2008 NATIONAL SLAM TEAM

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Here are the 2009 Soap Boxing/St. Paul National Slam Champs.

This is the Soap Boxing All Star team that represented St. Paul at the 2009 National Poetry Slam in West Palm Beach, FL, August 4th - 8th. They emerged victoriously to bring the trophy to MN for the first time in the National Poetry Slam's 20 year history.

Michael Mlekoday is the reincarnation of the first record DJ azzy Jeff ever used as scratch fodder. He is a pair of broken headphones and a pair of lungs being attacked by a freshly mowed lawn. In a simpler world, his hobbies might include fencing, playing harmonica, and using an abacus. For now, he makes poem-shaped objects. He will see you at the crossroads (so you won't be lonely). www.myspace.com/mlekoday

 

Sierra DeMulder is a member of the Intangibles Spoken Word Collective out of upstate New York and competed with Oneonta at the 2007 National Poetry Slam in Austin, Texas where her team proudly won the Spirit of the Slam award (what’s up knoxeonta). She moved to Minneapolis on a whim because she thought it would be cool to freeze to death. Sierra has been trying not to trip since 1986.

 

 

 

 

Khary J. (aka 6 is 9) likes bubbles, strawberry covered pancakes, and his future puppy. Oh yeah, he does poems too. You knew that.

 

 

Kyle “Guante” Myhre is an emcee, poet, activist and writer based in Minneapolis.  He's shared the stage with Talib Kweli, Brother Ali, Sage Francis, Zion I and many others, and signed to Tru Ruts/Speakeasy Records in 2008.  A three-time National Poetry Slam competitor, Guante has won Grand Slams in Madison, Minneapolis and St. Paul.  He's currently working with the Minnesota Spoken-Word Association facilitating spoken-word and hip hop workshops for youth.  For more information, see www.myspace.com/elguante.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Dop has chosen to sit out this Nationals season due to work and family obligations. We whole heartedly respect his decision and wish him all the best.

We will, however, twist his arm a bit to bring his wonderful talents to Twin Cities stages as often as possible.

Jenn Sparks will be taking Gary Dopp's place on the team. She represented St. Paul at the 2007 and 2008 Women of the World Poetry Slams. Jenn is the equivalent of a tornado smiling at you.