So, I went to Bohemian last night and had a chance to see the always lovely Dehejia and my boy Bru. Besides the band, that was the only highlight while I was there. The crowd was dry until Bru clowned them for "being too cool to clap". Unfortunately, Bru was second on the open mic list...and I was number one. I hadn't even intended to do anything, just more so an opportunity to talk with Dehejia for more than ten minutes. I did my Marion Barry haiku, which always kills 'em, but seemed to fall on deaf ears that night. I also did this abstract joint that normally causes fervor and clamor once I explain it...no dice last night. Bru did this ill piece that I especially felt because it relates to writer's block, which I've been suffering from lately. Until you get to the end, you'd almost be lead to believe the joint was about a woman, which is what really sets the piece off for me. I joked that I would have written that piece if it weren't for my writer's block...I don't think the crowd got that either.
I did get some dope pictures of her for the show, which will be popping off at the end of July. After today, I'll officially be in panic mode until this show is over with...well actually shows, since it's a different show each night. But, I have some pretty good looking designs going for the promos and what not, so that eases tension a bit...but not really. I gotta fill seats on for different nights. The kicker is, the talent lineup is hot, but there's always that apprehension when it's your baby, y'know? Joint will be live though, so I hope to see all of ya'll there...
PS- If you're interested in one or more of the shows, click here for show details
PPS- Don't get me wrong, save for the management gestappo tactics that have been pulled on poets/ patrons in the past, I love nearly every aspect of Bohemian Caverns. That being said, Bohemian was still really low enrgy last night.
PPPS- Except for the band...the band rocked!!!!
(sigh)
PPPPS- Oh, and Dehejia and Bru rocked too, but that's a given, right?!