Cyndi has worked with RK Scott, Dave Ambrosy, Rick Lewis, Jair-Rohm Parker Wells, Tommy Aboussleman and Jackie Sheeler. She is currently doing several projects which will be made public in the coming months!!
Collaborative work is always a possibility.
Message if you have experience in mixing and producing.
Influences
"I don't consider writing a quiet, closet act.
I consider it a real physical act.
When I'm home writing on the typewriter, I go crazy.
I move like a monkey.
I've wet myself, I've come in my pants writing."-Patti Smith
But loves:
Bowie, Ivan, Blondie, Iggy, Patti Smith, Public Image, Amanda Palmer, Jackie Sheeler, Pink, Duffy, Amy Winehouse, and so many more...
Loves the poetry of:
'Juice' Harding, Larissa Shmailo, Puma Perl, George Wallace, Geraldine Green, Patricia Carragon, Kaplowitz and so many more....
Spoken Word Artists you have to hear on MySpace:
JACKIE SHEELER--NINA MOON--BABS MARTIN--URSULA RUCKER--TONY VACCA--RICH FERGUSON
(There are so many good ones...visit the 10k spoken word page and the TWIN pages, both are great for hearing this type of art.)
Cyndi is the Featured Poet of the Month in London's PoetsNewsletter:
http://www.poetsletter.com
Please note that 'Shimmy Shimmy' was written by Cyndi Dawson, music written and arranged by Tommy Aboussleman (Guitar) with RK Scott on Bass, Dave Ambrosy on Drums, Rick Lewis- Keyboards. Mixed by Eric Rachel and recorded at Traxx East Recording Studio's.
Cyndi Dawson is a Spoken Word Artist and curator of the world-respected poetry and music venue 'Poets and Angels Music and Poetry Series'. She has worked as an actress in TV and Film and as a Performance Artist whose work with Venezualen, Soho based artist Rene was well received in the 1980's. Cyndi has stood in for Madonna, appeared on Law and Order, Advil commercials and numerous films and TV series. Cyndi's poetry has been published in many, many anthologies and publications such as 'Heroin Love Songs','The Phlebian Rag' 'The Skyline 2009 Review','The Aquarian', 'Images of the Mystic Truth', 'Gloom Cupboard', 'Light Trauma', 'Journey of the 'Poet/Prophet', Poetz and 'The Livingston medium'Her spoken word has been featured in the 'Going Down Swinging' CD and has been heard on radio stations around the world. She has been featured in The Pulse Entertainment Magazine, The Star Ledger, The Home News Tribune and The Reporter. She is the author of two books of poetry, 'Dream Sequences' and 'Inside of Outside. She has read all over NY/NJ at venues such as The Bowery Poetry Cafe in NYC, Cornelia Street Pub, NYC; Grassroots Arts Facility in Jersey City; Tribal Spears Gallery in Harlem, NYC and St. Marks Church in NYC. She recently read at the Poetry Cafe in London, Maggies Bar in Stoke-Newington and the King Henry VI in Eton and at Feile in Dublin, Ireland. Cyndi is currently working with RK Scott on a new CD of heavier beats and bass based grooves.
Rk Scott ('Shimmy Shimmy', 'Funkie Junkie', 'Fire and Brimstone'. 'Dismantling the Weapons') is an electric bassist who has been playing in various rock, progressive rock/fusion, jazz, alternative, and funk bands in the South Jersey and Central Jersey areas for the past several years. Rk currently plays in the indie/alternative rock original band Tweede Kamer, and a number of other live cover band projects along with Tommy, as well as various independent recording projects for Cyndi and other independent artists and musicians around New Jersey. For more details, see Rk’s web site – www.rksbassplayer.com."
Tommy Aboussleman ('Nor'Easter', 'The healing', 'Big World', 'Rock Roll Maestro' 'Shimmy Shimmy', 'Fat Cat Ripple'and 'Struggle to Juggle' and 'Fire and Brimstone'):
Tommy is a long time veteran of the New Jersey music scene where he has performed with many of Jersey’s excellent musicians, and opened for many National Acts at some of the top venues.
