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George R. McDonald

Life, Love, Poetry and then Some...

About Me

"Like fire piercing through water his words are powerful, possessing a great sincerity." (Jahn Davis)As a poet, George R. McDonald has been making a name for himself in the Los Angeles area for the past five years. It was in the year 2000 that George's soul found its voice by way of the pen. George incorporates life experience, storytelling and his profound understanding ofothers into a tapestry of spoken word. His live performances evoke a range of responses from contagious laughter to pensive reflection and even arousal.For those that know him, wisdom and balance are the words that are used most to describe George. It could be a mixture of his Libra nature and the "old soul" that powers his creativity.In an effort to expose poetry to as many ears as possible, George often performs showcases for highshool students and community outreach workshops. He recently produced a show called "Wordz" which raised money for a local women's transitional living facility.George has been featured at some of Los Angeles' premiere poetry venues. They include Da Poetry Lounge, BB King's, Do Boys Dozen Coffee House, Magic Johnson's Starbucks and The Hard Rock Café in New Orleans, Highways Performce Gallery, . McDonald's poetry has appeared in numerous publications, including Arnal Anthology: Poets without Limits. George also has several television appearances to his credit, most notably ABC's "Eye on LA" and NBC's "Starting Over".
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/21/2005
Band Website: georgermcdonald.com.
Band Members:Dianne Reeves, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Bill Whithers, , Common, Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklyn, Marvin Gaye, Cassandra Wilson, Prince, Sade, , Musiq, Bilal, Jenniffer Johns, Sandbloom, Toni Braxton, John Legend, DAngelo, Tovi kahli, Art.Us Masior, Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Jaha Zainabu, Me'shell N'degeocello, AND THE SOME...

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Sounds Like: An inspiring, eclectic blend of soul and spirit comes through on George R. McDonald's New Cd "The Eighth Day." It is almost un-categorical to say it sounds like one particular genre would be excluding every thing else. George brings together elements of Jazz, Pop, Hip Hop, Sound Track, R&B, and much more on a soothing canvas of poetry and music.George R. McDonald Video Reel.wmv-- CDBABY LINK for GEORGE R. MCDONALD: The Eighth Day --

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Record Label: Rudy-Mac Productions
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Poetry

It has been a long time since I have written Wrapped my fingers around pen Formed words into lines That tell story, create image, that dance, that sing, that praise I miss my old ways They seem forei...
Posted by George R. McDonald on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:30:00 PST

Nija Magazine Article G.McDonald/ The 8th Day

Nija Magazine March 2005 http://promiseland-productions.com/featuredartists.html George McDonaldFeature Story Born in Los Angeles CA, George McDonald moved to St. Louis, Mo with his father at the age ...
Posted by George R. McDonald on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:02:00 PST

Remembering

Last Mourning   His last morning was easy. He quit fighting old man winter and just let go. Told his son I love you, made peace with god and then returned to his mother. But not before he did the...
Posted by George R. McDonald on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:42:00 PST

Sponsor The La Slam Team

Los Angeles Downtown Slam Team 5149 W. 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90016 [email protected]   Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters: As a lover of the arts, we are reaching out to you for help....
Posted by George R. McDonald on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:32:00 PST

La Slam Team Performances

7/26 @ 7:00 PM FEATURE @ SPREADING LOVE-N-SPOKEN WORD *FREE!STARBUCKS (LADERA CENTER) 5301 Centinela Ave. Los Angeles, Ca 900457/27 @ 8:30 PM FEATURE @ A MIC & DIM LIGHTS - $3.00CAL POLY POMONA DO...
Posted by George R. McDonald on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:17:00 PST

Worried Poem

Worried September 21st, 2005 George R. McDonald   Today Kiesha Johnson woke up Without a school to go to Without a family to send her off No mother to make her lunch No grandfather to kiss go...
Posted by George R. McDonald on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:58:00 PST