Author: mathdreads

Fool’s gold

Illusions

Believe-it-or-NOT

Thom the World (Worn) Poet was the first to arrive at the venue, stone asleep due to hosting the Midnight to Dawn event at another location. Better early than late!

Host, Truth Masker, lived up to her name.

The Rouletters arrived in full force to share their best sincerest lies.

Birdman 313 talked about the lies, lies, lies he had to sort through.

Jennifer Preiss came to terms with the age-old lie about age.

Robert Bayless danced the truth with a transwoman through salsa.

Donna Dechen Birdwell read an excerpt from one of her novels about a questionable scientific experiment.

Stephanie Webb shined the spotlight on a liar she knows the best–herself.

Teresa Y. Roberson recited her list of sincerest lies, concerning love, religion, family, work, and the truth.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Daniel Davila on clarinet, poetically danced his way through the truth about life’s lies.

Nori Hubert revealed her matrilineal truth found in her Pandora’s Box.

David Lester Young started the open mic.

Click on the link to view the performance of the following artists: David Lester Young, Nori Hubert, Trev the Road Poet, Birdman 313, Brian Grosz, Daniel Davila accompanied by Teresa Y. Roberson dancing tango, Thom the World Poet accompanied by Daniel Davila on clarinet

Nori Hubert

Trev the Road Poet

Birdman 313

Brian Grosz

Daniel Davila

Daniel Davila dancing tango with Teresa Y. Roberson

Thom the World Poet with Daniel Davila on clarinet

Most influential things straight

Out of her

Mouth

This magical show could only be hosted by a magician.

The Rouletters came on Mothers’ Day to reveal their magic words.

They also came to celebrate their 1st Anniversary at Malvern Books. 

For her first trick, the magician made half the cake disappear.

Then, she tended to some paperwork.

Sydney Chandler read an excerpt from her enchanting tale, “The Moonchild Falls.”

Amy Rose discovered her magic word unexpectedly.

Erik Corredor expressed the power of the spoken word and being in love.

Brian Grosz learned the value of getting out…especially when a woman tells him to!

Teresa Y. Roberson ironically stated there were no magic words until someone believed  in them.

Anyah Dishon shared a song, inspired by her visit to Macchu Picchu.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Magic Jack ATX and Anyah Dishon, sprouted many magical words.

Brian Grosz started the open mic.

Click on the link below to view the open mic performances of: Brian Grosz, David Lester Young, El Guapo, Magic Jack ATX, El Guapo, Anyah Dishon, and Thom the World Poet.

David Lester Young

El Guapo

Magic Jack ATX

Amy Rose

Anyah Dishon

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Anyah Dishon

Daredevil

Action-hero &

Disrupter of the status quo

This roulette started off with a uniquely poetic tea.

There were 20 different cups since, according to couplet rules, everyone had to choose a cup which resonated with them. Check out the “mugshots” at the end of the post!

Poet-musicians Udelle Robinson and Magic Jack ATX warmed up prior to the show. 

Finally, the Rouletters were in place for the most candid group shot ever. (Note how half didn’t realize pictures were being taken.)

Magic Jack ATX demonstrated how everything changes instantly, punctuating his poetry with his guitar and Udelle Robinson’s ukelele.

Please click on the link below to view the performances of Magic Jack ATX (w/Udelle Robinson), Udelle Robinson, Liana Petruzzi, and Donna Dechen Birdwell

Then, Magic Jack ATX recited a poem about the torrential rains and tempting Mother Nature’s fate.

Udelle Robinson mathematically and emotionally explained a tumultuous relationship.

Liana Petruzzi shared the remembrance poem she wrote when her father passed four years ago.

Donna Dechen Birdwell read a grim list of mass shootings as examples why things need to change.

Brian Grosz told a war story from his daredevil stunt-driving days.