Jair-Rohm Parker Wells (Magus, Big World, The Healing,Rock & Roll Maestro) is an American bassist, composer, programmer, conceptualist and record producer.
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REVIEWS:
'I’ve worked with many poets, and find your work emotive on so many levels ---love, observation, reflection, cynicism. Sure, many poets are dreamy, but you're also realistic. Your poems share a refreshing acceptance of life's ups and downs. “Still Beautiful” yearns for our prettier past, yet embraces the present with a hopeful future. I also identify with “Someone is Speaking but You Don’t Hear”, because I, too, see unfortunate souls who cannot, or will not, steer their destiny. Cyndi, don't make us wait too long for your next book.'
-Ivan Kral (Musician/Songwriter/Producer-Iggy Pop, Patti Smith,Blondie)
'Cool Stuff!!'
-Pete Jones (Musician-Public Image Limited)
Cyndi's poetry by itself is enough to open and awaken all the senses. Her strong authenticity is compelling and she effortlessly channels both craft and inspiration. It's extraordinary how well her beautiful, spoken voice expresses and adds dimension to her writing - bringing a unique sound and an expanded meaning to the words she so powerfully embodies. Though she is speaking, you could swear she was singing. The music adds gorgeous, seductive layers that invite repeated listening. Delicious and addictive. '
-Julie Flanders (Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist 'October Project')
'I don't think it is far off to compare Cyndi to the modern day Sylvia Plath or Anne Sexton, in terms of the emotional depth of her work. What drives this writer is what makes me mad for her poetry. It's addictive.'
-Steve A, photographer and poet
'As always, your mix of music and words is surfing the razor sharp edges of vision and reality. I love how the music seems to dare you into ever more dangerous realms. Bravo!'- Tony Vacca, Spoken Word Recording artist
You guys are amazing, like a cross between Gill Scott Heron and Henry Rollins only with a sexy chick. I love this stuff!"
- Seven (of the band Woundgirls)
• "Cyndi writes with the grit and honesty of a rock and roller but speaks her poetry with the smooth growl of a true spoken word poet,"
--Robin Ayers
• Your work is febrile, visceral stuff that complements the electrical modern jazz beautifully. I'll bet the two of you are popular performers wherever you appear; you're different, sharp and challenging, just right for a political edge - most impressive.
--Harry Owen, Chesire Poet Laureate and author of 'The Music of Ourselves.'
• "You guys are awesome! I love the fusion! The sounds you make are fresh...the collaboration creates an emotion seperate from those created by your words...awesome! Talk about layering!!!"
--Bunkhaus Poetics
• "I remember reading with Cyndi in NYC years ago , and her new work has evolved and emerged like an explosion. Watch out."
--Poet Michael Amati
• "How nice to hear these new poetry/music collaborations from two old Central Jersey friends--Cyndi's great voice and rhythms, Jair-Rohm's amazing music, and text that aims for the heart of the heart."
--Eliot Katz, author of Unlocking the Exits
• Cyndi Dawson writes with a raw edge -- pulling no punches, taking no prisoners.
Set to Jair-Rohm Parker Wells exhilarating and highly textural music, there is no real category for their type of Spoken-Word pieces -- they are doing something uniquely new, weaving layers of music over, under and in- between for a rare feast for the listener!
-- newspaper review
www.myspace.com/poetsangelsmusicandpoetryseries
'Fire and Brimstone' has been accepted for publication in the 2009 Skyline Review
Cyndi is a New Artist Feature at http://www.freshnewbeats.co.uk/
3/09 Cyndi Dawson-Featured Poet of the Month-PoetsLetter, London, UK
www.poetsletter.com
BIG WORLD played on Melbourne Australia radio- 102.7 FM!!!!- and has been included in the new Planetary issue at POETZ.COM---
http://poetz.com/2008/planetary.htm and will be a feature on Rantar Radio's social issues and music show 8/7
All work is copywritten and registered with ASCAP.
