El Lucero Del la Noche

2009-04-02T00:50:00.001-04:00

April 1st poemCheck it. My disclaimer for this. I have a different sleep pattern than everyone else so my day really ends at 5am. I don't care. While you guys are writing during the day at work or home or any other place, I am sleeping. So here is day one. It is in spanish. I wont translate it because it will lose the meaning that the refrain means. So here it is.Como el Burro a la Carreta¿Si asi

2008-07-13T20:00:00.003-04:00

Sreening of award winning documentary:SANTO DOMINGO BLUES:Los Tígueres de la BachataThe Story of Luis Vargas, The Supreme King of BitternessFriday July 18th 2008Bowery Poetry Club308 Bowery btwn Bleecker and Houston10pm$10 at the door and $8 presale if you go to Click here for presalePlus FREE after party playing the best Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, and various other Latin groovesDJ'sEliel Lucero (

2008-05-10T23:30:00.001-04:00

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2008-05-05T17:01:00.000-04:00

So it’s my first week as a partially employed person. I don’t know what to do yet. I don’t know what to write yet. I guess I just thought that working would fall right into place and all but not as easy as I thought it would be. It’s a bit more complicated right now.My thoughts are flooded and I am restless. I can’t sit for more than ten minutes at a time. I am only working 2 days a week

2008-04-23T11:30:00.001-04:00

Angola is a country littered with land mines. People still trip on them and live, without a limb usually. So this beauty pageant was made to uplift some of the survivors. Survivors indeed, living through a land mine is massive. I hate beauty pageants a whole lot. I don't like them at all. Besides the fact that I find them horribly boring, The woman who win usually don't seem any type of

2008-04-22T14:09:00.003-04:00

"Hillary Clinton has issued a stark warning to Iran, as Democrats in Pennsylvania vote to choose between her and Barack Obama to run for president. She said the US would attack, and could "obliterate" Iran, if it launched a nuclear strike on Israel. " - BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7359957.stm Really Hillary? Honestly? We want to attract the people who just wish we would use our

2008-04-21T17:27:00.001-04:00

I'm listening as I type to Rich Villar's post of a Junot Diaz's post. I read his novel. It is by far the most important novel of my life. Oscar Wao's life is my life and is not my life. vague and cliche but true. Trujillato, Dominican York, all this is in me. The dude is a real fucking amazing author and that's also what I love about his writing. He even won the fucking Pulitzer.

2008-02-06T10:41:00.000-05:00

So I'm not blogging daily but here is one for ya. My Opinions and such.22 States left, Plus three territories that probably have limited delegates and the District of Columbia. Hilary only has an 80 Delegate lead, that can shift at any time. Barack has a lot more money than her as well. Its a close ass and interesting race. I'm all Obama all the time. I'd like to see both of them on the

2008-01-31T19:35:00.000-05:00

Hello I guess I don't write here often. I've missed my blog. I've missed a few different things. I'm just sitting at the Bowery Poetry club, just being around. Not really doing anything. It's fucking depressing how I haven't written. I'm so so so not happy with this right now. I guess I'm just trying to write with some type of regular flow to find myself again yeah. Oh well. I'm Here I'm

2007-05-30T23:20:00.001-04:00

Yeah Summer is back. As we do every summer we bring back the Backyard Boogie.This Saturday the Funkworthy Backyard Boogie series, has the season opener with BBQ, alcohol and salad. The meats are seasoned, the spirits are fermented, so come out and bring some food or booze to share. BCB (Bring Community Beverage).DJ’s bring a bag of tunes.Everyone, bring a belly ready to fill and an ass

2007-05-14T02:08:00.001-04:00

Summer is just around the bend. In Celebration of not having to wear heavy sweaters and coats,Funkwothy, presents The White Party with ALMA NYC.ALMA (soul) "All for the Love of Music & Art" is a Brazilian collective that fuses live instrumentation with Brazilian grooves. DJ True and Miller Cruz marry the traditional sounds of samba, pagode, bossa nova to house, drum n’ bass, Latin & Afro beats –

2007-04-16T21:49:00.000-04:00

FunkWorthyFM gears for another SoundClash, This time the boys are taking on DUBWAR . FunkWorthyFM will have JAHDAN (of Noble Society) as their mc, going up against TC IZLAM (of Zulu Nation and Konkrete Jungle) For DUBWAR. All Hosted by Soul Vibes DigitalWhich means this night will make history. Don't read about it, BE THERE!!!! .

