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PAST SHOWS
The @ttic
01.02.09 | 8pm
Washington, DC
$5 8pm. $10 after
@ The Lounge Station 9 - 1438 U St. NW
Washington, DC, 20009
1st Thursdays...The @ttic "More than just Poetry"
The Premier Spoken Word/networking venue for DC's urban professonals. Must be 21
brought to you by www.Castriescream.com.
Hosted by Yours truly.
Featuring some of the best poets across the country.
THE VERY LAST SESSION EVER-featuring Tshaka Cambell
12.30.08 | 8PM
BALTIMORE, MD, USA
Its been a great run. 3.5 years. adn tonight is the last show.
Moving on to bigger and better in '09.
closed mic. invited performers only and our featured guest is a BEAST all the way from Los Angeles. Tshaka Campbell.
Free Buffet. DJ Gnice working out the good afterparty.
The Haven Lounge
1552 Havenwood Road, Baltimore, Md. 21218.
410.366.7416
Adm: $10
Doors at 8pm
The Question!
Where can Baltimore's 25 and older crowd go enjoy
a great vibe and experience some incredibly talented
poets, comedians and singers ?
Every Tuesday for the last 3 years,
The Session has been recognized nationally as
THE premier spoken word venue in Charm City.
Held at the historic Haven Lounge,
the array of talent weekly ranges from
poets featured on HBO Def Poetry Jam and
BETJ's Lyric Café to HBO and BET comedians
as well as the area's up and coming soul singers n live bands.
Catering to Baltimore's urban professional network
with ample free lot parking,
and hosted by the very charismatic Poet/Hip- Hop artist
KOMPLEX
the answer to the question is easily
The Session.
TASTE
12.29.08 | 7pm
Washington DC, DC
@ The Brightwood Bistro-5832 Georgia Ave NW
FREE admission.
the vibe is Sexy. the spot is sexy. and the drink specials are very sexy.
Happy hour drink specials AND 1/2 price appetizers from 5-7pm
At 7pm begins an open mic where u are welcome to do your thug thizzle!
THE Monday night afte work chill/networking spot in DC
Presented by OOH Entertainment and hosted by Yours Truly!
FMI-www.oohentertainment.com
The Black Nerd Convention!
12.06.08 | 8pm
MT RAINIER, MD
AT ARTMOSPHERE CAFE-3311 RHODE ISLAND AVE
An- All star lineup pf black nerds from BaltimoRe and DC area including:
W ELLINGTON FELTON * BOMANI ARMAH * LABTEKWON * BASSEY IKPI AND MANY MORE. HOSTED BY DROOPY THE BROKEBALLER!
DOORS AT 8PM ADM $10
Fallen Soldiers
12.05.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
The after effects AFTER a violent crime can linger indefinately. Tonight some of the hottest artists in Baltimore unite to send a message of hope and restoration to the famiies of violent crimes all over this city. Performances by: BROWNFISH! OGUN! Comedy by LARRY LANCASTER! and many more hosted by KOMPLEX! This is a fundraiser event and donations will be accepted supporting the families of the fallen soldiers. Why woud you miss this? @ The Haven Lounge 1552 Havenwood Road Baltimore Md. 21218
Seduction @ Lounge 201
11.15.08 | 8pm
Washington DC, DC
201 Massachusetts Ave NE.
art, meet seduction.
hosted by me
$10
Black Love Party-Barack Obama*Ainsley Burrows * You
11.04.08 | 8pm
BALTIMORE, MD, USA
@ Baltimore's fav poetry spot THE SESSION
Doors Open @ 8pm
$5 before 9pm
$10 Cover after 9p
FREE BUFFET
FMI: www.LovePeaceandPoetry.com
or 410.203.3295
LP&P Invites you to join our family for
what will go down in World History as the MOST HISTORIC Election Night EVER.
ITS A BLACK LOVE PARTY
Featuring AINSLEY BURROWS
with his nu album "Evolver" In my opinion the hottest spoken word album of 2008...PERIOD!
Hosted by KOMPLEX
& The New Haven Lounge Family
Next Tuesday is Election Day!
Lets watch election history in the making on the Haven's Big screen TV's.
YES WE CAN AND WE WILL make it THE HOTTEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
LADIES : B Motivated, B Educated, B Stimulated
MEN : B CELEBRATED
It might B cold OUTSIDE but its gonna GET HOT IN THE SESSION
Where can Baltimore's 25 and older crowd go enjoy
a great vibe and experience some incredibly talented
poets, comedians and singers ?
Every Tuesday for the last 3 years,
The Session has been recognized nationally as
THE premier spoken word venue in Charm City.
Held at the historic Haven Lounge,
the array of talent weekly ranges from
poets featured on HBO Def Poetry Jam and
BETJ's Lyric Café to HBO and BET comedians
as well as the area's up and coming soul singers n live bands.
Catering to Baltimore's urban professional network
with ample free lot parking,
and hosted by the very charismatic Poet/ Hip- Hop artist
KOMPLEX
the answer to the question is easily
The Session.
The Haven Lounge
1552 Havenwood Road, Baltimore, Md. 21218.
410.366.7418
FMI: www.LovePeaceandPoetry.com
or 410.203.3295
Say Word Wednesdays
10.01.08 | 8pm
Richmond, VA
@Tea Co -902 W Broad St 23220 on VCU Campus. $5 cover
I am featuring tonight. FMI-thinkdeep@ymail.com
Lyric Ave
09.20.08 | 8pm
Richmond, VA
Lyric Ave Richmond's Poetry-Based Variety show. Im featuring tonight!
