Bolton WOL
This event on 20th September 2015 has past.
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Open Mic Event
Contact: jeffinbolton@yahoo.com
Traditional poetry night in Bolton the home of WriteOutLoud, all welcome including new poets in a supportive atmosphere, compered by Jeffarama! & Gordon Zola.
Note this event is always 3rd Sunday each month and runs from April to September, thanks Jeff
Entry: £1 plus raffle
Time: 7.30
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Reviews for Bolton WOL
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Shirley-Anne Kennedy
Thu 23rd Jul 2015 15:33
I never fail to enjoy a visit to Write Out Loud Bolton. There is always a warm welcome and a feeling of camaraderie amongst the audience and poets. Jeff Dawson (Jeffarama) and Gordon Zola are Bolton’s answer to Ant and Dec - only they have talent as well! Their (seemingly) effortless hosting is to be commended and their welcome, encouragement and support for regular and visiting poets alike is priceless. Mention should also be made of Tracy Bucknell (the non-hosting third member of the team) who organises the raffle and the photographs.
Sunday’s evening kicked off with a lovely poem from Jeff about his recent holiday in Rome followed by Gordon Zola with a nifty and pithy poem about the latest Government budget.
John Howard Reeves, aka Potting Shed Pete, served a poetic tale of “cough and drop” military examinations. John’s performance was accessorised with a pair of white gloves decked with flashing fairy lights. One of those occasions when you had to be there.
Jodie Smith-Richardson read a sweet poem written by her late great-grandmother followed by a cleverly crafted and witty poem of her own which had us all in stitches.
Wordsmith Dave Morgan delivered two of his latest touching and well observed works. Next up was Pete Slater whose deep rich voice adds performance and rhythm to his strong words.
It is well-known Eileen Earnshaw is a friend of mine yet I am not influenced by this when I say her second poem, from her collection, Three Gins In, was pure class.
Individual musical performances were by Ellie Kennedy, Don Parry and Andy Robbo. Good stuff.
William Neary was up next with a gentle performance dealing hard words with an entertaining punch later cushioned by Paul Blackburn’s “poetic insurance”. Again, you had to be there!
The words of Darren Thomas were hypnotic, deep and compelling.
Ronnie Leek, new to Bolton, debuted with a poetic sperm sample. Again, you had to be there! His second poem, about a “non-sexual” first time was dynamite. I ran a torrent of emotions with him including terror. I am unable to remember the last time a poet stirred that emotion within me.
I read two of my “Raining Ghosts” poems. I think they went down alright, the night certainly did.
Write Out Loud Bolton at the Brooklyn – make sure you’re there next time :)
Review is about Bolton WOL on 19 Jul 2015 (event)