I am so excited to share with everyone a performance video. Finally. Huge shout out to Randy Darris and Danielle for being kind enough to record and post the video. Go check out Randy and his stuff he’s one of my favorites in the Portland scene.
I’m so happy to have this video for two reasons, first to show people, but most importantly to learn. Being able to… Read More!
Last night I was fortunate enough to watch the most amazing display of spoken word…like…ever. The Elephant Engine High Dive Revival Tour starring Mike McGee, Derrick Brown, Buddy Wakefield, and the always amazing Anis Mojgani. I was trying to think of something productive to say, how to turn this event into a teaching moment or at least come up with some actual content; but I’ve got nothing. I’m a huge… Read More!
A Poem Inspired By Mike McGee’s In Search Of Midnight – Michael DeVoe
The weight of the world can be found
In the circles under my eyes
I spend my nights awake
Worried about the wrongs everyone else is suffering
I imagine what it would be like to be someone else
For so long I start writing rap songs harder than DMX
And I’m from the suburbs where no… Read More!
Every time I get back from a poetry slam I feel so inclined to spread the gospel of the slam. Since I do always tell people to go I thought I’d give some tips on what to expect and how to do well, these tips are for virgin slammers, first time fans, and veterans alike.
For The Virgin
1)Come Prepared
Be aware most slams are three rounds… Read More!
I wanted to take a time out to thank everyone at the Portland Poetry Slam for a great last Sunday slam a couple days ago. Not just for the win but for the great event. This was the first time I’ve gone and felt a professionalism that makes me confident that the goal of having a team is only a few months and few dollars… Read More!
I’m sorry to burst a bubble here but I feel obligated to expand on a point I wrote about a while ago. Poets are entertainers and writers. So all the soul bearing you’ve seen your favorite poets do on stage may or may not be their soul. The point is just because the poem says “I” or “Me” doesn’t mean it’s actually an autobiographical piece. This doesn’t make them liars… Read More!
I just wanted to share the realest thing you’ve ever seen. Right here. Pat’s Justice, Innocent Criminal. Some of the dopest lines ever but it’s all about the real emotion. Share this, blow this up, truth ain’t truth till it’s spoke and heard… Read More!
Competition makes you better. Playing sports, creating a business, getting good grades, and especially in art. Competing for arbitrary points, money, customers, audience members, fans, youtube views, or pride; it doesn’t matter they will all make you better. Here are a few ways that competing in poetry slams will make you a better poet.
Poetry slams are like crack, addicting and deadly. If you don’t know what a poetry… Read More!
A poem from the other day written at work and loved on the way home. I hope you like it. Updates on publishing soon.
You were in a Donatella Versaci masterpiece
I was in a Bottega Veneta custom
Diana Krall was in my stereo
Lemon lobster baking in the oven
And you and I
You… Read More!
Every time I get an idea for a book, quick-draw Dr. Laura Schlessinger beats me to it. That’s what I get for failing to copyright the titles. So…never talk business in your sleep. You’ll get robbed blind and find yourself stumbling through the ashes of your former life, wondering when you lost your way.
But I’m going to take another crack at this. Hopefully this post will be… Read More! | 4 Comments