60 The poetry and spoken word from Albany's readings, events, and open mics. These recordings are from the Albany Poets Presents... poetry and music series and the Poets Speak Loud poetry open mic as well as the upcoming Albany Word Fest. http://www.albanypoets.com en-us Copyright 2011 Albany Poets Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:15:01 EST Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:15:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thom Francis - thom@albanypoets.com http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:106549567/sounds.rss Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com The poetry and spoken word from Albany's readings, events, and open mics. These recordings are from the Albany Poets Presents... poetry and music series and the Poets Speak Loud poetry open mic as well as the upcoming Albany Word Fest. Albany Poets info@albanypoets.com no The poetry and spoken word from Albany's readings, events, and open mics. These recordings are from the Albany Poets Presents... poetry and music series and the Poets Speak Loud poetry open mic as well as the upcoming Albany Word Fest. http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/NGS1Sept62011.mp3 On September 6, 2011 Albany Poets, Urban Guerilla Theatre, and the Frequency North Reading Series teamed up for the first Nitty Gritty Slam at Valentines. The show started with an open mic hosted by Mojavi with poets Poetyc Vyzonz, Stephen Leslie, Elizag, Michelle Bula, Bless, and Dan Rain all sharing their work. Then slammaster Dain Brammage took the mic and the (8-4-2) slam began with Algorhythm, Jessica Layton, Tammy Loez, Emily Epstein, Shannon Shoemaker, Kevein Peterson, Dan Wilcox, and Illiptical. Veteran poet Miriam Axel-Lute acted as the "sacrificial poet" for the evening to get the judges warmed up. In the end, after all three rounds, Tammy Lopez came out on top with Shannon Shoemaker coming in second and Algorhythm taking third. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 63 - Nitty Gritty Slam - September 6, 2011 On September 6, 2011 Albany Poets, Urban Guerilla Theatre, and the Frequency North Reading Series teamed up for the first Nitty Gritty Slam at Valentines. The show started with an open mic hosted by Mojavi with poets Poetyc Vyzonz, Stephen Leslie, Elizag, Michelle Bula, Bless, and Dan Rain all sharing their work. Then slammaster Dain Brammage took the mic and the (8-4-2) slam began with Algorhythm, Jessica Layton, Tammy Loez, Emily Epstein, Shannon Shoemaker, Kevein Peterson, Dan Wilcox, and Illiptical. Veteran poet Miriam Axel-Lute acted as the "sacrificial poet" for the evening to get the judges warmed up. In the end, after all three rounds, Tammy Lopez came out on top with Shannon Shoemaker coming in second and Algorhythm taking third. 01:58:56 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/APPJuly2011.mp3 This was one of the last Albany Poets Presents open mics at Valentines before handing everything over to make room for the Nitty Gritty Slam. The open mic featured poetry from Dan Wilcox, Illiptical, Mojavi, Dain Brammage, Ben Golden, new poet Jessica Fisher-Smith, and another new(ish) poet to the scene Nadi Morsch. This was a great, but very warm summer evening of spoken word at Valentines. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 62 - Albany Poets Presents - July 5, 2011 This was one of the last Albany Poets Presents open mics at Valentines before handing everything over to make room for the Nitty Gritty Slam. The open mic featured poetry from Dan Wilcox, Illiptical, Mojavi, Dain Brammage, Ben Golden, new poet Jessica Fisher-Smith, and another new(ish) poet to the scene Nadi Morsch. This was a great, but very warm summer evening of spoken word at Valentines. 00:40:04 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSLAug2011.mp3 Poetyc Vyzonz was the featured poet at the August 2011 edition of Poets Speak Loud at McGeary's. During his set he called up a few of the other poets in the crowd to perform a cypher. The open mic portions of the evening saw Dan Wilcox, Joe Krausman, Carolee Sherwood, Adrena, Todd Fabozzi, Ben, Kevin Peterson, Chris Rizzo, Tess Lecuyer, Avery, Leslie, Bless, Carlos Garcia, and Sally Rhoades all step up to the mic and share their work. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 61 - Poets Speak Loud - August 29, 2011 Poetyc Vyzonz was the featured poet at the August 2011 edition of Poets Speak Loud at McGeary's. During his set he called up a few of the other poets in the crowd to perform a cypher. The open mic portions of the evening saw Dan Wilcox, Joe Krausman, Carolee Sherwood, Adrena, Todd Fabozzi, Ben, Kevin Peterson, Chris Rizzo, Tess Lecuyer, Avery, Leslie, Bless, Carlos Garcia, and Sally Rhoades all step up to the mic and share their work. 01:39:48 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSLJuly2011.mp3 Bless was the featured poet for the July edition of Poets Speak Loud. He performed a couple of his pieces and then handed the mic to a new poet to the area, Ben Golden. Before and after there was an open mic with local poets Dan Wilcox, Dain Brammage, Todd Fabozzi, Tess Lecuyer, Jessica Fisher-Smith, Avery, Sally Rhoades, and Nadi Morsch. