G. Murray
Murray Thomas
I'm a poet and writer from Southern California.

Male
52 years old
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
United States



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GeneralWriting, poetry, publishing. Live music and arts events in Southern California.
MusicDavid Bowie and Iggy Pop. Pretty much anything on the fringes of any genre. Musicians who play hard rock like it was free form jazz -- Banyan, Instagon, Nels Cline, Sonic Youth, Frank Zappa. Little known bands I really love -- Walkabouts, Clear, Superman Loses the Girl, Donovan's Brain.
MoviesPerformance. Dr. Strangelove. Something Wild. Gimme Shelter.
TelevisionSimpsons. West Wing. The news. That's about it.
BooksSpoken Word Revolution. Great Gatsby. Day of the Locust. Gravity's Rainbow. Self-published chapbooks by countless awesome poets nobody knows about (yet).
Groups: Freeway PoetryThe 9th Annual West Coast Championship Poetry SlamMommas Got A Sweet Tooth!!!Market My Word - Freelance Writers - Writing for Profit - Markets - Job OpportunitiesThe WalkaboutsViento y Agua Coffeehouse and Art GalleryPoetryEdit Red Writers

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     G. Murray's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Spencerport, NY
Body type:6' 5" / Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Agnostic
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:I don't want kids
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Bookseller/Writer
Income:Less than $30,000

   G. Murray's Schools
Hampshire College
Amherst,Massachusetts
Graduated: 1980
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Creative Writing
 

1975 to 1980

   G. Murray's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Poet




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   G. Murray's Blurbs
About me:
I have been writing and performing poetry all over Southern California (and ocassionally beyond) for over 15 years now. My first full length book of poetry, Cows on the Freeway, was published in 2000. I also have five chapbooks published. From 1994 - 1998, I edited and published Next... Magazine, a monthly poetry newsmagazine for SoCal. Before that, I ran Orange Ocean Press, which published a handful of poetry anthologies and books by SoCal poets. I recently republished our first book, Paper Shredders, an anthology of poems and short stories about surfing. It is available through all major booksellers. From 2001 - 2004 I performed my poetry with my band, Murray, which included Lob from Instagon, Mike Weintraub, Dennis Lansing and Sean Campeau. Recordings are available. I currently host a monthly poetry show, in coordination with The Prime Spot Radio, on kbeach.org. It is usually the first Friday of the month, at 10 pm, although things are on hiatus right now for the holidays. We will hopefully be back on the air early next year.
Who I'd like to meet:
Other poets, writers, musicians and artists of all stripes.



   G. Murray's Calendar ( View All )
Jul 19 2009 4:00P
Poetry Reading in San Pedro @ Building H, Angel’s Gate
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Poetry Reading in Santa Ana @ Gypsy Den
Aug 11 2009 7:00P
Open Reading at Long Beach B&N @ Barnes & Noble, Marina Pacifica Mall

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G. Murray has 634 friends.
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 INSTAGON 


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 Kathy 


 Kanary 


 Eric Morago 


 ThePrimeSpot.com Presents... 


 Bender "Bending" Rodriguez 





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ThePrimeSpot.com Presents...





Jun 28 2009 1:34 AM

Murray, where are you in the picture? It's so GREEN!
NOTES ON DEMOCRACY





Jun 22 2009 2:50 PM

Happy birthday, sir! And many more to follow! Pip, pip!
Waddy Wachtel Band





Jun 21 2009 11:50 PM

Vince





Jun 18 2009 1:11 AM

End of the Night Birds


here's some slap chatter.

walking angrily outside: boxers, tanktop, flip flops.

(it's 3:32 and the night birds won't stop)

so you stand in the middle of the street, facing north, straddling the yellow line, pick your tree, the one with the chattering where the night birds all gawk -

aim. a big flimsy branch, swaying once you fire, birds screaming loudly and flying away, some seem confused and circle just above the tree, their chatter is now frantic -

bam-bam, you fire twice more, this time something thuds to the ground, a dead one you hope (there's been such little sleep lately), then stirring from across the street, a sudden porch light gleam, and you're hiding behind a dented Civic, some protective father searching all around: "who's there, what was that?"

and you respond while crouching, in your quiet gay way: "the end of the night birds, and their constant slap chatter."
NOTES ON DEMOCRACY