Jaguar Wright Live @ Touch My Soul
09.12.08 | 8pm
Washington , DC
@ the Republic-1355 U St NW DC
Brought to you by myBrothers Beny Blaq n Tim-O
Soul sensation Jaguar Wright and of course a live band sets it off tonight. Be there!
$10 admission on guestlist before 9pm/$20 regular admission
For guestlist and for table reservations- info@benyb-ent.com or 202.344.5759
My Bday PARTY
09.06.08 | 10pm
Baltimore, MD
Its My Birthday party and Gas is too High so its FREE before 11pm.
($10 after)
We got the Good DJ the cake and the rest of the birthday party necessities...all we need now is YOU!!! I am accepting cards, gifts and drinks all nite...and we will be crowning the "Ms Bringing Sexy Back 2008"--thats always FuN! Twill be on n poptacular! Find urself there!
1552 Havenwood Road, Baltimore Md 21218
www.mapquest.com for directions
Love Music-Where Hip Hop Met Soul Concert
09.03.08 | 8pm
Washington, DC
Ebony Jackson n myself a live band and some GOOD music
@ Bohemian Caverns - (11th n U NW. U St Cardozo stop on Green Line)
Cost:$10 in adv $15 at door
Advance tickets only avail online at www.bohemiancaverns.com
A long overdue collaboration between the 1st lady of soul Ms Ebony Jackson and you might already know Hip Hop is the love of my life so its only right we blend.
This is where Hip-Hop meets soul..... they kiss.....and beautiful music is born.
Dwntwn Silver Spring Shopping Center
08.23.08 | 5:30PM
Silver Spring, MD
Cost:FREE
Description:I will be hosting this event featuring perfromances by 13 of Nazareth and the band Ndelible- DOPE!...and many more musicians poets and singers as well as activities for the whole family.free to attend and will be at the silver spring shoppinng center on Ellsworth Drive
Man Night @ The Bohemia Room
08.13.08 | 8pm
Miami, FL
@ Santos-430 Lincoln Road South Beach.
I LUV miami...but who doesnt? Tonight i am guest-hosting the sexiest spot in Miami The Bohemia Room-
A SPOKEN WORD EXPERIENCE & URBAN SOULCIAL
Featuring South Florida's Hottest Male Poets..its MAN Night...so its all about the brothers tonight ladies...we get to talk smack and y'all cant talk back..you gotta love it!
FREE FOR MEN BEFORE 9:30...$10 all night for women.
FMI, Bottle Service or Table Reservations email Thebohemiaroom@gmail.com
Verses Block Party
08.09.08 | 12pm-til
Richmond, VA, USA
418 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va. 23201
The annual block party from Va’s hottest Tuesday night venue
featuring live bands performances fr some of Richmonds hottest vocalists, emcees and poets and yours truly.
One
08.08.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD, USA
Nu Spot!
Sonjay from 92Q's BIG PHAT Morning Show and ME are hosting a social for Baltimore's urban professionals-Its an evening of poetry, comedy networking and partying!!
doors at 8pm
Showcase performances by the 5th L n more PLUS our featured guest from Virginia-13 OF NAZARETH. (a limited open mic-1st come 1st serve)
10 pm we kick off the good old skool hip hop n Reggae party by DJ Mike Crosby.
Doors at 8pm cover only $5 (for 1st week only)
Club ONE is located at 300 E Saratoga St (downtown B-more)
and offers lot-o-parking...get it? parking lt/lot-o-parking...ahhh it was funny to me.
"kiss n tell" Lyric ave 5 yr anniv celebration
07.25.08 | 8pm
Richmond, VA, USA
@ The Byrd Theater 2908 W Cary St
these my ppl right yere and they are doin it monumental and i am glad to be a part
RESET @ Center Stage
06.21.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
700 N Calvert. St.
This is THE Poetry Event of '08. the 5thL Album Release of their 3rd Project RESET. The project and event features some of the doper poets n performers including Marc evans Courntey Dowe and Chuck the Mad Ox myself and more...tix are $20 in advance and $25 at door. Get ur tix at www.5thl.com
ANTHONY DAVID @ Bohemian Caverns
06.18.08 | 8pm
Washington DC, DC
11th n U NW DC ( U St Cardozo Stop on Green Line Metro)
ANTHONY DAVID in Concert...I am opening the show.
Admission: $15
fmi n tix: 202.299.0800 or www.bohemiancaverns.com
Unwind Sundays @ The Bohemian Caverns
06.08.08 | 5-8pm
Washingotn DC
11th and U St. NW DC
DC, Washington DC
US
Cost:$10.00
Showtime: 5p-9p Cover: $10
I’ll be performing in concert with The Stress Free Band...gonna be a great look!
Platinum Productions presents....ME
05.11.08 | 8pm
Anchorage, AK
Im going to Alaska....again...how kool its that!
LiNK Community Arts Hip Hop Appreciation
05.09.08 | 5:30pm
Flint, MI
@ Red Ink 101 Burton Street
5:30pm is hip hop panel which will artistically address social injustices in the community-at-large.
7pm doors open for evening performance
Event is Free if attending the panel and $10 for evening performance and after party only.
Harlem Renaissance Festival
05.03.08 | 12-4pm
Landover, MD
@ Kentland Community Center- 2411 Pinebrook Avenue. Landover, MD 20785.
I am very proud to be hosting the 9th annual Harlem Renaissance Festival celebrating a heightened period of African American Art. This year the musical headliner is none other than the Go-Go legend Chuck Brown. Ther are also a wide arra of tother musical guests, arts n crafts vendors, food and games for the whole family.
