01.27.12
we got lots'o'mad poetry!
our swirlingly mad poetry forum features the latest poems from some of the most maddest mad poets swirlin' 'round this big, blue, beat-utiful marble of ours. we are currently featuring... Arthur L. Seymour, Haris Adhikari, Michael Corrigan, Christopher Barnes, Euphrates Moss, Daniel de Culla & Andrew Chmielowiec
mad swirlin' up the open mic
join Mad Swirl in at Absinthe Lounge on 02.01.12 as we continue opening up the mic for our monthly madness by doing the voodoo that we do do... featuring the most maddest poets, musicians & performers that we can gather. come one & all... to participate, to appreciate this swirling madness!
new madness in the gallery
please join us saying 'benvenuto!' to our newest featured artist... Fabio Sassi. Fabio's striking works of art captured eyes from miles away, from the tasty sounding city of Bologna in that boot-shaped country half-way across the world to our cozy lil Mad Swirl cave in Dallas, now delivered to your senses right here in the mad gallery. his works of art have an extreme feel of cultural awareness. Immediately one can tell that Fabio is not just concerned with making art. he brings a new level to it. he makes art with profound messages one can take with them long afterwards. he has a rather simple style, but with a big, screaming meaning behind it. to check out Fabio's work, click here, and be prepared to say 'Fantastico!' to his profound messages, political and cultural mindfulness... with a mad twist of 'The King' in space... for good measure.
need a read?
check out the latest addition to our short stories collection, "Velvet Skies and Paper Storms" by Robert D. Lyons. here's a taste to whet your whistle... “The velvet summer sky hovers above the forgotten suburban street light, the orange glow lighting the car like a blazing chariot from the inner depths of hell; hitting the sharp curves at seventy, side streets calling our name, just whispering all the depraved pleasures the night has yet to offer in our half deaf ringing ears. Now up to seventy five, feeling the wind sweep us away; the whirlwind coming through the sunroof. Strategic highs and hung over lows; Cody is a surgeon while high at the wheel, guiding our scorching fireball of a hornet like a scalpel through this sleepy plastic surgery city" ...get the rest of your read on here.
mad mic memories...
on 01.04.12 Mad Swirl swirled us up some open mic madness like we do every 1st Wednesday of the month. the mad ones in the crowd at the lounge dug the musings and the fusings of of those who came to strut their mad stuff! mad swirlin' thanks to ALL the mad ones that came to participate, to appreciate, to celebrate... see who was who right here.
mad swirl blog
what? Mad Swirl has a blog? yep, we've zoomed into the 21st century kicking and screaming. check us out on blog spot right here.
mad swirlin' reviews
who wants our opinion? well, whether you like it or not, we're gonna give it to you! MH Clay gives you his poetic editorial 2-cents on James Rodehaver's book, Inverted Relection! get the full scoop right here!
mad swirl 6: the blue note issue
• 28 full-color pages & 23 audio tracks of swirling madness that captures the most maddest of the mad ones & the insanity that is the dallas poetry & music scene! for $5 you can be one of the first to get your hands on this limited edition, numbered copy of Mad Swirl! click here for the details.
• and lest we forget the past, take a look at the back issues of Mad Swirl I - V