May 21 2009 6:23 PM

Hey, have you heard of this site: http://www.smartishpace.com/? I ran across it and thought of you. Hope you're well... The sky is bright blue and cloudless here in NYC... About time!
Poetry Over Music





May 20 2009 1:14 AM

Who Said You Can't Get Paid For Your Poetry.  
Calling All Poets To Report To The Mic! It's Time
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Poetry Over Music has teamed up with a group of
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tech9iner





May 10 2009 10:34 PM

G! MURRAY!.. thanks for the add! ;]]
Quadrance





May 6 2009 11:36 PM

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Produced by David Chetkin with assistance from Bill Davidow @ Virlouise
Recorded in High Definition Audio

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10K Poets





May 6 2009 8:48 AM


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Daniel Romo





May 5 2009 1:59 AM

Appreciate you reading. Thanks.
Mr. Viced Honest





May 1 2009 10:14 PM

graffiti

I was the featured
guest on a college
radio show hosted by
G. Murray Thomas
at California State
University of Long
Beach last year.

some of the men’s
rooms at CSULB
have chalkboards
(with chalk on the
trays) mounted
above the urinals
and inside stalls.

all I saw was one
message in Sharpie:
THE
DEMONS
DO
NOT
BELONG

Mike Daily
http://www.mrvicedhonest.wordpress.com
ThePrimeSpot.com Presents...





Apr 24 2009 6:58 PM

Clips of "Strangers" who will take part in STRANGERS WITH POETRY on Sunday, April 26th from 12-5pm . Log onto http://www.ThePrimeSpot.com and/or http://www.../theprimespotcom "Friends of Strangers" are encouraged to log on with their webcam (flash these poet's chapbooks, hold up signs, dance in the square, chat via Live Text) but please MUTE YOUR MICS so we can hear the Strangers!
NOTES ON DEMOCRACY





Apr 23 2009 6:55 PM

Hey, thanks for the add! Your article on Iggy Pop was outstanding. It said everything I've felt about the great man over the years...

What if Pop and Mencken had met? Now imagine that collaboration...
INSTAGON





Apr 13 2009 7:30 PM

Alyssandra and the Daymakers





Apr 13 2009 12:51 AM

Thank you so much for reading last night! Everything was just wonderful, and I'm really glad you were a part of it.
:)
oscars brother





Apr 9 2009 8:03 PM

Sagetrail, good job.
Little Old Bookshop





Apr 7 2009 10:10 PM

Hi! Thanks for adding me. Swing by our monthly open mic. poetry night sometime. Every third Thursday of every month at 7p.m.
Eric Morago





Mar 28 2009 2:44 AM

Thanks!!! How's everything with you? Are you going to the mug on Wednesday for reverse slam? I'm on spring break this week.
The Seventh Hour





Mar 15 2009 8:42 PM

Hi G. Murray! Thanks for adding The Seventh Hour as a friend! If you haven't done so be sure to visit our profile and check out the new tunes! Also be sure to keep in touch with us so you can be updated on upcoming shows and new music!
Kyle Moreno





Mar 8 2009 10:24 PM

My NEW 'Zine!


CALL FOR SUBMISSION!

Phantom Lips is an emerging Southern California publication. We're looking for quirky, heartfelt, funny, cutting, and otherwise vibrant writings, drawings, photographs and constructions. You know that experimental story you were too afraid to take to workshop, or the cartoons you shoved in your drawer for fear of being called a weirdo? Well, take them out and send them our way! Phantom Lips is the magazine where misfits fit in.

Each installment of Phantom Lips will be a celebration of and testament to humanity's inherent creativity, and our love of – and need for – expression and connection.

DEADLINE FOR ISSUE #1: Saturday, March 30th
(This is just for the first issue, though. Keep submitting!)

SUBMIT TO phantomlipszine@gmail.com
CAMPAIGN





Feb 19 2009 9:26 PM



Kathy





Feb 14 2009 7:11 PM

Funny and Hilarious MySpace Comments and Graphics

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Just thought I'd say "Hi!"-Love you, Ball
Derrick Brown





Feb 13 2009 2:31 PM

Poetry.LA





Jan 26 2009 7:11 PM

G. Murray Thomas on Poetry. LA


oscars brother





Jan 22 2009 6:33 PM

thanks for adding me, i vow to write mediocre songs about love, hardship, and disoriented puppies.
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