WE ARE REAL: What I Learned From A David Berman Tribute Night In Seattle
I’ve overcome my aversion to tribute shows and finally attended one. It left me with a new appreciation and perspective for what they can offer.
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Drag City Reprints David Berman’s Actual Air As We Await Purple Mountains
The acclaimed long out-of-print poetry book by the Silver Jews frontman sees a limited reprinting. New music promised later this year under a brand new moniker.
Two Pennies for a Thought: An Evening w/Saul Williams @ Town Hall [Seattle]
The legendary slam poet/actor/author/musician/artist returns to seattle to promote his new poetry book,US(a.), & upcoming multi-media project, Martyr Loser King
Jodorowsky Wants You To Fund His Next Movie In Exchange For “Poetic Money”
The father of the midnight movie uses crowdfunding to support his sequel to his 2013 film The Dance Of Reality. The rewards? Currency w/his own face on it.
Andrea Gibson Live @ The Crocodile [Seattle]
The award winning spoken word poet/author performs for a sold out crowd at the Seattle club, but does she live up to the hype?
Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. Leonard Cohen (1965) Documentary [WATCH]
in 1964, Cohen was 30 yrs old & a prominent poet. This document of him returning home to Canada is an intimate portrait from before he became a musical legend
SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT: Matthew Zapruder’s Come on All You Ghosts
a review that compares poet Matthew Zapruder’s latest work to his breakthrough, The Pajamaist, while examining his general progression as an author