Poetics published at Otoliths.

The excellent Otoliths website has kindly published the poetics from my recent residency at The Loft Space Gallery in Liverpool. Click here.

erbacce # 9

The following poets appear in erbacce # 9. The magazine will be sent to subscribers and contributors upon delivery from the printers. Thank you.

Mario Susko

Sharmagne Leland-St John

Colleen Totz Diamond

alex willie singerman

Linda Benninghoff

Lorette C Luzajic

Harry R Wilkens

Jan Oscar Hansen

Brian Blackwell

Jonathan Kelley

James Murphy

Caitlin Louise

David Callin

Paul Tannin

Adam Fish

MG Egan

Lee Firth

Daniel Adey

Peter Bowen

david mclean

Jennifer Hunt

A.D. Winans

John Thomson

Hannah Inglis

Geraldine Green

George Thurman

Douglas Mowbray

Poem published.

'...as they scatter the birds' has been published at the excellent Silenced Press. Visit their website to view.

Interview

Follow this link for an interview conducted by Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney of the Transvoyeur arts collective.

The Brodie Press

Follow this link to the Brodie Press Andrew Taylor bio.

Congratulations

Rachel Christine Smith, born 2.02 a.m. 18th March 2007.

Review of Nietzsche's Urbanised Icon

Review of Nietzsche's Urbanised Icon at the Loft Space, Liverpool, England, Collaboration by Tony Knox and Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney, Curated by Jo Derbyshire, 18 March 2007.

Sweeney and Knox's collaboration is both interesting and thought provoking. Using the gallery in an interesting way – its white walls are used sparingly, to provide the visitor with the sensation of space. Knox, using photographs taken on successive Remembrance Sundays, of war 'heroes' honouring their fallen comrades brings a sense of loss to the fore. The most striking image is of a wheelchair bound veteran, sat next to a youngster (who I presume to be his Great-Grandson), who share regimental colours. Knox further utilises the space with the continuation of the theme of the photographs, using lettering installed at a right angle, on the fresh white walls that reads:to the departed friend and to us all his servants life everlastingSweeney known largely for her 'live art', has developed a strong counter position to Knox's photographs in the shape of 'Portrait of a Tin Soldier', a sculpture mounted onto a blank canvas. The sculpture, made from recycled metal thread with cotton, highlights the former position of the tin soldier in society and its disposability. In this context, allied to Knox's images of the War veteran, the tin soldier becomes a symbol of war alongside the attendant position of victorious hero. Sweeney shows the fragility of the memory of war (we are after all, 60 plus years on from the end of World War II) by displaying photocopied images of the piece, scattered around the base of the sculpture. Though the sculpture is reclaimed metal – the metal given a second chance, the paper copies will eventually return to organic matter. By choosing understatement in this exhibition, the two artists have allowed visitors the space and time to interact in a respectful manner. I found the exhibition to be moving and thought provoking. Andrew TaylorPoet-in-residence, Loft Space Gallery.Further information on the upcoming projects at the Loft Space, contact Jo Derbyshire (Curator of Loft Space Project) on aprilskies1204@aol.com or 07946353251. Viewing is by appointment (www.joderbyshire.co.uk).

"Renditions of Taylor"

Click here for a performance of one of my poems by Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney and George Lund.

Poetry Reading

I will be reading as part of the support to Harriet Tarlo, who is reading at Edge Hill University's Rose Theatre, on Thursday March 22nd at 7.30pm, £3.50. More details here.

Unquiet Desperation 1.11

Look around some of the various outlets in Liverpool for your free copy of the excellent zine. (and hidden copies in Central Library!)

An englyn from the Loft Space Residency

Vintage Paisley Owl

Vintage paisley owl a lavender smell
sitting on anglepoise
found postcards from the loft space
stuck fast to the study door

(c) Andrew Taylor 2007

Acceptance

My poem, 'A Snowy Night In Greenwich Village' has been accepted for publication by Unquiet Desperation magazine. The magazine describes itself thus: "poetry, prose, views and visual art for those who know; distributed free in fortunate locations around the world."
It is a quality publication which I received through the post with a CD that I had ordered.
More info.

Exhibition

Exhibition at the Loft Space, Liverpool February 2007.

Review of poetry exhibition at The Loft Space

Follow this link to art in liverpool, for a review of my exhibition at The Loft Space.

Poetry Exhibition at The Loft Space

From February 4th until February 10th, there will be an exhibition of my poetry at Jo Derbyshire's 'The Loft Space' in Liverpool. As I mentioned in a previous post, I am poet-in residence at 'The Loft Space' too. To gain access to the space please contact Jo Derbyshire direct via email: aprilskies1204@aol.com or telephone: 07946353251.

Poetry residency at 'The Loft Space', Dingle, Liverpool

I have started my residency at Liverpool artist Jo Derbyshire's 'Loft Space' project in Liverpool. This exciting venture was conceived by Derbyshire as she converted the loft space in her home into her studio. Whilst Derbyshire renovates the property in Elswick Street, she has turned the renovated loft/studio into a gallery space with exhibitions running until March 2007. The timetable for the exhibitions follows:

28 January 2007 - 3 February 2007 On The Waterfront by Irene McLoughlin.
04 February 2007 - 10 February 2007 Poetry Installation by Andrew Taylor.
11February 2007 - 17 February 2007 Pastel Series by Peter Worthington.
18 February 2007 - 24 February 2007 The Place where we live -Andrew Hodge and June Rose H.
25 February 2007 - 03 March 2007 Jazamin Sinclair and Karen Henley.
4 March 2007 - 10 March 2007 City, Regeneration, Redevelopment and Waste, ACEO's.
11March 2007- 18 March 2007 Nietzsche's Urbanised Icon by Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney and Tony Knox.
25 March 2007 - 31 March 2007 Book Launch Preview.

