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It has been some time since Weedstock Generation has been active, but this year we plan to take things to new heights in Detroit. This Blog is dedicated to the Art and Art Lovers. WSG has something for everyone whether your interested in poetry, comedy, tattoos, photography, music, or any other art form WSG will cover it so you can stay informed.

Since today is Valentine’s Day I thought the first post should be about love.

Check out  Kopelli of Cold Men Young’s New Single (IT’S CRACK)

MORE TO COME

The Gateway

“Writing is who I was, writing is who I am, and writing is who I will be!”

-Gabriel I. Green

So I recently met Gabe while attending his opening for his open mic venue at the Grenaider Lounge. He has a personality and presence that commands your attention and once the words come out of his mouth you have no choice but to respect him. He is not only a great host but also a lyrically spellbinding poet. You can catch him every Wednesday hosting at The Gateway at the Grenaider Lounge 3101 McDougall Detroit, and guess what? It’s Free.99 Take advantage of the arts the city has to offer. Below is a piece he wrote for the 30 day poetry challenge for national poetry month.

Finger Snaps

So I’ve been performing poetry
for a little while now.
And I’ve been watching
and listening to others
long enough to know
what I REALLY want.
I want some finger snaps.

Oh yeah, I would love to write a poem
that could spark the revolution.
Use my words as an alarm clock
for you soul.
Awakening your mind
from the slumberous ignorance
of what the mass media
has force fed your sub-conscious
to create what we call our
“Perfect little soicety”.
Become the militant lyrical mercinary,
systematically taking over the world
one poem at a time.

Or be the voice
that finally brings to voice
the many conspiracies
that you and me
run into on the daily.
World class research
provided by Ray Ray
at the barber shop.
Who sells dvd’s that say
Jay-Z is the devil,
have you scared to throw up the Roc.
Using words so big that
Webster had to refer to Oxford
who had to refer to Google
who had to refer to Wikipedia
to find the real meaning.

But I’d rather just settle for
finger snaps.

And who wouldn’t wanna write
the greatest love poem.
Delievering sonnets sweet enough
to make Shakespear blush,
have every woman in attendance
eating out of the palm
of my composition book.
My metaphors plucking heart strings
as gentle as harp strings
creating melodies for your soul
sweeter than angels singing.
And similies that gently
penetrate your eardrums and
stroke your intellectual sexy.

I would love to write
a great sex poem.
The type of poems that leave
women wet and palms sweaty,
where the only proper responses are
“Oh My” or “Whew” or “Giggity”.
Most likely that’ll result in
a phone number here or there
after the show,
which turns into a possible booty call.
Or maybe that nice extra long hug
from the cutie up front.

Ah, but I’d really settle
for some finger snaps.

I promise that’s all I want.
Finger snaps, finger snaps, FINGER SNAPS!
That is unless this is a slam.
Then and only then
would I settle for a 10.
Cause snaps can only do so much.
But if I can get just enough 10′s
it’ll become just enough wins
to bring my workforce days to an end
and poetry will make my ends — meet.

But I guess it all comes back
to finger snaps.
Cause finger snaps mean
the people really dig what you’re sayin,
on in lamen poetry terms,
that means you’re “cold”.
And while some poets
aspire to be cold,
I aspire to change my name
to Kelvin.
Yeah that’s right, Kelvin
scientific for absolute zero.

So while other poets’ flows
will simply chill you
or maybe frost-bite you,
my poems will absolutely freeze you.
freeze your tongue
and the ink in you pen too.
Making for an easy amputation
of any competition,
and never their ambition,
but rather judges’ attention
whenever someone mentions
spoken word without Gabe
ooops, I meant Kelvin.

But for now,
I’ll settle for a few
finger snaps.

© Gabriel I. Green

Extra Extra Read All About it!!!

Unfortunately due to prior booking we will not be having our normal WSG Open Mic April 5th but don’t worry because April 12th we are gonna come back with a show your not gonna miss.

An Ode to Hip Hop

We are bringing back real hip hop.

Respect the Movement

The List is Already Lined Up with Real Artists Such as…..

Sheefy McFly

Asheka

Ju Hall

Chavis Chandler

Mic Write

Bella

Macs

LG

Phenom

PJ Ford

And MORE

Interested in performing email weedstockgeneration@gmail.com

APRIL 12th

Hosted by Comedian CP

TV Lounge

Free Entry

$5 Long Islands & Martinis

MUSIC COMEDY POETRY

Model Call

Since everyone on Facebook wants to be a model….no really. King Magazine will be in town looking for fresh faces or rather bodies. If you feel that you could be on the next cover of King look below for how you can get your chance.

Justice for All

Justice Umbiya

From the first moment I saw Justice Umbiya I was captivated. He has a stage presence that demands your attention. From the clarity and animation of his voice to his positive radiating energy Justice is someone you should wanna know. Although he recently moved to Florida his roots are still here in his hometown of Detroit. In just a few weeks Justice will be making a trip back home and will hopefully be gracing our stage at WSG. With that being said we wanted to give you a preview of what you can expect from him as well as his information so you can get his latest poetry album.

Facebook: Justice Umbiya

Email: justiceumbiya@gmail.com

Happy Birthday Big Sean

Today in honor of Sean’s Birthday I give you a mini video-a-thon get your Sean fix. Enjoy!

The Air Up There Sale

In honor of The Air Up There Bob’s Classic Kicks will be having a 50% off sale. So if you’re a college student on a budget like me now is the time to act on getting the latest sneakers on the low. And later that night catch The Air Up There presented by Sheefy Mcfly with dope performances by Ketch Phrase, One Be-Lo, Ren Cen, D. S. Sense and more.

 

 

 

 

Did They Say Free?

On April 1st Cold Men Young will release their Debut Album. The following night, April 2nd, this multi- talented group will truly be on Cloud 9 celebrating with their Album Release Party at Free Love Fridays. I know what your thinking Free Love Fridays does that mean it’s free? Yes it is FREE. Come out and celebrate with one of the dopest groups in the D.

Do The Write Thing II

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 1515 Broadway the second annual installment of “Do The Write Thing” will take place. Produced by Jaja Morgan; this event showcases Detroit artist through spoken word performances, Hip-Hop, and Comedy.

This is a great atmosphere where people come together to live, love, and laugh in a peaceful environment.

Performances inspired by classic scenes from various Spike Lee films and 80′s hip hop. Detroit’s hottest poets, comedians, and emcees will be re-imaging dope scenes and songs from one of the greatest time periods and adding their own flavor performing original works.

Performances by Cold Men Young, Mic Write, Heather Jay Henderson,Young Phenom, Mic Larry, Kopelli, Name Tag, Detroit CYDI, Street Justice, JYoung, RenCen Coolbeanz, Jaydun,
Sheefy Mcfly, Ideeyah, Saxappeal and the band. The show will be hosted by Comedian Mic Larry and Spoken word artist Dizmantle with sounds by DJ Sicari.

All performance will be themed or inspired by a scene from various Spike Lee films and other 80′s Hip Hop features.

Mark your calendars this date is coming soon!!

Back in Time

Last Night on my way home from WSG’s Monday Open Mic Night I heard One in a Million. As a kid this was one of my favorite songs. It’s a timeless classic from a timeless beauty, Aaliyah.

R.I.P. Aaliyah