The Eagle's Nest @ Coppin State University
05.01.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
I feature tonight at this open mic poetry event held Thursdays in the Tawes Center at Coppin State University. Hosted by Em Sea Water and Shanise King. 8-10pm. Free
Speak to Me
04.18.08 | 9pm
Philadelphia, PA
@ Clef Club corner of Fitz and BroadWater.
adm $15. VIP:$25
I'll be in the spot tonight
"The Womb" Anniversary Show
04.17.08 | 8pm
Philadelphia, PA
@ The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St
I am featuring along with a few invited guests
adm FREE
AINSLEY BURROWS EXCLUSIVE Baltimore CD Release
04.15.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
@ The Session...The new album is called EVOLVER. I have an adv copy...its bananas..like step yo game up bananas!...This cat is a legend!
Dont miss his exclusive Baltimore tour stop at THE SESSION
@ The Haven Lounge- 1552 Havenwood Road Baltimore Md 21218.
Adm $10. (Closed mic tonight)
Move-Ments Silent Auction
04.13.08 | 5pm-8pm
Washington Dc, DC
@ Dissident Display Gallery- 416 H St NE .
This is the closing reception to a 1st of its kind 3 day event celebrating dance//art//poetry n music.
I am hosting this "silent auction w a twist"
Admission is FREE FREE FREE but come prepared to bid on works by some incredible up and coming visual artists.
For complete schedule of "Move Ments" events n list of artists see website below.
Vincennes University
04.10.08 | 8pm
Vincennes, IN
Never heard of Vincennes but Vincennes is about to get a load of me!
The @ttic
04.03.08 | 8pm
Washington DC, DC
DC's premier spoken word event
1st Thursdays @ Station 9 -1438 U St NW 20009
Washington DC. This month we feature HBO def poets "The Poemcees"-(www.poemcees.com) and Ms Vanessa Hidary
The @ttic is something special every month...dope features, great food, urban professional crowd...dont miss it!
21n up (w ID)
adm $10.00
sponsored by Castries Creme- www.castriescreme.com
University of Wisconsin Parkside
03.27.08 | 8pm
Kenosha, WI
Im in Wisconsin......wow!
The Session Featuring Ebony Jackson n Future
03.25.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
Bringing Women's Historu Month to a close we are going out w a BANG...i call her jill Scott's lil slter..she is so Soulful Ms Ebony jackson n band( check her out at www.ebony jackson.com and from Flint Michigan ED "The Future" Wilson. (this my boy right here). See you at The Session.
Hosed by me and the Ladies of LPnP The Session is every tuesday at 1552 Havenwood Rd Baltimore Md 21218
for directions 410.366.7416
doors at 8pm
Free Parking
Free buffet
adm $10
The Luv Lounge
03.21.08 | 11-3
Washington DC, DC
The FREE FREE FREE Friday night lounge/party/date spot/chill spot for DC's urban professional network who are lookng for a lil more than the "club scene" has to offer. Its a restaurant and the food is delish!
DJ Eskimo on the wheels HOSTED BY ME! ...sponsored by Castries Cream.- www.castriescream.com
Future's Lyricist Lounge
03.15.08 | 7pm
Flint, MI
University of Michigan Flint, KIVA Auditorium
Tix $10 in Adv $15 at Door
*KOMPLEX* AYO, aka Prince The Nigerian Nightmare* Future* 13 of Nazereth*WoW!
Brownstone Bookstore
03.14.08 | 8pm
Brooklyn , NY
Im coming home and im bringing Grown Folks Bizness with me
409 Lewis Ave- Corner of Decature St
A Train to Utica
Nuyorican Poets Cafe - 236 E 3rd
03.14.08 | 11pm
Manhattan, NY
2 shows.. 2 Buroughs..1 night.
what ese is new?
The Bohemia Room @ Cielo
03.11.08 | 8pm
Coconut Grove, FL
- 3390 MARY STREET
admission $10
FREE B4 9pm w Voter registration card
Guess who's back in the Mia? 2nd Tuesdays is "Man night" at the Bohemia room and i'm hosting. boy o boy am i looking fwd to this one. Tis been a while Miami...daddy's on his way.
-K
Sign of the Times! Lyrical Soul Concert
03.08.08 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
@ Creative Alliance- 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Md- 21224
Featuring Marc Evans, Stephanie Lightfoot and ME w/a live band - Soul Centered (they are dope!) For tickets and more info-www.creativealliance.org
None illa than Dilla Concert n Fundraiser
02.29.08 | 8pm
Baltimore , MD
@ New Turntable Club-2139 Jefferson St. 21205
A Concert fundraiser to keep J Dilla's Legacy alive. Featuring live performances by: E-Major, Emoni Fela, Kev, Brown and more plus a Jazz-Hop fusion of Dillas work by the Lionel Lyles Quintet and Dilla spins all night.
Proceeds go to Ms Maureen Yancey.
Mt St Mary's College
02.27.08 | 8pm
Frederick, MD
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1st Annual Black Heritage Festival @ Univ of Baltimore
02.23.08 | 11am-4pm
Baltimore, MD
To be at The University of Baltimore Student Center, 5th floor multipurpose room- 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. I will be hosting (and performing) on the main stage. Fun for the whole family. Come on out!
Tyler Junior College
02.14.08 | 8pm
Tyler, TX
Beny Blaq, Asia n myself on this show. Valentine's day will never be the same!
