Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:
"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"
RETURNING TO LIVE
POETS FOLLOW MUSICIANS
When it comes to performance and venues
So, too-the re-opening of Libraries and Community Centers
will require safety guidelines and vigilance.
Profit-making Festivals show a military mode of control-
limiting numbers and employing rigorous safety measures.
But we are small as Austin venues, and safe distance may not be possible
We have seen the death of venues, part of the Legend of Austin
Large-scale venues have been used as Covid testing/injection sites
but the Muse must look to Australia for re-opening guidelines
Think "bubbles""quarantine""marshalls"-all impossible for small venues
Economies of scale seek Governmental support.
Austin has Council support,but not enough for re-opening
Hence poetry and music zooms from every room,
watching American Heritage acts performing @Australian Festivals
but not in their own home town...SXSW online. Same with Austin City Limits.
Poets and musicians come out LIVE on Sunday nights to Spoken n heard at Kick Butt Coffee Shop
and that is starting-to make a difference.. Economies of scale?-More OPEN,LIVING and FREE!
(with masks on and social distancing..(also on SKYPE!.
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