Syoma Klochko – Analog Artist Digital World

CityArts (39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801) presented Bongus as part of the Inbetween Series. These monthly shows happen inbetween the art being hung in the galleries.

Bongus
is an improvisation collective based out of Orlando, Florida. Combining
elements of free jazz, electronic noise, and no wave styles, Bongus’s
music is high energy and textural. It’s core members include Thomas
Milovac (double bass) and Syoma Klochko (electric guitar). They are
joined by Jim Ivy on wind instruments.

For some reason the drum set was covered in fabric as the audience filled in the space. Once the drummer stated performing, it was bundled up on the base drum. I had a blast letting the lines flow to the music. Of course the next Inbetween series has been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is now impossible for me to find such public performances to draw. I may have to start doing still lifes.

Listen to the Tic Toc Hamster, Stay Home, Stay Safe.

This Breaking Bad Poetry Show was held in Troy Cunio’s house which is an old bungalow.

There were performances from Breaking
Bad Poets, Joy Stokes, Nathaniel C. Bek, Mata Dor, Leigh Fields, and Troy
Cunio. Jazz guitarist Syoma Klochko accompanied many poets, adding to the hip vibe.

The event will preceded by a flash tattoo
session by Bruce Lea. I decided to start my sketch of the tattoo session. Sine I started my sketch in the living room, I stayed there while the poets read in the dining room. Thankfully I could see the poets but I couldn’t see the crowd listening. There was no cover, but authors had books, buttons, and
other fun stuff for sale.

There will be a Halloween Poetry Slam Hosted by Lee Fields, at The Milk Bar Lounge (2424 E Robinson St, Orlando, Florida 32803). Happy Halloween! Come fright up the night with us as only poets can, with words! We’ll be relaxing the rules as props are allowed, and an extra half point for all competitors in costume! We’re also giving a half point for all Halloween related, spooky, or persona pieces. Come see spoken word performed live, feel art made in the moment, experience slam poetry for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Winner gets $50!

Special Event Rules
$5 to enter
No New Piece rule
3/5 judges scoring 0-10
Clean Slate
3:10 time limit (-1 per second over)
1st Round 15 poet cap
2nd Round 5 poets
All original content.
Props and costumes ARE ALLOWED
Poets who come in costume get a +.5 points added to their score
Poets who do pieces that are persona, Halloween, or spooky related get +.5 points.
Highest scoring poet at the end of the night is the winner!