Yes, the planets are in alignment when I turn 31 on the 31st Join me for birthday drinks (and presents) and a short set featuring a batch of new mini-covers (Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Smashing Pumpkins, Toadies, Judas Priest, The Outfield, Rick Springfield...can you imagine?), a few old favorites, and several brand new songs that will be on "revenge made easy". Here are the details: PRICE: FREE (no cover...but presents would be nice)! When: Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 8:00 pm Where:…
Read moreAnother poem that I get asked about a lot-- "A Nameless Imitation of the Morlocks" is the poem that won me an Academy of American Poets Prize in 1998. The judge was reknowned poet Gerald Stern A bit more about the poem: basically it's my subway poem. The title comes from H.G. Wells "The Time Machine" -- you might remember the Morlocks (as opposed to the Eloi) as the race of creepy subterraneans from the book. And yes, it is a bit of a call-out to the X-men characters of the same name. I owe a lot…
Read moreHi all, I've been getting a lot of posts about "Folding Won Tons In" and just wanted to clarify for the folks here who are more familiar with my work as a singer/songwriter. "Folding Won Tons In" is a poem that I wrote in 1999 that seems to have reached an unusually large number of people. The poem was published in Columbia University's Asian Journal and in Holt, Rinehart and Winston's English Literature series. (HRW even did an audio version on CD and my poem was read by a professional actor!) It…
Read moreTHE UNEMPLOYMENT EXTRAVAGANZA A special show with SPECIAL GUESTS! (and a tip box that you are welcome to contribute to!) Here's the line-up! 1. Kicking things off: The sexy, song stylings of Jing! (Check out her amazing tunes here: http://www.myspace.com/jingmusic 2. My good buddy Josh Bicknell from "Hey Tiger" is making his solo-acoustic-NYarea debut! Check him out here: http://www.myspace.com/joshbicknell and him hitting the skins: http://www.heytigerband.com 3. Yours…
Read moreI'll be playing a fundraiser to combat HUMAN TRAFFICKING this Saturday. If you are in Queens, come out and support a good cause. $20 Donation Saturday, September 30th 6:00 P.M. Rivers in the Desert Advocacy Center 39-07 Prince St. , #4J Flushing NY 11354
NEXT GIG !!: TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at laugh lounge nyc! (http://www.laughloungenyc.com/) 8:30 151 Essex Street (212) 614 4500 $6 cover (2 drink minimum) RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED! (snazzy flyer here: http://www.aircomedy.com/jammin4.jpg) ... it's gonna be a night of comedy AND music. Guess I better work on my witty stage banter, huh?
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