Birmingham, Bowie, Beatles, Ben Folds, Ramones, John Cooper Clark, John Hegley, Attila the Stockbroker, Bob Mould, Rush, Pistols, Floyd, Toy Dolls, Motorhead, Kate Bush, Sinead O'Connor, Dave King, Tim Grogan, James Taylor, Polar Bear, Dreadlockalien, Big Bren, Billy Connolly, Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins), Barbara Nice, Sammi & Skidders ... and loads more!
Sounds Like
... well, Spoz really. Someone once said I sounded like Elvis Costello - could have meant Abbott and Costello possibly.
Spoz is not my real name. It's actually Giovanni Esposito... 'Spoz' being the bit between the 'E' and the 'ito' (kind of).
I'm a sort of poet. The sort, in fact, that has been published, recorded, been on the telly and the radio, won awards, is a member of the renowned 'New October Poets', taken part in so many festivals, I've lost count and even been commissioned by the BBC. The sort of poet that isn't quite everybody's cup of tea, though, could be yours...
"No flowery language here, I laughed out loud and so did my eleven year old daughter" - Ryan's Gig Guide ...
"The only poet I know who rhymed 'Hound of the Baskervilles' with 'pound and a flask of pills' and made it make sense" - Birmingham Post ......
A singer, songwriter, playwright and musical writer. I produced and directed self penned musicals in Birmingham and Edinburgh. I've written and recorded albums with several bands (Stereogram, Sordid Details, Raging Bullfrog to name but three) as well as a solo artiste and appeared before the Queen mum before she popped her cloggs(RIP) ...
"You'll be up for a bostin good laugh-more please!" - Edinburgh Three Weeks...
"I was blown away by this hilarious, energetic musical" - The Bromsgrove Standard ...
Meander through my website (www.spoz.net) or Myspace take only memories, leave only footprints ... and some messages if you like...
Warning : May contain nuts and rhyming language
Hey Spoz! We're getting really exciter about Young Readers festival here! Looking forward to seeing you and checking out your Poetry and Film-Making workshops. xx
Hope your 2009 as got off to a flying start. Just to say I am bringing out a concept poetry album for charity. Please see below for an overview.
The House…
“The House…” is not just a collection of poems but rather an epic audio experience. It is a fusion of poetry and drama within an overriding concept that develops throughout. There are verses of rhythm and rhyme with variation in tone, pitch and indeed voice. It blends humour with humanity, accessible to the layman but with sparks of intelligence shining through.
The drama tells the story of a house view but this is no ordinary house and no ordinary landlord. As the tour progresses the unnamed man has to come to terms with a property that is a long way from how he perceived it with some disconcerting surprises. The question of whether he should move in proves to have much bigger implications that he initially thought. It features the talents of two professional actors David Zezulka and Nick’s younger brother Geoffrey Card (who generously gave their services for free) to bring the words to life.
The CD costs just £5, a bargain for these days of the credit crunch. But be rest assured the profits are not going to Nick’s back pocket for him to blow on booze and loose women. No sir, it will be given to the humanitarian charity “Amnesty International” to fund all the work they do for human rights! So a good CD for a good cause for the cash equivalent of two pints of lager and a packet of crisps!
Release Date – Friday 30th January.
If that sounds like your frshly squeezed cup of mango juice then please get in touch with an address (so a private message) and I'll get my despatch team on the scene.
Hoppy BirdDay two ewe, Johnny Spingle! It was great seeing you and sharing a nan & jam. Hope your day was sparkly and to see you again soon. Love from Chic-a-go, Nick & Mary Gang
Many thanks fella. Everything is top banana for team Holmes we've had another addition to the clan since we last saw each other... almost got myself a five a side team now :)
You'd be very proud of my 2yr old, at Grandpa's tuition, he will, from time to time, shout 'Up the blues' well I suppose its better than him being brought up a miller (Rotherham Utd)
Hope the poetry is flowing and all your other projects are going well.
Hey Spoz... how are you? you probably might not have of heard of me from London. Chinedum Nwokonkor, 15, the guy who won the London Rise Slam 2007?
Thanks for the add. I'm hoping to enter the 2008 championship, and along my poetic journey in gigs, I met up with a few friends you might know... Kat Francois, Dreadlockalien, Dan Wilson...I like your words and sheer originality, dude. Are you performing at the Glastonbury 2008? If there is one, hehe.
So keep in touch if you can, thanks again for the add.
Hi Spoz!How's it goin' our kid!! If you fancy a giggle, I've just posted a mischievous new tune called " Is it Ethical?" on my page! I think it will make you smile!! Best regards, Bertie!
Yo Spozzzzza!!! Long time no see! Hows life treating you buddy? Hows that family of yours? What you up to with yourself these days? How Rich n the boys? Look forward to hearing all the latest! Willx
