Mike Sonksen

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Mike Sonksen, also known as Mike the Poet, has long been an integral force in the Los Angeles poetry scene. He has been widely acclaimed for his live performances, contributions to international publications and legendary city tours. Poet, journalist, historian, tour guide, and teacher, he is regularly published in the LA Citybeat, OC Weekly, New Angeles, LA Weekly, and many others. This 3rd generation L.A. native graduated from UCLA in 1997. His book, I Am Alive in Los Angeles, has been added to the curriculum of several universities and has received rave reviews.

Websites: Mike’s MySpace

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Fast Lane (working title), Mike’s novel/memoir/travelogue, is scheduled to be published in the second half of 2009. Sign up to be notified of the release.

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Published on January 11, 2009 ~ 05:56 PM

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#1 — Pingback by AlYoung.org » Blog Archive » MIKE THE POET — His Sprawling Muse: L.A. on January 30, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
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[...] bard in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old Long Beach native and resident (whose real name is Mike Sonksen) gives more than 200 spoken-word performances each year and hosts regular open-mike nights. He [...]

#2 — Pingback by Writ Large Press » Blog Archive » Mike the Poet on LA Times on February 3, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
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[...] cool article on the LA Times last week about Mike Sonksen. It gives a good sense of what Mike the Poet and his crew, and our friendship with him over the [...]

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