Jaybird Walker

Poetry & Inspo: Legacy with Special Guest Jaybird Walker | IG Live (NEXT WEEK!) Tues, MAY 19th 6:30p Join me, Kou Tukala Nyan, in conversation with artist and poet, Jaybird Walker (@jaybirdewalker ) About Special Guest Jason “Jaybird” Walker is an award-winning actor, writer, & singer originally from Cranston, RI. He was an alternate for the 1999 ProvSlam team and has been the host & facilitator of several Providence-based readings over the last couple of decades, including the Spoken Word Poetry Series, Got Poetry! Live, & the SWAP Meet. In 2019, he won the Motif Magazine award for Favorite Spoken Word Artist. Through Stillwater River Publications, he has four poetry collections published under the name Jay Walker, his original stage/pen name; he added the bird to avoid confusion with the other Jay Walker, from Run The World. The books are available on Amazon, or at stillwaterbooksRI.com, if you don’t want to give Bezos your money. He loves poetry & the arts and believes strongly in their healing properties; he wants to share that love with the world. . . . . . . . . . 🎙️ Kou Tukala Nyan | Narrative Architect, Journalist, & Author 📍 RI-based Creative Lead at Ink & Echo ✨ Specializing in: Sensory Storytelling • Narrative Strategy • Creative Direction • Placekeeping 🖊️ Services: Event Curation • Media Partnerships • Narrative Audits • Project Management • Mobile Notary (RI) ☕ Support the Current: CashApp $kounyan #authorlife #NarrativeArchitect #Placekeeping #kouauthor

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The S.W.A.P. Meet ~ an exchange of ideas ~ Come join us for great food & drinks in a great atmosphere with great words, first in the open mic, and then by our featured performer Kae Winter! • Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 • Incredabowl Food Company, 1075 S Broadway, East Providence, RI • Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 show • suggested donation: $5 • open mic limit: 5 min • ADA accessible • no smoking anything on premises Kae Winter is a genderfluid lesbian, parent-by-choice, poet and author of the chapbook Before We Were Insects, gardener, Art Therapist and eternal truth seeker. Kae’s poetry focuses on the intersections of marginalized identities, power, privilege, societal trauma, naming covert abuse within the experience of relational love, accessing inner joy, and finding empathy for our monsters. Kae spends her time being amazed by her kiddo’s ability to love unconditionally and all the humble wonder that exists in the world. #spokenword #poetry #openmic #storytelling #comedy

Monthly Musings Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 - 2 PM The Updike Room at The Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St, East Greenwich, RI An open mic for poetry & spoken word, storytelling, and comedy routines Followed by fabulous guest performers Quill Stitches & Mx. Asher Followed by a short Slam competition: Up to 5 performers, 3 rounds, 1 winner gets $50 cash! Admission: ONLY $5!!! ADA accessible venue Quill Stitches is a spoken word artist with a background in theater and art therapy. She was recently featured at The Sweet Little Spooky Show where she dressed like the basket case from “The Breakfast Club” and took us through an emotional journey from a lost soul into her divinity. Quill recognises that poetry is a powerful tool, using her words to bring shadows to light, transforming trauma into abundance. After her performances, she welcomes listeners to connect with her and share whatever might have come through for them. Mx. Asher (they/them) is a trans & neurodivergent spoken word artist, sexual assault survivor, and former sex worker. Their work focuses on vulnerable storytelling and personal experience to transform current events into emotionally resonant performances. They hope your anger is loving, and your discomfort a guide. #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #comedy #slam

Introducing @jaybirdewalker as Shakespeare! Jaybird Walker is an award-winning actor, singer, & writer originally from Cranston, RI who has graced the stage of RI-based groups past & present, like The Contemporary Theater Company, Mixed Magic Theatre, Trinity Rep, & Spectrum Theatre Ensemble. Also an actor in independent films made in the region, he won Best Performance in a Horror Feature at the Shawna Shea Film Festival. In addition, Jay’s a published poet who was an alternate on the 1999 Providence Poetry Slam team & Motif Magazine’s Favorite Spoken Word Artist in 2019. He’s very happy to be working on My Ghosts & hopes everyone’s happy with him. #myghosts #musicals #theaterlife #originalmusic #ghost #halloweeneveryday #writer #independentartists

