Woke up this morning / feeling excellent! / Picked up the telephone / dialed the number / Of my equal opportunity / employer to inform him / I will not be in / to work today! / Are you feeling sick? / the Boss asked me, / "No Sir" I replied, / I am feeling … Continue reading RIP: Pedro Pietri
Tag: Nuyorican
Stark lines in the sand
A recent discussion in Morris Stegosaurus' journal and a conversation last night about the poetry scene got me thinking about change and evolution and what influences both. I haven't been to Bar 13 in the longest and have been waiting for the next UPPERCASE to come around as a reason to go. UPPERCASE always represented … Continue reading Stark lines in the sand
Return to the Nuyorican Poets Café
Hello Guy, Here is your Free Daily Horoscope Service for today, Feb 17. You might need to connect with Mother Earth, Guy. Lately, you've been feeling less than grounded. You might have the sensation that your mind is drifting somewhere above your body. If your work is mostly of the mental variety, and if you … Continue reading Return to the Nuyorican Poets Café
It wasn’t just the scene that had changed
When I asked for suggestions for non-political topics last week, I got some great feedback. Three of the suggestions were actually closely related so I figure what better way to end the week than with some exhibitionistic introspection? "...your first experiences with poetry/performing/and your growing pains in the scene." "How has becoming a father changed … Continue reading It wasn’t just the scene that had changed
Rev. Pedro Pietri is seriously ill
One of the cornerstones of the original Nuyorican movement is in need of help. Please pass this on. ******************************************* "Woke up this morning / feeling excellent! / Picked up the telephone / dialed the number / Of my equal opportunity / employer to inform him / I will not be in / to work today! … Continue reading Rev. Pedro Pietri is seriously ill
Acentos, hosting and potential drama
Tonight is Acentos and I'm feeling a little giddy already. When Oscar and Fish asked me to host tonight's show a couple of months back, I didn't think twice. I was honored! Now, the nerves are starting to kick in a little bit as it's only eight hours away. I haven't hosted anything in while … Continue reading Acentos, hosting and potential drama
Comic Book Wednesday
Nothing like the joys of Comic Book Wednesday to take the edge off of a tough hangover. Even better is when your Midtown Comics $20 rebate kicks in the same week 75% of the comics you usually buy unexpectedly come out at once. Yay! Tuesday's Acentos was another great one with Willie Perdomo doing what … Continue reading Comic Book Wednesday
Nothing representing Latinos
Tonight is Acentos and the cluttered attic that is my brain has been toying with an idea that Rich Villar mentioned last month, a couple of weeks after their show with Louis Reyes Rivera. When I heard they had a disappointing turnout for it - including my stupid hungover ass among the missing! - I … Continue reading Nothing representing Latinos
NPS Update
Omar just called: LA beats Union Square (2001 redux?) while Nuyorican beats Urbana, ensuring NYC's streak of Finals appearances since 1996 (at least) continues. They also landed someone named Jive Poet, ranked 7th overall, in the indie finals. (Celena Glenn was Urbana's top individual @ 21, Ta'i Freedom Ford for Union Square @ 45.) Had … Continue reading NPS Update
Remember the Open Room?
Been sent some interesting names for the show so far, with early favorites Performance Anxiety, Breaking Form and Word of Mouth. Send more. Haven't heard back from Jackie Sheeler yet about the length of tomorrow's feature so I'm getting a little antsy about my set. There's a big difference between 20, 30 and 45-minute sets. … Continue reading Remember the Open Room?