Author Archives: David Barnes

The mailman was lost on route. Atlanta stood aghast. The ceiling fan was lit and William wanted to be buried in a sandcastle. Anna saw the man on the Staten Island ferry dancing for dimes. Anton channelled William Service, “The … Continue reading →

2010 is dead. Long live 2011! & the first SpokenWord of 2011… Monday/lundi 10 janvier de 21h à minuit au Cabaret Populaire/Culture Rapide 103 rue Julien Lacroix 75020 Paris Alberto’s Report from the final SpokenWord of 2010: The last spoken … Continue reading →

Ariel went to Peru. Georgina was stuck with the voice in her head, some kind of tribute to frat boys. John brought a message from Sting. Jena stands up in dark places. Angel talked about Pancho Villa and La Cucaracha. … Continue reading →

The Great Brain Washer Machine (Performances, Poems, Music, Live Paintings, Games) Featuring: Alberto Tony Rigettini, Bruce Sherfield, Denise Turu, Florencia Giusti, Tamara Roman Barbero, The Sophia Lorenians and Special Guests. Free admission. The Great Brain Washer Machine Friday, december 10, … Continue reading →

Photo: Spanish poet and longtime Paris resident, Angel. On Saying Good-bye “We shook hands in the summer and decided to explore as much of the world as one week of driving would allow, but this interstate’s not long enough to … Continue reading →

A Report: that is not sharp and loud like a gunshot, but dark and obscured like Paris in this cold, cold November. Josie welcomes you into her private line of sight. Hear that? It’s the sound of cashiers crying softly. … Continue reading →

Marie Davis, second from left, author in the upcoming anthology Strangers in Paris, and cartoonist, surrounded by pretty girls. Leaning back against the wall of the Cabaret Pop and taking it all in….With Marie, Margaret and The Sirens all blown … Continue reading →