9 August 2010 – Haiku Deathmatch featuring Chris Gilpin

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from Slammaster Sean:

Do you have 24 Haiku good to go? Can you synopsize your thoughts in 17 syllables? Have you ever seen a heavy metal haiku? If you end up answering yes or no to any of these questions then you should come to the Third Annual Haiku Deathmatch featuring 2008 Haiku Deathmatch Champion, Chris Gilpin.

Chris Gilpin is a two-time member of the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team (2008 & 2009), the runner-up in the 2008 Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam competition, the champion of Vancouver’s 2008 Haiku Death Match, a finalist in the 2010 Write Bloody Press manuscript competition and winner of the Vancouver’s 2009 CBC Poetry Face-off.

He performs as part of the interactive multimedia clown rock supergroup Awesome Face. You can find out more about all of Chris' projects at chrisgilpin.com.

What people are saying:

“It’s extremely difficult to get on stage and be funny, as many failed comedians can attest, and trying to do so through the lens of poetry can be even more challenging. Chris rose to that challenge and exceeded my expectations by a considerable margin. He wasn’t afraid to poke fun in his own direction (that of a spoken-word artist) and everything he approached was presented in a clever and engaging way.” – State of Affairs

“Chris Gilpin is one of the funniest poets I’ve ever had the pleasure to see and hear. He has very quickly become one of my favorite humorists. His ability to bring peace and unity throughout the world will also bring the continents together. Our return to Pangaea is imminent, but until then, please enjoy Chris’ work with a fine snack and/or loved one” –Mike McGee

“For a white guy, he’s actually pretty cool.” – Scruffmouth

There is room for 16 poets in the death match and each poet will need a possible 24 haiku. The rounds will be
(1st round--all 16 poets) best 2 haiku out of 3,
(2nd round-- 8 ) best of 5,
(3rd round -- remaining 4 poets) best of 5
and the 4th round will be head to head, top two poets doing a best 6 out of 11.

If you are interested in performing please message Sean on facebook or email him at mcgarragle@gmail.com in advance of the show.

Where: Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive)
Doors at 8 PM
Open Mic (reserved for haikusters not taking part in the competition) begins at 8:45 PM
and the Slam starts at 9PM.

Cover Charge: $5-10 sliding scale.

This show will be grand
Heavy Metal Haiku rocks
Hope to see you there.

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