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Alvin Chungyuen Lau
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If you heart is on your hip then shoot from both.



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/26/2009
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Member Since3/23/2006
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Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Rutgers University w/ Dan Sullivan New Brunswick, New Jersey
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
University of Texas - San Antonio w/ Dan Sullivan San Antonio, Texas
Dec 1 2009 8:00P
Texas Women’s University Denton, Texas
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Quincy University Quincy, Illinois
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania
Feb 10 2010 8:00P
Newberry College Newberry
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Intangible Slam Semi-Final New York, New York
Mar 23 2010 8:00P
University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, Virginia
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
St. Norbert De Pere, Wisconsin
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
St. Olaf’s College Northfield, Minnesota
Apr 13 2010 8:00P
Penn State Brandywine Media, Pennsylvania
Apr 14 2010 8:00P
Gustavus Adolphus St. Peter, Minnesota

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   About Alvin Chungyuen Lau

Alvin Lau is a Chicago native, writer of poetry and prose, and proud son of Chinese immigrants. An avid competitor in poetry slams, he is the highest ranking Asian-American slam poet of all time and has won more high stakes poetry slams than any other poet in the world. He is a two-time champion of Louder than a Bomb: the Chicago Youth Poetry Slam, a two-time champion of Brave New Voices: the national youth poetry slam, a four-time regional slam champion, a four-time individual finalist in national competition, individual runner-up at the National Poetry Slam, a Pushcart Nominee, and in 2006 he was named "Poet of Conscience" of Amnesty International. His poetry has appeared across various media, including Rattle Magazine, the Poetry Foundation online, National Public Radio, numerous anthologies, and the fifth and sixth seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He is a professional poker player and instructor for Cardrunners.com, the premier poker strategy website on the internet, and is currently collaborating on a strategy book with his poker mentor Corwin "[vital]Myth" Cole. His poker writing has been featured in Bluff Magazine, Poker Player UK, and he was recently featured on Pokernews.com and DC's Mediocre Poker Radio. He has shared stages with poets Nikki Giovanni and Li-Young Lee, emcee Talib Kweli, legendary musicians George Clinton and Buddy Guy, and has performed at hundreds of colleges across the country, including Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Sarah Lawrence College. Currently, he is an honorary touring member of the poetry group"Death from Below" with Def Poetry Jam veterans Dan Sullivan and Tim Stafford. Favorites include mangoes, tequila, and obnoxiously loud sneakers.


For booking information, e-mail: alvin.c.lau@gmail.com




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"Alvin Lau carves blizzards out of granite, releasing flurries of words that make you step back, catch your breath, and marvel at the craft and concentration humming underneath."

-Jeremy Richards, co-editor of the 2005 National Poetry Slam Anthology


"Alvin Lau is young, sharp, and freakishly talented. A manic intellectual, Lau provides metaphorical bricks to his readers and listeners, asking them to launch them through the dirty window of apathy."

-Rachel McKibbens, Women of World Poetry Slam 2009 Champion


"Billy Collins meets Kanye West."

-The Chicago Tribune.


"A poetic prodigy."

-The Georgetown Voice


"Alvin Lau is like a freshly lit fireball, graceful, vibrant and booming . Expect greatness."

-Jaylee Alde, member of nationally acclaimed API spoken word group Proletariat Bronze

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Nov 3 2009 3:28 AM

whats goin on man hows the road?
Tara Betts

Tara Betts



Aug 16 2009 5:47 PM

Get your copy of ARC AND HUE at Willow Books Poetry and Aquarius Press online at 20% off before 9/1/09.
Available on Amazon soon.

ARC AND HUE will be available at the NYC book party on Sunday, Sept. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, New York, NY 10012. Between Houston & Bleecker, near the F & 6 trains.

ARC AND HUE will also be available at the Chicago book parties:
10/1, 8:30 p.m. Katerina’s, 1920 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
10/2, 8 p.m. The Silver Room, 1442 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Jubilant

Jubilant



Aug 4 2009 12:46 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3394926.html?b=4&w=46
Tigerlily

Lindsay Bakus



Jul 22 2009 4:19 AM

No worries. I suck at life sometimes too. I don't check my myspace until after the fact. fyi don't invite me to stuff on here because I won't find out in time!!!!

