Recaps from the Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge's weekly show.
On some cold nights, it’s extra sweet to hunker down at the Cantab and enjoy a night from all the locals. We had a particularly solid open mic, followed by long-awaited feature Sophia Holtz. A high-talent slam was won by Sean Patrick Mulroy, who took the final round over Meaghan Ford.
Next week: NYC/Chicago poet …
We enjoyed a cosy fall evening down in our basement bar last night, with a stellar open mic topped by a feature from Wil Gibson. This consummate touring professional snuck us in between two tours of warmer climes just to break a few hearts and make us whole again. The slam was won by returning regular …
It was an extra-special night at the ‘tab last night, folks, as Alexander Nemser treated us to his one-man show, “Moshe Feldstein: Icon of Self-Realization.” If you want a summary of what happened… We can’t offer it. You’ll just have to see it for yourself! The jam-packed slam that followed the show was won by Sam Teitel, who …
Beer Slam? What Beer Slam? We don’t remember any Beer Slam… Oh, wait, it’s coming back to us now. Four pick-up teams slammed their way to tipsy glory at last week’s event; the Beer Chasers (Melissa, Adam, Maya, and Oz) taking top honors at the end of the night. Thanks to everyone who came to …
Last week, we were treated to the stylings of the irrepressible California native Amber Tamblyn, who brought us her newest book, Bang Ditto, to enjoy. The first slam of this season’s 8×8 series was jam-packed, and won by Emerson favorite Bobby Crawford.
This Wednesday: get ready to cut loose with the Beer Slam. A dozen-plus pre-selected …
Oh, April Ranger: it’s true, she breaks our hearts every time she features. Thanks to everyone who came out to listen and support! April will be representing us at the Individual World Poetry Slam from October 13-15 in Cleveland, Ohio; tickets are still on sale if you’re up for a one-day drive!
April’s feature was …
What a fine night at the Cantab, folks! It looks we are in the swing of fall already, and birthday boy Ryk McIntyre came by to show us how it’s done. We also has a special spotlight feature from chemistry poet (and old-school Cantab open-mic’er) Mala Radhakrishnan. A rambunctious head-to-head slam was won by McKendy …
It was a warm and wacky night at the Cantab this past Wednesday, folks, as we welcomed lots of first-timers to the stage. We’re just about getting into the swing of fall! Our feature was Seattle’s long-time SlamMaster Daemond Arrindell, who brought us a great selection of his work for his first time ever touring …
Have you been missing all the folks who said goodbye to the Cantab this week? Never fear, folks: a new crop of fall visitors is here, and we heard a number of great new pieces on the open mic on Wednesday. Our feature was master punster and Bay Area sensation Kim Johnson, who regaled us with …
He ain’t sorry, he’s Sam Teitel! We rang in September with poet mentor and NH co-SlamMaster Sam Teitel last night, amidst cheers from regulars and new folks alike. The slam was won by McKendy Fils-Aime, who edged out Steve Subrizi in the final round.
Next week: Bay Area sensation Kim Johnson brings us the work that made her top ten at …
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