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 60 - Poets Speak Loud - July 25, 2011 Bless was the featured poet for the July edition of Poets Speak Loud. He performed a couple of his pieces and then handed the mic to a new poet to the area, Ben Golden. Before and after there was an open mic with local poets Dan Wilcox, Dain Brammage, Todd Fabozzi, Tess Lecuyer, Jessica Fisher-Smith, Avery, Sally Rhoades, and Nadi Morsch. 00:48:04 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part8.mp3 We come to the end of Poets Speak Loud for March 2010 at Tess' Lark Tavern with a reading from poet Joe Hollander. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 59 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 8 We come to the end of Poets Speak Loud for March 2010 at Tess' Lark Tavern with a reading from poet Joe Hollander. 00:03:48 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part7.mp3 The open mic continues with Carolee Sherwood and Jason Crane in Part Seven of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 58 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 7 The open mic continues with Carolee Sherwood and Jason Crane in Part Seven of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. 00:08:18 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part6.mp3 We go back to the open mic with poets Don Levy and Jill Wickham in Part Six of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 57 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 6 We go back to the open mic with poets Don Levy and Jill Wickham in Part Six of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. 00:08:34 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part5.mp3 Avery concludes his spoken word performance in Part Five at the March 2010 Poets Speak Loud reading at the Lark Tavern. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 56 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 5 Avery concludes his spoken word performance in Part Five at the March 2010 Poets Speak Loud reading at the Lark Tavern. 00:07:18 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part4.mp3 Avery continues his featured poet set in Part Four of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 55 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 4 Avery continues his featured poet set in Part Four of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud. 00:09:51 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part3.mp3 In Part Three of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud featured poet Avery continues. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 54 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 3 In Part Three of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud featured poet Avery continues. 00:04:21 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part2.mp3 In Part Two of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Chad Lothier and featured poet Avery step up to the mic. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 53 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 2 In Part Two of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Chad Lothier and featured poet Avery step up to the mic. 00:08:43 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_03292010_part1.mp3 Part One of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, with poets Sylvia Barnard, Dan Wilcox, and Josh McIntyre. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 52 - Poets Speak Loud - March 29, 2010, Part 1 Part One of the March 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, with poets Sylvia Barnard, Dan Wilcox, and Josh McIntyre. 00:07:10 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part9.mp3 Part Nine of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, the open mic comes to an end with the poetry of Shannon Shoemaker. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 51 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 9 Part Nine of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, the open mic comes to an end with the poetry of Shannon Shoemaker. 00:05:55 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part8.mp3 Part Eight of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, more open mic poetry Avery and R.M. Engelhardt. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 50 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 8 Part Eight of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, more open mic poetry Avery and R.M. Engelhardt. 00:08:36 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part7.mp3 In Part Seven of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Julie Lamoe and Avery step up to the mic. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 49 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 7 In Part Seven of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Julie Lamoe and Avery step up to the mic. 00:09:25 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part6.mp3 In Part Six of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern the open mic continues with Tess Lecuyer, Bob Sharkey, Jill Wickham. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 48 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 6 In Part Six of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern the open mic continues with Tess Lecuyer, Bob Sharkey, Jill Wickham. 00:08:57 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part5.mp3 In Part Five of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Carolee Sherwood concludes her featured reading. