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Kitchen Sessions This Week

Kitchen Sessions are monthly (and sometimes twice monthly) spoken word and poetry events held… in my kitchen of all places. I had always wanted a home for an event like this. To be specifically intimate with our words. A reason … Continue reading

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A Simple Request [20]

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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Mike McGee’s Podcast: Episode 17 with Scott Woods

Mike McGee’s Podcast: Episode 17 (for iTunes) with Scott Woods Theme: Bryce Dumont – “Raincoat” NOTE: Because of the Chapter feature in iTunes, the functionality of this episode only works in iTunes. Interviewee: Scott Woods, President of Poetry Slam, Inc. … Continue reading

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Kitchen Sessions #1

This event is amazing. Simone Beaubien ids performing to great applause in my kitchen. She is outstanding. Next KS will be Saturday, August 15, featuring David Perez and Lara Bozabalian. It looks to be as good as this one. Wow. … Continue reading

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Showdown in O-Town 2009

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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Mike McGee’s Kitchen Sessions

HOUSEMATE I brought in a roommate to my house back in April. It made sense: I have two bedrooms, rent is cheap, and even cheaper with a second person added to the mix. I had my “hermit time” this winter. … Continue reading

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SHOW: University of Central Florida/Summertime!

FLORIDA GIG I have been booked for the University of Central Florida in Orlando on July 22, 2009. I will share the stage with the lovely Shanelle Gabriel. Show time is 7:00pm, and it will be held in the UCF … Continue reading

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24-Hour Summer Slumberfest 2009

And a happy June to everyone! Summer approaches and so does our 24-Hour Summer Slumberfest 2009, the second annual event I started with David Perez. It was born out of my half-assed December 2007 attempt to read poetry for 24 … Continue reading

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Yo, What Is Currently Up?

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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Arrival in Worcester

I’ve made it to Worcester, Massachusetts. Worm Town. I am sitting at Jumpin’ Juice and Java where Poet’s Asylum is held every Sunday. Bill MacMillan (javabill) turned 42 today and is proudly displaying that number on his new Hitchhiker’s Guide … Continue reading

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