for immediate release: April 8, 2003
The Bowery Poetry Club is proud to present the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Frank
Messina & Spoken Motion on Saturday, April 19. It's hard to believe it's already been
a decade since the sounds of "SpoMo" hit the streets. From those hot summer
nights at the Nuyorican to the bright lights of Lollapalooza & Woodstock, the band has
seen it all. Come join the celebration at New York City's premier spoken word venue in the
heart of the Bowery. The original line-up features legendary percussionist Larry McDonald,
Bob Susko on guitar, bassist Joe Isgro and drummer Wes Jensen. Special musical guests
include Elliott Levin, Billy Bang with very special appearances by Frank's rock n'
roll/jazz legend friends. Special guest poets include Kentucky legend Ron Whitehead, Andy Cook, Zoe Artemis.
Surprises abound!
"For the past decade, Frank Messina and I have performed throughout Europe and the
USA. Our recent WAR POETS Tour
of Iceland, England and Scotland was wonderfully intense. Frank is one of America's best
young poets. It will be an honor to share the stage with him at the 10th Anniversary
Celebration of his work with the always fantastic Spoken Motion," says Ron Whitehead,
Pulitzer Nominee and founder of the Literary Renaissance.
"In the 1990's, "SpoMo" was the biggest touring 'spoken word' band in
America", says Jim Muzer, of DownBeat Magazine. "When Frank erupted on the scene
with his band in 1993, you got the feeling of permanance...a performer who obviously loves
turning people on...a road hog...a spoken word warrior. I'm glad to see Frank still
hammering away at it like the work horse I've always known him to be..."
Bob Holman, founder of the Bowery Poetry Club
booked the show in a heartbeat. He says, "I've contracted to have the roof lowered
after this gig...I expect to see it raised to unparalleled heights April 19th. He's the
rock n' roll Poet Laureate."
"I always knew there was something wrong with that boy." Mrs. Caruso. Frank's childhood neighbor.
Don't miss this special show. Come one. Come all! Tickets on sale at Bowery Poetry Club
box office or at Virtuous.com. This show will sell out, so get em soon.