doph's world
08 June, 2013
Reading at Left Bank, Bristol
Went to Left Bank in Stokes Croft this Wednesday. I signed up to their open mic, and read a few from 'A Brief Flash of Nature' (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CVC5MVM).
Here's a video of the reading:
Really enjoyed the evening, I went with some mates from university and got some food next door at the Social. For the most part, it was a musical open mic. The acts included a man singing what seemed to be Cuban music, despite being whiter than I and missing a few teeth. He was really talented though, both in singing and guitar. The act who played the piano was quite good, though it was somewhat reminiscent of the bars in old western films and I half expected someone to enter with a John Wayne swagger.
Fortunately, I got a free pint for performing, and the entrance was free. Also, I put extra thanks in the vid to the chap who works there called Olly, who was both friendly and professional. My mates who are really into playing music agreed he was a fantastic drummer, something he did along with compering, occasionally manning the bar, and being the sound technician.
So all in all, I would highly recommend reading here!
Cheers
doph
:o)
Here's a video of the reading:
Really enjoyed the evening, I went with some mates from university and got some food next door at the Social. For the most part, it was a musical open mic. The acts included a man singing what seemed to be Cuban music, despite being whiter than I and missing a few teeth. He was really talented though, both in singing and guitar. The act who played the piano was quite good, though it was somewhat reminiscent of the bars in old western films and I half expected someone to enter with a John Wayne swagger.
Fortunately, I got a free pint for performing, and the entrance was free. Also, I put extra thanks in the vid to the chap who works there called Olly, who was both friendly and professional. My mates who are really into playing music agreed he was a fantastic drummer, something he did along with compering, occasionally manning the bar, and being the sound technician.
So all in all, I would highly recommend reading here!
Cheers
doph
:o)
Labels: A Brief Flash of Nature, Bristol, Left Bank, Olly, Open Mic, poems, poetry, Stokes Croft, University
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28 May, 2013
'A Brief Flash of Nature' out now!
My first ebook, a collection of about 45 poems, was published just over a week ago:
It's free on Kindle for the first 90 days, and can be read on iphone/ipad, Android, PC and Mac.
The poems are mostly new, mostly content I've written in the last 4 years or so. I hope to be doing some readings in Bristol in the coming months, keep track via twitter @dophuph (https://twitter.com/dophuph)
Cheers!
Joe
:o)
It's free on Kindle for the first 90 days, and can be read on iphone/ipad, Android, PC and Mac.
The poems are mostly new, mostly content I've written in the last 4 years or so. I hope to be doing some readings in Bristol in the coming months, keep track via twitter @dophuph (https://twitter.com/dophuph)
Cheers!
Joe
:o)
Labels: A Brief Flash of Nature, Collection, dophuph, Kindle, poems, poetry
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31 July, 2012
Team BP
Colossi throw javelin and hurdle
Their way in name of branded octane,
Opposite the shiny supermarket that directs one to Earl's court.
That their modern spears are used to
Shove down our throats that which I would
Have watched anyway
Belittles the team gb bandwagon.
But dear, how else do they get funding?
They're being paid to do what they love,
Their true calling, that which your red button
Reveals.
The private invest, the public digest.
Their way in name of branded octane,
Opposite the shiny supermarket that directs one to Earl's court.
That their modern spears are used to
Shove down our throats that which I would
Have watched anyway
Belittles the team gb bandwagon.
But dear, how else do they get funding?
They're being paid to do what they love,
Their true calling, that which your red button
Reveals.
The private invest, the public digest.
Labels: athletes, calling, corporate sponsorship, doph, london, london 2012, olympics, poems, poetry
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