Monday, February 15, 2010

Guelph Poetry Slam - Sat. Feb. 20th @ 7pm

GPS visits the E-Bar on Sat. Feb. 20. Poet sign-up 7pm. Hosted by Truth Is … Featuring Andrea Thompson.

Andrea Thompson is truly a Goddess of Spoken Word.

You must come and speak with this women, listen to the words of this women, and engulf yourself in her magic. Andrea is one of the most well known spoken word poets in Canada. Her performances are electric and unique – blending elements of jazz, dub, hip-hop and traditional literary verse into a style all her own.

And yes! Guelph poets you’re welcomed to share your style. Come Come Come!!! We want to hear your poetry. Bring one piece for the open mic or two for the Poetry Slam - we only have 10 spots, so come early. We need to hear your VOICE. For poetry slam rules check out our website at guelphspokenword.com

The details:
Slam Prize: $100
Date: Sat. Feb. 20
NEW TIME: 7pm-Doors + Poet sign-up
NEW VENUE: E-BAR (41 Quebec Street)
Cover: $10 - Volunteers $5
Feature: Andrea Thompson
Host: Truth Is ...

Can make it out of the house? In a different city? Watch the slam on-line with our live-stream at http://www.blogtv.com/People/WriterDryden

Preview Andrea Thompson at:

» http://www.myspace.com/andreathompsononline

» http://bchannelnews.tv/?p=2465

»http://video.google.ca/videosearch?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4ADBF_enCA305CA355&q="Andrea%20Thompson"%20poet%20video&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=aAcYS8qaM9PIlAe43bnvAg&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CBYQqwQwAw#sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4ADBF_enCA305CA355&q=%22Andrea+Thompson%22+poet+video&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=aAcYS8qaM9PIlAe43bnvAg&sa=X&oi=video_+result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CBYQqwQwAw&qvid=%22Andrea+Thompson%22+poet+video&vid=-2512064988699371

» http://www.andreathompson.ca/