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 47 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 5 In Part Five of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern Carolee Sherwood concludes her featured reading. 00:07:16 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part4.mp3 In Part Four of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern featured poet Carolee Sherwood continues. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 46 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 4 In Part Four of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern featured poet Carolee Sherwood continues. 00:08:25 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part3.mp3 In Part Three of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, featured poet Carolee Sherwood share her work. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 45 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 3 In Part Three of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, featured poet Carolee Sherwood share her work. 00:09:25 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part2.mp3 In Part Two of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, we have poetry from Don Levy and Jason Crane. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 44 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 2 In Part Two of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, we have poetry from Don Levy and Jason Crane. 00:06:49 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_02222010_part1.mp3 In Part One of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, we have poetry from Dan Wilcox, Sylvia Barnard, and Don Levy. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 05 May 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 43 - Poets Speak Loud - February 22, 2010, Part 1 In Part One of the February 2010 edition of Poets Speak Loud at Tess' Lark Tavern, guest-hosted by Thom Francis and Keith Spencer, we have poetry from Dan Wilcox, Sylvia Barnard, and Don Levy. 00:08:50 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p9.mp3 Part Nine of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 42 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Nine of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:06:00 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p8.mp3 Part Eight of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 41 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Eight of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:08:27 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p7.mp3 Part Seven of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 40 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Seven of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:08:04 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p6.mp3 Part Six of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 39 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Six of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:06:08 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p5.mp3 Part Five of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 38 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Five of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:09:45 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p4.mp3 Part Four of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 37 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Four of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:09:45 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p3.mp3 Part Three of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 36 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Three of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:07:27 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p2.mp3 Part Two of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 35 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part Two of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:08:07 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_TNT0110p1.mp3 Part One of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 34 - Poets Speak Loud - January 25, 2010 Part One of the 5th Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute reading at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with special guest host Dan Wilcox on Monday, January 25, 2010. 00:07:53 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/APP_090303.mp3 Albany Poets Presents No Gimmick Open Mic at Valentines on the first Tuesday of every month. Signup at 7, open mic starts at 8. This month poets Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Nicole Karas, Thom Francis, Dominic Rizzo, Matt Walsh, and Tom step up to the mic and read. