The last few weeks have involved a little travelling, being
a part of the Rrrants collective in Brighton and Rickmansworth, and travelling
to gigs in London.
I also went along to Newport Pagnell’s Cannon pub on Friday
18th for some top-notch open-mic. Great to see and hear some new
faces and voices, all coming together to celebrate the opening of the new
Bookshop Maggie & Josie’s. And then to Cambridge on the 22nd for
the wonderful Allographic! Hosted by Fay Roberts, this had fantastic guest
poets, as well as established and new local talent. Such a warm and friendly atmosphere,
with some quality entertainment, managing to move and amuse the audience in
large measures. Headliners Leanne Moden and Young Dawkins were inspired
choices, a truly memorable gig!
Next week things are really starting to hot-up, I’ll be
taking part in Stoke Newington Literary festival on Sunday 3rd June,
as part of a selection of poets reading and performing at Baby Bathhouse at
3pm. Then I’m back in Stony for the Big Lunch on Monday 4th which
starts the week of Stony Live for me.
For something a little different (for me!) I have been Rehearsing
some poems with guitar accompaniment by Mark Niel For “An Evening with the Bard
& Friends” on 7th June. I’m also pleased to have some new pieces
ready for performance. Hopefully a little light, and a little dark as usual.
Please join in the Crown in the Market square that night, you’ll get a warm
welcome and some great entertainment.
