Tag Archives: Performance Poetry and Spoken Word

SlamProfile.com

Posted on 9 July, 2010 by Mike McGee

Live from Minneapolis, MN… For about the last two years, I’ve fantasized about putting together a truly comprehensive, non-Poetry Slam, Inc. website or wiki on the topic of poetry slam. My biggest drawback has been time and motivation. It is … Continue reading →

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You Might Be A Slam Poet If

Posted on 8 July, 2010 by Mike McGee

Hey, poetry slammers and regulars. Please read and enjoy this list. Feel free to add to it in the comments. In the spirit of roasting my homies and with lots of love: You might be a slam poet if… …the … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Session 14 Live Stream Tonight

Posted on 22 May, 2010 by Mike McGee

Kitchen Session #14 starts on Saturday, May 22 at 8:00pm Eastern Time. The video below is streamed live from Worcester, Massachusetts. There will be a host of opener poets performing never-before-read work, then a mini-feature from Tony Brown. Our feature … Continue reading →

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Mancouver, New Hampshire

Posted on 8 May, 2010 by Mike McGee

Heading home now from Manchester, New Hampshire with Aisha Hiba Naseem and our valiant driver Bill MacMillan. The poetry slam final was a lot of fun. I thoroughly enjoyed playing emcee for my first time ever in NH. Your 2010 … Continue reading →

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A Simple Request [20]

Posted on 21 February, 2010 by Mike McGee

Most people who read my entries — be them posted at Mike McGee Town (mikemcgee.net), Facebook (rss fed notes), or LiveJournal — all know that I am a touring poet and a big supporter of spoken word events. I really … Continue reading →

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Photography Projects Help [9]

Posted on 10 February, 2010 by Mike McGee

Is Flickr the best free spot to start posting all of my images? I have so many photos. I need help with what I should be doing with my images before I upload them all and recommendations on where I … Continue reading →

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SURVEY: Defining Poetry Slam [4]

Posted on 5 February, 2010 by Mike McGee

I wish I could save this for Monday, as I know Friday nights are wack for asking for views on any subject, being that peeps have lives and dig going out and avoiding their journals through the weekend, but hey, … Continue reading →

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Showdown in O-Town 2009

Posted on 16 July, 2009 by Mike McGee

After my UCF gig in Orlando on July 22, I am staying another day to perform at the Orlando Team Fundraiser, “Showdown in O-Town.” I have never been to a Florida poetry slam. It’s about damn time. This show sounds … Continue reading →

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Yo, What Is Currently Up?

Posted on 19 May, 2009 by Mike McGee

HOME About to pack for my short flight from Los Angeles to San José. I will be in Silicon Valley for a few days, involving two shows. Have had an amazing few weeks on the road. A lot of it … Continue reading →

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Mike McGee’s Podcast: Episode 15

Posted on 27 January, 2009 by Mike McGee

Mike McGee’s Podcast: Episode 15 “Double B, Part One“ Direct download: Mike_McGees_Podcast__Episode_15.mp3 Theme: Bryce Dumont – “Raincoat” (www.myspace.com/brycedumontetal) Interviewee: Bobby Williams (http://www.myspace.com/doubleb) Song/Track: Double B’s “Ceiling Fan” (used with permission) Closing music: Guitar by Jimmy Newell (www.myspace.com/jimmynewell) More McGee: http://www.mikemcgee.net … Continue reading →

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