(NOTE:Tommy Aboussleman- music and acoustic guitar on 'Nor'Easter',
'Rock & Roll Maestro' and 'Big World (Electric) with Jair-Rohm Parker Wells on percussion, Bongo's, Synth and Bass/Music and Cyndi Dawson Words and Vocals)
'The Healing'- words and vocals- Cyndi Dawson... Jair-Rohm Parker Wells-Bass, Synth, percussion... Guitar and additional vocals-Tommy Aboussleman
...Musical concept by Aboussleman, Parker Wells,Dawson
Cyndi's book cover designed by Rene I.A.T.B.A
Cyndi's poem, 'Three Lines' in the new anthology of 'Heroin Love Songs'. http://heroinlovesongsjournal. blogspot. com/2008/11/heroin-love-songs-vol-4. html
'BIG WORLD' and 'DADDY TOOK THE DOG AND LEFT' will be in the new issue of 'The Pedestal Magazine' Oct 27th as Spoken Word selection MP3's . 'BIG WORLD' is on the new CD of 'Going Down Swinging' 27, a book/CD .
'MAGUS' is on rotation at 'No Boarders' Radio. 'ROCK & ROLL MAESTRO' can be heard on Rantar Radio'.Cyndi's poetry has just been accepted for publication with Copeland Books!
'Magus' is a featured track on No Boarders Radio 9/15
Cyndi's poem, 'Monday in New Jersey' will be published in the Secret Press Anthology coming soon.
Cyndi's book, 'Inside of Outside, a collection of poetry, can be ordered directly through pay pal. Message for details.
Cyndi Dawson Rant and Rock's Friend Space (Top 34)
GREAT to see you at Naked Lunch on Wednesday. I really enjoyed your stuff.
Definitely let me know when you're back this way.
If nothing else it's good to hear someone else who knows the strangeness of hearing someone say, "All I want is a normal life, ya know?" and understanding that they are thinking of moving to Vegas. ;)
Finally caught the final mix of "Fire & Brimstone"...excellent mix, I think Eric got your voice just right (you need to be heard, grrrl!)... great effort on behalf of all who participated! (Did I really do all those keyboard parts on there? I dig me, too...). Just thought I'd mention. Keep it up!
Not being home when your comment came was like being a teenager missing a phone call! Sure hope it doesn't rain your entire trip, but we had 2 days of rain now we're enduring heat indexes of 109! Hope this pattern doesn't follow you! LOL - Dirty Ol Town is like our theme song:)
hello there! just thought I'd drop in and see how you were doing today--I know the other day you were ready to spit nails and I was concerned~~ I hope all is well with you today...and remember, the bohemians and intellects are usually few and far between... That's why they make such an impact on the lives of others...You are no exception.... :) So much love your way! HUGS- Soph. :)
Just to let you know, I sent a few folks your way--I posted a bulletin for you to get things rolling! Hey, you asked for help! YOU GOT IT!! LOVE YOUR WAY! Soph. :) The Gyps' :)
Thank you so much for your sweet blog comment, Cyndi. I often feel very pallid and pedestrian around all you red and raw in tooth and claw Americans, so I appreciate your kindness.
Hope you have had a celebratory weekend and enjoy the coming week.
We think, therefore we are who we think we are. Our body image is the reflection of who we believe we are what we believe we look like. Everything we think, everything we say, becomes reality in one way, shape or form in one dimension or another. We are born with beliefs encoded in our DNA from our family. We are born with beliefs we carry from our past lives in our energy, soul existence. We grow from childhood through experiences, which each create new beliefs or reinforce old ones.
Each of us owns our own beliefs, whether conscious or subconscious, and whether originating from our own life or from others. We can change those beliefs in ourselves. Our thoughts are born from our beliefs. With our cellular body at all time regenerating itself, we program each new cell with our thoughts of the moment, whether conscious of it or not. Each programmed cell carries the encoding of our intentions and desires, our wishes, our wants, our obsessions, and our passions in order to manifest them as we have commanded. I think = I command.