2007-01-10T08:58:00.000-05:00

2006-11-17T08:54:00.000-05:00

Save Dem Dates. SaturdayDenz on the 8th Day of December.The Funk Is Back

2006-10-18T21:00:00.000-04:00

a SOUNDCLASH*Funkworthy FM vs. Pure Fire Crew*soundclash |'soun(d),clash|nounwhen two or more DJ's/SoundSystems come togetherand battle over who has the best/livest/ rarest tunesExample: "Word on the street is, some DJ's gettin merked at Friday'sSOUNDCLASH."...and it won't be 3rd Rayl or Geko Jones ;-)This Friday October 20th10pm$8The Bowery Poetry Club308 Bowery, New York, NY212.614.0505The

2006-10-04T13:50:00.000-04:00

The workshop has begun. So has October. Friday means Oakland and I'm excited. I haven't seen her since mid August and I can't wait to kiss her. My plane leaves NY at 8:30pm. I get to see my Oscar while i'm there, and Laura and Christian, and Olivia and many others. There will be a little shin-dig on Saturday afternoon, so if any of you are in the Bay and wanna stop by and say hi then drop

2006-09-15T13:38:00.000-04:00

I saw V for Vendetta a few nights ago. I am always amazed at how inspired I can be by a work of Fiction. Non-Fiction too. Black Jacobins and such. "--That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as

2006-09-08T12:50:00.000-04:00

So right before 9/11 we get another terror tape. Yeah the theory is that they sent it to us in order to place fear in our hearts and remind us that they are strong and will terrorize us. And they will. The American Government will terrorize. Com’on now. We get a new tape that was taped over five years ago. The tape was made before 9/11. Before. First off it shows people who are dead,

2006-09-06T13:31:00.000-04:00

I finally did laundry last night. Two huge shopping carts worth. I spent about $30 in complete laundry endeavors and I didn't have any help.I washed warm and cold wear getting ready for the oncoming cold. I can't wait.I did nothing else last night. Watched the premier of Standoff on Fox. I am watching too much TV, while I have a roommate. As soon as she is gone I won’t have cable again. But

2006-08-31T14:03:00.000-04:00

First Off, Be it clear that this is all me. This in no way reflects the feelings of any of my employers!Quintus is a NY rock band. They have a cool sound. They can play a good show. I am not a fan but I am not a hater either. What I do hate are their shows. Mainly because I have to bounce at their shows. The kids that come to these shows are arrogant young, under 21, over 18, rude, hipster

2006-08-29T13:56:00.000-04:00

The rain just does something to me. It isn’t necessarily negative, but just strange. Gets me in a sentimental mood. Today is the second gray day in a row. The rain feels great on my skin, and I smile and walk without an umbrella with my face up to the sky catching the drops while everyone around me cowers and hides. It also makes me a bit more in tune with me. My feelings and such. I even

2006-08-29T10:37:00.000-04:00

"Fall is here,hear the yellback to school,ring the bellbrand new shoes,walking bluesclimb the fence,books and pensI can tell that we're going to be friends"-White StripesJust about that time everyone and I am getting more excited by the day."Autumn in new yorkWhy does it seem so invitingAutumn in new yorkIt spells the thrill of first-nighting"All is well or going to be.Last Sunday's show was

2006-08-25T13:22:00.000-04:00

A world where this exists. What a wonderful worldGuavaberry, Myrciaria floribunda. Charlotte Amalie, southern Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.The juices on this fruit are mixed with rum to make a very nice drink.

