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What is Poetry Slam, Inc ?

Image The mission of Poetry Slam Incorporated (PSI) is to promote the performance and creation of poetry while cultivating literary activities and spoken word events in order to build audience participation, stimulate creativity, awaken minds, foster education, inspire mentoring, encourage artistic statement and engage communities worldwide in the revelry of language.
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NPS 2004 Teams in order of acceptance
Here are the 70 teams attending the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis in August of 2004. Additions to this list could still be made but only in groups of five teams at a time. Contact PSI to see about the prospects of still participating as a team or as an individual Storm poet.

This is the list after adjustments:

1 Queen Sheba This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Norfolk, Hot Shot VA

2 Terry Creech This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Charlotte Queen City Soul Slam NC

3 William Thomas This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Central Jersey NJ

4 Schuyler Spears This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Salt Lake Cup of Joe UT

5 Lee Knight Jr This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Payadas-Poetic Battles Palo Alto CA

6 Chris Robbins This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Lexington PS KY

7 Jeanne Huff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Boise, Another Poetry Slam ID

8 Jeremy Brown This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Columbia MO Artisan MO

9 D. "Lady" Franklin (c/o Larry Lurks) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it KC Rhyme & Reason MO

10 Allison Berkowitz and Dani O This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Winter Park, Say Anything FL

11 Andy Doyle This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ithaca NY

12 Lincoln N. Schreiber This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Dayton PS OH

13 Aahz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it San Jose Poetry Slam CA

14 Steve Marsh This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ann Arbor PS MI

15 Dasha Kelly This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Milwaukee/Mecca WI

16 John Powers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Providence RI

17 Bob Nelson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mesa AZ

18 Robert Moyer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Winston Salem NC

19 Soul Thomas Evans This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Pensacola PS FL

20 Tracey Smith This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kalamazoo MI

21 John R Kofonow This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Flagstaff, NORAZ AZ

22 Oscar Bermeo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NYC/Louder Arts NY

23 Bob Gill This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Worcester MA

24 Jeff Robinson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Boston Lizard Lounge MA

25 Paul Lipman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Denver Mercury Caf+¬ CO

26 Khiry Malik Moore This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Sacramento/Mahogany CA

27 Stefan Sencerz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ballabajoomba TX

28 Keisha Moore This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Columbia/Syndicated Soul SC

29 Dennis (DJ) Brewer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Pittsburgh Steel City PA

30 Kirk Hardesty This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Montevallo AL

31 Chris Cook Flowmentlz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Montclair/Serengeti Plains NJ

32 Alexander T. Proctor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Miami Masters FL

33 Joel Chmara This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Normal IL

34 Andrew Hall This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Las Vegas NV

35 Rock Baby This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Dallas TX

36 Jonathan D. Bryant This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Oklahoma City OK

37 Amy Adams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Oakland Slam CA

38 Delrica Andrews This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it DC/Baltimore DC

39 Simone Beaubien This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Boston Cantab MA

40 Tamara Nicholl This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Southmore TX

41 Aurora Harris This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Detroit Camillian MI

42 Charles Ellik This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Berzerkeley CA

43 Kimberly Jane Simms This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Wits End PS SC

44 Scott Woods This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Columbus OH

45 Taylor Mali This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NYC-Urbana NY

46 Michael Salinger This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it classic cleveland OH

47 Aavan Adkins This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ft. Lauderdale,Spittin Fi'Ya Slam FL

48 j. bradley This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Broken Speech PS FL

49 Matt Mason This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Omaha Healing Arts NE

50 Lisa White This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Southern Indiana IN

51 Cynthia French This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it SlamMN! MN

52 Kate Makkai This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Baton Rouge PS LA

53 Karen Finneyfrock This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Seattle Poetry Slam WA

54 shihan van clief This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Hollywood CA

55 Michael Guinn This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fort Worth Slams TX

56 Steven Wong (Kealoha) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it First Thursdays (HawaiiSlam) HI

57 Karen Jaime This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nuyorican NY

58 Kevin McCameron This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it St. Louis MO

59 Donald McIver This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Albuquerque Blue Dragon NM

60 Marya Summers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FL

61 Paul Flores This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it San Francisco CA

62 chuck perkins This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it pozazz prod. LA

