[EVENTS]: August 2009 Soul Release with Epiphany, Corey Hopps, Salakida, Monica Monet and more
Soul Release Poetry, the longest running spoken word poetry event in northeast Florda, every third Saturday at 8:00pm. Features an open mic for poets and singers, hip hop and R&B by DJ Al Pete and nationally known spoken word artists.
Soul Release Poetry with Ephiphany and Corey Hopps (Savannah, GA)
Saturday, August 15, 2009 8:00pm
Epiphany is a Counselor/Educator by trade and is a member of Savannah’s premier Spitfire Poetry Group (www.spitfirepoetrygroup.com / www.myspace.com/spitfirepoetrygroup). As a member and individually, Epiphany has performed (and featured) in several venues throughout the southeast. She has been featured on the Blogtalk radio show, Sippin on Ink and works closely with the soul jazz funk band, Nickle Bag of Funk.
http://www.myspace.com/epiphanyspits
Corey Hopps is an educator in Southeast Georgia. and has been writing for most of his life. He calls his style of poetry Southern Realism. He has published poetry in Calliope Literary Magazine. He has received an award for best Male Spoken Word Artist at the 2004 Savannah Spoken Word Festival. He has served as a Show Coordinator for AWOL, INC. (Artistic Outreach Program). and Program Coordinator for Cider House, Inc (Artistic Outreach Program).He co-authored a critically acclaimed volume of poetry entitled, “Urban Journalism” in 2006. He is currently working on three books and a spoken word CD, and continues to teach middle school students.
http://www.myspace.com/urbanjournalism
Dorothy’s Diner/Dotts Lounge 5161 Beach Blvd (Corner of Art Museum Drive – next to Austin Karakoe) – food and drink specials all night long
Admission: $5 poets/$10 general audience
Also please support the first annual school supply drive sponsored by JAAM Hair Boutique (our sponsor) and Dorothy’s Diner (host venue) by bringing school supplies to the event (notebook paper, folders, pencils, pens, etc)
Soul Release Unplugged, acoustic soul series featuring national and local artists
Soul Release Unplugged with Salakida (Oakland/Atlanta), Monica Monet and Dalyla Moon (JAX)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:00pm
Singer and Songwriter, Salakida (sah-lah-kee-duh) classifies her sound as “Blippie Funk” or Black Hippie Funk. Her unique style merges different elements of hip hop from her Oakland roots while adding pop, rock and some good ol’ Georgia soul (where she now calls home) to the mix. She has been honored to work with such artists as Kenny Lattimore, D’wanye Wiggins, Blackilicious and Jaguar Wright.
http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/articles/20707/salakida.php
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salakida/65114070229
http://www.myspace.com/salakida
Monica Monet with the release of her EP Nappy Halo Vol 1, has become one of the premier soul music artists in northeast Florida performing at various venues around the city and Savannah Urban Arts Festival.
http://www.monicamonet.com
http://www.myspace.com/monicamonetcoleman
With her jazzy form of folky soul, Dalyla Moon has become one of the latest stars on the local spoken word poetry/soul music scene and has performed at various venues around the city.
http://www.myspace.com/msdmoon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AutPp_53o3E
Dorothy’s Diner/Dotts Lounge 5161 Beach Blvd (Corner of Art Museum Drive – next to Austin Karakoe) – food and drink specials all night long
Admission: $10 general audience
HARMONY IN LIFE FRI AUGUST 21ST is Presented by: New Growth Movement, Nokturnal Escape & Nightvizion Ent. This event was developed to quinch the thirst for good entertainment for progressive thinkers, couples (married or dating) single women and men wanting more than the normal booty shaking affair. This month’s Harmony In Life feat..NEO SOUL ARTIST: JULIE DEXTER(ATL). NADO DAVILLE (JAX) & TAY (ATL) & KEMISTREE (JAX). Atmospheric Sounds by DJ AL PETE, Poetry by BO ELLIS from the Punnay Poets and Visual Art by INGRID MATHURIN & ANGELA SINGELTARY. TICKETS are now on SALE for $15 with any featured artist and select ticket outlest @ Poppy Love Smoke 904-354-1988 112 E Adams St; Two & Fro 904-738-7565 1748 Silver St (Corner of 8th & Silver); Meow & Barks 904-704-8222 1603-1 W. Edgewood Ave (Near Lem Turner); Athletes Foot 6024 Merrill Road (904) 745-0635; Athletes Foot 1038-6 Dunn Avenue (904) 757-3304; Athletes Foot 5920 Normandy Boulevard (904) 695-1500; 904 FASHION 9268 Lem Turner Road (904) 765-4448; 904 FASHION 10369 Atlantic Boulevard (904) 641-9248
Location: TERA NOVA
Street: 8260 PHILLIPS HIGHWAY SUITE 9
City/Town: Jacksonville, FL
