Here We Go, Yo!

So what's, so what's, so what's the scenario!?! Well as you may or may not know, slam is EXTREMELY competitive in nature. Not only are poets going up against each other for a lofty title, occasional cash prizes, and likely a spot on a team, but various poetry venues within certain areas are each hosting slams. There are more and more opportunities, slams every other night all over the city and poets, poets, everywhere, slamming their little hearts out. Let's not forget that everyday life responsibilities, conflicting schedules, and goals often crowd out our artistic aspirations. Tough decisions must be made. As a result, sometimes you start out with one team and end up with another. Hey, it happens.

A couple of the original team members for the 2011 LA Slam Team decided to explore other opportunities in slam and we wish them the very best. They will stay friends of the LA Slam Team and we definitely love them, support them, and congratulate them in their future successes! As a result of the shift, we were able to bump up two of our finalists: Ashley and Madison. We are so very excited to have these fierce young ladies join our team this year and happy that they were able to. So that's the scenario. Now, run tell yo Mama.