Lover's Eve @ K Productions
02.13.08 | 8pm
1570 Havenwood Rd, MD
A Pre-Valentines day Soul Music n Poetry showcase. Featuring Shante Lenise , Jarell Johnson, Tiesha Marie and ME.
fmi 443.802.8558
The Luv Lounge at Mahogany Lounge n Restaurant
02.09.08 | 10-2
Washington DC, DC
The coolest lounge/party for DC's urban professional who would care for a more mature atmosphere than "the club" on a Saturday night. The Luv Lounge is def a PARTAY! pls dont get that part twisted...DJ Rick Ducci on the wheels, im hosting and its sponsored by Castries-www.castriescream.com... we jus dont spin none of the B.S music so it a better vibe....and oh yeah its FREEEE!
Mic and Dim Lights @ Cal Poly Downtown Arts Theater
01.31.08 | 10pm
Pomona, CA
300 W. 2nd Street (91766)
Pomona, California
Cost:$3
Im going going back back to Cali Cali
Da Poetry Lounge
01.29.08 | 9pm
Los Angeles, CA
Da Poetry Lounge - held at Fairfax High School
Los Angeles, California
Im going going back back to Cali Cali
Speak to Me @ The Clef Club
01.18.08 | 8pm
Philadelphia, PA
I will be featuring tonight @ Philly’s No 1 Spoken Word n Soul event. Free appetizers 9 to 11pm. Drink specials n Live Jazz from 9-10.
corner of Broad & Fitzwater St.
Cost:$15
FMI or for tickets- 215.852.2210
Dont Let it Happen to Poetry Reunion Concert
01.05.08 | 8pm
Mt Rainer , MD
@ Artmosphere Cafe 3311 Rhode Island Avenue
Cost:$10 in adv $15 @ Door
Great Publishing Company Presents: The Don’t Let it happen to Poetry” Spokenword Reunion Concert. Where Poet’s will reunite and come back to poetry!
Doors at 8 pm
Tickets on sale @ www.greatpublishing.com.
This event will include some major networking, reuniting, reminiscing, slam, love, political, erotic, haiku poetry! THE $100 RAFFLE SLAM, (details below) open mic, yes, so be on time. Let have good times like old times” Participate in the raffle slam. How it works. Raffle tickets are $2 per ticket, or 3 for $5. Eight poets will be selected from the drawing and those poets will bring their “A” game in a one round. Winner take all slam for $100. Open mic is first come first serve. If see or don’t see your name on the list below, RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com - a confirmation list will be sent out December 1, 2007. Invited Poets/Spoken word Artists include, but are not limited to the following. Taalam Acey, Sir Reigns, Q, Dri Fish, Native Son, Amir, True life, Malik, Lamar Hill, 13 of Nazareth, Godchild the Omen, Hamza, The Twin Poets, Dwayne B, Droppy the broke Baller, Komplex, Ainsley Borrows, Jason Reynolds, Irule, Aisley Burrows, Adlib, Kuroji (King Cypher), Naeem, Will Da Real One, L.I.F.E., Marc Marcel, Sekou, John Good, Archie the Messenger, Asia, Lyric, Messiah, Abyss, Dwayne Morgan, Tiff, Josef Sullivan, Granma Dave, Omekongo, Jonathan “The Wryte One” Hopkins, Rasheem,Twain Dooley, DJ Tao, Chris August, Thor, Meta 4, Tim Jackson, Jeffrey Duarte’ Ebaby, Joe, Demetrius, Jarius, E the Poet Emcee, Lee the Poet, Bru, Poemcees, Doctor Exotica, Beny Blaq, Big Sliim, Future, , Phillip Gregory, Big Head, Fahim, LADY POETS! Regena “Sonray” Reigns, Sonya Renee, Lucy Ray, Kim Bey, that girl from Philly, Honey Green Eyes, Raquel Brown, Jahipster, Deheija Maat, Naima J, Brandi Forte, Free Spirit, Collective Voices,, The Whisper, Kiss, Teena B, Monica Daye, Dasha Kelly, MonqPrincess of Controversy, Sunni Patterson, Shea Butterfly, Helena D. Lewis, Lala, Myisha Cherry, Nubia, Sonray Naribu, Emoni Fela, Queen, Noonie, Bassey, Eternal, Crystal Lee, Samantha Raheem, KaNikki J., Olu Butterfly, Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns, Rebecca Dupas, Love the poet, Too Deep, Joanna Hoffman,The Black Erica Cane, and YOU of course! Stayed tuned in for more information info@greatpublishing.com www.greatpublishing.com www.myspace.com/greatpublishing.com
New Year's Eve on U St-2001 11th St NW (11th n U)
12.31.07 | 9pm-4am
Washington , DC
4 Level of festivities for DC's urban professional crowd
1-The Caverns Live performances by Sekani, The Young Lions and Komplex
2-Mahogany Lounge Reggae and Soca ALL NIGHT LONG!
3-Club Live Hip Hop Old n Nu Skool hosted by Grap Luva
4- The Loft for those who like to chill.
Tickets only available online
Kingdom Christian Center Church
12.28.07 | 8pm
Lanham, MD
I am featuring here tonight.
Soul Aquatics @ World Cafe Live
12.15.07 | 8pm
Philadelphia , PA
A really dope Jam Session Poets emcees vocalists...and a very hyped crowd. Yall are def gonna dig this spot
30th n Market
adm $5
The Love Lounge
12.08.07 | 10pm
Washington DC, DC
@ Mahogany Restaurant n Lounge
I will be hostig this "chill out" for grown folks who prefer something a little more sophisticated than the club scene on a Saturday night
Delicious Food * sexy Venue * Drinks Specials * Giveaways * great date spot * Conversations games even some poetry....for DC's eite urban professional crowd.
Sponsored in part by
Castries Creme-Live nicely. Indulge responsibly
at corner of 11th n U St NW DC
(right above Bohmeian Caverns)
U St Cardozo stop on green line Metro
doors open at 10:30
Adm- FREE
Universtiy of Baltimore Student Center Performing Arts Theater
10.26.07 | 7pm
Baltimore, MD
21 W Mt Royal Ave
5th Floor.
