Jude is married to Bry who performed immediately before her, and she reads an extract from her upcoming third novel My Adventures in Cyberspace 2, due for publication later this year. This particular extract features a similar theme to the poem Bry just read, and both of them clearly feel very strongly about the subject matter, shaving their heads in protest. Its a fairly short video, and most of it is explanation which does add a great deal, as it helps to accentuate Judes passion - and distaste for internet pornography, which the reading is concerned with. Maybe you agree with her on this issue, maybe you dont, but the conviction with which she performs is inspiring nonetheless.
Jude and Bry film a lot of their own Speak Easy performances, and you can find them (as well as other entertaining stuff Jude has added) on Judes own YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/judecalve... - definitely worth checking out. Judes reading tonight links up well with the poem performed by Bry, which can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRDLFQ...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Bry - Speak Easy 23/03/10
You might recognize Bry from every video of Speak Easys one year anniversary spectacular so far or at least the back of his head. My fault of course; I dont think it spoils the view too much. Fortunately for us, the front of his head is just as good, if not better, as amusing words come out of it. Bry is a regular at Speak Easy and never disappoints, so you know that this video is going to be worth watching and you dont need me to sell it to you.
Ever the trickster, Bry tries to confuse us at the beginning of the video by pulling the old switcharoo with his partner Jude. Jude and Bry film a lot of their own Speak Easy performances, and you can find them (as well as other entertaining stuff Jude has added) on Judes own YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/judecalve... - definitely worth checking out. Bry has one poem for us tonight, and it links up well with Judes performance straight afterwards, which can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgtV4...
Ever the trickster, Bry tries to confuse us at the beginning of the video by pulling the old switcharoo with his partner Jude. Jude and Bry film a lot of their own Speak Easy performances, and you can find them (as well as other entertaining stuff Jude has added) on Judes own YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/judecalve... - definitely worth checking out. Bry has one poem for us tonight, and it links up well with Judes performance straight afterwards, which can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgtV4...
Davos - Speak Easy 23/03/10
First off I have to apologise to one of the March Speak Easys featured acts Davos, and everyone viewing this on YouTube, about the shoddy camera work I forgot I wasnt directing a fight scene in a Jason Bourne film, and to be quite honest I wasnt expecting Davos to move around quite so much. Needless to say that Davos is a very compelling and enjoyable in a live setting, but this doesnt translate too well to video when the camera man is this useless.
Davos tells lots of jokes and reads very amusing poems, so if thats your kind of thing the veteran here (meant in the nicest possible way) is one of the best examples of a comic poet youll find. Its to be expected of course, as Davos is one of the infamous, intriguing and absolutely legendary Circus of Poets. He reads twice for us here the first is a brilliant poem about getting older, and its the kind of thing weve heard from our own Saga Lout John Turner (another Circus performer) on many a Speak Easy night the second is a childrens poem which adults will enjoy too. Like Shrek, but a poem.
Davos tells lots of jokes and reads very amusing poems, so if thats your kind of thing the veteran here (meant in the nicest possible way) is one of the best examples of a comic poet youll find. Its to be expected of course, as Davos is one of the infamous, intriguing and absolutely legendary Circus of Poets. He reads twice for us here the first is a brilliant poem about getting older, and its the kind of thing weve heard from our own Saga Lout John Turner (another Circus performer) on many a Speak Easy night the second is a childrens poem which adults will enjoy too. Like Shrek, but a poem.
Delia - Speak Easy 23/03/10
Speaking of instruments, Delia follows Steve in...interesting...fashion. She opens with a nice and somewhat colloquial infused poem called Tasty Unfurling (Why I Quit My Job), which, entertaining as it is, doesnt really prepare us for what comes next the hysterical and resoundingly familiar (to you, not me) Dildo Paranoia. This absolutely has to be the funniest poem Ive heard at Speak Easy, and thats no disrespect to anyone else; this really is that good. Its difficult to explain without incriminating myself, so I implore you to just watch it. Perhaps its not for prudes but you should know by now that you cant really come to Speak Easy if you are one...
Delia is a brilliant performer she has excellent movement, and really engages the audience. She has a very musical voice, pauses in all the right places, and speaks clearly and fluently again no disrespect to any of the other Speak Easy performers, who are all phenomenal, but Delia seems like she was born to do this. She also has no shame, which never hurts here at Speak Easy.
