Beat Night
Beat Night happens on the 3rd Thursday of every month at The Press Room, in Portsmouth, NH, from 7-8pm. Shawn plays percussion in the group led by Larry Simon, putting improvised music to live poetry readings, creating vibrant art in the moment.
The band usually sticks around for the open-mic from 8-9pm as well, to accompany readers and speakers who want to take the plunge! For more information and perspective on this unique monthly event, check out this article in the May/June 2009 issue of Yankee magazine.
The thriving poetry and jazz scene culminates every year in Portsmouth, NH, with Jazzmouth, the Seacoast Jazz and Poetry Festival. It includes film, musical performances, readings, workshops and more. For more information, visit Jazzmouth.org.
