International Word Rocker and front woman for the rock band 'The Cynz', Cyndi Dawson is the author of 'Outside Girl', released July, 2010 by Poets Wear Prada Press. Her work has been compared with poets Jim Carroll and Sylvia Plath, but as the poet Puma Perl states, 'Cyndi establishes herself as a fierce, forceful, raw, punk poet who holds her own on the page." Musician Ivan Kral (Patti Smith, Iggy and The Stooges) writes of Cyndi's poems, 'Your choice and placement of words are so much more than a technical skill. They're charged with fire, wisdom, but also a child-like wonder'. Founder & Curator 'Poets and Angels Music & Poetry', Cyndi honed her craft with some of NYC's edgiest poets such as Jackie Sheeler, David Lawton, George Wallace and Puma Pearl. Her work with Soho artist Rene I.A.T.B.A shook the art world to its feet in the 1980's. Her poetry has been published in over 50 anthologies & publications such as 'Gutter Eloquence Magazine', 'Heroin Love Songs', & 'Lines Written with a Razor'. Her WordRock tracks can be heard on the 'Going Down Swinging' CD (Australia) and radio in the USA & UK. She is a featured interview in a 2010 edition of UK literary magazine, 'The View from Here', 'The Pulse Entertainment Magazine', The Star Ledger, The Home News Tribune and The Reporter. Cyndi has read and featured at The Bowery Poetry Cafe in NYC, Cornelia Street Pub, NYC, Grassroots Arts Facility in Jersey City, Tribal Spears Gallery in Harlem, NYC and St. Marks Church in NYC, The Poetry Cafe in London, Maggies Bar in Stoke-Newington, The King Henry VI in Eton and at Feile in Dublin, Ireland. Cyndi continues to write, record and perform with various musicians. Read/Hear her work on ReverbNation, Facebook and Myspace.
http://www.reverbnation.com/thecynz
http://www.reverbnation.com/cyndidawsonwordrocker
http://www.facebook.com/cyndidawsonwordrocker.
http://www.myspace.com/cyndidawsonwordrocker
REVIEWS:
'Cyndi, you're a true poet! It seems like you so easily seize life's major challenges, but also its tiny nuances. Your choice and placement of words are so much more than a technical skill. They're charged with fire, wisdom, but also a child-like wonder. It's as if you easily toss words onto a page and somehow magic appears. Easier said than done. Believe me, I know.
I've worked with many poets, and find your work emotive on so many levels ---love, observation, reflection, cynicism. Sure, many poets are dreamy, but you're also realistic. Your poems share a refreshing acceptance of life's ups and downs. "Still Beautiful" yearns for our prettier past, yet embraces the present with a hopeful future. I also identify with "Someone is Speaking but You Don't Hear", because I, too, see unfortunate souls who cannot, or will not, steer their destiny. Cyndi, don't make us wait too long for your next book.'
-Ivan Kral (Musician/Songwriter/Producer-Iggy Pop, Patti Smith,Blondie)
'Cool Stuff!!'
-Pete Jones (Musician-Public Image Limited)
Cyndi's poetry by itself is enough to open and awaken all the senses. Her strong authenticity is compelling and she effortlessly channels both craft and inspiration. It's extraordinary how well her beautiful, spoken voice expresses and adds dimension to her writing - bringing a unique sound and an expanded meaning to the words she so powerfully embodies. Though she is speaking, you could swear she was singing. The music adds gorgeous, seductive layers that invite repeated listening. Delicious and addictive. '
-Julie Flanders (Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist 'October Project')
'Fat Cat Ripple':
Produced and mixed by Jackie Sheeler.
Words - Cyndi Dawson
Music - Rk Scott, Jackie Sheeler, Rick Lewis, Tommy Abouselman
Cyndi Dawson - Voice
Rk Scott - 6-string Contra Bass, Samples
Jackie Sheeler - Backing Vocals, Samples
Rick Lewis - Keyboards
Tommy Abouselman - Guitars
'Funkie Junkie' :
Cyndi Dawson-words, vocals, concept
RK Scott - Bass, concept, editing, mixing
Guest musician Christopher McMillan - Guitar Solos
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WE'RE ON CDBABY, BABY!!! GET US THERE!!
tracks from the 2008 CD 'Inside of Outside'
Please note that 'Shimmy Shimmy' was written by Cyndi Dawson, music written and arranged by Tommy Aboussleman (Guitar) with RK Scott on Bass, Dave Ambrosy on Drums, Rick Lewis- Keyboards. Mixed by Eric Rachel and recorded at Traxx East Recording Studio's.