The University of Baltimore Black Student Union and the Theater Project Present A Fall Poetry Showcase Featuring Gayle Danley and Blackisrael
Hosted By ME!
Free Admission
Free Food
Free Drinks
Open Mic signup 7-7:45
fmi: Stacie.harris@ubalt.edu or 443.392.0375
"Tickled Pink for Francesca Ellana" Fundraiser
10.21.07 | 12pm-4pm
Arlington , VA, USA
To Be held at the Sheraton National Arlington.
Galaxy Ballroom, 16th Floor.
900 S. Orme Street
I have the honor of hosting this prestigious event raising funds for Francesca to compete as a delegate for Miss District of Columbia USA 2008!
Featuring:
Guest speakers- "COCOA MODE" XM 169 RADIO HOST
SHAWNA RENEE (www.cocoamode.com) and
DORRI C. SCOTT
Live Music by STRESS FREE BAND (Jazz/R&B/Soul)
www.myspace.com/stressfreeband
MARKUS AND DEONNA (National Hand Dancers)
www.markusanddeonna.com
Tickets sold in advance only. TICKETS ON SALE NOW until October 15th. $50.00 for adults, $25.00 for children under 12 yrs.old.
Limited seats/space.
Free hotel garage parking during event.
Tickets: Sara 571-238-5108
Vending: Mirenda 703-589-7072
Presented by EVENTS FOREVER " Events With An Everlasting Flare"
Speak Easy
10.14.07 | 7pm
Anchorage, AK
@ The Players House of Rock - 3300 Spenard Rd. Anchorage, Ak 99503.
Speakeasy is south central Alaska's premier spoken word & performance venue. Hosted by Faye "Wisdom" Sikora. Picture me in Alaska....WoW!
Soul Voices and Floetic Verses
10.05.07 | 8pm
Upper Marlboro, MD
Hosted by Komplex
An Old School vibe with a New School Flava
@ the Marlborough Golf Club,
4750 John Rogers Blvd. MD 20772
Live Band, Spoken Word and vocalist showcase
vendors an more. A grown way to spend a Friday evening.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Cocktails and Vendors at 7 PM, Show time: 8pm
Presented by Mad Jazz Poetry Productions
Crafty Bastards Festival
09.30.07 | 10am-5pm
Washington, DC
@ Marie reed Learning Ctr.- 18th n Wyoming (Adams Morgan)
4th annual indie craft extravaganza presented by Washington City Paper featuring......ME!
(well for the Spoken Word portion at least.)
Expression @ Mayorga Coffee Factory
09.28.07 | 8pm
Silver Spring, MD, USA
8040 Georgia Ave.
This is another really cool event and Im featuring here tonight!
fmi check out the site.
Art Under The Stars
09.28.07 | 7pm
Washington , DC, USA
@ Sankofa bookstore-2714 Georgia Ave
Admission is FREE.99
A real kool open mic with a dope vibe and its FREEEEE! def come thru
You aint got nuffin better to do from 7-9 Friday night. AND right after this spot im featuring at Mayorga Coffee House. They dont jus call me Mr Keep On Moving for cause it sounds kool.
Palm Beach Community College - Lakeworth Campus
09.27.07 | 6pm
Lakeworth , FL
Groove Theory
09.27.07 | 9pm
Miami, FL
@ The Literary Cafe and Poetry Lounge
1350 NE 125 ST
Cost:$8
Hosted by HBO Def Poet and really cool dude- Will Da Real One. I will be the feature tonight in one of my fav cities...Miami. It be so live in the 305!
Palm Beach Community College-Boca Raton Campus
09.26.07 | 6pm
Palm Beach, FL
THE STAGE
09.26.07 | 9pm
West Palm Beach, FL
@ C&N Cafe - 4047 Okeechobee Blvd Inside Habitat Plaza
Adm:$6
I’ll be featuring tonight. I heard this spot is really hot!
FMI-www.myspace.com/positivelydesiree
Miami Dade Community College Kendall Campus
09.11.07 | 12pm
Miami, FL
Shenandoah University
09.06.07 | 8pm
Winchester
Welcome back show!
GROWN FOLKS BIZNESS
09.02.07 | 8pm
Baltimore, MD
Show @ K Productions Aftaparty at The Haven Lounge
Both inside the Northwood Shopping Ctr
1552-1570 Havenwood road Baltimore Md 21218
This is my 31st Birthday Show n Afterparty with two of the hottest poets in the country- HBO Def Poets Amir Sulaiman, Sunni Patterson, and myself in concert with MARC EVANS N band" VOICE OF REASON."
This is gonna be a show and a half I have some surprises lined up and some extra stuff going down that i think you will like!
Plus the Ms Bringing sexy Back celebration 2007 (some of you all might remember last year) at the afterarty celebrating all the sisters. Ladies its my party but its gonna feel like your birthday.
No work the next day...what a weekend!
Grown Folks Music Session I
08.31.07 | 8pm
Mt Rainer, DC
@ Artmosphere Cafe- 3311 Rhode Island Ave Mt Rainer Md
I will be hosting this event featuring Green Tea and band "Soul Food." as well as C Love- 2 Concerts in 1.
Tix are $10 in adv
$15 @ Door
for tix n info call 202.215.7025
CCBC Welcome Session @ CCBC
08.29.07 | 5-7:30
Catonsville
800 S. Rolling Road @ CCBC QUAD
LPnP is happy to help set the semestor off to a soulful start for CCBC students. We are bringing The SESSION, the hottest show in town, to the campus. With 1 one of the livest bands in Bmore-Nu Soul Unit!
