Episodes

  • LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM - TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD [Ep. 2: Pt. 2 ]
    Jan 23 2024
    WELCOME BACK TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD episodes of the LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Podcast! These podcasts have been recorded live at the legendary performance venue MERCURY CAFE in Denver. MercuryCafe.com

    This 2nd Episode consists of a Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 is led by Poet Hosts PoetSeth & Racine Franks and featuring these 4 poets: Emily Weichec, Q, Sophie Cardin and Ira Liss. These are just a few of the countless gifted poets featured during the 22+ year running Sunday night poetry events: JAM B4 THE SLAM and the POETRY SLAM. And on each episode we will be joined by many Colorado-based Spoken-Word Artists and Musicians who on this podcast, powerfully represent the vast creative, artistic poetry, and music communities of Denver-Boulder & Greater Colorado.

    The music is created by the Art Compost & The Word Mechanics Band, an improvisational group which includes countless Denver musicians and guests who have sat in on the Jam B4 The Slam poetry and music jam sessions over the years. This podcast episode includes PoetSeth, percussion; Jochanaan, woodwinds; Ivan Huber, guitar; Felix Garrette, drums; Enoch, aka Truth The Poet, bass; and Dave Clark, keyboards. (Visit BluePearlProduction.com to view the full list of performance artists.)

    Join us every podcast episode to savor the words of a changing cast of extraordinary poets from the many local Greater Denver-Boulder poetry groups and beyond. On our podcast performances we are joined by more than 50 local performing artisits throughout these live poetry, spoken-word and musically improvised jam podcast sessions.

    NOW, Sit back, drive, walk, or just lay back to listen and enjoy our podcasts along with whatever you are doing at this moment - let it inspire you to write some beauty, poetry, lyrics or journal creative thoughts of your own - and share with loved ones, and others in your community of those you love and care about...

    We offer our special thanks to the magical spirit of Marilyn Megenity, the Mercury Cafe, and all the poets and musicians she has inspired over the years and who participate on these podcasts. And to the inner Muse that each of us can connect to for profound inspiration, or when we most need it better understand, glance inner wisdom to find greater joy on our collective journey...peace!

    LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM is Produced by Phillip Di Pietro and edited by Emma Rebecca Maxfield, and was supported by Denver Arts & Venues Music Advancement Fund. ArtsAndVenuesDenver.com

    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, AND SHARE EACH EPISODE ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA!

    TO FIND OUT MORE, DONATE, AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST PLEASE VISIT: BluePearlProduction.com

    WE THANK YOU YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Disclaimer: The words or opinions expressed by the artists on this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the producer, Blue Pearl Production LLC, or our sponsors.

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    31 mins
  • LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM - TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD [Ep. 2: Pt. 1 ]
    Nov 4 2023
    WELCOME BACK TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD episodes of the LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Podcast! These podcasts have been recorded live at the legendary performance venue MERCURY CAFE in Denver. MercuryCafe.com

    This 2nd Episode consists of a Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 is led by Poet Hosts PoetSeth & Racine Franks and featuring these 4 poets: Emily Weichec, Q, Sophie Cardin and Ira Liss. These are just a few of the countless gifted poets featured during the 22+ year running Sunday night poetry events: JAM B4 THE SLAM and the POETRY SLAM. And on each episode we will be joined by many Colorado-based Spoken-Word Artists and Musicians who on this podcast, powerfully represent the vast creative, artistic poetry, and music communities of Denver-Boulder & Greater Colorado.

    The music is created by the Art Compost & The Word Mechanics Band, an improvisational group which includes countless Denver musicians and guests who have sat in on the Jam B4 The Slam poetry and music jam sessions over the years. This podcast episode includes PoetSeth, percussion; Jochanaan, woodwinds; Ivan Huber, guitar; Felix Garrette, drums; Enoch, aka Truth The Poet, bass; and Dave Clark, keyboards. (Visit BluePearlProduction.com to view the full list of performance artists.)

    Join us every podcast episode to savor the words of a changing cast of extraordinary poets from the many local Greater Denver-Boulder poetry groups and beyond. On our podcast performances we are joined by more than 50 local performing artisits throughout these live poetry, spoken-word and musically improvised jam podcast sessions.

    NOW, Sit back, drive, walk, or just lay back to listen and enjoy our podcasts along with whatever you are doing at this moment - let it inspire you to write some beauty, poetry, lyrics or journal creative thoughts of your own - and share with loved ones, and others in your community of those you love and care about...

    We offer our special thanks to the magical spirit of Marilyn Megenity, the Mercury Cafe, and all the poets and musicians she has inspired over the years and who participate on these podcasts. And to the inner Muse that each of us can connect to for profound inspiration, or when we most need it better understand, glance inner wisdom to find greater joy on our collective journey...peace!

    LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM is Produced by Phillip Di Pietro and edited by Emma Rebecca Maxfield, and was supported by Denver Arts & Venues Music Advancement Fund. ArtsAndVenuesDenver.com

    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, AND SHARE EACH EPISODE ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA!

    TO FIND OUT MORE, DONATE, AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST PLEASE VISIT: BluePearlProduction.com

    WE THANK YOU YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Disclaimer: The words or opinions expressed by the artists on this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the producer, Blue Pearl Production LLC, or our sponsors.

