It’s stunning to watch when these two “things” come together in just such a way as to halt and change all your best laid plans. What was that saying about mice and men? At the moment I’m not sure which one I am as I run the treadmill of crashing computers, and a schedule that just won’t quit.

Of course, you don’t really care do you? You just want a new podcast, after all that’s why you susbcribed to this podcast in the first place, right?

On this we agree. I want a new podcast too! I’m chomping at the bit, but I have to get the machinery running again to bring it to you.

And I am. Even as we speak software is being reinstalled, and recovered. I know I’ve said it before, but a new podcast is coming. I swear, boss, I swear!

Please just bear with me as I get this sorted, and bring you another fine podcast that you’ll enjoy. Thanks for listening!

-gt

It’s the Wednesday edition of the show!

Podsafe Music Network Artists:

Brother Love – “There She Goes”
Satya – “Silk Route”
Peeper Radio Theatre:
“Holmes in 30 Seconds: The Final Problem”
“Peeper Brand Powdered Meat”

Garageband.com:

Crash Magnet – “No Known Unknowns”
The Beyonder – “Digitalis”

Sound Art by Garland T:

“It’s a Baghdad Christmas!”

Poet Ric Masten’s new book:

WORDS & ONE-LINERS: TAKE 2
available at www.ric-masten.net

See ya next time!

-gtSGTM21

Hi Everyone!

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks since our last podcast, but here’s our latest one for your dinner, dining and dancing pleasure. Today we talk about my work and time at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and send a big shout out to Kenn Rodriguez, Danny Solis and the good people of Albuquerque for their fabulous hosting of the 2005 National Poetry Slam. As well as Team Albuquerque’s grand slam first place win at the Nationals at Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, New Mexico in front of a sold out crowd of 2300 poetry lovers! Much love to that wild bunch who put on one of the best Nationals in years!

Today we also begin our four part interview series featuring interviews of people I met and worked with at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. First up is Joseph Marcell, veteran of stage and screen, a Shakespearean, and Broadway actor who is probably best known in America for his work as Geoffrey the Butler on the hit TV series THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, a role created just for him.

We also feature music by Mwalim Peters, Singer/Songwriter, composer, Poet, playwright, and Professor in the U. Mass (University of Massachusetts) Theatre Dept. He’s also Artistic Director of the New African Theatre Company, the longest running black theatre company in Massachusetts. We hear a track called THE TALKING DRUM MIX, and we give you a taste of some music by Maggie Brown, her late, great father Oscar Brown Jr. and her baby sister Africa Pace Brown doing the ALL BLUES MEDLEY. Look for my interview with Maggie Brown as the last in this four part interview series.

Here are some links to the artists and festivals we’re presenting this week. Please check them out, and support them when you can. You won’t ever be disappointed!

National Black Theatre Festival – http://www.nbtf.org/
National Poetry Slam – http://nps2005.org/
Joseph Marcell – http://josephmarcell.com/
Mwalim Peters – http://mwalim.com/
Oscar Brown Jr. & his daughter Maggie Brown –
http://oscarbrownjr.com/
http://maggiebrown.com/

Peace out,
-gt

It’s Sunday Go To Meetin’ on Thursday! Apologies for the delay in getting last weekends show out. It was the Slam’s fault! ;+)

Today we talk about the 8th Annual West Coast Championship Poetry Slam, the hottest ringtone in the Phillipines, and C7’s upcoming show at Kimball’s East in Jack London Square, Oakland. Our feature this week is Spoken Word Artist Nercity. You can check him out http://www.nercityblues.com. C7 remembers Nintendo, talks about his birthday today, and his parents (Dad sent him an e-card). Then it’s onto another track for Nercity, “Jelly, pusher cut”. Garland T gives his answer to Dear Abby and windchimes. We also hear about Monterey’s newest performance venue, Monterey Live, and the great things coming up there. Then a shout out to London after the latest bombing incidents, and the end of show wrap up. Til Sunday! Be cool! Peace – gt

8th Annual West Coast Championship Poetry Slam
http://www.westcoastslam.com