DJ FredLocks, Archie The Messenger and MochaSoule and myself. PLUS Giveaways Open mic and a whole lot more ALL for FREE and ALL are welcome!
This is 2good2bfree but...it is!
Mayorga Coffee House
08.24.07 | 8pm
Washington Dc
8040 Georgia Ave, off Silver Spring Metro.
Chocolate City Soul SessionWednesdays
08.22.07 | 8pm
Washington DC, DC
@ Island Cafe- 827 Upshur ST NW
Hosted by Green Tea w/house band "Soul Food"
Happy Hour-Everyone FREE til 9pm. FMI-202.292.7791
SPIT DAT @ Mocha Hut Cafe
08.09.07 | 9pm
Washington, DC, USA
FREE
1334 U St
Washington, Washington DC
I am featuring tonight at one of my fav spots. The vibe is really kool. Come thru and check it out. There is a good chance u might like it...and if you dont, its FREE so u didnt lose anything.
Mayorgas Coffee - 8040 Georgia Ave,
07.26.07 | 7:30
Washington, DC, USA
(Silver Spring Metro) Georgia Ave and Blair Mill Rd
Washington, Washington DC
US
Cost:$5
I will be featuring at this spot tonight. They host Spoken Word every 2nd and 4th Thursday and this venue is a real chill spot.
Happy Nappy Day/Poets in the Park
07.15.07 to 07.15.07
2pm-8pm
Baltimore, MD, USA
Happy Nappy Day/Poets in the Park- Myself alongside Mic Life Magazine will be hosting the "Poets in the Park" portion of this annual festival from 2-8 on July 15th at Gwynn Oak Park, Baltimore. FREE admission...bring the whole family. Brought to you by Dreadz n Headz Natural Hair Care salon-"Where you can lock in...to your heritage."
"Silence is Forbidden" Greenberg Theater @ American University 4200 Wisconsin Ave NW
06.30.07 | 8pm
Washington, DC, DC, USA
My boy Beny out did himself on this one.
SILENCE IS FORBIDDEN promises to be the biggest show on the East Coast this year!
This lineup is ink-read-able and I will be hosting/enjoying it.
Tickets are $20 in adv n $30 at the door.
Get urs TODAY (seating is limited) at www.BenyB-ent.com
The Movement 10th Anniversary @ Linclon Theater
06.24.07 | 8pm
Washington , DC, USA
Celebrating 10 years, this is DC's most famous open mic.
Doing it big at The Lincoln Theater, The anniversary show is not one to miss.
-Lincoln Theater-1215 U Street, NW
Washington DC 20009, Washington DC, Washington DC
Cost : $25 in advance $35 door $15 student 5 and10 under free
An Eclectic Affair- Showcase @ Rush Hour. 9820 Liberty Road
06.23.07 | 4-7pm
Baltimore , MD, USA
Cost:$15
I will be hosting this showcase with some of Bmore and DCs best including MARK EVANS AND VOICE OF REASON*KIA CALLOWAY*ZAKIA SAHAR*CHIN-YER* GREEN TEA* SHANI n more PLUS special invited guest TANYA BLOUNT brought to you by Uniquity Productions.
It goes down
@ Rush Hour
9820 Liberty Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21133
FMI: 410.262.4979
In store performance-Karibu bookstore @ Iverson Mall
06.22.07 | 6:30
Hillcrest Heights, MD, USA
Karibu Books have graciously agreed to carry my current album "Jus Kom" and I will be here tonight performing and signing CD's.
Iverson Mall is located at 3817 Branch Ave
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland 20748
Artmosphere
06.20.07 | 7-9pm
Mt Rainer, MD, USA
3311 Rhode Island Avenue
Mount Ranier, Maryland 20712
Cost: FREE
I'm featuring here tonite.
Juneteenth Festival @ St Michaels Truth Church
06.16.07 | 12-6pm
Mitchelleville, MD, USA
This annual Juneteenth festival is fun for the whole family.
I will be hosting the festivities for the day.
FREE of charge and plenty of parking.
For more information call (301) 249-6222
700 St. Michaels Drive.
The 3rd Annual NUSPA AWARDS
06.02.07 | 6 pm
Arlington, VA, USA
The Rosslyn Spectrum - 1611 Kent Street
ADM: 25.00
Great Publishing Company Presents The 3rd Annual National Underground Spoken word & Poetry Awards (NUSPA pronounced “new-spa") The only formal award ceremony honoring Spoken Word Artists and Poets nationally. Hosted by Komplex & Godchild the Omen.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ www.myspace.com/greatpublishing
Performances by- 2006 NUSPA Best Performance by a female poet- NAIMA JAHMAAL.
2006 NUSPA Best Performance by a male poet, SHADOKAT
AND MANY MORE!!
Karibu Books
06.01.07 | 6:00pm
Forestville, MD, USA
I will be doing a CD signing at this Karibu Books Forestville Md.
3283 Donell Dr.
Forestville Mall
Forestville, Maryland 20747
Directions- 301.736.8853
Cost:FREE
Harlem Renaissance Festival 2411 Pinebrook Ave. Kentland Community Center
05.05.07 | Noon-7pm
Landover, MD 20785, MD, USA
Adm: FREE
The 8th Annual Harlem Renaissance Festival. This is a free festival with activites for the whole family. I am honored to say this will be my 5th consecutive performance and this year I'll rocking with one of my fav bands-Nu Soul Unit.