I will be exhibiting poems that were written during two previous residencies I undertook at Liverpool Architecture and Design Trust and Liverpool Cathedral.

It is my intention to visit the Elswick Street property and space regularly throughout its duration as the Loft Space and react to it and the exhibitions by writing poetry. A publication will gather the work that is produced during the residency.
To visit 'The Loft Space' contact Jo Derbyshire direct via email: aprilskies1204@aol.com or telephone: 07946353251.
I may post works in progress on this blog.

The Binturong Review

I have just had four poems published in the new magazine The Binturong Review. The magazine is up to its fourth issue and is seeking new submissions. The magazine is stocked at News from Nowhere, Bold Street, Liverpool and negotiations are in place for further stockists in the north-west. Submit work to renewbinturong@yahoo.co.uk
This magazine deserves your support.

Joanna Newsom, Manchester Bridgewater Hall, January 15th 2007.

As you can see from the list of bands I have seen since Echo and the Bunnymen at Liverpool Empire on April 26th 1981, I have visited many a venue and city in the pursuit of entertainment. Another such visit happened on Monday evening. Manchester, so-called rival to our own fair city, was the location for Joanna Newsom at the Bridgewater Hall. I have been to the Bridgewater Hall twice before, to see Durutti Column and Crosby and Nash, but Monday's visit was SO good I had to write something about it here. Now, I read Mojo and Uncut magazines monthly and a startling review brought my attention to Ms. Newsom's latest recording Ys (Drag City records). I facilitated a listen and then bought not one but three copies of the album as Christmas presents. What else pricked up my ears was the news that Steve Albini engineered the album and Van Dyke Parks had arranged the strings and co-produced the recording with Ms Newsom. I consider the album the best album of 2006.
But, I digress. The concert on Monday ranks as one of my top five of all time, (along with Pink Floyd 1994 and The Smiths, New Order and the Fall (same bill)1986). As soon as Newsom arrived on stage I was transfixed. 'Emily' from the new recording is over 10 mins long and as Newsom raised her hands to prepare for playing her harp and the conductor of the Northern Sinfonia raised his baton, the capacity crowd were equally transfixed. My companion, who disliked the Ys recording because of Ms Newsom's voice, regarded her as a 'genius' and has since changed his mind (as I suspected) of the album.
Sometimes words are inadequate. On this subject they are. Joanna Newsom is indeed, a genius.

Bands

There has been a few enquiries regarding the bands I have seen over the years. Following on from Jonny's Gig List here is a list of the bands I have seen since my first: Echo and the Bunnymen and The Blue Orchids at Liverpool Empire April 26th 1981:-

Pink Floyd
The Velvet Underground
The Rolling Stones
Roger McGuinn x4
Love x6
Bob Dylan x2
David Crosby/Graham Nash
The Scaffold
David Bowie (Tin Machine)
Peter Gabriel
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Big Country x3
Echo and the Bunnymen x25
The Blue Orchids
Altered Images
Vic Godard and Subway Sect
Orange Juice
The Go-Betweens
The Smiths x 2
Red Guitars
The Chameleons x 3
Spear of Destiny
Sisters of Mercy x2
The Fall x 3
New Order x3
Icicle Works x2
Billy Bragg x2
James x3
It's Immaterial
The Searchers
The Lotus Eaters
Black x2
Morrissey x7
The Christians
Gerry Marsden
The Rain Parade x2
R.E.M. x3
Teenage Fanclub
Cocteau Twins x3
The La's x4
A Certain Ratio x2
Stephen Duffy x3
The Psychedelic Furs
The House of Love x3
Swervedriver
Slowdive
Brighter x2
Heavenly
The Orchids
Boyracer
The Sun and the Moon
Mark Burgess
Happy Mondays x2
The Railway Children
The Church
Spiritualized x4
10.000 Maniacs
Manic Street Preachers x2
Super Furry Animals
Galaxie 500 x2
Oasis x2
The Wedding Present x4
Kraftwerk
Bob Mould
Link Wray
The Durutti Column x8
American Music Club x2
Red House Painters
Mark Eitzel
Mark Kozelek
Joseph Arthur x2
Cosmic Rough Riders x4
Luna x2
Cast
The Stairs x2
Wah!
Buzzcocks
Puressence
Come
Unrest
Elbow
Gene x4
British Sea Power x11
Television x2
The Stands
The Verve
Richard Ashcroft
The Human League
Blueboy
Secret Shine
Shack
Mogwai x4
Ben and Jason
The Blue Nile x3
Prefab Sprout
The Cardigans
Delays
Embrace
The Divine Comedy x2
Doves
Explosions in the Sky
Felt
Sigur Ros x2
Glide x3
Grant Lee Buffalo
Nick Heyward
I Like Trains
John Denver
The Killers x2
Laura Veirs
Kathrine Williams
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Lloyd Cole x2
Longview
Ludivico Einaudi
Mercury Rev
I Am Kloot
Mojave 3
Gnac
Radiohead
Ryan Adams x2
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals
Saint Etienne
Suede x2
Thirteen Senses
Sophia
Marshmallow Overcoat x4
David Grey x2
The Mel-O-Tones
Gone to Earth
Half Man Half Biscuit
Sizer Barker
Lambchop
Hands off Cuba
Paul Buchanan
Big Audio Dynamite
Little Miss America
Air
Cornelius
Super Furry Animals

I will update the list as and when.

Forthcoming poetry residency

I have been approached to be poet-in-residence at a new gallery project in Liverpool. The Loft Space is the brainchild of Liverpool artist Jo Derbyshire. The following link will provide more information on the whole project.
http://www.artinliverpool.com/blogarch/2007/01/the_loft_space.html
I plan to publish the poems written during this residency on this blog.