Klute, The: A rare breed of Southern Arizona slam poet, originally raised in Southern Florida (however, he's not a native Floridian - rumors trace his origin back to Illinois). Abhors use of rhyme schemes in poetry, writes almost exclusively in free verse. Frequest targets: the goth subculture, neoconservatism (especially Dick Cheney), and crass-commericalism. Member of the 2002, 2003, and 2005, and 2006 Mesa National Slam teams (Mesa's 2005 slam champion). Currently on his "One Foot in the Grave" Tour having escaped the Reaper's clutches once again.
TOUR DATES:
2007
October 4: Phoenix, AZ (GRAND AVE LIVE! guest)
October 15: Boise, ID
October 18-20: Phoenix, AZ (Necromancer II Poetry Festival)
October 27: Salt Lake City, UT
October 30: Providence, RI
November 7: Albuquerque, NM
November 18: Tucson, AZ
December 1: Fremont, NE (Great Plains Poetry Pile-up)
2008
February 3: Worcester, MA
February 4: Westfield, MA
February 5: Bowery - NYC
February 6: Wilmington, DE
February 7: Red Bank, NJ
February 9: Ricmond, VA
February 11: Baltimore, MD
March 23: Scottsdale, AZ
April 6-8: Vancouver, BC
April 9: Seattle, WA
May 7: Goodyear, AZ
May 11: Denver, CO - Mercury Cafe
August 3-9: The National Poetry Slam, Madison, WI
Has released two chapbooks of his work: 2002's "Escape Velocity" and 2005's "Look at What America Has Done to Me". Ask him nicely and he might send you a copy ("Look at What America Has Done to Me" is much, much better than "Escape Velocity").
Primary habitat considered to be raves (especially desert parties), goth clubs, and dimly lit dive bars. Prefers vodka, rum, and absinthe when drinking. Is considered friendly, but when cornered, lashes out with a fury not seen since last Thursday.
He's totally smitten with his girlfriend, Teresa - so don't ask him to dance. Feel free to buy him a drink, but remember, he's not putting out. No matter how much you beg.
