the improvisational open-mic experiment

hosted & roasted by Hunter Bell

July 3, 10, 17

5:00-9:30 PM

Rojo
2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Check out this article on the event on MagicCitypost.com

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Improvisational, experimental, communal open-mic-like nite hosted & roasted by Hunter Bell. As a community event and "public service" of sorts, this experiment entails combining artists of every and any genre the opportunity to meet, create, perform and automatically execute IMPROVISATIONAL works of sound, motion, vision, performance and all things creative. Open to anyone and everyone with open minds, creative desires, community awareness, this experimental event series is destined to beget innovative achievements, an on-going body of creative, interconnected networks, and extraordinary, infinite possibilities of artistic avenues. This experiment is intended to bring together a plethora of artists for improvised JAM SESSIONS with as many participants playing at once as possible. (Please see % information below re: solo or planned group performances)

All professionals and amateurs alike, hobbyist and "authorities," established musicians, anti-establishment activists and anti-activists, genre pioneers and genre benders, improvisers (improvisors) and composers, "rock stars" and isolationists, sound and movement innovator and manipulators akin, sound designers and annihilators, et al are welcome to participate.(*3) 

Bring your own instruments, sonic devices, individual movements, original words (no written or composed words or music allowed).(*1, #1 )

There will be a P.A./sound system provided, along with (limited) microphones and mic stands, as well as modest "house" trap set drums.(*2) 

This event (and events to follow) is subject to change in any and every aspects, as well as evolve, dissolve, etc., as the spirit is "IMPROV" and will constantly depend on more factors than any rules or regulations allow or disallow. So, please don't expect any exact format to be followed. (*4)

NOTE: The above information will most likely be edited and more focused as needed.

for more information, please contact Hunter Bell at omniversalhunter@gmail.com or 205-405-6373. ( Please do not contact Rojo for event information unless you are asking for directions. thanks.)

RSVP FACEBOOK

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1) Some participants may borrow instruments from attendees, as well as lend their instruments to others. 

2) Please contact Hunter Bell RE: any drum set questions.

3) Hunter Bell and/or Rojo (and affiliates) reserve the right to deny anyone to participate. Sorry, we have to be able to have some control if, and only if, deemed necessary, and WE decide all necessities.

4) This experiment is open to ideas and suggestions from anyone. We expect many aspects to morph, change, rearrange, etc., as well as develop particular formats depending on participants, audience, equipment, and all things unforeseen, murphy's law. . . . .

%1) This is an improvisational JAM SESSION experiment. Solo performances are highly discouraged and not allowed with out permission from host. "Planned" group performances will be considered, but the host must agree and give permission.

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1) Rojo, Hunter Bell, nor any associate of Rojo or Hunter Bell are responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, etc., instruments, devices, injuries, etc.,

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Barry Marks Book Tour 2011

Barry Marks
reading (and signing) from his new book of poetry

Possible Crocodiles

Winner of the Alabama State Poetry Society's Book of the Year

Book Tour 2011:

Crestwood Coffee Company -- June 17 / 7-10 PM (Facebook RSVP info)

Little Professor Book Center -- June 18 / 11 AM-2 PM (Facebook RSVP info)

Eclipse Coffee & Books - June 24 / 7-10 PM (Facebook RSVP info)

MORE Dates and Places TBA!

Barry Marks will be reading select poems from his book of poetry (as well as signing copies of), Possible Crocodiles (Brick Road Poetry Press), -- winner of the Alabama State Poetry Society’s 2010 Book of the Year-- at several locations in Alabama (as well as other states TBA) all Summer long. Stay tuned for more announcements.

Mr. Marks’s new book is an eclectic blend of thought-provoking poems on subjects ranging from humorous (as well as serious) observations of husband/wife relationships, marriage AND divorce, contemplations regarding faith and dedication, reflections concerning the complexity and simplicity within family, friends and community relationships, to the his personal struggle with tragedy, grief and suffering relating to the (recent) death of his daughter (at 17 years old).

Barry Marks is a Birmingham attorney whose poetry, fiction, articles and essays have been published in nearly 100 journals, magazines and periodicals over the last 30 years. Mr. Marks was 1998 Alabama State Poetry Society Poet of the Year and his chapbook, There is Nothing Oppressive as a Good Man, won the Society's 2003 Morris Chapbook Competition. A member of the Big Table Poets, his work is featured in that group's anthologies, Poems from the Big Table and Einstein at the Odeon Cafe. He is a past president of the Alabama State Poetry Society and a former Board member of the Alabama Writer's Conclave.

Order your copy of Possible Crocodiles from Brick Road Poetry Press here. OR, pick up a copy at one of the readings.

For more information concerning these events, requesting readings, book signings, poetry workshops, etc., by Barry Marks, please contact Hunter Bell, paragonfundraising@gmail.com / 205-405-6373

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