The Hello Experience-3419 Northway Drive
05.05.07 | 7pm-11pm
Baltimore, Md. 21234, MD, USA
The Hello Experience- Beauty & Art
I veri much look forward to hosting this veri unique entertainment experience catering to Baltimore's mature clientele with a refined pallette.
Take a look...
*massage therapists
*wine cheese & exotic fruits
*a delicious meal
*a live band - Marc Evans and Voice Of Reason
*comedy - Larry Lancaster
*sensual entertainment
*spoken Word-(guess who)
Men are FREE but...BY INVITATION ONLY
Women are $50.00-
Presented by Intimate Discretions
fmi-Colleen Holmes-443.756.5062
New Mexico State university
05.02.07 | 8pm
Las Cruces, NM, USA
fmi: www.nmsu.edu
Speak to Me @ Philadelphia Clef Club
04.20.07 | 9pm
Philadelphia, PA, USA
I will be featuring tonight @ Philly's No 1 Spoken Word n Soul event. Free appetizers 9 to 11pm. Drink specials n Live Jazz from 9-10.
I hit this spot back in February-looking fwd to going back.
FMI or for tickets- 215.852.2210
Urban Fusion...An Eclectic Experience
04.19.07 | 6:30p - Midnight
700 Water Street, SW. Washington , DC, USA
Adm: $10 before 7:30p; $14 after.
URBAN FUSION...AN ECLECTIC EXPERIENCE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES EVENT -Hosted by B.E.T. Comedian Eddie Bryant. Featuring Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, R&B, Comedy, Spoken Word (By KOMPLEX), Dance and Fashion featuring the Mid-Atlantic Region's Hottest Artists all while giving back to the community via donated food items. Guests enjoy: a complimentary buffet, cd giveaways, FREE drinks from 6:30p - 7:30p - compliments of Alizé!
"Spit Dat!" @ Mocha Hut Cafe
04.19.07 | 9pm
1301 U St. Wash DC. 20009, DC, USA
Adm:0.00. The SuperFunkyFreshest poetry spot in DC.
This is Droopy's spot. Droopy is my back in the day when i first started fam. ME...featuring @ "Spit Dat!" is like going to see family - u onli go a couple times a year but when u get there....its love.
Admission is FREE and i cant wait.
More Fiyah! Nat'l Poetry Month Showcase
04.17.07 | 8pm-midnite
Baltimore, MD, USA
1552 Havenwood Rd
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Cost: $10.00
The Session steppin it up for National Poetry Month. Last Month we brought you HBO Def Poet Sunni Patterson. This month we Have a "More Fiyah" showcase featuring HBO Def Poets AMIR SULAIMAN and THE TWIN POETS plus 13 OF NAZARETH * ARCHIE THE MESSENGER & LYRICAL* JAHIPSTER * HANALYN. Hosted by yours truly----KOMPLEX. No open mic tonight- This Lineup is a full clip and $10 pulls the trigger------- Brought to u by Love... Peace... Poetry Ink Operated.
THE SESSION....National Poetry Month....MORE FIYAH!
Harlem Nights @ Jaspers Restaurant
04.10.07 | 6-8pm
7401 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD, USA
ADM: FREE
FREE FOOD and giveaways Every Tuesday night in April. I will be hosting and each week features a different live band and poet. Come be a part of the pre-festival activites for the 8th annual Harlem Rennaisance Festival on May 5th brought to you by 93.9 WKYS and Majic 102.3 FM.
SPRING INTO JAZZ
03.29.07 | 7pm
WASHINGTON DC
"Spring Into Jazz" with Jazz guitarist, Chuck Dunlap and his band, Jazz Contemp, along the U Street corridor @ Cada Vez Restaraunt and Lounge 1438 U Street, NW on Thursday, March 29th, 2007. The evening begins @ 7pm w/drink specials during happy hour, followed by the comedy of Eddie Bryant (TV One, Coming to the Stage) and special guest, Spoken Word Artist, Komplex, then a fabulous performance of jazz grooves throughout the remainder of the evening. All guests will receive gift bags filled with FREE cds, dvds and other fun stuff! Cover is $5 until 8p; $10 after, so come out early, unwind, mingle, laugh out loud and mellow out with Jazz Contemp. Proceeds from this event will benefit non-profit, Daughter For The Day.