Please click on the link below to view the performances of Brian Grosz and Teresa Y. Roberson

Teresa Y. Roberson first shared the adventurous summary of what compelled her to make certain choices in her life. Then she read an excerpt from her newly published novel, The Adventures of Infinity & Negativa.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Magic Jack ATX, started his dazzling myriad of poetry by remembering the game-changing poetry of Pablo Neruda and Kahlil Gibran.

El Guapo started the open mic.

Please click on the link below to view the open mic performances of El Guapo, Birdman 313, Donna Dechen Birdwell, Magic Jack ATX, Stephanie Johnson, Valentin Sandoval, Evelyn Donahoe, Justin Wilcox, Brian Grosz, Thom the World Poet (w/Magic Jack ATX)

Birdman 313

Donna Dechen Birdwell

Magic Jack ATX

Stephanie Johnson

Valentin Sandoval

Evelyn Donahoe

Justin Wilcox

Brian Grosz

Thom the World Poet accompanied by Magic Jack ATX

The “Mugshots”

Talk

About a

Long yarn

Entangled!

Just click your heels three times, chanting, “There’s no place like home.” Not in this lineup of tales!

The host purposely mixed iconic symbols to create a twisted legacy costume.

The Rouletters arrived in full force to entertain a standing-room only crowd.

Click on the link below to view the performances of the following artists: Birdman 313,Kathleen Majorsky, Hope Ruiz, Magic Jack ATX, Brian Grosz, Teresa Y. Roberson, and Thom the World Poet accompanied by Magic Jack ATX.

Birdman 313 recounted a love gone sideways.

Kathleen Majorsky  embarked on a journey to rediscover her past self after she grew tired of giving away her sugar.

Hope Ruiz shared her insight on the state of being raw.

Magic Jack ATX told the audience what happened when circus chairs collided with a Jaguar XJ6.

Brian Grosz, fueled by vodka, cigarettes and heavy metal, spun a tale that put Kevin Bacon to shame.

Teresa Y. Roberson spoke of a love gone wrong when a man falls in love with an illusion and a woman is an ever-evolving survivor of natural selection.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Magic Jack ATX, rapped about the twisted legacy of political actions against the common people.

Click on the link below to view the performances of the following artists: Birdman 313, Hope Ruiz, Stephanie Johnson, Richard Price, Nori Hubert, Brian Grosz,Barbara Frances, Davide Martinez, Eliot Klein, and Thom the World Poet.

Birdman 313 started the open mic.

Hope Ruiz

Stephanie Johnson

Richard Price

Nori Hubert

Brian Grosz

Barbara Frances

David Martinez

Eliot Klein

Thom the World Poet

Old

Rules

Deteriorated

Everything changes, new

Regime

The Roulette was hosted in new spinster style, which meant any way she damn well pleased!

The Rouletters made it rain with alternative views of life in this world.

Donna Dechen Birdwell spun a disrupter tale of futuristic dystopia.

Click on the video below to see the performance of Donna Dechen Birdwell. 

Hope Ruiz described a redefining journey in narrative and poetry form.

Click on the video below to see the performances of Hope Ruiz, Udelle Robinson, and Brian Grosz. 

Udelle Robinson told the audience about a different kind of afrosheen.

Brian Grosz delved into his own ten commandments.

Teresa Y. Roberson expanded upon her definition of “spinster”: an educated, childfree woman of any age who supports herself financially and has not prioritized getting married.

Click on the video below to see the performances of Teresa Y. Roberson & Thom the World Poet accompanied by Udelle Robinson. 

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Udelle Robinson, spoke of the new rules of navigating through life in a digitized world. 

Udelle Robinson started the open mic.

Click on the video below to see the performances of Udelle Robinson, Tony Burnett, Stephanie Johnson, Hope Ruiz, Brian Grosz, David Reiss, & Thom the World Poet.

