Digital Gift Cards and Online Payment Alternatives



Folk Icon MELANIE comes to the East Rock Concert Series at mActivity
Fernando Pinto Presents: MELANIE
at mActivity - Sunday July 22, 2018
Tickets $35. Advance $45. at the door
Doors 6:30pm - Showtime 7pm
An Evening with Melanie is an unforgettable night of songs and stories from the incredible career of the artist who became known as The Fe male Bob Dylan. Accompanied by her son Beau-Jarred, a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in his own right, the show is a musical journey from that momentous day in the summer of 1969, to the present.
Woodstock legend and one of folk-rock's all time greatest voices... MELANIE!!
BRAND NEW KEY (The Bicycle Song) * LOOK WHAT THEY DONE TO MY SONG MA * LAY DOWN (Candles in the Rain) * RUBY TUESDAY * And many more...
Melanie Safka first attracted national attention when she stepped onto the stage at Woodstock during the Summer of '69. She performed on a stage that transformed a generation and changed music forever. And it was here where Melanie launched a legendary career that spans more than 40 years, including the #1 hit song "Brand New Key"
Come and experience the force of love into the most personal and brilliant moments of her musical journey.

Folk Icon MELANIE comes to the East Rock Concert Series at mActivity
Fernando Pinto Presents: MELANIE
at mActivity - Sunday July 22, 2018
Tickets $35. Advance $45. at the door
Doors 6:30pm - Showtime 7pm
An Evening with Melanie is an unforgettable night of songs and stories from the incredible career of the artist who became known as The Fe male Bob Dylan. Accompanied by her son Beau-Jarred, a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in his own right, the show is a musical journey from that momentous day in the summer of 1969, to the present.
Woodstock legend and one of folk-rock's all time greatest voices... MELANIE!!
BRAND NEW KEY (The Bicycle Song) * LOOK WHAT THEY DONE TO MY SONG MA * LAY DOWN (Candles in the Rain) * RUBY TUESDAY * And many more...
Melanie Safka first attracted national attention when she stepped onto the stage at Woodstock during the Summer of '69. She performed on a stage that transformed a generation and changed music forever. And it was here where Melanie launched a legendary career that spans more than 40 years, including the #1 hit song "Brand New Key"
Come and experience the force of love into the most personal and brilliant moments of her musical journey.

PORNIVAL featuring; Frenchy and the Punk + The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing - Sunday July 22 at Cafe Nine
Tickets $12. Adv. $15. At the door
Doors 7:30 pm showtime 8:30pm
New York multi-cultural genre-bending duo, Frenchy and the Punk (New York) is made up of hardcore punk veteran guitarist Scott Helland (bassist of Deep Wound - with J Mascis and Lou Barlow, Outpatients) and French-born singer/percussionist Samantha Stephenson. They pound out Cabaret Folk Punk. Helland's signature rhythmic and melodic guitar looping style create a driving and expansive sonic landscape that perfectly blends with Stephenson's powerful 'Siouxsie-esque' vocals and percussion. "Top 25 Dynamic Duos" Yahoo Music Blog / "Beautifully evolved from the Punk scene" NPR / “stripped-down DIY energy, tribal rhythms, and earthy drama” Chronogram / www.frenchyandthepunk.com
The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing hail from London, UK. They sing loud punk rock songs about the Victorian era, and have been gleefully rubbing the face of present day Britain in the rotten corpse of its past since 2008, in the hope that it will learn from its mistakes (it hasn’t). “Corusatingly loud and extremely funny” - The Guardian / “If you are drawn into their world, you will appreciate how special TMTWNBBFN are.” - Uber Rock / “Probably the maddest, most original punk band around”- Louder Than War /
“Pulsating with fiery punk fury”- Vive Le Rock / www.blamedfornothing.com

PORNIVAL featuring; Frenchy and the Punk + The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing - Sunday July 22 at Cafe Nine
Tickets $12. Adv. $15. At the door
Doors 7:30 pm showtime 8:30pm
New York multi-cultural genre-bending duo, Frenchy and the Punk (New York) is made up of hardcore punk veteran guitarist Scott Helland (bassist of Deep Wound - with J Mascis and Lou Barlow, Outpatients) and French-born singer/percussionist Samantha Stephenson. They pound out Cabaret Folk Punk. Helland's signature rhythmic and melodic guitar looping style create a driving and expansive sonic landscape that perfectly blends with Stephenson's powerful 'Siouxsie-esque' vocals and percussion. "Top 25 Dynamic Duos" Yahoo Music Blog / "Beautifully evolved from the Punk scene" NPR / “stripped-down DIY energy, tribal rhythms, and earthy drama” Chronogram / www.frenchyandthepunk.com
The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing hail from London, UK. They sing loud punk rock songs about the Victorian era, and have been gleefully rubbing the face of present day Britain in the rotten corpse of its past since 2008, in the hope that it will learn from its mistakes (it hasn’t). “Corusatingly loud and extremely funny” - The Guardian / “If you are drawn into their world, you will appreciate how special TMTWNBBFN are.” - Uber Rock / “Probably the maddest, most original punk band around”- Louder Than War /
“Pulsating with fiery punk fury”- Vive Le Rock / www.blamedfornothing.com


Digital services are no longer something separate from daily life. Games, music, films, shopping, and even transportation are accessed through apps and online accounts. Most of these services use balances or credits instead of direct purchases, which has changed how people pay and how access is shared. In this environment, prepaid formats have become familiar and easy to understand. Digital gift cards are one of the simplest examples of this approach, as they allow access without tying users to subscriptions or payment cards.
One of the main reasons digital gift cards are widely used is their simplicity. There is no need to choose a specific item, plan a subscription period, or guess what someone might want. The value is fixed, and the decision about how to use it comes later. This makes digital gift cards suitable for many everyday situations, especially when preferences are unknown or likely to change. They work equally well for entertainment, shopping, or digital services that are used from time to time.
A digital gift card https://www.virtwave.com/ connects this idea to well-known platforms that people already use. The service includes gift cards for gaming platforms such as PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Live, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games, Blizzard, Fortnite, and Roblox. These platforms rely on internal wallets, where users add credit and then decide how to spend it. Gift cards fit naturally into this system, as they provide balance without linking personal payment information.
Digital gift cards are also commonly used outside of gaming. Many everyday services work the same way, using prepaid balances or account credits. Virtwave offers gift cards for brands and platforms such as Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Netflix, Spotify, Uber, IKEA, Adidas, H&M, and MediaMarkt. This means a digital gift card can be used for streaming, mobile apps, online shopping, or transportation services, depending on the selected brand. The same format works across very different types of services.
Another detail that matters when using digital gift cards is regional compatibility. Online platforms often apply country-based rules that affect redemption. To avoid problems, users can select the country and currency before purchasing a gift card. This helps ensure that the card matches the recipient’s account region and can be used without restrictions. Choosing the correct settings makes the process more predictable and reduces unnecessary confusion.
Digital gift cards are not about promoting specific products. They function as a neutral way to provide access within digital ecosystems. By offering fixed value, clear limits, and flexibility of use, they fit naturally into how modern services are designed. Platforms that organize multiple brands and regional options simply make this access easier to manage, without changing how the services themselves are used.