New shows, 1st Chamber release in Dec., First BK feat. of 2011 and New Video

Peace, Whats up my people...?

I hope today was as blessed for you as well. And as rejuvenating and the lord is shining his light,

on you as you as we embark on this new day pushing deeper into Winter season.

Its still SCORPIO SEASON IN FULL BLOOM!!

Thank you again as a continued/new supporter of me, my work and this movement.

And that today brings you new, satisfying blessings ahead.

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING...

An new place for poets and promoters alike has been created by internationally known poet/author/musician Ainsley Burrows at poetryexchange.ning.com Where you can link up with other poets/promoters and end up booking a show for your self anywhere in the world. I've recently joined it. And for the first time anywhere have, for the most part, my entire artist resume along with an updated bio. (poetryexchange.ning.com/Honestabe)

Oh. and if you aren't a part of my only and official facebook group, please join.

www.facebook.com/group.php

My Amazon wishlist is still available for belated b-day gifts you may wanna still get me. Just saying. Lol.

Abe's Wish list

Also, I decided recently to get a vimeo account (free one) which I'll most likely be uploading old and new vids as well as an alternate to/from my youtube account/channel. Here is the link below for future reference.

http://www.vimeo.com/honestabe

There are two big shows going down for me this month

Saturday, Nov. 20th

I'll be part of a 12 hr. fundraising event/Mic-a-thon.

Raising $$ to keep Sistas on the Rise (a Community space that helps young and teenage mothers and mothers to be get and stay on there feet, life wise. Also, has a weekly Saturday Open mic during evening hours); Open to continue its mission. go to soulsweetsanctuary.com/ and/or www.sistasontherise.com/Home.shtml FMI.

And check for more info on the event in my show schedule below.

Also, I'll be making my 2nd feature appearance at the legendary Nuyorican Poets cafe, Nov. 27th. 9 months after my first back in February of this year. Features also include, Paz, The Werdsman, (Poet, L.I., NY/Brooklyn), and D the Schizophrenic (Poet, Newark, NJ) If you can make the trek or if your in town at the time, your attendance and support would be great!! :o)

For directions go to nuyorican.org

Dec. 12th (Sunday)

Write Hand Ent. Presents:

Mid-Winter Nights Dream (Erotic Poetry Event)

Feat. Performance.

Follow link FMI bellow:

www.facebook.com/event.php

1ST CHAMBER RELEASE

My book,(Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple) if you were unaware, will be "unlocked" soon. In parts anyway. I've decided due to $$ limitations currently, that I'll be releasing my 5 chapter chapbook, for now, with each chapter as separated books themselves. The first one slated to be ready by early/mid Dec. at the latest. And will be subtitled: "Humble Beginnings". If your also not aware what my book will be about, basically is, : a look into my trials and tribulations as a said, "Prophet/soothsayer" with affirmations, passages and poems to express them in a creative understanding form. Over almost the past 3 decades and mainly the past half decade of things I went through.

Finally, I know my BK heads have been waiting, patiently. So....My next and First feature in BK in a while will be in the New year. February 2nd, 2011! :-D And I do plan to get loose with this tongue! Lol! The details are below in show schedule of the link to my reverbnation page.

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

And yes. I'm currently working out details and making arrangements to make it down to ATL, PHILLY, BALTIMORE, MA, CA, TX, NC & SC as well as other areas included on the west coast, and further North and South east, within the next few weeks and months. (Trying to set up a tour heading into and by early next year at the latest)



Pass my events on to a friend in the area who can make it too.
Lemme know whats up. get back at me anytime.
Bring your positivity, inspirational presence and I'll bring the truth with me. ;o)

Peace, productivity & prosperity. Stay blessed & elevated. B-)


PS: And as for my album, which I'm aware that many are anxious to drop. Will be getting it in some more time in the studio real, real soon. So that I can be ready in time for l8r this Winter. With prod. by MC and producer Chris Phoenix. And Producer/singer-song writer Omni Blaze. Still touching base with the guest stars that will be on it. And believe me when I tell ya...we bout to make some magic happen on wax. Trust. Be ready for "Brooklyn's Lost Son" coming to venue, :) and a retailer near you. B-)

As soon as I confirm some new gigs I'm working out, the show schedule will be a bit heavier then it is right now.

Bare with me my people.

Here is a live performance I did back on the night of my reborn day. In a spot called, Kenny's Castaways in Lower Manhattan, NYC. Backed by a live band. Enjoy!

-Honest Abe

Mine and the Movement's next moves and book update

Peace TCM Family.