Tony Burnett

Stephanie Johnson

Hope Ruiz

Brian Grosz

David Reiss

Thom the World Poet

Many

Intermingling practices, no

Xenophobia

The Rouletters started off with a treat: specially labeled candies to see the type of women in attendance. Hershey Kisses for women who think size doesn’t matter. Twix for women who share men. Almond Joy for the single horny women. Reese’s Pieces for the cheap women who think a man really bought them something. Special Dark for the mature single woman who’s never married but still believes in true love with the proverbial tall, dark, and handsome. Mr. Goodbar represents women who have unrealistic expectations of meeting the perfect man. Kitkat for orgies. Payday represents divorcees since once their marriage is over, all they want to do is cash out.

Stephanie Johnson helped herself and dared anyone to analyze her choices.

This month’s roulette was hosted by a cultural chameleon, adaptable to many financial niches. 

Click on the link below to see the performances of Hope Ruiz, Kamila Forson, Daniel Davila, Velma M. Roberson, Teresa Y. Roberson, Brian Grosz, Thom the World Poet accompanied by Daniel Davila:

 Hope Ruiz revealed the survival strategies of the gazed upon woman.

Kamila Forson made the audience fly-on-the-wall witnesses of an exchange between a foreigner and her boss.

Daniel Davila explained culture according to dogs.

Velma M. Roberson reminisced about driving culture throughout her life.

Teresa Y. Roberson dipped her big toe into poverty and detailed the many jobs she juggled in the gig economy to alleviate her underemployment. 

Brian Grosz served up a fresh slice of Brooklyn culure.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Daniel Davila, made different cultural observations from 9/11 to the protests among different groups of people.

Stephanie Johnson started the open mic.

Click on the link below to see the performances of Stephanie Johnson, David Lester Young, Donna Dechen Birdwell, Adriel Vigo, Russell Wong, Cliff Marroquin, Daniel Davila, Brian Grosz, Suzanne La Follet, Hope Ruiz, Thom the World Poet accompanied by Daniel Davila:

David Lester Young

Donna Dechen Birdwell

Adriel Vigo

Russell Wong

Cliff Marroquin

Nicole Cortichiato

Daniel Davila

Brian Grosz

Suzanne La Follet

Hope Ruiz

Thom the World Poet with Daniel Davila

Powerful

Haunting

Ominous

Backwards glance

Inevitable

Adversity

The Rouletters gathered to clear the air about their fears, fictional or otherwise. Check out the Fear Confessions at the end of this post.

And all but one of us were on time! Just compare the two pictures to see who.

Click on the video link below to view the performances of the featured artists: Udelle Robinson, Donna Dechen Birdwell, Robert Carranza, Teresa Y. Roberson, Brian Grosz, & SuperThom.

Udelle Robinson detailed the fear of being swallowed in Biblical proportions.

Donna Dechen Birdwell read an excerpt from her novel, Flight of the Owl.

Robert Carranza examined facets of death through poetry.

Teresa Y. Roberson read an except from her never-ending editing thriller writing project, The Fear of Being Swallowed.

Brian Grosz shared his brand of haunting ghost tales from his childhood in Connecticut to present-day Austin.

Thom the World Poet highlighted the real-life hauntings of social and political spheres.

Click on the video link below to view the performances of the open mic artists: Donna Dechen Birdwell, Udelle Robinson, Steve Pressler, Nori Hubert, Hope Ruiz, Stephanie, Tia Boyd, Brian Grosz, & SuperThom.

Donna Dechen Birdwell started the open mic with her weapon of choice: a pen, which hits the head and the heart simultaneously.

Udelle Robinson

Steve Pressler

Nori Hubert

Hope Ruiz

Stephanie Johnson

Tia Boyd

Brian Grosz

Thom the World Poet

Fear Confessions

Joe

Teresa

Thom

Udelle

Donna

Nori

Hope

Stephanie

Tia

Brian

Fernando

Culpable

Reckless

Absurd

Zany

Youthful

The spinning wheel of illogical actions that don’t affect the situations they’re supposed to was in the house! 

