C. Steven Blue is a Poet/Publisher/Producer/Performer, his poetry stands outside the normal conventions of modern poetry, at the crossroads of poetry and music; produces and hosts BURNIN’ DOWN THE BARNES, a monthly literary series at Eugene Barnes & Noble; has seven published books; has been published and interviewed widely in the literary world. More on his website: www.wordsongs.com.

Featured reader begins at 7:00 and the open mic will directly follow. Our hosts, the Ike Box, feature a wide variety of beverages and snack options! The Ike Box is located at 229 Cottage St NE in Salem, at the intersection of Chemeketa and Cottage. http://www.ikebox.com/