Its still SCORPIO SEASON IN FULL BLOOM!! Lol.
Thank you again as a continued/new supporter of me, my work and this movement.
And that today brings you new, satisfying blessings ahead.

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING...

An new place for poets and promoters alike has been created by internationally known poet/author/musician Ainsley Burrows at poetryexchange.ning.com Where you can link up with other poets/promoters and end up booking a show for your self anywhere in the world. I've recently joined it. And for the first time anywhere have, for the most part, my entire artist resume along with an updated bio. (poetryexchange.ning.com/Honestabe)


Also, I decided recently to get a vimeo account (free one) which I'll most likely be uploading old and new vids as well as an alternate to/from my youtube account/channel. Here is the link below for future reference.

http://www.vimeo.com/honestabe


My amazon wish is still available for belated b-day gifts for you to get me. Just saying. lol.

http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/1CUZM5SU4OCCK




And yes. I'm currently working out details and making arrangements to make it down to ATL, PHILLY, BALTIMORE, CA, TX, NC & SC as well as other areas included on the west coast, and further North and South east, within the next few weeks and months. (Trying to set up a tour heading into and by early next year at the latest)



Pass my events on to a friend in the area who can make it too.
Lemme know whats up. get back at me anytime.
Bring your positivity, inspirational presence and I'll bring the truth with me. ;o)


Peace, productivity & prosperity. Stay blessed & elevated. B-)


PS: And as for my album, which I'm aware that many are anxious to drop. Will be getting it in some more time in the studio real, real soon. So that I can be ready in time for l8r this Winter. With prod. by MC and producer Chris Phoenix. And Producer/singer-song writer Omni Blaze. Still touching base with the guest stars that will be on it. And believe me when I tell ya...we bout to make some magic happen on wax. Trust. Be ready for "Brooklyn's Lost Son" coming to venue, :) and a retailer near you. B-)


My book,(Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple) if you were unaware, will be "unlocked" soon. In parts anyway. I've decided due to $$ limitations currently, that I'll be releasing my 5 chapter chapbook, for now, with each chapter as separated books themselves. The first one slated to be ready by months end/early Dec. at the latest. And will be subtitled: "Humble Beginnings". If your also not aware what my book will be about, basically is, : a look into my trials and tribulations as a said, "Prophet/soothsayer" with affirmations, passages and poems to express them in a creative understanding form. Over almost the past 3 decades and mainly the past half decade of things I went through.

(Another important reminder) FYI: Here is some info via Brother named Eric Normil Mendez pass to me and ask to spread the word about.

"The NAACP Jamaica Branch Youth Council is hosting a Poetry Slam Event on Nov 13 2010. If you are someone you know is interested in competing please have the follow this link to feel out the application
acrobat.com/#d=GhIwBYseR9zI6B3nnBStlA and email it to naacpyouthpoetryslam@gmail.com. If there are any questions about the event please email you questions to that email address. "


I see positive changes in my future. And in light of that, here is an oldie, but goody of mine. Enjoy!! :o)

I Am Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxWCpMbvwHg



Feat. Performance in Bridgeport, New Haven & Hartford,CT
Winter 2011
Details: TBA


And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me check the sites below.

Also visit these sites:

http://myspace.com/honestabeizdtruth

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

http://www.honestabe4u.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/abestube

http://www.twitter.com/t_izhonestabe

Dtruth has spoken....thank you for listening.

-Honest Abe

Shows I'll be at and featuring in, appearing at in and Bridgeport, CT bound

Peace TCM Family.

On to the matters at hand got a few appearances coming up and your support would greatly be appreciated (including attendance). And please bring friends to help support the arts. This is partly how I'm making $$ to help pay my past due tuition bills as well. (no pressure. Jus saying) I'll give you the best of me on stage with a mic. If you give me the best of you with attendance and interaction. Deal...? *puts out hand for shake* Deal. Cool. B-)

Oh. And one minor detail as far as my book project is concerned. I've come to the decision, via the suggestion of a friend. To instead of the 5 chapter chap book as a whole, to release each chapter in parts. So over the course of 5 months (consecutively) I'll unlock each "chamber" so to speak. In big part due to financial reasons. Will supply details on the first one when available.

Oct. 21st, 2010 (Thursday)

MIC2SOUL!

NU|REVEALED™ Photography and Creative Studio

1211 Main st.

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Hosted by CT Spoken word artist, TABU

starts @9pm-1am

Cover: $5

Age limit: 21+

Feature Performance

for more info:

MIC2SOUL@GMAIL.COM or call (203) 903-4856

event link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116537275071617

Oct. 28th, 2010 (Thursday)

I'll also make an appearance at this show

come through if you free. My girl Tabu is feat.