The Rouletters came together to express the fuzzy logic they’ve experienced.

Hope Ruiz embraced her weaknesses for strength.

Ursula Pike walked the deliciously fine line between the authentic and fake.

David Kendall told a fantastic tale about Woodrow’s toe.

Teresa Y. Roberson spun her wheel of illogical actions that she’s encountered in her life.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Yeshua Udelle, touched upon the political fuzzy logic around the electoral college and other societal conventions.

Pete Sebert and Teresa Y. Roberson began the open mic.

Teresa Y. Roberson

Pete Sebert

Donna Dechen Birdwell

Click on the link below to see the performances of Donna Dechen Birdwell; Hope Ruiz & Brian Grosz; & Stephanie Johnson.

Hope Ruiz, accompanied by Brian Grosz

Brian Grosz, accompanied by Hope Ruiz

Stephanie Johnson

Yeshua Udelle

Click on the link below to see the performances of Yeshua Udelle; David Kendall; & Thom the World Poet accompanied by Yeshua Udelle.

David Kendall

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by Yeshua Udelle

Yokelish

Anecdote

Rambling

Narrative

The host dressed in a stray snow boot.

Fortunately, Austin hardly ever gets any snow and the Rouletters came out in full force for the last show of 2016.

Birdman 313 untangled the dangers of the web.

Hope Ruiz spun the tale of the interconnected dream catcher.

David Kendall told a fabulous tale about a colorful storyteller.

Teresa Y. Roberson speculated about the entwined stories of stray shoes found at intersections and along the side of the road.

Brian Grosz fried up some bacon about how he knows practically everyone through someone else.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by David Kendall on guitar, talked about the season of homelessness, suicide and recycling childhood Christmas stories across generations.

Aralyn Hughes self-defined the word “witch.”

Robert Bayless kicked off the open mic.

Click on the link below to see the performances of Robert Bayless, Donna Dechen Birdwell, & Birdman 313.

Donna Dechen Birdwell

Birdman 313

David Kendall

Stephanie Johnson

Dave Royal

Click on the link below to see the performances of Dave Royal, Hope Ruiz & Brian Grosz.

Hope Ruiz

Brian Grosz

Yeshua Udelle

Thom the World Poet & David Kendall

Soulful recharge

Splendid revitalization

Sensual rejuvenation

The Rouletters said their “Happy New Year’s” by sharing their spiritual renewal narratives and music.

Birdman 313 conjured up a spiritual storm.

Stephanie Webb started off the New Year with a motivating cheer, “Fight for You!”

Click on the link to see the performances of Birdman 313 and Stephanie Webb:

Ursula Pike took a spiritual journey in her new car to Ishi Pishi.

Rebecca M. Raphael described the sensuality of the sound of words, using poetry.

Click on the link to see the performances of Ursula Pike and Rebecca M. Raphael:

Brian Prioleau read about the inner peace found in an apocalyptic time.

Teresa Y. Roberson spoke of yoga rejuvenation after cursing and cheating through the bikram series.

David Kendall gave witness to the holy spirit found in a Black Baptist church.

Brian Grosz explored the artistic side of finding one’s soul in 17 syllables.

Thom the World Poet, accompanied by David Kendall on guitar, spoke of renewal within our lives and throughout nature.

OPEN MIC ARTISTS

Larry Mayfield

Stephanie Johnson

Brian Grosz

Birdman 313

Brian Prioleau

Click on the link to see the performances of Larry Mayfield, Stephanie Johnson, Brian Grosz, Birdman 313, & Brian Prioleau:

David Kendall

Chanan Bell

Click on the link to see the performances of David Kendall & Chanan Bell:

Scorpia Rose

David Lester Young

Thom the World Poet & Larry Mayfield on flute

Click on the link to see the performances of Scorpia Rose, David Lester Young, & Yes He Is! with Larry Mayfield on flute: