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A wry blend of anarchocynisism and comic observation. Paul and Ian have brought together the wit and wisdom of one of the country's finest performance poets with melodic rhythms of solo bass and the odd piece of gratuitous percussion thrown in for good measure to create the unique sound and spectacle that is The Antipoet. Paul's first collection 'LYRICAL QUIBBLE & QUIP' was published by JOKAT in 1999 and is currently available to download from http://www.thelisteningzone.com. Paul features regularly in poetry anthologies and his second collection 'THE KULT OF THE KAZOO' was published in December 2009 by JOKAT/RRRANTS. Ian has played with a variety of bands and is often to be found playing bass with anyone who will have him! Most recently with Rock Remedy and The Odd Eccentric. The Antipoet have gigged extensively supporting such luminaries as Matt Harvey, John Hegley, Elvis McGonagall, Martin Newell, David J, Attila The Stockbroker, TV Smith, Paul Lyalls, Jude Simpson and Tim Clare Some reviews of The Antipoet Live You guys ROCKSTARRED the place ....woooo .. ENCORE !! Huw Dylan Elilis Re the 2011 Nozstock Festival
'Sweet as Strawberries, sharp as lemon barely water' Jo Bell, Ledbury Festival July 2011
'Original in material, and striking in appearance, the crowd loved them' Gary Longden, Variety Night, Imperial Banqueting Suite, Bilston, September 2011
'Its like sharing a dressing room with a rock band. They made me feel like Debbie Harry' Laura Dockrill June 2010
'The Antipoet is an act at the forefront of the new movement, with material dripping in parody. They take poetry to a new level, with performances as memorable as they are hilarious' 'The Stage' July 2010
'Enigmatic beat poetry. a dazzling display of poetry, comedy and music, sometimes all in the same moment!' Fringe Review August 2010
'Combining music, poetry and comedy is one of the hardest things to pull off but they (The Antipoet) do it brilliantly I'm glad I caught the performance' Paul Lyalls August 2010
'Great material! Totally professional but completely unpretentious' Jude Simpson August 2010
'You guys built a vibe. Did it for me big time.' David J August 2010
''Great singer & bass player", "He's genius" Ed Tudor Pole July 2010
'The sexiest poets on the stage since I retired' Yanny Mac September 2010
'eyeliner, triangle and double bass have never been funnier!' Word Of Mouth, Norwich September 2010 |
http://www.myspace.com/rrrantsantipoet
The Antipoet 2011 'Hanging with Poets' Tour
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We’re Artists!
We’re artists!
We’re of a
sensitive disposition,
We can’t
really be expected
to work in our
condition.
Because we’re
special:
We’ve got a
lot to give,
We shouldn’t
really have to
Prostitute
ourselves so we can live.
Do you have
any idea
of the
depths of pain and torment
that the
average artist endures
for your
entertainment?
And we’re
not your average.
we pour
our souls into our work,
imbuing
our creations
with a
quality of quirk.
And are we
respected:
Rewarded for
our artistry,
Appreciated
for our dedicated mastery?
And given the
freedom
From the
drudge of the daily grind
To express our
poignant stirrings,
for the good
of all mankind?
(I tell you)
we’re artists!
We’re of a
sensitive disposition
We can’t
really be expected
To work
in our condition
(what we
have is) special!
And we’re
doing it for you!
We are who
we are
And what
you see is what we do!
So punters,
take pity
On the
struggling artiste,
Put some
pennies in our hat
Or buy our
books and discs at least,
And save us
from day jobs and;
From sullying
our hands;
Repetitive
strain,
Numbing the
brain
Aren’t things
that a poet understands.
Where’s our
Arts council grant
For doing what
we do so well?
Our government
encouragement
To help us to
excel?
Don’t make us
work to earn our crust,
We need our
time to ponder on
The trials of
our existence To put it in poetry and song.
We’re artists!
We’re of a
sensitive disposition,
We can’t
really be expected
to work in our
condition.
Because we’re
special:
We’ve got a
lot to give,
We shouldn’t
really have to Prostitute ourselves so we can live. We shouldn't really have to prostitute, Ian so we can live, but we do!
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Their first CD "Tights not stockings" is available via the Rrrants Shop. The second CD "Hanging with Poets" Was released at the Ledbury Poetry Festival to a 'Sell out' crown. Contact info@rrrants.com if you would like us to let you know when it's available. Ian & Paul along with manager Donna, are the founder members of the Rrrants poetry collective |
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