63 Mike Henry This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Austin PS TX

64 Graham Olds This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Vancouver PS BC

65 Phil West This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it San Antonio-puro -íSLAM! TX

66 Dan Sullivan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Wicker Park IL

67 Marietta Bonaventure This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Eugene PS OR

68 Damon Rutledge This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it LA CA

69 Dufflyn Lammers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Los Feliz CA

70 Greg Bliss This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Grand Rapids Poetry Alliance MI
 
Poets Audio/Video Release 2004
NOTE: Paragraph 5 is new language from previous years. It codifies the rule that says all poems are original work.

1. In consideration of the ability to perform in the National Poetry Slam 2004 to be held in St. Louis, MO on August 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2004 (hereinafter NPS 2004) I, the undersigned, (herein after Poet) hereby grant permission to Poetry Slam Inc., (herein after PSI) to photograph or video and/or audio record me and record my voice, performances, poses, acts, plays and appearances at NPS 2004, and to use my picture, photograph, silhouette and other reproductions of my physical likeness and sound as part of the archiving (for historical preservation as well as for the prospect of use in future commercial ventures) of the National Poetry Slam 2004 (herein after the Project). Further, I agree, that if any of my performances or portions of my performances appear in the final product(s) used for either commercial or educational purposes, depicting the audible portion of any of my performances, I shall receive one (1) copy of said product for the price of shipping and handling only. Any archive copy or promotional footage may be purchased by me for a reasonable duplication fee and the cost of shipping.

2. It is a violation and breach of this agreement for the Poet to assign, sell or transfer footage or audio of his or her NPS 2004 performance, with or without consideration, to any entity that the Poet knows or has reason to believe will use such footage in a commercial product or for any commercial purpose. Any footage assigned, sold or transferred by the Poet shall contain the statement: GÇ£Copyright 2004 by Poetry Slam, Inc. This videocassette is for private home viewing only. It is not licensed for any other use. All other rights reserved. Any public performance, copying, or other use is strictly prohibited. Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, videocassettes or laserdiscs. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.GÇ¥

3. For the above consideration, and the continued potential exposure of my poetry and performance, I grant Poetry Slam Inc. the right to use any video or audio reproduction of my performances at NPS 2004 for archival, promotional, educational or commercial purposes and use in future commercial products of PSI. I understand that I retain the copyright to the poems themselves.

4. I understand that if any entity other than PSI wishes to use any footage of the PoetGÇÖs NPS 2004 performances for commercial use, that entity must obtain the written permission of PSI.

5. I warrant and represent that all of the material that I will perform at NPS 2004 is my own original material. I further warrant and represent that no other person or entity holds any interest in that material, or my performance of it, whether by contract, common law, or statute, and that I have full and complete authority to convey the rights under this Agreement to PSI, without the need for approval, permission, or authority from any other person or entity. I understand that breach of these warranties and representations may subject PSI to demands or liabilities, and I agree to indemnify PSI for any such demands or liabilities resulting from, directly or indirectly, a breach of these warranties and representations.

6. I agree that I will not maintain or assert against PSI, its successors, assigns, agents, employees, directors, affiliates, or licensees, any claim, action, suit, or demand of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, those grounded upon invasion of privacy, rights of publicity or other civil rights, or for any other reason in connection with PSIGÇÖs authorized use of my physical likeness and sound in NPS 2004 as herein provided. I hereby release PSI and its successors, assigns, agents, employees, directors, affiliates, or licensees, and each of them, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, cause(s) of action, costs and expenses whatsoever, at law or in equity, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, which I ever had, now have, or may, shall or hereby after have reason, matter, cause or thing arising out of PSIGÇÖs use as herein provided.

7. The Poet understands and agrees that Illinois law shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this agreement and consents to a jurisdiction of any competent court within the state of Illinois.

8. The Poet understands and agrees that breach of this agreement will be remedied by appropriate injunctive relief and consents to the entry of said injunctive relief in the event of his or her breach by a court of competent jurisdiction.

I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect thereof and, intending to be legally bound, I have signed this release.
 
