Poetry Is: Live!! with Jared Paul
Saturday Nov 7 10:00PM
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Jared Paul is a social worker, journalist, and organizer from Providence, Rhode Island.
Known for thoroughly researched work, poignant presentation, and dedication to craft, Jared is also widely recognized as one of the top spoken word artists in the country. His performance accomplishments include nation wide tours with world-renowned poet and Epitaph Recording artist Sage Francis, featuring at the 2007 Green-Build World Expo, and advancing to the Individual World Poetry Slam Final's in both 2006 and 2007.
Explosive delivery and intense politics have made Jared a stand out on the mic, but nearly a decade of matching those words with constant involvement in direct action off stage, has made him nearly legendary in the world of performance poetry. Jared has helped organize, and participated in, countless social forums, indy-media fundraisers, electoral campaigns for progressive candidates, street theater actions, block letter writing/phone banking endeavors, anti-war protests, labor rallies, and extensive working class lobbies throughout the United States, Canada, & England. Jared covered both the 2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions for 90.3FM WRIU News, and the 2008 DNC-RNC's for the Rhode Island periodical publication, "The Agenda."
Throughout national performance tours spanning over 150 cities and more than 20 National Poetry Slam tournaments, Jared's versatility as a writer, vocalist, speaker, and emcee have allowed his work to thrive where many solo performers cannot. Whether Training School, University, coffee shop, Conference, lecture hall, street corner, festival, class room, protest, or center stage in front of 2,000 Roaring Hip Hop fans with just a mic and his voice, Jared is a rare performer with the ability to captivate and inspire in any setting.
YOUTH COACH: Jared is the founder and coach of the Providence National Youth Slam Team, assisting & encouraging Rhode Island youth to seize the reins of performance art as an outlet for both un-refined creative expression, and as a means of specific artistic statement as well. Under Jared's direction Team Providence has advanced to the national Final's Stage at The Brave New Voices Festival in 2004, 2006, and 2007 (placing 2nd in the nation in 2007.) Jared has participated in and run workshops, slams, and open mics in youth correctional facilities, high schools, community colleges, writer's groups, and universities across America.
A HISTORY OF NOISE: *2007 Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist *2007 Featured performer at the U.S. Green Build World Expo *2006 Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist *1st Place 2007 Providence Poetry Slam Finals *1st Place 2005 Providence Poetry Finals *1st Place 2005 New England Individual Finals *1st Place 2004 Providence Poetry Finals *1st Place 2001 Providence Poetry Finals *2006 Featured on the Achtung Records benefit release for animal rights activist Peter Young, along with Bouncing Souls, Goldfinger, Propagandhi, 108, Good Riddance, and more *8 Time Providence Slam Team member *7 Time Providence Youth Slam Coach *2004 Featured performer on Zed TV (Canadian Broadcast Company) *National Poetry Slam Sponsorship Ethics Committee 2004-2007 *Director of the Providence Poetry Slam 2003-2007 *2004-05: Host of The Agenda: Working Class News on 90.3FM WRIU *Jared has opened for, or been on the same bill as: Saul Williams, Jello Biafra of The Dead Kennedy's, Atmosphere, The Misfits, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, Immortal Technique, Sole, P.OS., and many others.
Direct Art, Direct Action Workshop Synopsis Direct Art, Direct Action is a 90 minute info share discussing and outlining concrete examples of effective progressive change and counter culture victory. Topics include the rise of modern independent journalism, successful working class campaigns for local office, responsible consumerism, and community organizing. Additionally Direct Art, Direct Action seeks to examine the role all mediums of art play in the presentation, facilitation, and documentation of lasting human rights advances. Presented by Jared Paul, veteran organizer, social worker, and nationally acclaimed performance artist. *Jared's 4 segment article covering the 2008 Republican National Convention as published in the Independent RI Publication "The Agenda" and the Strange Famous Records legal defense blog "Conspiracy To Riot" is posted on-line at: www.ConspiracyToRiot.com
"Jared Paul is the watchdog of poetry, a force not unlike a hurricane– a very skinny, loud, sweaty hurricane that wants you to know your life is worth everything and that this planet belongs to us all." -Mike McGee, 2003 Individual National Poetry Slam Champ and 2006 Individual World Poetry Slam Champ
"Emerson said that character is higher than intellect. What happens when someone has both character and intellect, as well as a sense of conviction that can be described only as humbling? You have made Jared Paul's acquaintance." -Columbia Recording Artist, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace
"The only thing stronger than JARED PAUL's convictions is his ability to change yours with the craft of his language." -Sonya Renee, 2004 Individual National Poetry Slam Champion
"Jared Paul is a firestorm of conviction and flow. In a world long on words and short on action, Jared delivers both." -Peter Young, nationally renowned animal rights organizer and advocate for social justice.
