LUV & TEARZ presents SOULZ SPEAK @ SPACE Atlanta

Hey Beautiful Ones,

Checking in with a few updates.....

First things first, if you haven't been keeping up, I'm no longer at The Blackwood :-(. Not to worry though, you will still see me around town at a few different places. But before I get into that, I just did my 1st feature ThursdayNight at Urban Grind! YAYYYYY!!! It was all rainy out so of course that slowed us down, but once we got started, it was on and popping :-). I've also been asked to perform for an event held by the Alpha Tau Chapter (Emory Univiversity) of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc next month along with hosting a birthday/jam session. So although I don't claim to be a spoken word artist....I seem to be turning into a little bit of one. lol. Anywho, I'll tell you more about those things when the time is near. :-) For now, I just want to let everyone know about the new venue I'll be hosting at Tuesday. So read on......

New name, new time, new vibe, new SPACE…come chill with us as we bring you some of the ATL’s finest musicians, singers and spoken word artists all under 1 roof in 1 SPACE. SPACE Atlanta is the Historic West End’s newest neighborhood getaway for a relaxing evening filled with good friends and soulstirring sounds.

This week's feature:

CREA, a beautiful acoustic guitar stroking songtress, that will dazzle your eardrum...

DJ LOWE KI will keep you finger snapping and toe tapping as he takes you back in time and brings you into the future

Free Admission w/your support of the venue

$2 Tuesdays Food & Drink Specials b4 9pm

Open Mic signup at 7pm, Show 7:30pm -10:00

(Signup early for preferred spot)

Free Parking

Free WiFi

Pet Friendly Patio

1310 White Street
(off Ralph David Abernathy b4 Cascade)

Atlanta, 30310

Venue Website: http://www.spaceatlanta.com/

Luv & Tearz presents Open Mic Nites @ The Blackwood

Hey Beautiful Ones,

I recently began hosting an open mic series in South Fulton at The Blackwood Pizza Bar. Open Mic Nites @ The Blackwood is South Fulton's New.Sexy.Soulful.Spoken Word Hotspot featuring the ATL's finest musicians, singers and spoken word artists each Tuesday.

These last few weeks the stage has been graced by Tommy Bottoms, Urban Light, Nfared, SEE the Poet, Tha Songbird, Cola Rum, Verse the Truth, Jon Goode, Sincere, I.C.O.N, Queen Sheba, and so many more. The KJ Project recently came by and blew everyone away with a soothing creation made by the pairing of strings from the violin and acoustic guitar.

So schedule us on your calendar every Tuesday and set your watch to 8:00pm. Join us as we celebrate art through poetry and music. The signup list opens at 8:00pm, and at 8:30pm it's just like church. You may laugh, cry, or become inspired, as the the artists bless the mic with spoken word, acoustic sounds, neosoul, gospel, and smooth R&B.

See ya at The Blackwood,

DrkTearz

On the Spoken Word Scene.....

Hello Beautiful People and lurkers (you know who you are lol) 

So I thought about this blog I have here and decided to make the truly nasty pieces private. Everyone really doesn't need to know me like that *wink* Plus, I feel myself moving in a slightly different direction than before. Still not for sure which way, but the wind will guide me *smile*  

I have been reevaluating our spoken word scene lately. I never really cared for it before as there was nothing inviting about the popular spots and I was too much of a neophyte to know about the underground spots. But now the coffee houses and lounges are like crack to me. I mean I truly am loving the tone the hosts have been setting and the attitude the artists have been bringing. So now I find myself out during the week, drinking chai lattes at night and a bottle of 5 hour energy in the morning. Often times, it was never really the artists that I had issue with in the first place, but the venues. Ironically, the best underground spots that birthed true artists had become the worst. There seemed to be an "us" and "them" movement. The venue took care of their own, while a newcomer was talked over, given a faulty mic, and barely got a hand clap. But I can't place all the blame on the venue, because just like the church, who really sets the tone - the members. So unfortunately, new skool with their belief that Weezie is a dynamic mc were allowed to come in and then things became strictly business. The mic was totally disrespected unless your name came with the title Def Poet(no disrespect) or you spit about the in's and out's of your last sexual encounter. Now I have nothing against making sex rhymes, but there are those who only have sex rhymes that give you a blow by blow from the sidelines with no use of adjectives or creativity. All nouns and verbs. But it works. Dollar, dollar bill, y'all. Anyway, let me put my little box away. I'm happy to say, I'm inspired by what I see today. There are a host of open mics that cater to all ages. Not only can you enjoy a taste of knowledge, but many musicians come through to feed that "feel good music" itch you may need to scratch. And right now, I'm getting that itch again. lol. Next time maybe I'll tell you where the spots are hot. Muah! Until we meet again.....journey light.  

Luv & Tearz