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 33 - Albany Poets Presents - March 3, 2009 Albany Poets Presents No Gimmick Open Mic at Valentines on the first Tuesday of every month. Signup at 7, open mic starts at 8. This month poets Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Nicole Karas, Thom Francis, Dominic Rizzo, Matt Walsh, and Tom step up to the mic and read. 00:33:30 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_090223.mp3 The February edition of Poets Speak Loud featured Todd Fabozzi along with an open mic with poets Dan Wilcox, Jonathan Jones, A.C. Everson, R.M. Engelhardt, Dominic Rizzo, and Chris Brabham Arts & Entertainment Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 32 - Poets Speak Loud - February 23, 2009 The February edition of Poets Speak Loud featured Todd Fabozzi along with an open mic with poets Dan Wilcox, Jonathan Jones, A.C. Everson, R.M. Engelhardt, Dominic Rizzo, and Chris Brabham 00:57:16 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/UAG_090213.mp3 Mary Panza hosts the Valentines Day Open Mic for poetry and spoken word featuring some new poets to the stage as well as Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Matt Galletta, Thom Francis, and more. Arts & Entertainment Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 31 - Poetry at the UAG - February 13, 2009 Mary Panza hosts the Valentines Day Open Mic for poetry and spoken word featuring some new poets to the stage as well as Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Matt Galletta, Thom Francis, and more. 00:37:19 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/APP_090203.mp3 Thom Francis hosts as Albany Poets returns to Valentines with poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Dominick, Ja3son Crane, R.M. Engelhardt, Miss Sally, Moses Kash, and Chris Brabham. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 30 - Albany Poets Presents - February 3, 2009 Thom Francis hosts as Albany Poets returns to Valentines with poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Dominick, Ja3son Crane, R.M. Engelhardt, Miss Sally, Moses Kash, and Chris Brabham. 00:37:07 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_090126_part2.mp3 We continue the Fourth Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute / Beret Toss at the Lark Tavern after a little break with poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Jason Krane, John Allen, Tess Lecuyer, Todd Fabozi, Chris Brabham, Amanda Rose, D. Rizzo, Shannon Shoemaker, Sylvia Barnard, and Scott Casale. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 29 - Poets Speak Loud - January 26, 2009, Part 2 We continue the Fourth Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute / Beret Toss at the Lark Tavern after a little break with poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Jason Krane, John Allen, Tess Lecuyer, Todd Fabozi, Chris Brabham, Amanda Rose, D. Rizzo, Shannon Shoemaker, Sylvia Barnard, and Scott Casale. 00:36:46 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/PSL_090126_part1.mp3 Dan Wilcox hosts the Fourth Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute / Beret Toss at the Lark Tavern with poetry and spoken word from Alan Catlin, A.C. Everson, Julie Lamoe, Mary Panza, Josh McIntyre, Dan Stalter, Cheryl A. Rice, R.M. Engelhardt, and Mr. Lee. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 28 - Poets Speak Loud - January 26, 2009, Part 1 Dan Wilcox hosts the Fourth Anniversary Open Mic / Tom Nattell Tribute / Beret Toss at the Lark Tavern with poetry and spoken word from Alan Catlin, A.C. Everson, Julie Lamoe, Mary Panza, Josh McIntyre, Dan Stalter, Cheryl A. Rice, R.M. Engelhardt, and Mr. Lee. 00:45:06 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/UAG_090123_rose.mp3 Poetry at the UAG - January 23, 2009 with poet Amanda Rose Arts & Entertainment Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 27 - Poetry at the UAG with Amanda Rose - January 23, 2009 Poetry at the UAG - January 23, 2009 with poet Amanda Rose 00:14:02 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/UAG_090123_axellute.mp3 Poetry at the UAG - January 23, 2009 with poet Miriam Axel-Lute Arts & Entertainment Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 26 - Poetry at the UAG with Miriam Axel-Lute - January 23, 2009 Poetry at the UAG - January 23, 2009 with poet Miriam Axel-Lute 00:29:05 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_070521.mp3 The June 2007 Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with poetry and spoken word from Shaun Baxter, Marty Mulenex, Mimi Moriarty, Bob Wright, Chris Brahbam, Janice McNeal, and Dain Brammage. Arts & Entertainment Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 25 - Poets Speak Loud - June 25, 2007 The June 2007 Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with poetry and spoken word from Shaun Baxter, Marty Mulenex, Mimi Moriarty, Bob Wright, Chris Brahbam, Janice McNeal, and Dain Brammage 00:25:26 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_070521.mp3 The May 2007 Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern had poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, James Schlett, Nicole Peyrafitte, Matt Galletta, R.M. Engelhardt, Marty Mulenex, and Dain Brammage. Arts & Entertainment Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 24 - Poets Speak Loud - May 21, 2007 The May 2007 Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern had poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, James Schlett, Nicole Peyrafitte, Matt Galletta, R.M. Engelhardt, Marty Mulenex, and Dain Brammage. 00:26:58 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/2007WordFestOpenMic2.mp3 The first ten poets to read at the 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic. The poets in this podcast are Robert Eaton, Mimi Moriarty, Karen James, Alec Emerson, Marty Mulenex, Bob Sharkey, Alex Albino, Carol Graser, Scott Wheatley, and Julie Lamoe. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 21 May 2007 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 23 - 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part 2 The first ten poets to read at the 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic. The poets in this podcast are Robert Eaton, Mimi Moriarty, Karen James, Alec Emerson, Marty Mulenex, Bob Sharkey, Alex Albino, Carol Graser, Scott Wheatley, and Julie Lamoe. 00:30:23 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/2007WordFestOpenMic1.mp3 The first ten poets to read at the 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic. The poets in this podcast are Shaun Baxter, Jeff Jurgens, Dan Wilcox, Courtney Erhardt, R.M. Engelhardt, Josh McIntyre, Ford McLain, Pat Dyjak, Don Levy, and J. Dalaba. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 21 May 2007 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 22 - 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part 1 The first ten poets to read at the 2007 Albany Word Fest Open Mic. The poets in this podcast are Shaun Baxter, Jeff Jurgens, Dan Wilcox, Courtney Erhardt, R.M. Engelhardt, Josh McIntyre, Ford McLain, Pat Dyjak, Don Levy, and J. Dalaba. 00:36:04 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_061030.mp3 The Albany poetry community lost one of its own in October when long time poet and musician Pat Covert passed away. Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern in October was a tribute to Pat featuring Deb Bump along with open mic poets and spoken word artists all sharing stories, memories, and poetry. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 21 - Poets Speak Loud Tribute to Pat Covert The Albany poetry community lost one of its own in October when long time poet and musician Pat Covert passed away. Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern in October was a tribute to Pat featuring Deb Bump along with open mic poets and spoken word artists all sharing stories, memories, and poetry. 01:09:16 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/rothenberg_061011.mp3 Albany Poets was very fortunate to be a part in having world reknowned poet Jerome Rothenberg do a special reading at the UAG Gallery on October 11, 2006. This hour-plus recording is from that reading with an introduction from long time friend and collaborator, Pierre Joris. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 1 Nov 2006 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 20 - An Evening With Jerome Rothenberg - October 11, 2006 Albany Poets was very fortunate to be a part in having world reknowned poet Jerome Rothenberg do a special reading at the UAG Gallery on October 11, 2006. This hour-plus recording is from that reading with an introduction from long time friend and collaborator, Pierre Joris. 01:08:25 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/app_061003.mp3 Albany Poets Presents at Valentines on Tuesday, October 3 was an amazing night of poetry, music, and spoken word from The Poet Essence and her special guests. The open mic before and after the feature performance saw James, Dain Brammage, Bessam Sam, Thom Francis (with Derek on guitar), and R.M. Engelahrdt. Arts & Entertainment Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 19 - Albany Poets Presents - October 3, 2006 Albany Poets Presents at Valentines on Tuesday, October 3 was an amazing night of poetry, music, and spoken word from The Poet Essence and her special guests. The open mic before and after the feature performance saw James, Dain Brammage, Bessam Sam, Thom Francis (with Derek on guitar), and R.M. Engelahrdt. 01:13:37 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/APP_060905.mp3 It was raining outside, but the poets still came to Valentines on Tuesday, September 5 for the Albany Poets Presents open mic. The open mic for poetry and spoken word included familiar poets like Dan Wilcox, A.C. Everson, Thom Francis, and Julie Lomoe, and some new names like Anathuria, Nick Frail, Jamey Stevenson, Naomi Kriss, and Jason Berkowitz (who will be the featured poet at the Wired! open mic series in Schenectady in October). Arts & Entertainment Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 18 - Albany Poets Presents - September 5, 2006 It was raining outside, but the poets still came to Valentines on Tuesday, September 5 for the Albany Poets Presents open mic. The open mic for poetry and spoken word included familiar poets like Dan Wilcox, A.C. Everson, Thom Francis, and Julie Lomoe, and some new names like Anathuria, Nick Frail, Jamey Stevenson, Naomi Kriss, and Jason Berkowitz (who will be the featured poet at the Wired! open mic series in Schenectady in October). 00:49:25 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060925.mp3 Pierre Joris was the featured poet for the September 2006 edition of Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with music by special guest Mitch Elrod. The open mic brought out great poetry and spoken word from Sylvia, Dan Wilcox, Pat, Scott, James, Bob Sharkey, Dain Brammage, Thom Francis, Bessam Sam, and the returning Matthew Klane. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 3 Oct 2006 01:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 17 - Poets Speak Loud - September 25, 2006 Pierre Joris was the featured poet for the September 2006 edition of Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern with music by special guest Mitch Elrod. The open mic brought out great poetry and spoken word from Sylvia, Dan Wilcox, Pat, Scott, James, Bob Sharkey, Dain Brammage, Thom Francis, Bessam Sam, and the returning Matthew Klane.. 