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Poets
Below are some of the poets of the Grand
Rapids Poetry Slam who have appeared in the Grand Rapids Poetry Slam.
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 Todd
Bannon
E-mail: tabannon.geo@yahoo.com
Bio: Todd Bannon (a.k.a. Big Giant Poet) is still trying
to find himself in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is rumored to have a
job having something to do with computers and warehouses. Mr. Bannon
has a B.A. in literature from MSU and an M.A. in creative writing
from Wayne State University. He is married to a beautiful doctor
who puts up with most of his silliness. Mr. Bannon's soul is currently
up for sale to the highest bidder.
Quote: "Contrary to popular opinion, I am not an illegitimate
son of Richard Nixon."
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Poems You Can Listen To:
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 Greg
Bliss
E-Mail: blamo45@yahoo.com
Bio: I am a Project Manager for John Hyatt and Associates,
a theatrical lighting company. Currently, I co-manage the X-Performance
Group. Artistic ventures include painting, performance art and some
music. Co-founder of The Michigan Shakespeare Festival.
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 Nate
Dannison
E-mail: mtv25@hotmail.com
Bio: Nathan is a dashing, young character who is currently
a senior at Caledonia High School, where he is Student 01041. He
plans on pursuing a career in journalism after attending Western
Michigan University. Aside from slamming, Nate enjoys Italian sonnets
and the works of Milton and Dante. He also plays the violin and
is an avid competitive gardener.
Quote: "Life is really nothing more than a cheeto in
the hands of a small, angry monkey."
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 Melanie-Monaye
Sanders
E-mail: blackberri35@hotmail.com
Bio: Melanie is a 24 years old, self-proclaimed "Black
Sassy," who has been writing for twelve years. She has been
slamming for just one year. She says, "I get my sassiness from
my mother and my sister," and believes Langston Hughes and
Richard Wright are the quintessential black poets.
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 Damian
Wildfong
E-mail: TBA
Bio: I caught the "writing bug" at age 6 when i think i wrote
my first poem about swinging. When I'm not busy being that "sexy
angry gimp girl poet" I slave away as Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Box office manager. I am currently studying Psychology (yes still
at Grand Rapids Community College), where I am one of the editors
of the college's Display Lit magazine. Although it greatly disturbs
me that one day I will be helping people with their mental problems,
I just can't wait to play inside peoples heads!!!! (hehe)
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Grand Rapids Poetry Slam
Sundays at POP! Cafe'
All shows are free to the public.
Call (616) 234-0090 for more info |
POP! Cafe
1522 Wealthy St., Grand Rapids, MI
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more info about POP! |
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