Get Mouthy relaunched

 

Get Mouthy relaunched

July 10th

This was special.

a new venue.

Our flyers posted

on the windows and walls

In the cool bar area

of the big difference venue.

Proudly proclaiming

that Get Mouthy was back.

Our first night. Would it go well?

Would we be hoarded

out of the back and shot,

or dragged along over hot coals,

faces burning from embarrassment?

 

A brand spanking new banner

adorned the wall of the basement room.

On the centre of the stage the mic loomed.

our Spotify playlist filtered through the air,

there was a buzz,

energy and excitement tingled neck hairs.

Was it going to be a good night?

would we get things right?

2 new hosts learning the ropes

And a room full of amazing artists

who we didn't want to let down.

 

Well, it was brilliant.

The poetry was great.

The beauty of poetry shows

is that you never fully know

what the next person

is going to bring to the mic,

so, we had thoughtful sad poems,

Love poems,

Love poems that were not love poems.

Funny comedic work.

All held together perfectly

by the wonderful Carolina.

 

In the first half we welcomed back

Carolyn Turner,

Chuck the poet,

Nakeisha,

Joey and Maria.

Who all offered something

unique and powerful,

The audience gave 

everyone support.

It was a lovely community vibe.

The half ended with a great song

from Dean and his guitar.

 

In the second half

I chucked out a couple of poems 

(Begining of a shameless plug)

from my latest book, 

Endless nightmares

Available from Amazon! 

(end of Shameless plug!)

then Hilario took to the mic

and blew us away

with his passion

and beautiful words.

Check out his Instagram page,

instagram.com/fluentinboth

which features poets that have 

multiple languages and backgrounds

and is a fascinating place 

where you can hear some poetry in a language

you may not know, but will still feel moved by.

It was also Hilario's birthday, 

so many happy wishes were given.

 

Following Hilario, we welcomed back Bhavesh Ramji.

Whose dream like meditative pieces

gave us space to breath and feel as one.

Bhavesh was followed

by a second poem

from the always bubbly Joey,

and a second piece from Nakeisha.

And to round of proceedings off

we had a couple of poems

from the legend that is Poetman.

 

It was a beautiful evening,

bringing together

old and new faces.

All sharing their art.

 

Get Mouthy will be back

at the big difference

on 21st August

Where we will be

featuring our first headline act,

the amazing Nancy Dawkins.

Seriously not to be missed!

 

The Leicester spoken word poetry scene

is a really special place,

every night has something amazing

to bring to the table,

and we all get together

and share in this feast of words

So, before our next night

there is Some-Antics

at LCB Depot

on 21st July.

Always a brilliant night,

who have always supported me

and encouraged me to get better

and helped me find the strength to do this.

So please come along to that if you can.

 

And thank you to all of the performers

and audience members.

It is all about you,

without you it would just be me and Carolina

shouting at an empty room.

You make the magic. So, thank you.

 

Peace love and Poetry

Kyle.