Jackie has been very busy performing in Second life but
was kind enough to spare some time with me to sit down and chat about her life
in Second Life and also an in-depth look into her real life which she makes no
secret about. As we sat down with a cup of coffee I could tell this was going
to be a fascinating chat.
Interview
with Jackie Lefko
Tea:
Can you please tell our readers a bit about yourself?
Jackie: Well I am a native New Yorker, I started singing at a young age
in a church in Brooklyn and enjoyed singing Jazz and Blues so became a Jazz and
Blues singer. My RL experience includes sharing the stage with Concord Records
Jazz recording artist Karrin Allyson in Chicago and performing in various
unique venues throughout the United States and on the African continent.
However I wanted to perform in Second life also so decided to bring my sultry
vocals to Second Life also… smile.
Tea:
What or who inspired you to become a singer?
Jackie: Music was always been an important part of my family
life so it is not surprising that I started playing the piano at the age of 4.
There are many family pictures with myself and sister sitting at the first
piano that was purchased by my grandmother and delivered to my family’s small
apartment in Brooklyn when I was about 10 years old and this is most likely the
foundations of my interest in music which opened my eyes to the sound and love
of music.
Tea:
What genre of music do you sing?
Jackie: My primary genre has mostly been Jazz because I
just loves Jazz. I only added blues when
performing at a club and a patron requested that I learn a blues song. I now
finds myself performing some contemporary songs giving them a Jazz and Blues
feel. I am secretly in love in Soft Rock.
So, expect to hear a very eclectic set when you attend any of my shows.
Tea:
How long have you been performing in Second Life or even Real Life?
Jackie: I debuted as a Singer in SL on October 27, 2012. And longer in RL
Tea
Couturier: How important is it for artists such as yourself to find good venues
to perform?
Jackie: Performing at good venues allows you to expand your reach within
SL and have your voice heard by people who ordinary would never have been able
to connect with you in RL. It brings new RL fans in a unique way.
Tea:
Does having loyal supporting fans help in sl?
Jackie: Having loyal fans is crucial.
I know the names of my loyal fans.
I see them at most of my gigs, they have joined my group and they even
request me for their private parties.
Tea:
Do your fans help keep the love of performing in sl strong for you?
Jackie: It is not different than having a favorite artists in RL, except
in SL, you can actually have a personal friendship with that person. My loyal fans have become my SL friends.
Tea:
What do you like to do when you are not performing?
Jackie: When I am not performing in SL, I am hosting other artists at my Speakeasy. I like to
go to other clubs and hear some of my favorite artists sing and preferably with
someone to dance with.
Tea:
If there could be one singer you would like to duet with who would that be and
why?
Jackie: I have performed a duet with Bono Foroux, a guitarist from
Amsterdam. It was a great show and we
have one planned for July 25th at my Harlem Speakeasy. As far as any singer I would do a duet with,
I am open for suggestions. I know some
fabulous male singers in SL but my first choice would probably be Maxx
Sabertooth because he mentored me when I was getting set up as a SL singer and
I absolutely love his voice.
Tea:
What is in store for Jackie this 2013?
Jackie: 2013 is a foundation year for Jackie Lefko, the singer. With the
help of my manager, Stacy Mosely, I strive to sing at new venues, expand my fan
base and just continue to work on my craft to become the best singer I can be.
More information on Jackie Lefko:
Bookings:
Contact: Stacy Mosely
STREAM:
http://69.162.64.66:10016
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Info
Jackie Lefko Fans & Friends
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WEBSITE:
http://jackielefko.blogspot.com/
FACEBOOk:
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