SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2004
Subject: Something For Everyone …
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This Friday night, September 3rd, Poets in Motion Productions + Copus Music present …a live filming of poets for audition submission to DefPoetryJam's HBO show. This will be your opportunity to hear great SF poets including Royal Kent, Wiseproof, Asza, and Timothy Trygg - plus participate in an open mic and/or enter your name in a raffle for two film slots. Don't worry if you're not picked to be in this film as we plan on making this a monthly event!
Jean Shelton Theatre - 533 Sutter Street (2 blocks from Union Square; 4 blocks from Powell Street BART). Free refreshments. Free admittance. 9:45pm.
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Lots of great things are happening with Copus Music! Please keep reading for further announcements.
1. MORE GIGS.
2. COPUS MUSIC LABEL, WEBSITE LAUNCH.
3. CAFÉ PRESS STORE.
4. PHOENIX RISING DEBUT CD.
5. SUNSET YOUTH WORKSHOPS.
6. POETS + COMPOSERS.
7. POETRY SECTION.
1. MORE GIGS.
Copus will be performing a very special service on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, at the Episcopal church on Union Street. Wendy was recently hired as the part-time music director of the Sunday evening 'unplugged' service. Minister Lily deYoung is a recent East Coast transplant and she brings all that dynamic, Boston and New Jersey energy to her great messages. On the 26th we'll jointly presenting the idea of 'The Many Faces of God'. Included in the mix will be lovely Monica Williams on flute, powerhouse Greg McRay on drums, prophetic poets Royal Kent and Wiseproof on the spoken mic, and yours truly at the piano. If you haven't been in a church lately, perhaps now is the moment to dip your feet in the water and see how much has changed since then. St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, 2325 Union Street @ Steiner. 5:15pm. Free (donations accepted). www.smvsf.org.Copus will be returning once again to the scene of the crime at Rafael's Bar in Vallejo on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th. 'Listen + Be Heard' is one of the most creative endeavors happening around the Bay. Run by poets/MCs Martha Cinader and Tony Mims, the evening always promises lots of talent, laughter, thought, and warmth. 301 Nebraska Street, Vallejo. 9pm. $5 cover. www.rafaelsbarvallejo.com.
In collaboration with Toadface + Fely Productions, Copus Music presents a wonderful event entitled 'Au Claire de Lune' at the beautiful Kimball's East in Emeryville - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. The night will be replete with great music, powerful lyrics, many drummers, special guests, dancing, and a lovely ambience of community and connection. Come out and meet your next soulmate or business partner! 6005 Shellmound (next to Public Market in Emerybay Plaza @ Powell exit off Rt. 80). 6pm. www.toadface.com. www.felyproductions.com.
2. COPUS MUSIC LABEL, WEBSITE LAUNCH.
Copus Music is an independent label that creates and presents contemporary, original material with a positive message - rap without violence, hip hop with a degree, jazz with lyrics, classical with a beat. Gil Scott Heron meets Chick Corea. Maya Angelou meets Stravinsky. Peter Tosh meets Debussy. Our goal is to promote intelligent, socially conscious words in combination with lyrical, beautiful melodies. If you think you're ready for it, be bold and click here - www.copusmusic.com.3. CAFÉ PRESS STORE.
You now have access to some beautifully-designed items such as Copus Music ballcaps (soon to be collector's items on EBay!), T-shirts, lunchboxes, and even a wall clock. The lush logo was designed by none other than the famous Peter Greco who counts among his credits the logos for Santana, TV show Cheers, and The New York Times. In the 'Poetic License' section of our store, we are featuring products with designs by San Francisco wizard ramu aki. The bold colors and swirling patterns of power that are his trademarks work perfectly with lyrics by Royal Kent on the 'haves have' blank journal, tote bag, and postcards. I just purchased a spaghetti strap T-shirt with the Copus logo on it (white with black letters) - and I love it! Perfect on those days when the sun emerges! Secure and protected orders at: www.cafeshops.com/copusmusic.4. PHOENIX RISING DEBUT CD.
Wendy and Monica have begun recording the first Phoenix Rising CD at Spark Studios in Emeryville. Engineered by the talented Daniel David Feinsmith (www.danieldavidfeinsmith.com) and run by the wizard Tony Mills, Spark is a great place for your next recording project (www.sparkworld.com). Wendy is thrilled by the Yamaha grand piano and Monica revels in the ambient reverb created by the 2-floor open ceiling space. Wait until you hear her amazing sounds on both the alto and bass flutes. It is anticipated the CD will be released before the end of the year, but just to tease you - please visit www.copusmusic.com on the music page to hear a sample.5. SUNSET YOUTH SERVICES WORKSHOPS.
Copus is working together with Sunset Youth Services directors Ron and Dawn on a series of Poetry/Music Workshops for teens. We anticipate some great writing coming out of these young people and look forward to the production of a compilation CD and a chapbook. Stay tuned for pre-holiday gift sale announcements! www.sunsetyouthservices.org.6. POETS + COMPOSERS.
Make sure you check in every 2nd + 4th Fridays of the month at 8pm PST to hear the latest thoughtful interviews and CD cuts by the Bay Area's finest independent artists. On September 10th, we will be 'airing' some live recording segments from the 2004 Reggae on the River event - plus special guest Ras Digital with a taste from his new reggae CD. We are averaging 8,000 listeners worldwide per 'airing', so if you haven't listened yet it is definitely time. If you want to recommend a poet, composer, or singer/songwriter to be on a future show, please let us know. www.artistfirst.com.7. POETRY SECTION.
Some short poem conversations from "The Hierarchy of Orange Juice - a father and daughter poetry anthology" by Philip Miron Loomis + Wendy Lee Loomis.
©2004.(father)
To measure your success, ask yourself:
-have I prevented World War 3?
-have I fed the starving of the world?
-have I built an ocean liner?
-have I launched a rocket to Mars?
-have I invented a cure for cancer?
Or
Have I made one person happy today?(daughter)
sculptures of belongings
in under around
shopping carts
a man with ankles an shins
the consistency of rice cakesduring one lunchtime in the park
two bottle can collectors sift
through the trashcans
poverty is a competitive businessAmerica the homeless
America the heartless
America the grave(father)
A daughter in love
Is like a dog
With a new bone!(daughter)
I leaped from porches
You were there
Straight back, furry face
Stiff upper lip, soft heart
Proud-gentle
Fierce competitor, soothing healer
You are there still, dadThank you for continuing to believe.
Peace,
Wendy + Royalwww.copus.net
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