Austin Poetry Slam
| File:Austin Poetry Slam.png Poetry slam venue Austin Poetry Slam | |
| Location | Austin, TX |
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| Website | |
| www.austinslam.com | |
The Austin Poetry Slam (APS) is one of the longest running poetry venues in Texas. Founded in 1994 by Wammo of the Asylum Street Spankers and helmed by former Poetry Slam, Inc. president, Mike Henry, Austin Slam is renowned for memorable and often raucous performances by many of the best poets in the slam poetry world. Austin Slam is best known nationally for hosting the National Poetry Slam (NPS) in 1998, 2006,[1] & 2007,[2] and for Austin teams' national finals stage performances in 1996, 2003,[3] & 2008.[4] [5]
Since its inception, many nationally known poets have been regulars and team members at APS, these include Ernie Cline (writer of Fanboys (2008 film), Ragan Fox host of Fox in the City, Big Poppa E, Karyna McGlynn, Andy Buck, Genevieve Van Cleve, Da'Shade Moonbeam, Christopher Michael, Shannon Leigh, Tony Jackson, Christopher Lee, Danny Strack, Krissi Reeves, Emily Shafer, Phil West, Sonya Feher, Danny Solis, David Hendler, Zell Miller III, Hilary Thomas, Jeff & Tonie Knight, and far too many others to list. In addition, touring poets regularly stop by. Notable featured poets have included Anis Mojani, Buddy Wakefield, Derrick C. Brown, Taylor Mali, Mighty Mike McGee, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, Andrea Gibson, and many others.
The Austin Slam has made its home in a variety of venues throughout Austin over the years, including the Electric Lounge, Mojo's Daily Grind, Gaby n Mo's,[6] The Mercury,[7] Ego's Bar, and most recently at the Scoot Inn. In addition to the weekly show, APS has hosted other readings around Austin, including for the Blanton Art Museum and for SXSW.[8] [9] The slam has also released several compilations of local work throughout the years, including Tina's Fine Ass Lingere, a 2007 team CD, and a 2008 DVD recording of the slam-off at the Long Center.
The Austin Poetry Slam continues every week at 8pm at The Scoot Inn in Austin, TX
History
- Hosted the 1998, 2006, and 2007 National Poetry Slam
| NPS Austin Team Placings by Year: | |
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| 1995 | 13th of 26 |
| 1996 | 4th of 27 |
| 1997 | 7th of 33 |
| 1998 | 9th of 45 |
| 1999 | 12th of ~50 [10] |
| 2000 | 24th of 56 |
| 2003 | 3rd of 55 |
| 2006 | 5th of 66 |
| 2007 | 6th of 70 |
| 2008 | 3rd of 76; |
| Austin Poetry Slam National Teams | |
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| 1995 | Mike Henry, Genevieve Van Cleve, Wammo, Phil West |
| 1996 | Danny Solis, Hilary Thomas, Wammo, Phil West, Coach: Mike Henry |
| 1997 | Susan Somers-Willett, Genevieve Van Cleve, Wammo, Phil West, Coach: Mike Henry |
| 1998 | Ernie Cline, Karyna McGlynn, Susan Somers-Willett, Genevieve Van Cleve, Coach: Jeff Knight |
| 1999 | Vickie Charleston, Ernie Cline, Karyna McGlynn, Phil West, Mike Henry (replacing Ernie Cline) |
| 2000 | Sonya Feher, Ragan Fox, Jeff Knight, Gerald Youngblood |
| 2001 | Grand Slam Champion: Ernie Cline, Ragan Fox, Jeff Knight, Sara Winn |
| 2002 | Grand Slam Champion: Matthew John Conley, Andy Buck, Big Poppa E, Ragan Fox |
| 2003 | Grand Slam Champion: Christopher Lee, Andy Buck, Genevieve Van Cleve, DaShade Moonbeam, Alternate: Tony Jackson |
| 2004 | Grand Slam Champion: DaShade Moonbeam, Christopher Lee, Tony Jackson, Andy Buck, Zell Miller III, Alternate: David Hendler |
| 2005 | Grand Slam Champion: Christopher Michael, Suzy La Follette, Michael P Whalen, Krissi Reeves, Christopher Lee |
| 2006 | Grand Slam Champion: Christopher Michael, Genevieve Van Cleve, Da'Shade Moonbeam, Tony Jackson, Zell Miller III |
| 2007 | Grand Slam Champion: Da'Shade Moonbeam, Andy Buck, Tony Jackson, Danny Strack, Krissi Reeves |
| 2008 | Grand Slam Co-Champion: Da'Shade Moonbeam, Grand Slam Co-Champion: Andy Buck, Tony Jackson, Danny Strack, Christopher Lee |
External links
- Austin Poetry Slam
- Big Poppa E's Site - Slam Poet
- Karyna Mcglynn's Site - Slam Poet
- Ernie Cline's Site - Slam Poet, Scriptwriter
- [http://foxinthecity.libsyn.com/ Fox in the City Podcast - Ragan Fox's Site
- Danny Strack's Site - Slam Poet
- [http://www.vimby.com/video/life/us/all/detail/7667 Vimby Video about Austin Poetry Slam
References
- ^ http://www.austin360.com/xl/content/arts/stories/xl/2006/08/3arts.html
- ^ http://www.news8austin.com/content/headlines/?ArID=189785&SecID=2
- ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-4204378_ITM
- ^ http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23461
- ^ http://www.dane101.com/arts/2008/08/12/nps2008_charlotte_takes_top_prize_at_poetry_slam_finals
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A78083
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-45276557.html
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A527563
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A523053
- ^ http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:73616