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John “Survivor” Blake
“John “Survivor” Blake enters a place in his writing that few others I know dare to. With a pristine voice of epic magnitude, Blake’s words pull the reader or listener into the heart of his raw, fragmented truth of unshakeable power. He understands the incredible responsibility of being an artist; as much as [...]
January 2010
January 27th – The WordSmith Poetry Jam @ 7:30, Random Row Books, 315 West Main Street
January 30th – UVA Poetry Slam – Para Coffee on the Corner. Show Starts@ 7:30 pm
2010 Poetry Jam Dates:
1/27/10
2/24/10
3/31/10
4/28/10
5/26/10
6/30/10
7/28/10
8/25/10
9/29/10
10/27/10
11/17/10
12/15/10
For those of you are in anticipation, the next WordSmith Poetry Jam will be on Wednesday, December 16th.
Location: Random Row Books (315 West Main Street). Its on the corner of Main and McIntire across from Greyhound.
Time: 7-10pm – Open Mic Sign Up Starts at 7pm. Show Starts at 7:30pm. Open Mic All Night
Cost: Just $5
Expect some [...]
ANOTHER LOCATION? Like your favorite local band, you might see us anywhere around. We are looking for a permanent home, but in the meantime we are the traveling poetry jam. This month and until further notice, we will be at RANDOM ROW BOOKS.
WHERE IS THAT? This is the new used bookstore on the corner of [...]
Lee “Narrator” Jones is an M.C., Spoken Word artist and member of Lyric Ave, the nations biggest poetry based variety show and Slam Richmond’s Poetry team for 4 consecutive years. Lee has been in numberous poetry ensembles and comedy skits for the last five years. His accomplishments include: 07 Grandslam Champ, the 08 Grandchamp of the sister Richmond [...]
Do not miss this months excitement.
WordSmith Poetry Jam= One Mic /25 Poets * The power of words expressed through performance
Iman “Herukane” Shabazz is an an actor, poet, dancer and MC that seeks to use his talent as a tool for liberation and healing. Iman is quite active and influential in the performing arts culture of Richmond, VA. Now an ensemble member of the African American Repertory Theatre, he also serves as Artistic Director to [...]
It was 100 deep at Bel Rio, the theme was love and we were live and smoking as usual. Gary J, the Spoken Word prodigy was our feature and he spun our minds like a DJ with this poems. Aja Simone the poet/songstress vocals were out of sight and Yolanda Cole Jones took us to another soulful [...]