00:53:18 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060828.mp3 Poets Speak Loud in August featured poet (and Lark Tavern manager) Alex Albino. Alex will also be performing at LARKfest 2006 on September 16 on the Hometown Stage. The open mic started out with a new poem from host Mary Panza followed by poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Rich Tomasulo, Tim Verhaegen, Josh McIntyre, Don Levy, James, Bob Sharkey, Bassam Sinan Sam, William, Kyle Z., and another poet performing at LARKfest, The Poet Essence. The evening ended with a special encore from Alex. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 16 - Poets Speak Loud - August 28, 2006 Poets Speak Loud in August featured poet (and Lark Tavern manager) Alex Albino. Alex will also be performing at LARKfest 2006 on September 16 on the Hometown Stage. The open mic started out with a new poem from host Mary Panza followed by poetry and spoken word from Dan Wilcox, Rich Tomasulo, Tim Verhaegen, Josh McIntyre, Don Levy, James, Bob Sharkey, Bassam Sinan Sam, William, Kyle Z., and another poet performing at LARKfest, The Poet Essence. The evening ended with a special encore from Alex. 01:00:40 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060731.mp3 Rachel Zitomer was our featured poet at the July edition of Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern. Rachel will also be performing her work at LARKfest on September 16, so this was a chance to get a taste of her work. We had a new poet out, Alan Kolb, who was well received. Dan Wilcox (with his traveling "poetry K-Mart"), A.C. Everson, Alan Catlin, James Schlett, Tim Verhaesh, Don Levy (calling out the US Poet Laureate), and Debora Bump ("not writing about you") also shared their work with the audience at our monthly poetry and spoken word open mic. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 15 - Poets Speak Loud - July 31, 2006 Rachel Zitomer was our featured poet at the July edition of Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern. Rachel will also be performing her work at LARKfest on September 16, so this was a chance to get a taste of her work. We had a new poet out, Alan Kolb, who was well received. Dan Wilcox (with his traveling "poetry K-Mart"), A.C. Everson, Alan Catlin, James Schlett, Tim Verhaesh, Don Levy (calling out the US Poet Laureate), and Debora Bump ("not writing about you") also shared their work with the audience at our monthly poetry and spoken word open mic. 00:48:18 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060424.mp3 The post-Word Fest Poets Speak Loud was not just our monthly poetry and spoken word open mic at the Lark Tavern, but also day two of Paddy Kilrain benefit show. Paddy, a local singer/songwriter, was hit by a drunk driver in late March and Albany's poets and musicians all got together to help raise money for her medical expenses. Dain Brammage was the featured poet of the evening and as an added bonus the winner of the Lark Tavern Singer Songwriter Contest, Matt Durfee also performed. Matt recently won "Best Male Singer/Songwriter" in the annual "Best of the Capital Region" issue of the Metroland. Open mic poets Dan Wilcox, A.c. Everson, Alan Catlin, Bob Monaghan, James, Shara, Bob Sharkey, KC, K.J. Spencer, and Paddy Kilrain all shared their work with the crowd to bring an end to the 2006 Albany Word Fest and all for a good cause. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 14 - Poets Speak Loud - April 24, 2006 The post-Word Fest Poets Speak Loud was not just our monthly poetry and spoken word open mic at the Lark Tavern, but also day two of Paddy Kilrain benefit show. Paddy, a local singer/songwriter, was hit by a drunk driver in late March and Albany's poets and musicians all got together to help raise money for her medical expenses. Dain Brammage was the featured poet of the evening and as an added bonus the winner of the Lark Tavern Singer Songwriter Contest, Matt Durfee also performed. Matt recently won "Best Male Singer/Songwriter" in the annual "Best of the Capital Region" issue of the Metroland. Open mic poets Dan Wilcox, A.c. Everson, Alan Catlin, Bob Monaghan, James, Shara, Bob Sharkey, KC, K.J. Spencer, and Paddy Kilrain all shared their work with the crowd to bring an end to the 2006 Albany Word Fest and all for a good cause. 01:38:40 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/wf_060422c.mp3 This week we have the final poets from the 2006 Albany Word Fest Open Mic Part II, William Seaton, Tae, Cheryl Rice, Shannon Shoemaker, P.R. Dyjack, and Noah Nattell sharing their work plus the spoken word / slam performance of the Intangibles from Psycho Cluster F*#k 06 at Valentines. The Intangibles are a group of poets and spoken word artists who all were a part of the Oneonta College slam team and have performed in slam competitions all over the country. Arts & Entertainment Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 13 - Albany Word Fest - April 22, 2006 This week we have the final poets from the 2006 Albany Word Fest Open Mic Part II, William Seaton, Tae, Cheryl Rice, Shannon Shoemaker, P.R. Dyjack, and Noah Nattell sharing their work plus the spoken word / slam performance of the Intangibles from Psycho Cluster F*#k 06 at Valentines. The Intangibles are a group of poets and spoken word artists who all were a part of the Oneonta College slam team and have performed in slam competitions all over the country. 