2006-08-23T09:46:00.000-04:00

So Nationals was amazing. That was already two weeks ago. Now Autumn is about to take over any minute now. Or really September which begins that Autumn feeling. Of course it's all because I still think in terms of School year. Summer ends when I start school. But now there is so much coming and I am really so so excited.First off is Abena's Birthday Bash which is always among parties of the year.

2006-08-22T13:19:00.000-04:00

Sunday August 27th8pmSalon Lucero Presents:The Intimate Set!Poetry BySonia MukherjiSonia Mukherji was born in Calcutta, raised in Maryland, and lives in New York. Her pieces have been published in the literary journal Stylus, and she has performed in venues in NYC and Maryland, including the Bowery Poetry club, where she appeared in a showcase at the Urbana Slam Finals, as an Uppercase feature at

2006-08-16T12:54:00.000-04:00

Don't miss it!!!

2006-08-15T13:52:00.000-04:00

So last night I did something I haven't done or thought of doing in a long time. After seven people signed up and I saw the slam list sitting all alone, I signed up.to slam. Yeah I only have one poem memorized that I don't even particularly fancy anymore. So what, I still had two poems crumpled in my bag somewhere. My plan was to go on stage, grab the music stand, and read my poems just like

2006-08-15T09:07:00.000-04:00

Last winter during a NY Blizard me and Jonaqui took a photo selection like soAnd this was last week in Austin Texas for National Poetry Slam 2006Looks like teen wolf doesn't he?

2006-08-14T18:17:00.000-04:00

I feel weird today. I hate the first day of work after a well deserved holiday. I am here though. For some reason when Nationals end it begins the end of Summer for me. This excites me. I am always at my best during Autumn and this Autumn will lazarus me. Was that a new verb?I had a great romance during nationals, and although I am not getting into details, allow me to just say that I needed

2006-07-14T00:23:00.000-04:00

Salon Lucero Presents: "Funk The Humidity"Featuring (in the fully air conditioned BPC with the Newly added,Lucky's Juice Joint):*Team LouderARTS 2006(Rachel Mckibbens, Oveous Maximus, Carlos Andres Gomez, and Marty McConnell)* Author of"Uprock Headspin Scramble and Dive", and fourthcoming book "American Kundiman", Patrick Rosal*Author of "Leadbelly" Tyehimba Jess*Of "Funkworthy"DJ Gekko Jones&

2006-06-06T20:01:00.000-04:00

Salon Lucero Presents:Poetic, Musical, Genius Styles ofBrent ShuttleworthAmy SteinbergPlus Funkworthy featuringGeko Jones (Raj) Abena Koomson Raymond Daniel Medina And special guestsJane LeCoryDoing all sorts of Wild things throughout the show. Plus other.One Night Only at the The Bowery Poetry ClubFriday June 9th, 7pm308 Bowery (btwn Bleecker and Houston)$8

2006-05-30T14:16:00.000-04:00

Dominicans going Mutant? That is what seems to be happening. Two beautiful Dominican women played side by side in X-Men: The Last Stand. Dania Ramirez played Callisto, a fast moving Mutant who could also sense Mutants everywhere and the level of their power. Omahyra Mota played Arclight, who had a shockwave power. Mota who is a supermodel was just there at Ramirez’s side until she begins to

2006-05-16T10:31:00.000-04:00

Salon Lucero Presents:Poetic, Musical, Genius Styles ofBrent ShuttleworthTransmitting with Jane LeCroy and Tom AbbsAndAmy SteinbergPlus other special guests.One Night Only at the The Bowery Poetry ClubFriday June 9th, 7pm308 Bowery (btwn Bleecker and Houston)$8

2006-05-11T09:04:00.000-04:00

This workshop I’m in with Willie and a whole lovely cast of characters is coming to an end. I have a crush on everyone in the workshop. Everyone has their own loveliness to bring to this round round table. Thank you Cave Canem for putting something so magical together. I can’t believe that it has already been 9 weeks past and we will all be at the same place only two more times. How sad.