Rk Scott is an electric bassist who has been playing in various bands in the South Jersey and Central Jersey area.
Tommy Aboussleman ('Nor'Easter', 'The healing', 'Big World', 'Rock Roll Maestro' 'Shimmy Shimmy', 'Fat Cat Ripple'and 'Struggle to Juggle' and 'Fire and Brimstone'):
Tommy is a long time veteran of the New Jersey music scene where he has performed with many of Jersey's excellent musicians, and opened for many National Acts at some of the top venues.
Jair-Rohm Parker Wells (Magus, Big World, The Healing,Rock & Roll Maestro. A No Heat Space) is an American bassist, composer, programmer, conceptualist and record producer.
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'I don't think it is far off to compare Cyndi to the modern day Sylvia Plath or Anne Sexton, in terms of the emotional depth of her work. What drives this writer is what makes me mad for her poetry. It's addictive.'
-Steve A, photographer and poet
'As always, your mix of music and words is surfing the razor sharp edges of vision and reality. I love how the music seems to dare you into ever more dangerous realms. Bravo!'- Tony Vacca, Spoken Word Recording artist
You guys are amazing, like a cross between Gill Scott Heron and Henry Rollins only with a sexy chick. I love this stuff!"
- Seven (of the band Woundgirls)
• "Cyndi writes with the grit and honesty of a rock and roller but speaks her poetry with the smooth growl of a true spoken word poet,"
--Robin Ayers
• Your work is febrile, visceral stuff that complements the electrical modern jazz beautifully. I'll bet the two of you are popular performers wherever you appear; you're different, sharp and challenging, just right for a political edge - most impressive.
--Harry Owen, Chesire Poet Laureate and author of 'The Music of Ourselves.'
• "You guys are awesome! I love the fusion! The sounds you make are fresh.the collaboration creates an emotion seperate from those created by your words.awesome! Talk about layering!!!"
--Bunkhaus Poetics
• "I remember reading with Cyndi in NYC years ago , and her new work has evolved and emerged like an explosion. Watch out."
--Poet Michael Amati
• "How nice to hear these new poetry/music collaborations from two old Central Jersey friends--Cyndi's great voice and rhythms, Jair-Rohm's amazing music, and text that aims for the heart of the heart."
--Eliot Katz, author of Unlocking the Exits
• Cyndi Dawson writes with a raw edge -- pulling no punches, taking no prisoners.
Set to Jair-Rohm Parker Wells exhilarating and highly textural music, there is no real category for their type of Spoken-Word pieces -- they are doing something uniquely new, weaving layers of music over, under and in- between for a rare feast for the listener!
-- newspaper review
www.myspace.com/poetsangelsmusicandpoetryseries
'Fire and Brimstone' has been accepted for publication in the 2009 Skyline Review
Cyndi is a New Artist Feature at http://www.freshnewbeats.co.uk/
3/09 Cyndi Dawson-Featured Poet of the Month-PoetsLetter, London, UK
www.poetsletter.com
BIG WORLD played on Melbourne Australia radio- 102.7 FM!!!!- and has been included in the new Planetary issue at POETZ.COM---
http://poetz.com/2008/planetary.htm
All work is copywritten and registered with ASCAP.
(NOTE: Henry Seiz, Music.guitars for 'River Bridge', Tommy Aboussleman- music and acoustic guitar on 'Nor'Easter' and music and guitars for 'Shimmy Shimmy'.
'Rock & Roll Maestro' and 'Big World (Electric) with Jair-Rohm Parker Wells on percussion, Bongo's, Synth and Bass/Music and Cyndi Dawson Words and Vocals)
'The Healing'- words and vocals- Cyndi Dawson. Jair-Rohm Parker Wells-Bass, Synth, percussion. Guitar and additional vocals-Tommy Aboussleman
.Musical concept by Aboussleman, Parker Wells,Dawson
Cyndi's book cover designed by Rene I.A.T.B.A
'BIG WORLD' is on the new CD of 'Going Down Swinging' 27, a book/CD .
Cyndi's book, 'Outside Girl', a collection of poetry, can be ordered through Amazon.com