"THE BURLESQUE MASQUERADE BALL"

THURS. OCT. 28TH

@ KATRA Lounge

217 Bowery st.

New York, NY 10003

Venue #:212-473-3113

I'll also make an appearance at this show

A NITE OF SPOKEN WORD , EROTIC POETRY, PERFORMANCE , & MUCH MORE...

FEATURING MS.TABU , COCOA FOXX, LA GODESSA, & D-BLACK

Contact Stacey Griffin FMI:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000679446153

Feat. Performance in CT

Winter 2011

Details: TBA

Also, This month is my reborn day month. And I turn 27 on the 27th. I'm not sure what I'm gone do or where I'm gone do it this year. But, If you can find it in your heart to hook me up with something...I am registered at amazon.com and do have a wish list. :)

http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/1CUZM5SU4OCCK

And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me with email associated with the group .

Also visit these sites:

http://myspace.com/honestabeizdtruth

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

http://www.honestabe4u.blogspot.com

http://www.youtube.com/abestube

http://www.twitter.com/t_izhonestabe

Dtruth has spoken....thank you for listening.

-Honest Abe

Almost there...and new CT show added

So, these places are where you can find me next as I plan get an official tour started going into 2011. My Book & CD should and will be ready b4 years end. I hope all is well and if time and/or $$ persists, you can come and support a brother.

Sept. 16th, 2010. (Thursday)

Lyrical Riot

Feat. performance

Liquids and Eats Cafe

118 S. Warren st.

Trenton, NJ

8pm-11pm

Cover: $5(for Liquidsandeats.com mem.) $7 for non-members

DATE AND VENUE CHANGE:

Sept. 17th (Friday)

Extraordinary Words

Feat. Performance

Uncle Mikes Restaurant and Lounge

57 Murry st. (Bet. W. Broadway & Church)

New York, NY

8pm-10pm

FMI: Werdsmannyc@gmail.com

Sept. 30th (Thursday)

"Voice for Haiti"( a spoken word-performance event put together by the Haitian American Student Association)

Feature performance

Brooklyn College Student Center

Campus Road &amp East 27th Street
Brooklyn, NY US

7pm-10p

Free Food!

New CT show added (Oct. 21st)

MIC2SOUL!

Pearl Lounge

169 East st.

New Haven, CT 06511

Hosted by CT Spoken word artist, TABU

starts @9pm-1am

Feature Performance

for more info:

MIC2SOUL@YAHOO.COM

Feat. Performance in CT

Early Winter 2011

Details: TBA

And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me with email associated with the group .

Also visit these sites:

www.myspace.com/honestabeizdtruth

www.facebook.com/dtruthspeaks

www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

www.youtube.com/abestube

www.twitter.com/t_izhonestabe

Dtruth has spoken....thank you for listening.

-Honest Abe

The Top 10 reasons you shouldn't talk about how long someone takes in the bathroom (especially when they can hear you outside the door)

1. You should know better and...shut the F' up.

2. Do you got next...? If so, learn some damn patience!! especially if you just gotta pee!! Hold it damn it! And if you gotta weak bladder, and you a dude...get your stuff checked Mofo!

3. Do you even care...? I mean, how would you feel if someone did that to you or a relative of yours in a public place...? not so justifyable.

4.Who the hell are you to judge...? So it only took you what...5...10 mins. to bless the bowl and you were done. Just like that. You didn't take that long. So, what,now you want a f'n medal...?!

5. Did it ever occur to you that its not a smart idea to talk about this person doing they

do..do...especially when they can hear your ass right outside the damn door?! Numb nuts.

6. When was there a time limit put on how long a man/woman's bowel movements should last...? So you the parceling God I see.

7. I should leave the door open a little just out of spite to give you something to complain about.

8. I'm surprised you can't do nothing better with your time beside talk trash while someone is taking a Dukie...I don't know.....unless there is its the only toilet occupied and you have no choice but to...whats that word again..? Oh yea, WAIT!!

9. You have no idea what this person ate. Coulda been lasagna, with extra cheese, for lunch and beef stew for dinner, not to mention maybe bacon and eggs for breakfast. So this indivisual s could be really, UNLOADING something awful in that bowl.(a.k.a having the "Bubble Guts") So I dare you to go in there and try to get them off of there, with all your friggin complaining. I swear, I swear...you will regret it!!

