Synopsis

Kay Ryan is the Poet Laureate of the United States. Her intensely strange, yet humorous and musical poems have been compared to those of Emily Dickenson. Playful and darkly witty, The Jam Jar Lifeboat and Other Novelties Exposed delves into the oddities of human behavior. Each of the fifteen poems are Ryan’s response to a randomly selected entry in Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. The poems are accompanied by delightful full color illustrations by Carl Dern. This is a perfect gift for any poetry lover.

The Jam Jar Lifeboat and Other Novelties Exposed available now.

Here’s the latest visuals off Luda’s new album.

What do you think of “Battle of the Sexes”?

Some are saying he doesn’t quite have it like he used to. This track will get a few spins in the Web Team Riot Van, but we’re missing the days of “Move B@tch” and “Southern Hospitality”.

The bonus track about Tiger Woods called “Sexting” had us laughing though. The Neptunes had like a nice early 90’s sound going on with that one.

OK OK so i apologize for not posting anything lately…and i am still figuring out tha new server, so BEAR WITH ME, lol.

we are working on changing a few things around, and there will soon be a new HOME PAGE featuring new photo(s) of yours truly…courtesy of KHall Photography (preview above)

I have been EXTREMELY busy preparing myself for April, as it is Nat’l Poetry Month.  Some dates are still not finalized, but there are SO MANY incredible things happening for Mic Tha Poet and tha Syracuse Spoken Word scene this April

Here is a little preview of what is in store:

* We will gather at the Underground Poetry Spot EACH of tha first four Thursdays in April.  The dates are April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, and April 22nd.  I will be hosting on tha 1st and on tha 15th

* On April 8th we will feature tha spoken-word of Jack Brown, frontman of tha immensely popular Syracuse-based band SOPHISTAFUNK

* On APRIL 15th we are proud to announce that we will be featuring tha Spoken Word poetry of tha one and only TAALAM ACEY  at the UNDERGROUND POETRY SPOT!!!!!! Taalam is tha most recognizable voice in tha modern Spoken Word Revolution.  I am a big fan and am incredibly honored to host in his presence.  We will be selling advance tickets for only $5, but tha price will double at tha door, so if you will be in Syracuse on tha 15th of April, I suggest you contact me or Seneca Wilson.  If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Acey, shame on YOU, lol.  Google him

* Oh yeah – I am auditioning TONIGHT for Syracuse University’s TAKE THE MIC POETRY SLAM to be held next month

* Myself and Melissa Bamerick are organizing and hosting tha first ever TEEN “MIC THA POETS” SLAM (& Workshop) to be held on April 24th at tha WATER ST. CAFE at 133 Water Street in Syracuse’s Hanover Square.  This will be a daytime event, from 12:30 – 4:00 and will feature poetry from 3 local artists, as well as tha workshop facilitation.  Tha day long event will culminate in a three-round poetry slam for Syracuse area teens only, between tha ages of 13 and 19.

* I will alson be performing on April 1st at Syracuse University as part of a celebration of  Multi-Cultural Affairs…I am awaiting tha details

*On April 29th and 30th I will be at Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia for a two-day Poetry Performance and meet-and-greet with tha students.  Event organized by Melinda Bloomquist of MVHS.

……..Ok, so details and specific posts regarding each event will soon follow.  Please stay tuned and help me make this tha best damn Month of Poetry Syracuse has ever seen!

Syracuse.com challenged fans to write and perform an original song about the Orange.

Check out the winning video by Dutchy Boy and D-Fresh featuring A.V.

We wish good luck to the ‘Cuse as they go up against Georgetown today in the Big East Tournament!