Keep the applause going for...

Tera Cafe-

Man that was definitely an artist's refuge, it was saturated with talent! I had a great time, although I was not 100% (meds and fatigue) I had an enjoyable experience, Thank you Tiffany for putting together such a wonderful venue. You definitely have a supporter out of me. As for my performance asi-asi (so so) I loved the piece, and I'm working on putting it up top, but I felt that it was not delivered (or received) how I wanted, partly because of my personal feelings.

Raven I'm sorry once again I won't make it to Storytellers on Sunday, I made a promise and I was able to keep half of it for the weekend, but September will be a big month for Storytellers and I want to be apart of it!

Off to NYC I go, I need a soul purge.

Hello hello hello hello hello Hello hello

We had a great time Sunday (Aug. 9th), the photos will be up soon! This week I will be at Bare Soul hosted by Tiffany Lynnell (Friday) and Storytellers hosted by Raven (Sunday). I believe fellow talented artist Natasha Ramsey and Veronica Westlake will be present at these venues too. Be on the lookout for the event post for August 21st, Jazz & Poetry featuring Nex Level & Th3rd Avenue.

Goodbye

This Sunday!

Hey All!

As most of you know... Poetic Summer's Evening is almost here! This Sunday we plan to have a lot of fun, we got wine, an airbrush artist, gourmet food, jewelry vendor, clothing vendors and a bunch of activities to just have a great time. Just to confirm, the event is Sunday from 3pm to 7pm at Patapsco State Park, if you need to google map or gps the location here is the best address to use :

8054 Johnnycake rd, Md 21244

This is at the Patapsco State Park pavilion 705A

We'll have an itinerary available at the location, but we'll have several things to do and we'll open the mic to you all! I hope to see you all there! Bring a friend, and if you can't make it, tell a friend!

The website below has the flyer and other information if you need to refer to it!' (blogspot and myspace)

Thanks!

Louis

443-829-0055
http://www.myspace.com/Th3rd_Avenue
Th3rd-Avenue.blogspot.com

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The making of...

I drink when I'm stressed
I drink when I'm bored
Guess I'm an alcoholic

I smoke when I'm nervous
I smoke when I'm excited
Guess I'm hooked on blacks

I have sex when I'm horny
I have sex when I'm not horny
Guess I'm addicted to sex

I break things by accident
I trip unprovoked
Guess I'm clumsy

I do things because I shouldn't
I like the challenge and defiance
Guess I'm foolish

I hate being upset and in pain
I love trying to overcome it
Guess I'm masochistic

I write when I need to overflow a thought
I write when I think nothing at all
Guess I'm a writer

I smile through the pain
I laugh when things are insane
Guess I'm scared

My words speak
I spoke
Guess I'm a poet

Drink up with me now...

"...and forget all about pressure of days. Do what I say."
-M. Peyroux

A week ago began a pivotal and heightening chapter in my world of words. Yes poetry's gracious hand nudged me further into its realm of amazement and relief. Last Wednesday, I hosted along with partner and Th3rd Avenue sister Natasha Ramsey. Marking our first time hosting together and our first time hosting at the particular venue. Now, not to dog Gladys or anything of that sort, but the restaurant was ill-equipped to sustain supporters of poetry (Whether they are the poets themselves or the audience). In order to fully grasp attention it was necessary for one of the performers to literally stand on top of a bar stool to perform. (Thanks DK!)

I will not go into the details that amounted to (un)successful night, but lets just say we will not be doing it there again, unless distinct changes are made, which I doubt will occur.

Thursday & Friday - Crabs & Beer! Need I say more??

Something I shouldn't have done was drink and stay up late, because Saturday morning at 7:30AM I had to succumb to the unpalatable taste of test taking's tit. Yes Math, Reading and Writing Praxis I until about noon. Then it was immediately off to Capital Heights Maryland to perform at Ayieta's PampHER party as one of the featured poets. It was a blessing and an honor. I brought my pal Natasha Ramsey to enjoy in the festivities (Tai Chi-Qong) and perform (and she never disappoints).

RIGHT after we chowed on some curry chicken we fled north to Coco's Butter Cafe so that I could host a night of Jazz & Poetry with Nex Level. Amazing night of that. Fun, energized and a perfect blend of the arts.

After that Adam's Morgan. No drinks though, broke as hell.

Sunday. MY FIRST FEATURE as a poet at MLV Sundaze presented at Eden's Lounge. Now the turnout wasn't nearly what I had hoped, but it was still fun. I was able to display my art, present my craft and it went well.

Monday. Trip to Shirlington, met up with vets Mike Shellington and Gary Logan to present at Busboys & Poets. That was fun, great venue, nice mix of crowd and it was a fine place for me to present my art.

So, there's my week.

Starts all over again this Friday!

Th3rd Stop

So, it's been a while. Okay exceptionally long, since I have here to bless this blog. I do miss you, I really do, just like I miss getting paid good money. Just like I miss having the luxury to go freely where I want. Regardless of what I miss, what I have once again, my words.

Nothing has been new, always thinking crazy, always dreaming darker, always walking with smiles. I am undoubtedly and unequivocally in love. That's another blog though.

I've been hosting a LOT ... in the same place, Coco's Butter Cafe, Blues & Poetry, Jazz & Poetry, Open Mic, Nights, all kinds of events, but hosting days there have been numbered due to circumstances beyond my control.

So thanks to Sweetbaby Publishing I am on my road to publishing my 2nd book of poetry which I've been working hard to perfect. For months now I have debated titles for my next work, because i believe the work represents me in its entirety. And the title needs ring Th3rd Th3rd Th3rd, because it is the gateway to my representation.

Oooh, you want me to type it don't you.

Not yet.

BUT KNOW, it is my soul, the innate representation of Th3rd.