10. If it was me, that you were talking about. And I know you and I know your voice. The next time I was in a room or vehicle alone with you....I'd lock all the doors. Make sure the AC is turned off. Any fans too if around. Close and lock all windows. And while in there with you, I'd say, "Remember that time you were talking about someone stinking up the place in the bathroom; and you didn't know or think they could hear you...? Well, that someone was, me!! And I heard every word you said." Then next, strap or tie you to a chair; cause I knew my bubble guts was coming because I chose what I ate, just for this moment...go right near your face and unleash, "THE SILENCER". Just let it marinate and engulf the room. While sticking around just to watch you suffer. And hey, I can stand the stench of my own stink.

Question is, can you....? LMAO!!!

Worse Case Scenario (wrong place, wrong time)

This afternoon, after dozing off late this morning. I had a dream. One of the worse case scenarios I'd never imagine being caught up in. Pissed me off and freaked me out at the same time!! Now, I'm type this from memory because I literally just awoke from it. So forgive me if the details are a little sketchy.

Was roaming outside. Its was either mid morn or early afternoon, I think.

Minding my own business. I believe I was somewhere in downtown Brooklyn or Mid town Manhattan. Felt like I was in BK....but anyway. Happened to walk near this thrift/dept. type discount store. And decided to go inside. WRONG MOVE. while I was window shopping/scouting anything I may want to buy on this visit, I noticed a brother in a wheel chair. Apparently crippled, key word, "apparently". With at least one female and a few other dudes around them. Chilling close to the entrance. When I was done perusing the store and decided nothing was worth purchasing today. Was on my way out. accidentally bumped into dude in the wheel chair, coming out the exit/entrance. He threatened me. (Don't recall what he said)

To some aspect, I apologized before things got heated, said it was my fault and was about to head on bout my business. When little did I know, these MoFo's had the police after them!! Because a shit load of patrol cars and vans started to flood this area. Immediately after that incident. And these individuals started to scatter like roaches in my apt. when the lights cut on. Remember when I told you the key word about the brother in the wheel chair, apparently crippled....well, as if the healing touch of God was set upon him, he got up out that chair, gunning it down the block like a bat out of hell!! I decided to started to rush my in a separate direction also. out of dodge of 5-O, (I think that term is still used to describe them now a days, anyway) cause you know in the hood, you guilty by suspicion and association. Despite how brief my convo was with that supposedly paraplegic brother, if they saw me talking to dude, they'd think I was with them. And what do you know, they started pursuit of me while I was hustling off.

I decided to keep it moving. Even though I knew I was innocent. Started having flash backs of the Chamillionaire video/track, "Hip hop Police". Knowing if they caught me, they would have a lot of questions I wouldn't, didn't and couldn't supply answers too. So I manage to find another store or storage area around town to lay low for a while. Little did I know after roaming in the back, around a lot of people, peeked outside the widow...only to already see two uniforms waiting outside. And noticed one had creped up in the area I was. I managed to slip my way out the spot. But guess what, not only to run into the same, fake cripple from the discount store earlier and his crew, but also the same uniformed cops that where in chase of all of us!! I said out loud with out hesitation , while being cuffed, "Ain't this bout a mother fucker!!"

Thinking to myself on the way and upon my arrival at the station, "How the fuck did I get caught up in this Bullshit today...?" Now at the station, was being roughed into the scanning and finger printing area, by this big ass (enter derogatory racial obscenity word here) that was all up on me!! grabbing on me. Taking my coat off when I was already starting to. Felt me up and shit, some was I felt was improper...and suspect....I was pleading my case of having nothing to do with those other hoodlums. But it fell on deaf ears. I felt like I was fucked either way, so I swung on his ass. And made contact. But before the dream took another turn for the worse, in my case....I woke up.

This was also another case when keeping it real goes wrong!! Damn!!

RL Tha Gifted Album now available on CD baby

Peace my people. Just thought I'd let you know, I did an album review a few months back, for a fellow artist in words & Knowledge named RL tha Gifted 1's: Ambassador. I posted it in my blog as a special posting. This is my first critic on another artist album. If you guys dig it and want me to do more, I may consider making Tuesdays my an album review day for artist of not just spoken word poetry. But for other genres too. Lemme know.

http://honestabe4u.blogspot.com/2010/05/honest-thoughts-special-edition.html (The album review)

And if you wanna cop the album online, its officially available now at

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/RLthaGifted1 (for $10 Mp3 download)

The Abstract Messiah, his previous release is also available for sale there.