Burlington Slam Projects Tri-versary

That’s right! This next slam (Thursday July 21st) BSP turns 3 and we want you to come celebrate with us!

As usual we are having an open mic, slam, and feature performer. This month our Feature is David Perez. David has toured and slammed all over the world and has realeased his first poetry book “Love in a Time of Robot Apocalypse” (which hopefully will be for sale at the slam). Read more about him on our blog.

For an extra dose of fun this month will be our first ever “Anything Goes Slam”. That means slammers can use props, costumes, musical instruments, and do covers! The only rule still in effect is the time limit (3 min 10 sec) because as much as we all LOVE poetry the bar does close eventually!

Don’t think the fun stops there! We will also be making a few more special announcements the night of the slam. So you have to come out to find out!

As always, the night kicks off at 8pm and cover is only $5 (Only $5?????)

Until next time…
…Spread the word!

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/

SLAMTario - December '09 Edition

Last update for '09. Lots of great things happening. If I'm missing an event then PLEASE let me know in the comments and I'll be sure to add you to the next months bulletin.


Capital Slam (Ottawa)
Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market Sq, Ottawa, On)
Happens twice a month. Doors usually open @ 6:30 & starts @ 7 with a $7 cover. For more details check the Capital Slam website or email INFO AT CAPITALSLAM DOT COM.


Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam
Thursday December 10th
Cajun Attic (349 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, On)
Hosted by Josie Frank
Feature: Ritallin
Doors / sign-up @ 7:30 & starts @ 8 with a $5 cover.
Check their Facebook group above or call (613) 252-1777 for more details.


Lanark County
On hiatus until January 2010. In the meantime, join their group on Facebook.


Peterborough Slam
The Spill (414 George St N, Peterborough, ON)
Always the 4th Thursday of the month. Check the blog close to the date for more information like who the feature will be.
Signup @ 7:30, starting @ 8 and a $5/PWYC cover.


Toronto Poetry Slam
Danielle Gregoire (from Ottawa)
December 19th
Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen St W, Toronto, On)
Sign-up @ 7:30, Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Toronto's $100 Slam
The Rearview Mirror (193 Baldwin Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1M1)
You can find more details for the event by checking the Facebook group or souljahras AT gmail DOT com


Burlington Slam Project
Moe Clark
December 17th
Fireside Lounge @ The Black Bull Pub(1124 Guelph Line, Burlington, On)
Sign-up @ 8, Open Mic @ 8:30 and Slam to follow
Cover $5


Guelph Poetry Slam
Moe Clark
December 19th
Guelph Googenheim (129 Woolwich St, Guelph, On) Behind Taylor Music
Doors/Sign-up @ 8, Open Mic @ 8:30, Slam @ 9, Dancing afterward
Cover $10


London Poetry Slam
Moe Clark
December 18th
London Music Club (470 Colborne St, London, On)
Doors open @ 8
Sign-up @ 8:45
Starts @ 9
Cover $5

Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam is BACK in a NEW VENUE!

BB123 Slam - December Edition

Canada's only regularly-running poetry slam series in the 1-2-3 format is moving! Come and check us out in our new venue at the Cajun Attic in Ottawa's Byward Market. Bring your 1-minute, 2-minute and 3-minute poems or just come to cheer on Ottawa's very best spoken word artists while sampling the best Louisiana Cajun food in town! The winner of the slam claims Bill Brown.

And if you don't know who Bill Brown is, you better ask somebody!

Cytopoetics presents Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam
Thursday, December 10
Cajun Attic - 349 Dalhousie Street (at George)
7:30 pm doors/poet sign-up; showtime at 8 pm
Featuring Ritallin
Hosted by Josie Frank
$5 at the door
Call (613) 252-1777 for more info

The SLAMTario Monthly Bulletin: November 2009

Better late than never is what I keep telling myself. Here is your information on regular slams in Ontario. IF there is one not listed here then PLEASE let me know in the comments and I'll be sure to add you to the next months bulletin.


Capital Slam (Ottawa)

Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market Sq, Ottawa, On)
Still no details on exact dates and features. But doors usually open @ 6:30 & starts @ 7 with a $7 cover. For more details check the Capital Slam website or email INFO AT CAPITALSLAM DOT COM.


Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam

Avant Garde Bar & Gift Shop (135 1/2 Besserer St, Ottawa, On)
It probably happened already. Last month was the 8th. So it prolly went down on the 12th? Regardless, sign-up @ 7:30 & starts @ 8 with a $5 cover. Check their Facebook group above for more details.


Lanark County

After a strong showing at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in Victoria last week I believe they are taking a break until the new year.


Kingston Slam

Unless I hear otherwise this puppy is coming off the list. Even the Facebook group seems dead.


Peterborough Slam

The Spill (414 George St N, Peterborough, ON)
Still no firm info here. I'd venture a guess to say it will be November 26th with signup @ 7:30, starting @ 8 and a $5/PWYC cover.


Toronto Poetry Slam - 4yr Anniversary

Electric Jon
November 21st
Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen St W, Toronto, On)
Sign-up @ 7:30
Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Toronto's $100 Slam

Nth Digri (from Ottawa)
November 29th
I forgot to write down the information on when & where. But you can find details for the event by checking the Facebook group or souljahras AT gmail DOT com


Burlington Slam Project

Ntare Ali Gault
November 19th
1124 Guelph Line, Burlington, On)
Sign-up @ 7:45
Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Guelph Poetry Slam

Ntare Ali Gault
November 21st
Guelph Googenheim (129 Woolwich St, Guelph, On) Behind Taylor Music
Doors/Sign-up @ 8
Open Mic @ 8:30
Slam @ 9
Cover $5-10


London Poetry Slam

Robert Pries
November 20th
London Music Club (470 Colborne St, London, On)
Doors open @ 8
Sign-up @ 8:30
Starts @ 9
Cover $5

Poetry Slam's in Ontario are on the map!

So I've wanted to add us to the list of slams on the PSi website for some time but never got around to it. There was this form to fill out for contact info and I didn't want to bother contacting each Slammaster individually to see what details and contact info they wanted added.

Right now they are working on updating the list but have created a Google Map where people can add their own slams. So I added all the slams I have addresses for.

The SLAMtario Monthly Bulletin: October 2009

Welcome back fans of spoken word for an update on your monthly slam's across Ontario. This month we'll do it East to West. If we don't have all the details there is a link or an email address where you can get more information. As you can see, this month's favourite feature is Seven Dollar Bill.


Capital Slam (Ottawa)

Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market Sq, Ottawa, On)
Doors @ 6:30
Starts @ 7
Cover $7
For more details check the Capital Slam website or email INFO AT CAPITALSLAM DOT COM.


Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam

Emily Kwissa
October 8th
Avant Garde Bar & Gift Shop (135 1/2 Besserer St, Ottawa, On)
Sign-up @ 7:30
Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Lanark County

7 Dollar Bill
October 21st
For more details check their
Facebook Group.


Kingston Slam

Please let me know (comment or email) if this slam is still running. Check out their Facebook Group for more details.


Peterborough Slam

Brendan Mcleod
October 29th
The Spill (414 George St N, Peterborough, ON)
Signup @ 7:30
Starts @ 8
Cover $5/PWYC


Toronto Poetry Slam

7 Dollar Bill
October 17th
Drake Hotel Underground (1150 Queen St W, Toronto, On)
Sign-up @ 7:30
Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Toronto's $100 Slam

Luciano I.
Oct. 11th
For more details check the Facebook group or souljahras AT gmail DOT com


Burlington Slam Project

7 Dollar Bill
October 15th
Black Bull (1124 Guelph Line, Burlington, On)
Sign-up @ 7:45
Starts @ 8
Cover $5


Guelph Poetry Slam

Alexandra Oliver
October 17th
Guelph Googenheim (129 Woolwich St, Guelph, On) Behind Taylor Music
Doors/Sign-up @ 8
Open Mic @ 8:30
Slam @ 9
Cover $5-10


London Poetry Slam

7 Dollar Bill
October 24th
London Music Club (470 Colborne St, London, On)
Doors open @ 6
Sign-up @ 6:30
Starts @ 7
Cover $5