How's life other than the sucking part?
Whyvoni

Whyvoni



Jul 16 2009 4:45 PM

The other morning, I took out your cd and started listening to it again after having not listened to it in a few months. Then as I passed a Red Eye box, the cover story was all about spoken word poetry. It was a little coincidence that kinda poked me awake. I hope you know how amazing you are, and that you influence people in some of the best ways possible.
Joyce

Joyce Stoyonoff



Jul 14 2009 12:15 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/4246236.html?b=4&w=46
NILES FLOW

NILES FLOW



Jul 5 2009 4:54 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
Dig Our Gear

Dig Our Gear



Jun 23 2009 4:58 AM

Thanks for the add and the support! When you get a chance, check out my shirts at www.digourgear.com
Kory

Kory



Apr 9 2009 6:54 AM

You completely changed my views on poetry. Thank you very much for coming The University of Toledo, even though most people didn't get your "old" school references, i thought they were very funny. Full moon was beautiful and thank you again for sharing the poem about being a survivor. You blew my mind today.
Alan™

Alan Nguyen



Mar 18 2009 6:03 AM

You need to get Asia America and Full Moon up there for your musics, Those are my 2 favorites :]
MC Cong

MC Cong



Mar 5 2009 2:57 AM

hey man, thanks for the add. way to represent the Chinese up in chicago, and I heard about you through the bboy spoken word on youtube haha.
A-Mach

A-Mach



Jan 18 2009 4:30 AM

Yo, is your joliet show open to the public?
LORD_X_ODUS THE WILD ONION

LORD_X_ODUS THE WILD ONION



Jan 18 2009 3:43 AM

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW...SHOVEL...CAUSE BRAND NE W COLD BrrrrrBLOODED BULLSHHHHUKAS IS SOON TO BE UPON US......BELIEVE WISDOM THAT 1!

A little Black girl (UNCLASSIFIED)

A stranger was seated next to a little black girl on the airplane when
the stranger turned to her and said, "Let's talk. I've heard
that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your
fellow passenger."
The little girl, who had just opened her coloring book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, "What would you like
to talk about?" "Oh, I don't know," said the stranger.
"Since you are a black, do you think that So-called President Elect Barak Obama is
qualified for the job?" and he smiles.
"OK", she said. 'That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you
a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff -grass -. Yet a deer
excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a
flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do
you suppose that is?" The stranger, visibly surprised by the little
girl's intelligence, thinks about it and says, "Hmmm, I have no idea."
To which the little girl replies, "Do you really feel qualified to
discuss President Barak Obama... when you don't know shit?"
HAPPY NEW 1-12!!!! BE BLESSED, SAFE, SUCEESFUL ALL YR. ROUND!
As my peoples taught me
"IT AIN'T NOTHING BUT CHEWED UP GRASS CUZIN..."
ampersand:

ampersand:



Nov 30 2008 6:21 AM

When I saw this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLraQzmMzE8
I was pleasantly surprised to have recognized your voice. Thank your for your words.
carlfranzen

carlfranzen



Nov 29 2008 9:03 AM

In addition to the Obama World we now live in there's a lot to be thankful for. For starters, thanks for being my friend. Hope to see you Sunday at Bills Blues.
Tigerlily

Lindsay Bakus



Nov 27 2008 5:47 AM

hey thanks!! Are you coming to Ill List this year? I don't see you on the line up to read. =( My sister that's 2nd on my profile loves you btw. you are her favorite poet.

Thanks for the pic comment.
Stixy

Stixy



Nov 5 2008 10:14 PM

Well, to be honest, you probably don't want to come back to Modesto anyway. There's really nothing here.

I was definitely most moved by your poetry and that of Anis Mojgani. Knowing my luck, he's probably not invited either.
Stixy

Stixy



Nov 5 2008 9:55 PM

That gives me a great big D= face.

I already bought my tickets and everything.
Stixy

Stixy



Nov 5 2008 11:28 AM

Might you possibly be planning to do the Ill List again this year? =D
Georgette

Georgette Stauffer



Nov 3 2008 4:10 AM

Never did hear back from you. What's the plan?
A.OKAY OFFICIAL

A.OKAY OFFICIAL



Oct 30 2008 5:16 AM

Check out our upcoming events on: http://www.myspace.com/aokayofficial

11/1 Crooked Critters: The Plush Art of Lana Crooks
12/6 Matt Sharp & Deton8 Art Show Opening Reception
BEEP you , you BEEPing BEEP

Stephen Green



Oct 24 2008 1:15 AM

The cd is Amazing, Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to hear such amazing awesomeness.
CASETHEJOINT

CASETHEJOINT



Oct 22 2008 3:14 PM

many thanx for blessin us in dubuque alvin!i know you inspired many here in smallville..for sure.

stay away from those republican bloggers!lol

best,
case
Georgette

Georgette Stauffer



Oct 12 2008 4:03 AM

Just saying hi. Hope all is well with you.
Whyvoni

Whyvoni



Oct 9 2008 3:27 PM

You were amazing last night. Thanks for performing. I'm so damn inspired.
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