NPS 2004 Team Applicants
There are 71 teams on this list, but remember, we have room for 80 teams this year. A team is 3, 4 or 5 poets from a certified Poetry Slam Venue anywhere in the world. Each team will perform three poems in each of two preliminary bouts. Semifinalists and finalists will perform four poems each. If your slam has what it takes, time is running out to apply.

DO NOT PANIC. Registration stays open until June 1. When word gets out there may be room for more teams, we may (probably will) see stragglers show up. Or teams that had planned to combine may opt to bring two teams. you just don't know yet. I'm not telling you how to feel, just know that panic should not be on your list of options.

The list as of 4/16/04

1. Queen Sheba Norfolk, Hot Shot
2. Terry Creech Charlotte Queen City Soul Slam
3. Jonathan D. Bryant Oklahoma City
4. William Thomas Central Jersey
5. Schuyler Spears Salt Lake Cup of Joe
6. Lee Knight Jr Payadas-Palo Alto, Poetic Battles
7. Chris Robbins Lexington PS
8. Lisa White wadiSLAM!
9. Steven Wong (Kealoha) Hawaii, First Thursdays
10. Jeanne Huff Boise, Another Poetry Slam
11. Andy Doyle Ithaca
12. Lincoln N. Schreiber Dayton PS
13. Aahz San Jose Poetry Slam
14. Steve Marsh Ann Arbor PS
15. Dasha Kelly Milwaukee/Mecca
16. John Powers Providence
17. Bob Nelson Mesa
18. Robert Moyer Winston Salem
19. Soul Thomas Evans Pensacola PS
20. Tracey Smith Kalamazoo
21. John R Kofonow Flagstaff, NORAZ
22. Oscar Bermeo NYC/Louder Arts
23. Bob Gill Worcester
24. Jeff Robinson Boston Lizard Lounge
25. Paul Lipman Denver Mercury Caf+¬
26. Khiry Malik Moore Sacramento/Mahogany
27. Stefan Sencerz Ballabajoomba
28. Keisha Moore Columbia SC/Syndicated Soul
29. Dennis (DJ) Brewer Pittsburgh Steel City
30. Kirk Hardesty Montevallo
31. Chris Cook Flowmentlz Montclair/Serengeti Plains
32. Alexander T. Proctor Miami Masters
33. Joel Chmara Normal
34. Andrew Hall Las Vegas
35. Rock Baby Dallas
36. Amy Adams Oakland Slam
37. Delrica Andrews DC/Baltimore
38. Dufflyn Lammers Los Feliz
39. Simone Beaubien Boston Cantab
40. Tamara Nicholl Houston
41. Aurora Harris Detroit Camillian
42. Charles Ellik Berzerkeley
43. Kimberly Jane Simms Greenville SC Wits End PS
44. Scott Woods Columbus
45. Taylor Mali NYC-Urbana
46. Michael Salinger Classic Cleveland
47. Aavan Adkins Ft. Lauderdale,Spittin Fi'Ya Slam
48. j. bradley Orlando Broken Speech PS
49. Matt Mason Omaha Healing Arts
50. Cynthia French SlamMN!
51. Kate Makkai Baton Rouge PS
52. Karen Finneyfrock Seattle Poetry Slam
53. shihan van clief Hollywood
54. Michael Guinn Fort Worth Slams
55. Marc Smith Green Mill
56. Karen Jaime Nuyorican
57. Kevin McCameron St. Louis
58. Donald McIver Albuquerque Blue Dragon
59. Marya Summers Delray Beach FL
60. Paul Flores San Francisco
61. chuck perkins New Orleans
62. Mike Henry Austin PS
63. Graham Olds Vancouver PS
64. D. "Lady" Franklin (c/o Larry Lurks) Kansas City MO Rhyme & Reason
65. Phil West San Antonio-puro -íSLAM!
66. Dan Sullivan Wicker Park
67. Marietta Bonaventure Eugene PS
68. Tony Brewer Bloomington, Matrix

Tentative. Applications pending.

69. Jeremy Brown Columbia MO Artisan
70. Allison Berkowitz Winter Park FL, Say Anything
71. Damon Rutledge LA Green
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