Promoting the work of both experienced and new writers from diverse backgrounds. Most of all, we like good writing and good music! We're both art and cinema fans.
Music
It is important to RE:Verberate that we have original compositions played alongside, or to cover the intervals, of these nights. Acoustic acts, and great singers are very important to us. on a personal level, our tastes range from Amy Winehouse and Jane's Addiction, to Regina Spektor and folk music.
Movies
Arty movies like Happiness, Irreversible, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, A Clockwork Orange, The Science of Sleep, Hard Candy, Perfume, Little Children, Sin City, Secretary, Donnie Darko, Office Space, Little Miss Sunshine, Amelie, Brotherhood of the Wolf, La vie en Rose, The War on Democracy, Sybil...the list could go on for hours.
Television
No soaps....Bad BAD soaps!
Books
Everything from Slaughterhouse 5 and Girlfriend in a Coma, to Farewell to Arms, Clockwork Orange, The Bell Jar and graphic novels.
Heroes
Catherine's heroes....Vladimir Nabokov, Nick Drake, Prince, Martin Amis, Edgar Allen Poe, Plath, all good writers who have omething to say and a special way of conveying that message.
RE:Verberate is Manchester's much loved lit organisation, running events and readings in the city across a number of different venues - we cannot be pinned down!
Who I'd like to meet: Writers, poets, fans of the transmission of the written and spoken word. Musicians are welcome to contact us, but not bands, as the performance space is small, and we are unlikely to play rock or EMO music at such a night - it just doesn't fit with the atmos. Sorry:-) We'd love to hear from other literary organisations and publishers both large and small, as well as web addicts.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Street Dance classes are running at the dance house manchester all year round... the classes are still on a drop in basis.. more info at street dance manchester for other classes and visit my profile to see more videos of class.. x www.hiphopdanceuk.co.uk
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen. ”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
happy birthday and on this day..we are closer and closer to being awake..eat your cake and taste the wine..and say to yourself it is divine..the beautiful way we get home..and let today be another happy steppingstone.
Just a quick email to let you know we’ve got a gig at Night and Day in Manchester this Friday 16th January on stage at 9.00pm. It would be great to see you.
Were putting on a big Halloween Bash in Manchster this wednesday! Please feel free to pop along and raise some funds for your charity, i will even take a bucket round myself if you like :) Heres the Bands:
Monday 20th October 7.30pm Matt and Phred's, Tib St, Manchester
Your queer vegan poet host DOMINIC BERRY presents brand spanking new Poetry Performance from some of Manchester's rising poetry stars
SHIRLEY MAY ... the legendary star of Manchester's stunning speakeasy night, Shirley May was winner of the North West Poetry Slam in October '99 and then part of the successful North West poetry tour SISTA TALK. As a performer, mentor, poet and spokesperson, Shirley is a true inspiration.
RACHAEL K ... an intensely moving and deep artist, Rachael K has become known as a multi instrumentalist, singer, actress and skilled crafter of words, however this set will be focusing on her exceptionally stirring spoken word works. An exploration of trans identity in the city, this provocative and emotional performance is not to be missed.
MIA DARLONE ... hilarious comic performer coming to POETS AND MASH fresh from her successful show 'Below the Belt', creator of such characters as Cockney Rhyming Slag and the flirty therapist, Mia's work is very funny and very insightful. Quickly building a strong reputation across both the comedy and poetry circuits, a show from Mia will always entertain.
Proving Art and Entertainment can be one, POETS AND MASH is an evening of love, laughter and lyrical language. Artists already established on Manchester's thriving poetry circuit take new work to a new night that examines and explores the depths of city lives. Expect a stimulating yet accessible marrying of page and theatre.
POETS AND MASH presents to you some of the most exciting spoken word artists in Manchester today. Not to be missed!
open your eyes and behold life..be here now and realize..the gift of discovery and holy surprise..the birth rebirth and the rise..closer and closer to the light..a sacred path with heart a golden way..and it is divine to see and say o everyday is my birthday.
It is this Thursday!!!!!!! Well looking forward to it!!
Anyway, so far, we are stuggling to see how you can get tickets online, but if you call the Manchester Academy Box Office on 0161 275 2930 and arrange to pick them up on the door.
Thanks again to all that were there and we hope we will be seeing you at the gig!! If you can promote this for us too to anyone and everyone you know, that would be wonderful!!
Thanks and see you soon
Ritchie The Small Party
Plus 5 TRACKS ON PLAYER FOR FREE DOWNLOAD, SO GET EM!!!!!! And the Ringtones are still free, so get them too!!!!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Ay up, and cheers for inviting me to spout stuff last night at the gig, 'twas a darned good 'un. Unfortunately I now seem to be ill. Got a bit of a goff coff.
HALLOWEEN THE IGUANA WILL BITE THOSE WHO DO NOT DREAM...
politics, philosophy, spoken word, slammin, jammin, dub reggae, fire eating, smoking, wine drinking, grape crushing, skanking and grinding, twisting, high riding, dress up and mess up. fun times.
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