2006-05-08T13:05:00.000-04:00

Life is love. I’m learning this more and more. The more love the better the harder the sweeter the more complicated. That’s all good though. I’ve been keeping real busy and still trying to find time to play in between the beats. Like the heart rests. So two Wednesdays ago I had maybe the best show So far. Jane LeCroy’s Transmitting served me up some hot tunes with Raj (gekojones) on them

2006-05-02T11:08:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday May 3rdFirst 10 - 11am Listen to me on WBAI 99.5 FMAnd later on in the evening...Wednesday, May 3rd @ 7:30pmFIRST WEDNESDAYSPresented by the Bronx Council on the ArtsOpen Mic and Featured Poets TARA BETTS and ELIEL LUCEROTara Betts, writer/educator/performer, appeared on HBO's "Def Poetry"and jessica Care moore's "SPOKEN" on The Black Family Channel. Herwork has been adapted for the

2006-04-14T09:24:00.000-04:00

Worst case scenario. I fell asleep on the train after a night of a few drinks. This is not weird. I fall asleep all the time on the train. This time the different part is that my bag was stolen while I was sleeping. I woke up and no bags. Two new shirts from Express. That was only $20 but I was looking forward to wearing them. My two only and favorite hats. The brown corduroy fedora

2006-03-28T15:59:00.000-05:00

So among my mother's multiple sicknesses there is Lupus. She has a weird history with it. Very rare in fact. So first it came up full blown a year after I was born. It got worst and worst through a series of doctors and pills and steroids for over 17 years. Then as if by miracle it stopped coming up. By that point all the pills and dependencies fucked her body up. Besides the fact that she

2006-03-23T08:48:00.000-05:00

Being social at bars in social environments is pretty easy and simple. I on the other hand don't do personal during these situations. I jump from group to group, flirt with everyone, and just meet people. The drinking and the social butterfly effect are all mere simple gestures to mask the stuff I don't want to think about while I'm there. This is one reason I have recently tried to avoid

2006-03-17T08:44:00.001-05:00

Well getting back into the swing of things is proving to be more stressful than I thought. Every time I get away from New York and I come back there is always something waiting for me to bring me downer than bottom. Lower than Bottom is correct but the other one is dramatically cuter. I'm lost right now, pay no mind to the silliness that attempts to creep in through the cracks of despair.

2006-03-17T08:44:00.000-05:00

2006-03-13T18:12:00.000-05:00

I love me some Eugene OR. Where I left off was right before Marietta picked me up from her house to take me to the slam.It is in a Winery. A warehouse that was transformed before my eyes from an awkward empty space, to a fabulous venue. All made by this superwomen Marietta. She gets there an hour and a half before anyone else and begins to work with such simple determination. She knows what

2006-03-11T17:02:00.000-05:00

Well I got to San Jose, was driven to Santa Cruz and began West Side exploration.Of course the first thing I ate was a burrito. I saw bagel shops and pizza shops but didn't want to be disappointed looking for home food in a foreign land. I ate what is home food to the home I'm in. My first Burrito was good. "Hella" good!Christine took me to the Berkeley slam where I was happy to walk in and

2006-03-06T10:37:00.000-05:00

I'm going out west, to the wild wild west. For the first time in my life I am going to California. I have a show in Santa Cruz California on Thursday. I fly out on Wednesday and get there at about noon. So I will see San Jose for about half a minute and I stay in Santa Cruz until Friday. On Friday I fly my butt to the great NorthWest, Portland OR. After I get there I must get on a greyhound

2006-02-27T12:43:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to the Dominican Republic who turns 162 today. Well on Feburary 27 1844 Independance from Haiti was gained. Juan Pablo Duarte is the father of the "patria", along with Sanchez and Mella. Oddly enough I would also like to give a shout out to the Island country of Dominica, who for some reason shares independance day with the Dominican Republic, only that their indepennce was from