01:06:51 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/wf_060422a.mp3 Part Two of the 2006 Albany Word Fest Open Mic took place at Valentines on Saturday, April 22. Hosted by Thom Francis, the open mic had a different feel than the night before. For day two, poets were able to read two poems and there was even a break during the performances. Poets A.C. Everson, P.R. Dyjack, Shara, Dug, Alan Catlin, and a few new poets to the area joined featured poets Carol Graser, Reggie Marra, William Seaton, and K.J. Spencer on stage to make for a great day for poetry and spoken word. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 12 - Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part II - April 22, 2006 Part Two of the 2006 Albany Word Fest Open Mic took place at Valentines on Saturday, April 22. Hosted by Thom Francis, the open mic had a different feel than the night before. For day two, poets were able to read two poems and there was even a break during the performances. Poets A.C. Everson, P.R. Dyjack, Shara, Dug, Alan Catlin, and a few new poets to the area joined featured poets Carol Graser, Reggie Marra, William Seaton, and K.J. Spencer on stage to make for a great day for poetry and spoken word. 01:16:14 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/wf_060421c.mp3 This is the last group of poets performing at the Friday night open mic at the UAG Gallery on April 21. Poets R.M. Engelhardt, Ed, Emily Gonzalez, Sebastian Pacheco, Nicole Peyrafitte, Leo, Marcus Anderson, Sympetalous, Noah Nattell, and Thom Francis bring the first night of poetry to an end at the 2006 Albany Word Fest. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 24 May 2006 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 11 - Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part I - April 21, 2006 This is the last group of poets performing at the Friday night open mic at the UAG Gallery on April 21. Poets R.M. Engelhardt, Ed, Emily Gonzalez, Sebastian Pacheco, Nicole Peyrafitte, Leo, Marcus Anderson, Sympetalous, Noah Nattell, and Thom Francis bring the first night of poetry to an end at the 2006 Albany Word Fest. 00:54:40 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/wf_060421b.mp3 This recording is from the first open mic for the 2006 Albany Word Fest at the UAG Gallery on April 21. Featured poet Robert Milby starts things off followed by open mic poets Anthony Bernini, Roberta Gould, Dain Brammage, John Weiler, Ralph Sansaricq, Keith Mueller, Karin Maag-Tanchak, Richard Morell, Mark Garvin, A.C. Everson, Sparrow, along with featured poets Don Levy, JJ Johnson, and Guy Reed. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 10 May 2006 08:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 10 - Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part I - April 21, 2006 This recording is from the first open mic for the 2006 Albany Word Fest at the UAG Gallery on April 21. Featured poet Robert Milby starts things off followed by open mic poets Anthony Bernini, Roberta Gould, Dain Brammage, John Weiler, Ralph Sansaricq, Keith Mueller, Karin Maag-Tanchak, Richard Morell, Mark Garvin, A.C. Everson, Sparrow, along with featured poets Don Levy, JJ Johnson, and Guy Reed. 01:17:14 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/wf_060421a.mp3 This is the first 15 poets to perform at the 2006 Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part I at the UAG Gallery on Friday, April 21. Featured poets Shirley Powell, Mary Kathryn Jablonski, and Teresa Marta Costa are joined by open mic poets Courtney Erhardt, Jared Donnelly, Josh McIntyre, Simone Nicole, Bob Sharkey, Adarro Minton, Julie Lomoe, Alifair Skebe, Anomaly, Hollis, and Alex Albano. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 02 May 2006 12:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 9 - Albany Word Fest Open Mic, Part I - April 21, 2006 This is the first 15 poets to perform at the 2006 Albany Word Fest Part I at the UAG Gallery on Friday, April 21. Featured poets Shirley Powell, Mary Kathryn Jablonski, and Teresa Marta Costa are joined by open mic poets Courtney Erhardt, Jared Donnelly, Josh McIntyre, Simone Nicole, Bob Sharkey, Adarro Minton, Julie Lomoe, Alifair Skebe, Anomaly, Hollis, and Alex Albano. 01:15:50 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/app_060404.mp3 The 2006 Albany Word Fest Preview Show with poetry and music from Harith Abdullah, Thom Francis, Jared Funari, Dan Wilcox, Brooke Palombo, Dain Brammage, Marty Willow, Algorhythm, and Tom McWatters. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 8 - Albany Poets Presents - April 4, 2006 The 2006 Albany Word Fest Preview Show with poetry and music from Harith Abdullah, Thom Francis, Jared Funari, Dan Wilcox, Brooke Palombo, Dain Brammage, Marty Willow, Algorhythm, and Tom McWatters. 01:11:49 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060327.mp3 Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word at the Lark Tavern with featured poet Billy. The March Poets Speak Loud open mic also had poetry by James, R.M. Engelhardt, Don Levy, Bob Sharkey, Stacey Stump, and The Poet Essence. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 7 - Poets Speak Loud - March 27, 2006 Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word at the Lark Tavern with featured poet Billy. The March Poets Speak Loud open mic also had poetry by James, R.M. Engelhardt, Don Levy, Bob Sharkey, Stacey Stump, and The Poet Essence. 00:53:31 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/larkfest_050917.mp3 Poetry and spoken word were invited to the stage for the first time in the 21 year history of LarkFest. Local poets Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Rachel Zitomer, and The Poet Essence performed at the annual upstate New York open-air arts festival. Arts & Entertainment Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Podcast 6 - LarkFest 2005 Poetry and spoken word were invited to the stage for the first time in the 21 year history of LarkFest. Local poets Dan Wilcox, R.M. Engelhardt, Rachel Zitomer, and The Poet Essence performed at the annual upstate New York open-air arts festival. 00:48:16 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060227.mp3 Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word at the Lark Tavern with featured performances by musician Shawn Reid and poet R.M. Engelhardt. February's open mic also had poetry by Billy, Josh McIntyre, Don Levy, James Schlet, Stacey Stump, Broadcast Live, Sebastian, Stephie, and Cheryl A. Rice. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Poets Speak Loud - February 27, 2006 Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word at the Lark Tavern with featured performances by musician Shawn Reid and poet R.M. Engelhardt. February's open mic also had poetry by Billy, Josh McIntyre, Don Levy, James Schlet, Stacey Stump, Broadcast Live, Sebastian, Stephie, and Cheryl A. Rice. 01:11:12 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/app_060103b.mp3 Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis and Harith Abdullah. January's event featured a very special performance by local musician Krysta Dennis along with an open mic for poets and musicians. This is the second half of the show featuring poetry from Thom Francis (with Jared Funari), Jason, Dain Brammage, Harith, and music from Tom McWatters and John Broeder. Arts & Entertainment Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Presents... January 3, 2006 (Part 2) Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis and Harith Abdullah. January's event featured a very special performance by local musician Krysta Dennis along with an open mic for poets and musicians. This is the second half of the show featuring poetry from Thom Francis (with Jared Funari), Jason, Dain Brammage, Harith, and music from Tom McWatters and John Broeder. 01:00:27 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/app_060103a.mp3 Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis and Harith Abdullah. January's event featured a very special performance by local musician Krysta Dennis along with an open mic for poets and musicians with Billy, Jared Funari, Matt McWatters, and Katherine Zaleski. This is the first half of the show, the second half of the show will be released next week. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Presents... January 3, 2006 (Part 1) Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis and Harith Abdullah. January's event featured a very special performance by local musician Krysta Dennis along with an open mic for poets and musicians with Billy, Jared Funari, Matt McWatters, and Katherine Zaleski. This is the first half of the show, the second half of the show will be released next week. 01:04:38 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/app_060207.mp3 Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis. February's event featured an old school poetry open mic with local poets Dan Wilcox, Brooke Palombo, R.M. Engelhardt, Billy, Jeff, Stacey Stump, Katherine Zaleski, and Barry Finley. Arts & Entertainment Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:15:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Albany Poets Presents... February 7, 2006 Albany Poets Presents..., our monthly spoken word, poetry, and music series at Valentines hosted by Thom Francis. February's event featured an old school poetry open mic with local poets Dan Wilcox, Brooke Palombo, R.M. Engelhardt, Billy, Jeff, Stacey Stump, Katherine Zaleski, and Barry Finley 00:43:38 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic http://www.albanypoets.com/audio/sounds/psl_060130.mp3 Poets Speak Loud, Albany Poets monthly poetry and spoken word open mic at the Lark Tavern featuring a tribute to local poet and activist Tom Nattell. Poets performing include A.C. Everson, Alan Catlin, Josh McIntyre, Barry Sherman, R.M. Engelhardt, Dan Wilcox, Thom Francis, K.A. Thayer, and more. Arts & Entertainment Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:12:01 EST Albany Poets - info@albanypoets.com yes Poets Speak Loud January 30, 2006 Poets Speak Loud, Albany Poets monthly poetry and spoken word open mic at the Lark Tavern featuring a tribute to local poet and activist Tom Nattell. Poets performing include A.c. Everson, Alan Catlin, Josh McIntyre, Barry Sherman, R.M. Engelhardt, Dan Wilcox, Thom Francis, K.A. Thayer, and more. 01:09:29 poetry, spoken word, albany, poets, performance, slam, albany poets, poet, arts, music, open mic