5th St Nw & Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Added by Upcoming Robot on May 8, 2009

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Heavy Metal Poet

With a staggering list of spoken word artists who are the masters of their craft encompassing NM’s insanely rich slam history and poetic heritage, past and present, this will be an absolutely brilliant display of craft and performance. We’re taking the last 12 poets standing and putting them in front of the audience and the judges to see which one can make the cut and emerge as the world’s first and only Slam Poet Laureate – appointed by the people and recognized by the Mayor and the City of Albuquerque. With a huge prize package and the honor of wearing this title for the first time, it’s all on the line – featuring:
• Jessica Lopez
• Danny Solis
• Manuel Gonzalez
• Tracey Pontani
• Adan Baca
• Damien Flores
• Rich Boucher
• Hakim Bellamy
• Carlos Contreras
• Jimmy Lusero
• Sina Aurelia Soul
• Christian Drake

Plus performances by Zachary Kluckman with Alana Grier & Rio Duende, Faylita Hicks, Def Poet Idris Goodwin and more! We’re not just making history, we’re getting ready to change the face of poetry and bring spoken word back to the people! Be there for what will definitely be the slam of the decade as we appoint the world’s first Slam Poet Laureate…history – happens now!
Tickets for the finals show are on sale through Ticketmaster or by visiting the Kimo Theater Box Office in person if you want to avoid the handling charges. Please visit http://www.abqspl.wildapricot.org for more info and details or call (505) 908-4987.