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    38 mins
  • LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM - Episode 1: Part 1 - A Tribute To Marilyn Megenity
    Apr 16 2023

    Welcome to our Premier Episode of the LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Podcast! These podcasts have been recorded live at the legendary, bohemian, and unconventional performance venue MERCURY CAFE. MercuryCafe.com

    This 1st Episode consists of Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 is Hosted by PoetSeth, created as a Special Tribute to MARILYN MEGENITY, Founder of the Mercury Cafe, featuring the Founding Poets of the 22-year running Sunday night poetry events: JAM B4 THE SLAM and the POETRY SLAM - including PoetSeth, Roseanna Frechette, and Ted Vaca.

    They are also joined by Changa Hernandez, Elijah Lynch, Emily Weichec, Q, Raelee Combes, Mir-I-Am, Michelle, and Marilyn Magenity - who are only a few of the many Denver-based Spoken-Word Artists and Musicians who powerfully represent the vast creative, artistic poetry, and music communities of Denver-Boulder and greater Colorado. (For a complete list of artists visit BluePearlProduction.com)

    The music is created by the Art Compost & The Word Mechanics Band, an improvisational group which includes countless Denver musicians and guests who have sat in on the Jam B4 The Slam poetry and music jam sessions over the years. This podcast episode includes PoetSeth, percussion; Jochanaan, woodwinds; Ivan Huber, guitar; Felix Garrette, drums; Diego Flores, bass; and Henry Sherman, keyboards.

    Each podcast episode features a changing cast from the JAM B4 THE SLAM, POETRY SLAM, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS POETRY COLLECTIVE, and many other local Colorado poetry groups, with podcast performances to date by more than 50 local artists performing on these live poetry, spoken word and musically improvised jam podcast sessions.

    Now sit back, drive, walk or simply enjoy the podcast along with whatever you are doing at this moment, maybe let it inspire you to write some beauty, poetry, lyrics or journal creative thoughts of your own to share with others in your own community you love and care about...

    We offer our special thanks to the magical spirit of Marilyn Megenity, the Mercury Cafe, and all the poets and musicians she has inspired over the years and who participate on this podcast. And to that inner muse that each of us can connect to for profound inspiration, or when we most need it to better understand, glance our inner wisdom, and always find joy on our collective journey...enjoy!

    LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM is Produced by Phillip Di Pietro and edited by Emma Rebecca Maxfield, and was supported by Denver Arts & Venues Music Advancement Fund. ArtsAndVenuesDenver.com

    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, AND SHARE EACH EPISODE ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA!

    TO FIND OUT MORE, DONATE, AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST PLEASE VISIT: BluePearlProduction.com

    WE THANK YOU YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Disclaimer: The words or opinions expressed by the artists on this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the producer, Blue Pearl Production LLC, or our sponsors.

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    36 mins
  • LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Show Promo
    Apr 16 2023

    Find out more about this exciting New Podcast Series: LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM. We record live at the famed Mercury Cafe in Denver where spoken-word, poetry and music come together in lyrical word patterns, woven into improvised fields of sonic mastery! Blue Pearl Production is launching this podcast series with funding from Denver Arts & Venues Music Advancement Fund and support of the Mercury Cafe as well as all the poetry creators, artists and musicians come together in the inaugural podcast Episode 1 in 2 parts - titled: A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MARILYN MEGENITY and Mercury Cafe, Featuring the Jam B4 The Jam and the Poetry Slam spoken-word artists. We launched on your favorite podcast app on Sunday, April 16th, 2023 - in honor of April's National Poetry Month!

    More Information:

    Our Premier Episode of the LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Podcast! These podcasts have been recorded live at the legendary, bohemian, and unconventional performance venue MERCURY CAFE. MercuryCafe.com

    This 1st Episode consists of Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 and was created as a Special Tribute to MARILYN MEGENITY, Founder of the Mercury Cafe,featuring the Founding Poets of the 22-year running Sunday night poetry events: JAM B4 THE SLAM and the POETRY SLAM - including PoetSeth, Roseanna Frechette, and Ted Vaca. They are joined by many of the Denver-based Spoken-Word Artists and Musicians who on this podcast powerfully represent the vast creative, artistic poetry, and music communities of Denver-Boulder and greater Colorado. BluePearlProduction.com

    The music is created by the Art Compost & The Word Mechanics Band, an improvisational group which includes countless Denver musicians and guests who have sat in on the Jam B4 The Slam poetry and music jam sessions over the years.

    Each podcast episode features a changing cast from the JAM B4 THE SLAM, POETRY SLAM, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS POETRY COLLECTIVE, and many other local Colorado poetry groups, with podcast performances to date by more than 50 local artists performing on these live poetry, spoken word and musically improvised jam podcast sessions.

    Now sit back, drive, walk or simply enjoy the podcast along with whatever you are doing at this moment, maybe let it inspire you to write some beauty, poetry, lyrics or journal creative thoughts of your own to share with others in your own community you love and care about...

    We offer our special thanks to the magical spirit of Marilyn Megenity, the Mercury Cafe, and all the poets and musicians she has inspired over the years and who participate on this podcast. And to that inner muse that each of us can connect to for profound inspiration, or when we most need it to better understand, glance our inner wisdom, and always find joy on our collective journey...enjoy!

    LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM is Produced by Phillip Di Pietro and edited by Emma Rebecca Maxfield, and was supported by Denver Arts & Venues Music Advancement Fund. ArtsAndVenuesDenver.com

    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, AND SHARE EACH EPISODE ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA!

    TO FIND OUT MORE, DONATE, AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST PLEASE VISIT: BluePearlProduction.com

    WE THANK YOU YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Disclaimer: The words or opinions expressed by the artists on this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the producer, Blue Pearl Production LLC, or our sponsors.

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    1 min