Damn everything but the circus!
…damn everything that is grim, dull,motionless, unrisking, inward turning,
damn everything that won’t get into thecircle, that won’t enjoy,
that won’t throw its heart into the tension, surprise,
fear and delight of the circus, the round world,
the full existence…
— e.e. cummings
I enjoy POI, Fire POI, Fire Eating, Contact Juggling, playing the Concertina, Fiddle, 3 Sectional Staff, Double Broadswords, Art, The Circus and Interesting People.
Fire Spin with a good friend in Boston.
Books
Where to get POI (both Fire and L.E.D)
Lately I have been asked a few times "where do you get your POI", or "Where do I get POI from". To answer this I have assembled this list of sites I recommend and support for getting of POI from.
I have been buying POI from this site for a long time now, in fact I think my first set of fire POI was from them.
Pros - Established company that has been making High Quality POI and other gear for a long time. I never had a problem with any gear from them and most times (under regular use) my POI see about 2 years in the field before I retire them.
Cons - Based out of New Zealand so Shipping some times is slow and their gear tends to be a bit on the expensive side (but well worth it).
I recently started to use this company becouse of their innovative POI design and gerar. Some of ther products are custom made as well and thats a Plus for the artist looking to expand on their fire show and stand out.
Pros - Creative company that caters to the needs of the fire artist. Their gear is of good quality and in a affordable cost range.
Cons - I haven't been using them for that long so I don't know the long time holding power of their gear (but I am guessing it is good and their POI look high quality)
These are not fire POI but rather kick ass neat (L.E.D) poi. They have different modes built you can select, they flash when spinning making wild designs. So if your glow sticks are getting boring and you want to spic up your Light show - I highly recommend getting a set of these!
Pros - Fun, and a show stopper! They have different flashing patterns that look prey darn impressive, and at night its wild to see just strange light patterns flashing on the beach or in the underground Rave.
Cons - Light weight and if you relay contact the floor or hard edge you can split them -so they say. (but they sell casings for the POI that add extra weight on to them, and if they split -crazy glue works great). Also I found out that they are 2 different button weights (hard to press) and (easy to press). I recommend getting the easy to press buttons (ask of it after check out).
Burning Raven CIRCUS PERFORMERS - EAST COAST - I have a non-profit fund raiser for a children's hospital coming up in October. if any of you are around give a shot and lets t Posted at 2:31 AM Jul 23 view more
My name is Tim Mack or on stage I go by 'Burning Raven'. I am a fire performer, and have been spinning Poi for 5+ years. For me, Poi is a great way to do what the body was made for – and that is movement. I train at least 4 times a week and have a desire to be in a circus.
Currently I am traveling with 'Cirque du Soleil' - Kooza as a photographer out front of the tent. Its a great job and I get to see a lot of the US and meet many interesting people.
I have a web page www.BurningRaven.com that have more photos and information on it. Its still rather new and in the coming months I will be adding more content as well as a Demo reel. Stop on by and let me know what you think if you get a second.
Also, If you have a web page and want to do a link exchange with me – let me know!
Curent Location: Washington DC!
http://burningraven.com
First of what I hope will be a few burns with the Washington DC fire CREW! Great people in DC!
Fire spin on September 22 2008 with the Boston Burners Crew. Thanks guys for the good friends and great time! I look froward to more burns with you all.
Who I'd like to meet: I would love to meet any other performers out their – Be it in Fire Poi, Fire eating, Circus Acts, contact juggling, or if your just interested in learning more – friend me and we can talk.
EPYSO's "Rockin the Rock: World Music Fest" Brings Together Area Musicians An event that seeks to foster collaboration among the areas many genres of music all towards a common mission.
El Paso, TX Sept. 4th, 2009 — The El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its third annual Rockin the Rock concert series with this year's theme World Music Fest. The event takes place on Saturday September 26th at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater starting at 4PM. With a gathering of some of the most interesting and diverse musicians in the region, World Music Fest hopes to build a reputation as a call for shared love and understanding of all cultures. EPYSO has commissioned musicians from different genres to perform and collaborate together throughout the event. The event is dedicated to raising funds and providing support for ongoing El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra educational programs. The concert will include three major collaborations with the young musicians of the symphony. First, Mariachi Raices de America will perform alongside EPYSO such well known songs as Volver and Amor Eterno. The symphony will then be joined on stage by the local reggae group Mane Street with some reggae classics like Stir It Up and I Shot the Sheriff. The event will then be capped off with the high energy performance of EPYSO, local band Flashback and Las Vegas vocalist Louie Yanez encoring last year's Beatles Tribute show with some of the Fab Four's greatest hits. Local band Border Roots will also be performing. The El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra, a non-profit organization, works under the instruction of Music Director Maestro Phillip Gabriel Garcia who initiated it while a senior at Hanks High School in 1993. Membership is free of c
OUR FIRST FIVE STAR REVIEW FROM USA Sendelica: The Girl From The Future Who Lit Up The Sky With Golden Worlds
The instrumental outfit from Wales Sendelica returns with a fabulous collection of seven face melting jams on their brand new offering for RAIG called The Girl From The Future Who Lit Up The Sky With Golden Worlds. For this new disc the two principal members, Pete Bingham (guitars, electronics) and Glenda Pescado (bass) have enlisted two Boston area musicians Geoff Chase (drums) and Ed Guild (electronics) to join them on their lengthy, astral excursions. Kicking off with a brief snippet of sampled, ethic tinged female vocals "Standing On The Edge" quickly shifts into overdrive as Bingham slashes out a mammoth swath of thick power chords, as bursts of psychedelic sounding electronics swirl around his extended solos. His guitar lets out an extended run of feedback at the tail end of the track before seamlessly segueing directly into the metallic, twelve minute crunch of "Manhole Of The Universe". Bingham tears off solo after solo.... FOR FULL REVIEW GO TO... http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=7884
Hi there... Sorry for the delay but I always appreciate when people stop by.
I have been gone for a few weeks....but I hope I am not forgotten!! Busy with work sucking my life away (but happy to have a job in this economy) and working on 2 new albums.
hey, whats up? here are some glowstringing tutorials that wes made =]. hope they help. if you have any questions feel free to ask by commenting on the video and we will respond as quick as we can!
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My name is Tim Mack or on stage I go by 'Burning Raven'. I am a fire performer, and have been spinning Poi for 5+ years. For me, Poi is a great way to do what the body was made for – and that is movement. I train at least 4 times a week and have a desire to be in a circus.
HAVE A SPOOKILY GREAT WEEKEND
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