White House Poetry Revival Wed 1st April 2009

White House Poetry Revival
Wed 1st April 2009 9.00pm

This weeks guest poet is Jim Bennett.

Jim Bennett was born and still lives near Liverpool in England. He grew up in Liverpool during the years of the Liverpool Sound and the Liverpool Poets and it is from this tradition that he developed his own unique style and voice.
He is the author of 57 books including books of poetry, books for children, and technical training manuals. In addition his CD “Down in Liverpool” a selection of poetry and music has brought Jim to the notice of a much wider audience. He is widely recognised as a songwriter and performer.
In January 2004 Jim took over as Editor of the Poetry Internet site, Poetry Kit.
In a career spanning 40 years Jim has been invited to read at Royal visits to Liverpool, represent his city in international events, read at events for both Liverpool and Everton Football clubs and has won many accolades for his performances and writing.
Recent awards include; 2 DaDaFest Awards 2003 - awards for Individual artist, and establishedartist; In December 2004 Jim won the DaDaFest Individual Performer Award for the second year in succession. In September 2005 Jim was appointed Birkenhead’s Poet in Residence to help create a Poem for Birkenhead.
Later he was honoured with the post of Poet in Residence for Liverpool’s Historic Waterfront and as visiting poet for New York’s (US) Waterfront. A two year project to explore the bonds between the two cities.
He has been called “the best performance poet in Liverpool” and “the uncrowned king of Merseyside poetry”.

Info: Dominic Taylor 087 2996409 or Barney Sheehan 086 8657494 Blog http//:whitehousepoets.blogspot.com The White House Poets acknowledge the support of the Arts Council, Foras na Gaeilge, Poetry Ireland.

Listen Again: Marck L Beggs 25th Mar '09

To listen again to Marck L Beggs reading at the White House Poetry Revival on the 25th March 2009, Click the link below.

http://tinyurl.com/d8t4lb

Poetry Revival Slide Show: Mark Beggs 25th Mar '09

White House Poetry Revival Wed 25th March 2009

White House Poetry Revival
Wed 25th March 2009 9.00pm

This weeks guest poet is Marck L Beggs.

Marck L. Beggs earned his Ph.D. from the University of Denver, his M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College, and currently is a professor and graduate dean at Henderson State University in Arkansas. Mostly, though, he lives a simple life in a cabin by a pond, sort of like Thoreau with technology. When he is not writing or singing his quasi-folk songs, he can sometimes be found watching the weeds proliferate in his garden as he daydreams of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and butternut squash. Needless to say, he cites Whitman as a major influence. He is the author of Catastrophic Chords (Salmon Poetry 2008), Libido Café (Salmon Poetry, 2004) and Godworm (1995). His folk-rock band, dog gods, released their debut CD in 2008.

Info: Dominic Taylor 087 2996409 or Barney Sheehan 086 8657494 Blog http//:whitehousepoets.blogspot.com The White House Poets acknowledge the support of the Arts Council, Foras na Gaeilge, Poetry Ireland.

Listen Again: Mary Noonan 18th Mar 09

Listen back to Mary Noonan reading at the
White House Poetry Revival
on Wed 18th March 2009.

To listen click link below:

http://tinyurl.com/d93r24

Poetry Revival Slide Show 18th Mar 09

White House Poetry Revival Wed 18th Mar 09

Listen Again: Lothar Luken at White House

To listen again to the White House Poetry Revival guest reader of the 11th March 2009, Lothar Luken, click the link below:

http://tinyurl.com/bkl3fc

Poetry Revival Slide Show 11th March 2009

White House Poetry Revival
Wed 11th March 2009 9.00pm

This weeks guest poet is Lothar Luken.


Lothar Luken is a poet, short story writer, actor, chauffeur and journalist. He's been living near Bantry since 1980.

Lothar Luken's poetry has been published in magazines like Revival, Riposte, The SHOp, Tintean (Australia) and HQ. He also writes short stories and is a regular contributor to Humanism Ireland. For many years he was editor of Earthwatch Magazine. He's won the 2007 West Cork Literary Festival Poetry Bash. Having done some stage acting, he enjoys performing his poems and has done so across Ireland from Schull to Carlingford. He's been living near Bantry for 30 years and has two daughters.

Info: Dominic Taylor 087 2996409 or Barney Sheehan 086 8657494 Blog http//:whitehousepoets.blogspot.com The White House Poets acknowledge the support of the Arts Council, Foras na Gaeilge, Poetry Ireland.

Listen Again: Reading of the 4th march 2009

You can listen or download the White House Poetry Revival reading of the 4th March 2009 with guest poet Michael Farry here:

http://tinyurl.com/denc3y

WhiteHouse Poetry Slide Show