Belinda Subraman Presents Gypsy Art #10 Interview With Dick Bakken

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Interview Dick Bakken

Dick Bakken of Bisbee, Arizona, did a 20-reading new book tour of the West in 2003—El Paso to Seattle, Berkeley to Santa Fe—to promote Twin Towers (Carrington Press, 2003), his response to the 9/11 WTC attacks, then again in 2004 to promote Dick Bakken: Greatest Hits (Pudding House Publications, 2005), which features his 12 most influential poems 1967–2002. To catch this relentless pioneer voicing poems without MS, mic, or podium, which has defined Bakken’s delivery—coast to coast—since 1973, long before “performance poet,” “spoken word,” and “slam” were labels anywhere near in vogue, hear his audio stereo cassette, The Other Side: Dick Bakken Live / Selected Voicings 1978–84 (Brushfire Publications, 1986). And check out “Orson Wells Interviews Poet Dick Bakken, Copper Queen Hotel Saloon, Labor Day, 2005,” at 'The Forbbiden Story Boards'. Greatest Hits, The Other Side, or his not-for-the-uptight-of-heart Feet with the Jesus (Lynx House Press, 1989) are available each $10.00 postpaid and signed from the author at dickbakken@yahoo.com.



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Politically Sound With Stephanie Larocque On BZoO HomeGrown Radio

Stephanie Larocque has an extensive background in the area of political science. She has for years worked to master and cultivate her craft in all areas of politics. She is what is known in political circles as a political "junkie" she lives and breaths politics.

It is not unusual for Stephanie to read up to three news papers a day and watch 3 different news stations in the course of 24 hours.

If something important is going on in the world, Stephanie will know about it. She uses a common sense approach in how she goes about dissecting the news and reading between the lines to avoid the spin and going right for the meat on the bone of any given story.

Stephanie Larocque has worked on many political campaigns in her country and comes from a very political family. She has been surrounded by politics her whole life.

Stephanie uses her knowledge in politics to inform and even educate as many people as she can.

Politics is no passing phase for Stephanie Larocque, she has spent her life learning her craft.

Stephanie's no nonsense, tell it like it is approach to politics is raw and she aims it right at the average person who she believes is the most important people when it comes to politics.

Tune into Politically Sound with Stephanie Larocque Exclusively on BZoO HomeGrown Radio - 24/7 Live Streaming or catch her podcast [here].

Paulygrl And Ceberry Win CafeRg's Splash Poetry St Valentine's Day Competition

Here's The Official Skinny...

Join me and Give It Up for Paulygrl, First Place, and Ceberry, Honorable Mention, for their poems in CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St Valentine's Day Challenge. Go here to join me in deserving congratulations.



They both have also won the acclaimed DVD SlamNation and Paulygrl also won a dozen red roses compliments of Allen and Kingsgate Diamonds

You can read the final judges scores and scores from the SplashMembers Vote along with Judge Bakkens comments
Here

Thank you all for your support and participation in the St Valentine's Day competition. You're all winners in my muse.

Play Cupid & Vote In CafeRg's Splash St Valentine's Day Poetry Competition

The Judges have reached a verdict, yes it took that long because all the poems were so close. Thank you for your patience.

The poems are ..not.. in the order which the judges choose, I felt we would keep that part to the end for a little suspense in the voting process.

Also Judge Bakken has made comments on his picks, which we will also keep to the end as not to influence the vote. His comments were very interesting, I think everyone will enjoy them.

Now its your turn to play cupid and vote for your favorite poem. To cast Your vote please go HERE.

The top poem will win a lovely bouquet of a dozen roses from Kingsgate Diamonds and both the top poem and the runner up will win the acclaimed slam poetry DVD SlamNation. If you blog within one of our blogging community sponsors you will also win blogging credits. Both will also be awarded SplashHall Challenge Banners.

Let me add to be in the top four itself is deserving of itself. To you four I congratulate you. To all that participated, well you are winners also, with the proof being in the length of time it took the Judges to qualify the top four.

Well give it up for the top four and show your support with your vote for the top two poems.

Voting ends Sunday evening Feb 12, 2006 and winners will be announced on the 13th of Feb.

"..here come da judge, here come da judge..."

BZoO HomeGrown Radio Is Looking For A Political Host

Hey Ya'll

BZoO HomeGrown Radio is looking for a political Host. We feature alternative programming. Currently we feature Independent Music and Spoken Word along with talk and interview shows.

We are looking for someone that would like to have their own Political Show. You would need to be familar with audio, recording and podcasting. We would like to present a show focused on environmental, social and humanitarian rights and the up and coming elections.You would want to create your own talk show with a variety of guest. It would be at least weekly and present 30-60 minutes. Other than that the show would be completely yours to create.

If you're interested please contact me at cafeRg@gmail.com. Please include a sample audio preferably MP3.

Currently the BZoO/SplashHall Network has been growing consistently and broke the 1 million hits mark (per month) last month and is on course to continue that trend.

Thank You!

Last Call For St. Valentine's Day Poems For CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture Competiton

Hi Ya'll

DJ Rg here.This is 'Last Call' for cafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St. Valentine's Challenge. Deadline is less than two days away - Feb 4th. Then the Judges will score all the poems to pick the 'Top 4', then the SplashMembers voting will begin. Winners will be announced on Feb 12, 2006.

Don't miss out on getting your Valentine's poem judged by seasoned poets and quailified poetry judges. You may walk away with the acclaimed poetry DVD SlamNation www.slamnation.com and a Dozen Beautiful Red Roses from Kingsgate Diamonds www.kingsgate-diamonds.com - and top honors from the competiton. Your sweetheart will surely feel special and may have an extra treat for you too ;-)

Complete details at SplashHall Poetry www.splashhall.org/cgi-bin/boards/ikonboard.cgi

Better hurry Cupid is on his way!

Saturday Feb 4th is the final submission day.

Enter your St. Valentine's Day Poem today.

Check Out the New HomeGrown Podcast On BZoO HomeGrown Radio and Podcast

Check out the New podcast below. The new BZoO HomeGrown Radio and Podcast has a much improved navigation. Cruise around and see for yourself. While you are cruising be sure to check out our newest HomeGrown Podcast. Be sure to come back because we have a whole lotta more goodies on the way.

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