[POETRY/MUSIC] Okay, I’ll admit it. I was one of those weird teenagers that dyed her hair pink, wore strange clothes, and carried a journal everywhere. I’d write poetry for hours, and by poetry I mean hate letters to the Universe. My poetry took a turn for the better when I fell in love with a cranky, genius musician and I’d write by the lantern light in this little renovated barn while he played the guitar. Sometimes I’d read my latest masterpiece out loud while he played. This is when the magic happened. My words floated on his music—my words and his music would dance. Then again, this was all taking place between young-people sex and bong-rips, so take it with a grain of salt. Jami Sieber and Kim Rosen kind of have the same thing going on with the words and music thang. The difference is that they travel the world doing it and other people are interested in what they have to say. Since 1992 they’ve been doing “Poetry Concerts,” where Sieber rocks the electric cello and Rosen recites mad poetry. The result is tripped-out beauty and the liberation of the spoken word. Check out their latest show, “Somewhere I have never traveled…” Tickets: $20, $15. Call 575-9390. [LB]
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