WINTER SOULSTICE A Live Music Experience in The Bohemia Room
03.21.07 | 7pm
MIAMI, FL, USA
B Side Entertainment, Kech This Inc, & Proctor Management
Presents
The Bohemia Room
WINTER SOULSTICE
A SPOKEN WORD & LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Wednesday March 21st 2007
FEATURING
JODY HILL &
DEEP FRIED FUNK
with special invited guest performing LIVE
Jaguar Wright
Russell Taylor
Mishall Moore Maryel Epps Hassanah
Qwote : Basic Vocab
& More in an amazing JAM SESSION
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CUNNILINGUISTICS
EROTIC POETRY NIGHT
an evening of
Erotic Poetry
Join us as we get just
as nasty as we wanna B
in the most tasteful way of course
Hosted by
Alexander T. Proctor & Komplex
& INGRID B
Music By DJ Make It Do What It Do
INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS
to this Spoken Word Orgy
I Dare you
7pm to 9pm: Mix and mingle with the hip and single as
DJ Make It Do What it do entertains you qith Soulful grooves
9pm to 10:30pm CUNNILINGUISTICS
10:30pm to 12:00am Jam Session
12am to 3am
BOHEMIA ROOM
THAT'S MY DJ
with DJ's
ANDRE SOUL (Soulful House)
LP WALSH (Reggae)
TOUCHTONE (Old Skool Hip Hop)
DJ SELF BORN (80's Classics)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW @
PARTYSPREE
FMI: www.thebohemiaroom.com
Texas A&M International University
02.27.07 | 8pm
Laredo, TX, USA
fmi: www.tamiu.edu
Infusions Cafe
02.24.07 | 8pm
Largo, MD, USA
Every 4th Saturday- K.o.M. Ms. Ebony Jackson, her band and a small lineup of guest poets and vocalists! The most soulful way to spend a Saturday evening. Admission is $5
Tyler Junior College
02.23.07 | 8pm
Tyler, TX, USA
fmi: www.tjc.edu
HIP HOP 4 LIFE MIAMI
02.21.07 | 7p
Miami, FL, USA
Glenville State
02.20.07 | 8pm
Glenville, WV, USA
fmi www.glenville.edu
BARRY UNIVERSITY
02.19.07 | 7PM
Miami FLorida, FL, USA
UTOPIA A Spoken Word Experience in celebration of Black History Month & Barry University Homecoming FEATURING: KOMPLEX, Georgia Me, Will DA Real One & ANomaly hosted by INGRID B
Georgia Highlands College - Rome Campus
02.14.07 | 12pm
Rome, GA, USA
fmi: www.highlands.edu
Georgia Highlands College- Floyd Campus
02.13.07 | 1pm
Floyd, GA
fmi: www.highlands.edu
Dalton State University
02.12.07 | 10:30pm
Dalton , GA, USA
fmi: www.daltonstate.edu
Middle Georgia College
02.08.07 | 8pm
Cochran, GA, USA
fmi: www.mgc.edu
Georgia Southwest State University
02.08.07 | 8pm
Americus, GA
fmi: www.gsw.edu
Atlanta Metro College
02.06.07 | 1pm
Atlanta, GA, USA
fmi: www.atlm.edu
Fayetteville State University
02.03.07
Fayetteville, NC, USA
Hood College
01.31.07 | 8pm
Frederick, MD, USA
Kom and a live band in concert
Last year was bananas.
Lets do it again.
Brownstone Books
01.25.07 | 8PM
Brooklyn, NY, USA
409 Lewis Ave
Just off the corner of Decatur St.
I will be featring tonight and aint nothin like rockin at home.
admission is FREE!!!
EMPRESS N FRIENDS!
01.24.07 | 10:30pm
Washington, DC, USA
Some of DC's Hottest artists- Reggae/Hip-Hop/Rock n Soul backed by super band-'Sound Of the City'- I luv these cats. Brought to you by Empress Entertainment.
2408 Winsconsin Ave, Washington, Washington DC 20007
Cost : $7. FMI-202.294.8045
Shenandoah University
01.19.07 | 9:30pm
Winchester, VA, USA
fmi:www.su.edu
HipHop4Life Baltimore
01.18.07 | 9pm
Baltimore, MD, USA
Every 3rd Thursday-Cus B.E.T. is WAK and the radio is WAK- I'm takin it back to the Golden Era...The 90's. This is an all 90's Hip-Hop n Reggae Party! One of B-more's hottest DJ's G-Nice is on the weelz bumpin all the music we know and love from back in the day. At the grown and sexy Eden's Lounge- 15 W Eager St Baltimore Md 21201. Hosted by Mr. K.o.M. -We sing all the Words (not jus the hooks) and do Dances With names.!
The Session
01.16.07 | 8-midnight
Baltimore, MD, USA
@ The Haven Lounge-Hosted by Kom with the livest band in the land. They are called "oUt ThE bOX" cus they play that way. This is the open mic with the koolest vibe in bmore. Come feel the $5 love.
The Attic @ The Red Lounge- 2013 14 St NW
01.16.07 | 8pm
Washington DC, DC
The @ttic-An Elevated Social Experience.
DC’s sexiest Spoken Word Venue n afterparty hosted by yours truly.
Tonight-Special Edition-"Touch My Soul"
Featured Band Black Alley and Soul vocalsits Che-Ray, Green Tea, Afi, Sol Edler, Brandon Best and featured poet Soulful Jones
Free Buffet 8pm- pm. 1/2 price Martinis. DJ Jahsonic on the wheelz. Drink Specials and a whole lot more. @ The Red Lounge- 2013 14 St NW (14th & U, U St Cardozo stop on green line)
adm $10.
Brought to you by Benyblaq Entertainment www.benyb-ent.com.
Sponsored in part by Castries - www.castriescream.com
The Bohemia Room
01.10.07 | 7PM
Miami, FL, USA
The Bohemia Room @ Power Studios
3701 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33101
This will be me and Beny Blaq my Brooklyn brother from another mother comin thru to smash down one of the hottest spots in the country....4real!
This event is produced by Miami's own super woman- my homey Ms. Ingrid B. and in true B Side fashion IT'S A MANS WORLD night so we reppin for the brothas and enjoying all the ladies that Miami has to offer
R u on the B Side?
www.thebohemiaroom.com
Chocolate City Soul
01.08.07 | 8-11pm
Washington, DC, USA
At The Grown n Sexy H St Martini Lounge. CCS is THE open mic experience for DC's urban professional. Hosted by Kom in a grown and classy venue with live band 'Let It Flow.' Chocolate City Soul Mondays
Cost: $5
HipHop4Life
01.06.07 | 10pm
Washington, DC, USA
DJ Underdog on the wheels
@ Cafe Nema - 1334 U St. NW (13th & U)
Cost: $5 B4 11pm, $10 after
Hosted by Kom, taking it back to the golden era of the music and culture we love so much.
We sing all the words and we do dances with names.
Infusions Cafe
12.23.06 to 12.23.06
89m
Largo, MD, USA
Me, Ebony Jax and aa Live Band its so hot!
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