The 2010 San Diego Slam Team was selected in one of the most heated Grand Slams in San Diego history. Eleven of San Diego's best poets slammed it out for the honor and privilege of representing San Diego at the 2010 National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, MN. The night started with a semi-final round of 5 poets: Kendrick Dial, Tamara Blu, Blest, Jerrica Escoto, and JRO. After a highly competitive round, Kendrick Dial, Jerrica Escoto, and Tamara Blu moved on to compete in the final 2 rounds against this season's slam champions. Sitting in the shadows, waiting to see who would advance were Ant Black, Rudy Francisco, Succinct, Deacon Blair, CCEP, Jason O'Neil, Imani Cezanne, and April Rojas. Each of them earned a first round bye when they were crowned San Diego Slam Champion in the previous months.
All of the poets came out swinging for the fence in the first round of the finals. After the first round, 7 of the poets moved on to the final round: Kendrick Dial, Rudy Francisco, Ant Black, Jerrica Escoto, Imani Cezanne, CCEP, Succinct, and April Rojas. In the final round, new poems ruled and the judges rewarded the poets for their raw, emotional, audience-moving performances. After a tough round of highs and lows, the judges completed their task and the selection of the was final. After scoring a near perfect 59.75 the 2010 San Diego Grand Slam Champion was crowned: RUDY FRANCISCO! Joining him on your 2010 San Diego Slam Team is Ant Black, Imani Cezanne, Succinct, and Jerrica Escoto!
All the poets competing deserve recognition and congratulations. It was one of the most competitive Grand Slams in San Diego Slam history. A poet visiting from the East Coast commented, "it was the best slam I have ever seen!" Please take a moment congratulate the poets who competed and the poets who made the team. They will be working hard to represent San Diego at the regional and national level.
We will be competing in the California Western Regionals in Los Angeles July 8-1o, 2010 and at the National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, MN August 1-8, 2010. The team will need all of your support and well wishes. We will also need help financially. We have to raise approximately $4,500 to make the trips for the competition. There will be several fundraisers in the summer to assist in funding. The Slam Team is also selling a live CD, 5 ACES, for $10. If you would like to purchase the CD and/or make a donation, please use the link below. Every little bit helps and the team greatly appreciates your support!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
COLLECTIVE PURPOSE & The Bandw/Special Guests
LIVE AT SAN DIEGO INDIE FEST 6
(in North Park at University and Kansas)
(behind the North Park Theatre)
for more info: www.sandiegoindiefest.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ladies' Night featuring QUEEN SHEBA...
The Ladies showed up and showed out at Elevated! Ladies’ Night. On this particular night, Elevated! was special; it was given a woman’s touch. The venue featured an all female mic; from the host and deejay to the performers, women ruled the night. Ladies Night at Elevated! is a unique night as the venue is organized and produced by the First-lady of Collective Purpose, Jessica Molina, and a committee of women who share in their love for spoken word and self-expression.
The audience was ‘edutained’ by each artist who took the mic with a performance relating to womanhood, views on life, and the human experience from a woman’s perspective. One woman shared a comical piece on the frustrations of waiting in line to use the ladies restroom. Keomi Tarver, a regular at Elevated!, performed a thought provoking poem about a woman who seeks to cure her insecurities with various acts of promiscuity. It was a night of solidarity and support for the many walks of women in our community.
The Elevated! Ladies’ Night audience welcomed Queen Sheba as the special feature and she was special. With her powerful delivery, Queen Sheba, brought the house down in an outstanding performance. Her performance overflowed with comical, heartfelt, and straight to the point imagery that moved the audience to two standing ovations. She is one of the most demanded spoken word artists/poets in the world. Performing in over seven countries, Queen Sheba is currently on tour promoting her latest CD, The Domino Effect. However, her work is not limited to the art of Spoken Word poetry. As an activist, womanist, and artist, Queen Sheba incorporates activism and equality into community projects, as well as her poetry. Queen Sheba showed her reign over the mic with a commanding presence and life experience-inspired poetry. Yes, it was another night of pure inspiration at Elevated!
The Ladies showed up and showed out at Elevated! Ladies’ Night. On this particular night, Elevated! was special; it was given a woman’s touch. The venue featured an all female mic; from the host and deejay to the performers, women ruled the night. Ladies Night at Elevated! is a unique night as the venue is organized and produced by the First-lady of Collective Purpose, Jessica Molina, and a committee of women who share in their love for spoken word and self-expression.
The audience was ‘edutained’ by each artist who took the mic with a performance relating to womanhood, views on life, and the human experience from a woman’s perspective. One woman shared a comical piece on the frustrations of waiting in line to use the ladies restroom. Keomi Tarver, a regular at Elevated!, performed a thought provoking poem about a woman who seeks to cure her insecurities with various acts of promiscuity. It was a night of solidarity and support for the many walks of women in our community.
The Elevated! Ladies’ Night audience welcomed Queen Sheba as the special feature and she was special. With her powerful delivery, Queen Sheba, brought the house down in an outstanding performance. Her performance overflowed with comical, heartfelt, and straight to the point imagery that moved the audience to two standing ovations. She is one of the most demanded spoken word artists/poets in the world. Performing in over seven countries, Queen Sheba is currently on tour promoting her latest CD, The Domino Effect. However, her work is not limited to the art of Spoken Word poetry. As an activist, womanist, and artist, Queen Sheba incorporates activism and equality into community projects, as well as her poetry. Queen Sheba showed her reign over the mic with a commanding presence and life experience-inspired poetry. Yes, it was another night of pure inspiration at Elevated!
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