Delia is a brilliant performer she has excellent movement, and really engages the audience. She has a very musical voice, pauses in all the right places, and speaks clearly and fluently again no disrespect to any of the other Speak Easy performers, who are all phenomenal, but Delia seems like she was born to do this. She also has no shame, which never hurts here at Speak Easy.
Steve - Speak Easy 23/03/10
Sadly Bryan T didnt make it to the Speak Easy one year anniversary festivities this may or may not be because I made him up, as Im informed he might not exist. Apologies to Sarah then, who spent a considerable amount of time trying to find him, which along with Steves set up time (he needed two microphones; one for his guitar) explains why the running time of this video is slightly longer.
We get around one musical performance each month at Speak Easy, and its always a highlight veteran guitarist Steve is no exception. He tells us the song hes singing is green, but interestingly its sort of disillusioned with the whole movement. Hes tapping into an interesting side of all of us one where wed like to make things better for everyone, but were not really sure how much we can do. The song is about five minutes long and its definitely worth listening to, so give it a go.
Do you play acoustic guitar? Ukulele? Tambourine? Triangle? Can you hand bone? Were really excited for you to come and show us anything youve written (preferably with a literary flavour, but we really dont mind) contact John (j.turner@shu.ac.uk) to book a slot, or just turn up with your (musical) instrument and tell us youll have a bash.
We get around one musical performance each month at Speak Easy, and its always a highlight veteran guitarist Steve is no exception. He tells us the song hes singing is green, but interestingly its sort of disillusioned with the whole movement. Hes tapping into an interesting side of all of us one where wed like to make things better for everyone, but were not really sure how much we can do. The song is about five minutes long and its definitely worth listening to, so give it a go.
Do you play acoustic guitar? Ukulele? Tambourine? Triangle? Can you hand bone? Were really excited for you to come and show us anything youve written (preferably with a literary flavour, but we really dont mind) contact John (j.turner@shu.ac.uk) to book a slot, or just turn up with your (musical) instrument and tell us youll have a bash.
Ruby - Speak Easy 23/03/10
Following Tom and a brief microphone adjustment we have Ruby. She opens with a poem called This Night, which ably shows the play off between nature and the remnants of human life once were all in bed. Its rather short but very poetic, and really quite enjoyable. Her second poem is called Tuning Fork, and its pretty self explanatory really its about sound. Finally she reads Winter, as the dregs of winter were still outside. Tortoise based humour abounds; its pretty apt for her to read this enjoyable poem just as spring is coming. Im not sure if Ive ever seen Ruby read at Speak Easy before, but either way it would be great for everyone if shed come back, as she was very amusing. Possibly an excellent introduction to Ruby, or possibly a solid returning performer. Let me know.
The sound on this video is slightly quiet (which is certainly no fault of Rubys of course), so I suggest turning it up a little bit I promise theres no sudden loud noises anywhere that will make you regret it.
The sound on this video is slightly quiet (which is certainly no fault of Rubys of course), so I suggest turning it up a little bit I promise theres no sudden loud noises anywhere that will make you regret it.
Tom Calvard - Speak Easy 23/03/10
Sarah begins this video criticising my sign making skills. How dare she? When Tom Calvard, a psychologist, takes the stage (for a second month running I might add) he warns us that his first poem is a little complex and abstract his explanation of it certainly is...its about the imagination, and our view of the world, and though it tackles some pretty heavy stuff, its quite upbeat, though this is partially down to Toms energetic delivery. Poem number two is about university newcomers, and the positives and negatives of the fresher. Tom really captures the dynamic of the student freshers get laid, get drunk, join clubs, get ill, get better, and everyone else has realised they need to be in the library all the time...
Hope to see Tom again next month as hes always entertaining. If you want to join Tom on stage next month (fingers crossed), you can contact John at j.turner@shu.ac.uk to book a five minute slot, or just turn up on the night and hope we can fit you in. If we cant, youll still have had a good time!
Hope to see Tom again next month as hes always entertaining. If you want to join Tom on stage next month (fingers crossed), you can contact John at j.turner@shu.ac.uk to book a five minute slot, or just turn up on the night and hope we can fit you in. If we cant, youll still have had a good time!
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