2006-02-15T08:57:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. I'm finally going to be able to get a lowered rate on my car insurance. That's right, I'm turning a bright shinny Quarter. As custom dictates my Birthday has to be celebrated with poetry, alcohol and party. Come help me celebrate please.SPOKEN WORDS CAFEPresentsWORDS OF WISDOM 8pm open mic (sign up at 7:45pm)8:30pm-10pm featured poets$5 suggested donation to support the

2006-02-07T13:00:00.000-05:00

Acentos poets Maria Nieves, Kyra Wolfe and Eliel Lucero feature this Firday atThe Cornelia Street CaféPINK PONY WEST READING SERIES29 Cornelia Streetbetween Bleecker St. & 6th Avenueany subway to West 4th or Christopher Every Friday Nightsign up for open mike at 6pm$6 admission gets you a free drink!!!Come out and support guys.

2006-02-02T08:41:00.000-05:00

Last night my writing partner and I were both extremely stressed out and had a bit of a dry spell after several attempts. So after we put our journals away, and packed away books, we resolved to just hold it for next week. At that moment we just started talking about this and that and all of a sudden the conversation brought fourth a prompt that we would've never thought of and then I suggest

2006-02-02T08:39:00.000-05:00

Who is reading me at Huntington NY? I''m Just curious.How about Asheville North Carolina? Once again, not important to know but just curious.

2006-02-01T10:50:00.000-05:00

To say all will be too much. This monday I held Loli at bar 13. Rachel brought her to her 13 premiere and I ended up being bling bling puppy's sitter. I tell you one thing, every women in the house came over to pet my dog. Or Rachel's dog. I may have to get one of those, but I don't think I'll be able to pull off the Dog hanging out of the bag trick. The attention is cute though. For my

2006-01-09T16:56:00.000-05:00

I was going to do the post where I tell you all that happened but that'll take too long and then more things will happen.This weekend.It has been a long time since I've been on a proper date. A date with someone who I was interested in. I haven't had much in the Romance department lately but that's okay. There was an incident but it was a wrong road. Even though I still walked down it. I'll

2005-12-05T14:38:00.000-05:00

Last wednesday was Geezers and Calfs. Late Post but better late than...Yesterday I got to leave work at 2pm to go perform for the Old Folks at Brown Gardens Home on 93rd between 3rd and 2nd avenues. It was a great old time. I performed with Emily Kagan, Darian Dauchon, and the organizer Taylor Mali ( http://taylormali.com/index.cfm?webid=12 ).I had such a great time reading in the circle and

2005-12-05T14:08:00.000-05:00

What stories to tell what fables to sell.Friday night I didn't have to work so when I found out I was already three drinks into the game.I ended up in a Cigar Bar for the first time in a long time. Lexington Bar and Books. What a lovely posh place. Not the posh that I like but the chilled people that smoke cigars and just talk about anything to anyone. It was my first time there and in the first

2005-11-16T13:37:00.000-05:00

This is the first week in a long time where I am practicing no poetry. No workshops no readings, I'm even doing little to no writing. I'll be back in the mix on Monday but for now I need a little breather. I love it, I really do, its just that I feel like a just need to step back and breathe.So I only have two days until the Stage Reading. I am nervous. I think that something will go wrong in the

2005-11-15T12:30:00.000-05:00

First bird flu case reported in Anaheim, California......nation stunned.

2005-11-14T12:37:00.000-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Childrens of alll Ages.I am a Thespian!Come and see me in my first legit acting gig, as I play "Metrosexual" in the Stage Reading of "Substories". Come out and see me!!!! I need Support!!!"Substories" written by, Lauren CavanaughDirected by, Lauren Cavanaughand produced by NYU Steinheardt's THEATRIX! festival will be read for the first time in front of an

2005-11-09T13:02:00.000-05:00

I wrote this right before my feature.So finally, after knowing since July that this day would come it hasarrived. My Feature at Acentos. I've been working for this for 2 and ahalf years. Ever since I got up on a mic for the first time. The firsttime I ever got the nerve to go up to a MIC and read what I thought waspoetry. All at Acentos. My first poetry family. The people that havebeen with

2005-11-09T13:00:00.000-05:00

Last night was my Acentos Feature and I am still elated. I am still high and reveling over the magic of last night. It was so so amazing. It even ended with a strangers kiss who fell in Lust/Love with a few of my words. That was amazing. I so needed a kiss. Nice and long and passionate. It is such an Autumn thing.My set was strong. I was proud of every poem I read, both old and new. I got so much

2005-11-01T12:39:00.000-05:00

My New years Resolution is Fullfilled. I am ImmortalCheck out Cade2.com for info on the Artist.