Monthly Musings at the CTC Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 - 2 PM The Updike Room at The Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St, East Greenwich, RI An open mic for poetry & spoken word, storytelling, and comedy routines Followed by fabulous guest performer Rudy "Rudacious" Cabrera Followed by a short Slam competition: Up to 5 performers, 3 rounds, 1 winner gets $50 cash! Admission: ONLY $5!!! ADA accessible venue Rudy Cabrera aka Rudacious is an Actor/Poet/Storyteller from Providence, RI. Rudy started Acting at 17 and has done an array of stage productions from various Shakespeare shows to more modern contemporary theater productions, even doing bilingual Spanish speaking roles. Rudy also graced the stage of PPAC (Providence Performance Art Center) which seats up to 3,100 in Trinity Rep’s yearly production of “Christmas Carol!” On camera Rudy has played Dimitrius in the Boston Based web series “The Pineapple Diaries” and Jason Myers in the 18x award winning Hip Hop horror short film "Deep Redd!"  As a poet Rudy has performed nationally in poetry slams representing the Lizard Lounge team in Cambridge, MA and in 2013 his team made the top 8 in the country. A two time winner at the 2024 Motif Awards, Rudy has dominated the stages of countless schools, fundraisers, conferences and even random hole in the wall dive bars. “I’m just a lover of language. I seek both the witty ness of language to entertain & then the purpose of language to create the emotion or message I want the audience to have! It’s really about connecting words with people!”

The S.W.A.P. Meet ~ an exchange of ideas ~ Come join us for great food & drinks in a great atmosphere with great words, first in the open mic, and then by our featured performer Rene Manuel Ramos! • Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 • Incredabowl Food Company, 1075 S Broadway, East Providence, RI • Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 show • suggested donation: $5 • open mic limit: 5 min • ADA accessible • no smoking anything on premises BIO: René Manuel Ramos (he/him) is a Providence-based artist originally from Lowell, Massachusetts. His work explores the raw and unfiltered aspects of life, blending vulnerability with some laughs. A self-proclaimed caffeine connoisseur, he keeps the energy flowing as he navigates the highs and lows of his creative journey. His artistic pursuits span various performance spaces. He has appeared on GBH’s Outspoken Saturdays and The Daily Note’s Poetry Night. He’s a member of the 2025-2026 Providence Poetry Slam team. He aims to scale both literal and metaphorical heights through his work. His art—much like his life—is a balance of imperfection and persistence.

Amaziyah The Great Performance at Monthly Musing was amazing https://youtu.be/p0BrsaBRxN0?si=hcWWhfEV7_ZO_CPc Get my book #DontCry on Amazon or DM me for autographed copies (US persons only) sorry if any inconvenience caused. Drop a ❤️ if you like, leave a reply, then fwd this poem to a friend... the journey continues #TellDemPrecisely #SupportThePoets #AmaziyahTheGreat #TheJamaicanPoet

📰 Press / Media Release Style Version FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 📢 Monthly Musing Continues with a Night of Poetry, Spoken Word & More! Hosted by Jaybird Walker East Greenwich, RI – On Sunday, September 7th, from 4 PM to 7 PM, poetry lovers and fans of the spoken word are invited to gather for another edition of Monthly Musing, a vibrant showcase of creativity featuring open mic performances, poetry readings, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy. This month’s event will spotlight two distinguished guest performers: • Craig A. Kirkland aka Amaziyah The Great Music #AmaziyahTheGreat – Nationally and Internationally nominated poet, author, and multi-award-winning filmmaker, celebrated for his powerful voice and captivating performances. • Ryk McIntyre – Acclaimed poet, writer, and historical researcher who has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada, bringing his unique storytelling style to audiences everywhere. Adding to the excitement, the evening will also feature a Poetry Slam Competition with a $50 cash prize for the winner. 📍 The Updike Room at The Greenwich Hotel 162 Main Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 🎟️ Admission: $5 only Join us for a night of art, culture, and community. Whether you’re a poet, performer, or simply a lover of words, this is an event you won’t want to miss. #SupportThePoets | The Journey Continues

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