'ThePoetry Spoke'

Great poetry and acoustic music

Thursday 16th May - 8pm start time!  

(note half an hour earlier than prior events)

 

Gallaghers Pub & Barbers

20 Chester Street

Birkenhead - The Wirral

CH41 5DQ 

Upstairs function room - dedicated to our poetry.

3 mins from Hamilton Square train station - easy connections to Liverpool, Chester etc.  3 mins from the bus and ferry terminals.

Take a look at the great new venue;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95613190@N02/

 

Our Guest Poet

DGPS Poet - Mike Richardson

Born north of the boarder Mike travelled extensively as a serviceman's kid, until finally settling in Pembrokeshire.  Now a city dweller, as Mike terms himself; he still hankers after the country life which is a major inspiration for his poetry.  

In poems such as 'Grey' and 'Grace' one can hear nature sing most joyously.  In the poem 'Three peak trilogy', nature is summoned through the eyes of a driver supporting a mountanous expedition.  I thought I had no significant connection to nature, yet here I somehow feel an old connection; perhaps from childhood long forgotton?  That poetry can evoke the country in someone who never thought it within them, it's quite remarkable.  

Metaphysics runs a course through Mike's poetry, nature herself often allegorically hearalds life's bigger questions.  Poems of Christian spirituality like 'Aquarius' offer a very human delicate touch.  Not surprisingly a keen sense of social justice is also found, with poems such as 'For Remembrance'.  Humour and punny humour at that, can and will be used in evidence against Mike, but we will leave that for the accused, I mean poet to divulge.

 

Our Guest Musician

Daniel Pye aka 'Yarbo' 

Yarbo is a very talented singer songwriter who lists Nick Drake and Bob Dylan amongst his influences. I am reminded of Ryan Adams, both vocally and by the quality of his lyrics. He's clearly a young man who's got something about him. With an emotionally powerful, yet delicate voice, he etches his way through songs of yearning and troubles. Just beautiful music from an original talent.  I would be amazed if Yarbo didn't hit the big time - clearly someone needs to sign this prodigious talent. But don't take my word - judge for yourself...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUEBProNZCA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xStZ2eH8iI4

 

Your chance to see Great poets and Great Musicians @ ThePoetry Spoke  

www.facebook.com/thepoetry.spoke

 

Open mic poetry - the wonderful you!

A couple of first come first served musician slots

Raffle

Free human warmth and a late licence bar - till 12pm.  

Camra Merseyside pub of the year 2011 & 2012 - Wirral Camra pub of the year 2011 & 2012

no don't ask the beer costs ;)  

If you travel from afar, we will accommodate and make sure you get a good chance to read at a time that allows you to make any travel arrangements back home.

Everyone who attends can read- open set, inclusivity is everything!

It's going to be an amazing night!

We'd love to see you and hear you read- join us!

 

A £40 notable poem cash prize is up for grabs on the night.  It will be won by a poet who reads their own original work in the open mic.  Somone who attracts the attention of our judge with their quality.