I did a gig at “the best dive in Adelaide” aka The Squatters Arms last month (September 23rd 2012), part of the very edgy “Spoke n Slurred” series, organised by Daniel Watson.
This is a pub where the soles of your shoes really do stick to the carpet. Just the place for poetry.
Nigel Ford headlined the night with a fine set, and Dick Dale kicked it off with hilarious tales of his recent tribulations interstate.
I was in between the two. The crowd was well lubricated when I got on stage. When I was up there, I didn’t realise how much ‘crowd participation’ there was, but looking back at the video, the place was rocking.
Here’s the set: “Not yer typical performance f**kng poet”, “The Adelaide Taxi Driver’s Prayer”, “Adelaide is …”, “Evidently Friendly Street”, “Slam Poem”.
If you are of a sensitive disposition in relation to strong language, you are warned not to proceed.
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Oh, great fun Mike! Love the venue & atmosphere, what a hoot!
Thanks Jennifer. Nice to see you in the audience.
Great job Mike. You work well with an audience. Can’t wait to get back to Adelaide to see a bit of live versifyin’!
Thanks Rob. Fortunately, whilst rowdy, they were very good humoured. Looking forward to having you back. When will that be?
Nice job, Mike! You handled the heckling like a pro. Next stop: one of those pubs where the performers stand inside a cage for their own protection.
Yes, and the occasional bottle flies past your head (if you’re lucky). Funny, on the night, I didn’t notice it, and when I saw the video I was amazed.
Ooh, just like being there again! Very fine performance, sir!
I should have recommended pouring some glue on the soles of your shoes before watching, to recreate the essential Squatters ambience.