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 Nate Leland, who eeked out a final round victory against Stone Pigeon host Heidi!
Next week: Sophia Holtz features/explodes our minds, followed by another open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.
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 edged out returning regular Nate Leland in the final round.
Next week: northeast champ Wil “One L” Gibson visits us from Portland, Maine. We’ll also have another open slam in the 8×8 series.
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 support the poets and the bar!
This Wednesday: Alexander Nemser makes a stop at the Cantab for a full feature. We’ll also welcome back April Ranger from her adventures representing us at the Individual World Poetry Slam. The poetry slam will be an open competition in the 8×8 slam series.
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 poets will come together to write on one of the Cantab’s favorite pursuit: beer!
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 followed by a rollicking Champion of Champions slam! Despite a strong start, challenger Mckendy Fils-Aime faltered in the fourth round against reigning champ Adam Stone, who closed out the night strong to retain his title. Adam will defend his title next on Wednesday, December 28.
Next week: performance poet and actor Amber Rose Tamblyn.
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 Fils-Aime, who came out on top over Carlos Williams.
Next week: our 2011 Individual World Poetry Slam representative, April Ranger, takes the stage in preparation to depart to compete in Cleveland! The slam will be a best-of-seven head-to-head featuring Champion of Champions Adam Stone taking on challenger McKendy Fils-Aime. Special $5 cover for this show.
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 in New England. The semi-final slam was a head-to-head 603 matchup, won by McKendy over Matthew Richards.
Next week: our feature will be birthday boy Ryk McIntyre! Our slam will be the season final, with Carlos Williams and McKendy Fils-Aime facing off for the chance to challenge the Champion of Champions for the title.
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 some of the work that earned her a top spot at IWPS 2009 (plus a few dirty haiku, as promised). The semi-final slam was won by Carlos Williams, who defeated Z and Sophia Holtz to advance to the September 21 season final.
Next week: organizer, schmorganizer… We get to hear Seattle SlamMaster Daemond Arrindell read his POEMS. A rare treat! Daemond’s feature will be followed by the second semi-final slam: Matthew, Paulie, Antonia, and McKendy are qualified.
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