2005-10-21T09:17:00.000-04:00

Note: This was posted two days late. It has been a bit busy.It's been a week and I will now return to the world of LJ. Sorry I've been away for a while. But what a while it has been.So on Thursday night I met Martin Espada for the second time. This time he wont forget me. He delivered a mind shattering set at Acentos. It was just amazing. This man is living legend if I've ever seen it. I got a

2005-10-12T13:02:00.000-04:00

Since Friday it has been raining really bad. I am about tired of this shit already. Truth is that I love the rain. I hate umbrellas. Other Peoples Umbrellas always manage to hit me right in the damn temple. I get pedestrian rage in those occasions.I've been quiet for a while.Friday I got out of work and I had some really intense family problems that I cannot mention here. Nothing happened

2005-10-05T13:03:00.000-04:00

My name has been googled a few times I wonder who it is.

2005-10-03T12:55:00.000-04:00

Reading friends on LJ is a treat, when I can just get 50 posts on my Sidekick and ride the train home. It is a time where I am alone amidst a bunch of people and able to just disconnect. Which is why I don't drive, I love the subway. As I write it is 12:39am on a Monday morning and I'm headed home from work. Home is disgusting right now. It is just nasty, and on Tuesday, a day when I

2005-09-28T13:02:00.000-04:00

Mayawho.comSo Monday I was having an extreme bad day at work as I had yesterday and I expect today. Anyway once again a Slam free day at Bar 13, is when you can breath. You can listen to poetry and appreciate. The open mic was stellar. Rachel Griffiths read the best poem that I have heard and read so far, written to the Katrina victims. It was amazing. Also Maria-Elizabeth in her Bar 13

2005-09-27T12:56:00.000-04:00

The White Stripes are gods among Rock Stars. Meg should be my first wife. If I ever go for a guy it would be Jack White. So the concert started with a band with one good song that I don’t care to remember. Moving right along. The Shins. Buy there album. I would’ve never thought to buy their album if I wasn’t so so impressed by their performance. They are a fun band too. I

2005-09-22T21:12:00.000-04:00

Everyone I am having email issues so please send all emails for me to both Salonlucero@gmail.com and fillmor23@tmail.comPlease do not use the verizon account.Thank you.

2005-09-20T13:00:00.000-04:00

Ive posted a few things on LJ that I haven't posted here. Sorry but I can't lock them to friends only here.

2005-09-20T12:58:00.000-04:00

First Draft, third revision Dark sound of your shoe against plywood stagemark me awareIn the smallest splinter, I feel a faint tremor.This is how I tremble at your initial breath The raise of anticipation for first word.I as vigilant and awake as the eyes of an owlsLike a bat I feel vibrations carried by your voice.Muted bar,Forgotten jobsFor an entire minute I am suspended.Lifted,Halfway

2005-09-19T12:58:00.000-04:00

New poem, first draft... Just Dessert Crowded restaurant I sit alone. Dessert becomes an adventure, Soufflé Surrounded by seas of whipped cream And strawberries boulders Covered with calligraphy of chocolate syrup Each bit becomes an experience Slow fork examines fresh terrain Dips at the precise place where ground Should be first broken I never know what to

2005-09-13T13:02:00.000-04:00

Today Jannine and Marcus leave for Liverpool. It is so strange. Losing people from one day to another is just surreal for me. Knowing that one day they are here and the next they are across the ocean in the UK. Two weeks ago my great friend Kristine left to Italy. We email each other but I wont see her every Monday anymore. We wont get Wine together.