Several months ago, I wrote a piece on the condition of the Spoken Word scene in Atlanta. I received tons of feedback from artists, including comments from some who felt that my “research” was too inadequate to submit an “informed” opinion on an art form which has been extremely popular as part of Atlanta’s thriving ...
The Slam poetry movement is a form of poetry based more on performance than literary quality, though in recent years there has been an attempt among its adherents to balance these virtues. It is perhaps the most popular form of poetry in the U.S. being practiced today. We have the Slam culture to thank for ...
At the risk of infuriating tons of my fellow independent artists in the Atlanta area, let me first preface this article with some obligatory “damage control.” Those local spoken word artists, poets, and enthusiasts whose products I have praised or purchased are immediately exempt from the criticisms herein. Atlanta has been practically synonymous with “entertainment” ...
Looking for open mike poetry nights in Chicago? Here’s a handy guide of where to go each night of the week in Chicago. The best advice I’ve ever heard is “phone first.” I’ll give you some tips on what to expect, but if you still have questions – say it with me – phone first! ...