The Beat: Words and Music

23/04/2023

at Gateway City Arts, Paul Richmond, Tony V***a, And John Isaac SheldonDisinformation and there's Misinformation - Where are my rose colored glasse...

05/04/2023

I Love Poetry, , Paul Richmond, Tony V***a, & John Isaac Sheldon at Gateway City Arts at the Word festival put on by Human Error Publishing https://...

13/03/2023

A taste of what went on at Workshop 13, enjoy, pass it around and spread the word, Maybe there is another way to do what we are doing....

Maybe There's Another Way - Do It Now, Paul Richmond, Tony V***a & John Sheldon @ Workshop 13, Spoken Word Improvisational Music. https://doitnow.myportfolio...

14/02/2023

Performed at Gateway City Arts, in The Divine Theater - Do It Now, Paul Richmond, Spoken Word, Tony V***a on balafon, percussion and donso ngoni, and John Sh...

02/02/2023

Tyre Nichols is now added to the long list, of the ongoing killings of unarmed civilians for routine traffic stops. The excessive use of force. This was recorded in 2022. We had recorded a version of this in 2016. Six years later I find myself just wanting to be screaming, calling out for Justice, and for all of us to Stand Up. With each new death with no end in sight, there is a weariness, people are tired of the screaming, tired of the killings, and the lies. We need to stand up, we need to stand up and stop this violence on the American people by their own police. Without any hype, just the clarity of the conviction. Stand Up, Here's Take A Knee from that concert https://youtu.be/l2M9ot08Ark
You can see see the full concert here https://humanerrorpublishingconcerts.vhx.tv/products/do-it-now-at-gateway-city-arts-benefit and support Gateway City Arts and a Venue and the ArtistsHere's Take A Knee from that concert

Improvisational music, Poetry /Spoken Word, addressing the ongoing militarization of our police. The ongoing killings of unarmed civilians for routine traffi...

02/02/2023

Improvisational music, Poetry /Spoken Word, addressing the ongoing militarization of our police. The ongoing killings of unarmed civilians for routine traffi...

24/01/2023

A perfect night to enjoy a concert and support local artists and local venues, that is if you have your power back on, check them out here

Spoken word / Music / Improvisation - Performed at Gateway City Arts, in The Divine Theater - Do It Now, Paul Richmond, Spoken Word, Tony V***a on balafon, percussion and donso ngoni, and John Sheldon on Guitar. Scot Broderick: director, cameraman and editor. Alan Stockwell: audio engineer and mixer...

22/01/2023

We have to keep asking this question, — with John Isaac Sheldon and Tony V***a.

Spoken Word Improvisational Music - Spoken Word, Paul Richmond - Percussion, Tony V***a - John Isaac Sheldon, Guitar - Video by Nigel R Mitchell, Please sup...

14/01/2023

For all the cat lovers out there, "She's rubbing my leg and the two of us are Purring" https://youtu.be/O1I6nME8rYs Do It Now, performing There's a P***y Cat in the House

09/01/2023

After watching the present s**t show in the house, yes it all starts out so innocent, we need to stop the development of these kinds of representatives (this was done 10 years ago, the story hasn't changed) https://youtu.be/g--q9bnOB34

05/01/2023

Why Me... Yesterday hanging with Tony V***a, time to show up..

22/11/2022

Get your ticket early

17/11/2022

In the comfort of your home, an hour show that benefits Gateway City Arts and supports local artists,

Spoken word / Music / Improvisation - Performed at Gateway City Arts, in The Divine Theater - Do It Now, Paul Richmond, Spoken Word, Tony V***a on balafon, percussion and donso ngoni, and John Sheldon on Guitar. Scot Broderick: director, cameraman and editor. Alan Stockwell: audio engineer and mixer...

05/11/2022

Was asked to respond to the story about Mahsa Amini in Iran, in thinking about it and what is going on around the world and the recent turn of direction in the United States towards Women, Plan Parent, Abortions, equal pay etc, this was written and then performed with Tony V***a. https://youtu.be/p1C9J7Aj-zY

28/10/2022

Here's the link https://humanerrorpublishingconcerts.vhx.tv/.../do-it-now..., Enjoy with friends in the comfort of your home, send a gift to a friend, With Covid and other factors many venues have disappeared, closed their doors, without venues performing artists don't exist. This is a benefit show, all ticket sales go to Gateway City Arts and Do It Now. An hour show for $9.99, if you can give more thanks. Help keep the Arts alive by supporting venues and artists. Please share
The performance
Spoken word / Music / Improvisation - Performed at Gateway City Arts, in The Divine Theater - Do It Now, Paul Richmond, Spoken Word, Tony V***a on balafon, percussion and donso ngoni, and John Sheldon on Guitar. Scot Broderick: director, cameraman and editor. Alan Stockwell: audio engineer and mixer.

23/10/2022

Here's a short story for your day, Mamadou who I performed with this past week, wanted me to do this piece, here it is, enjoy, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do

Human Error Publishing - Greenfield Annual Word Festival 2016 - @ The Arts Block - "The Mole" a night of true stories - Paul Richmond telling his story of be...

06/10/2022

Yes the book is live and waiting for you. Here's the link to buy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948521105/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X6PDX2S562HG6B8NDV0C
Here's two reviews; “I laughed, I teared, I felt the rage, all wrapped upin perfectly executed phrases that only Paul could construct.A treasure to read then read again. Hold up the mirror, lookthrough the windows, pay attention then bang down that closeddoor...with bells on.”
“No matter what topic Paul writes about his deftly applied skewers**t the heart of the matter dead on, even when approaching froman angle. There’s a reason he’s beat poet laureate. Recommended reading for all generations.”

18/09/2022

Good Morning Sunshine https://youtu.be/q1msDzdp6jw
A Sun day morning
Back home
From being a beach bum

On the back deck
Reading to my love
A poem, story
Something called

I Love books

Was inspired by
Reading Leonard Cohen
In the down time

So on this Sun Day
As a writer
I am sending you

I Love Books

May the sun shine in your eyes

A Sun day morning Back homeFrom being a beach bumOn the back deckReading to my loveA poem, story Something called I Love booksWas inspired by Reading Leona...

09/09/2022

That moment when you realize you are a secrete agent investigating yourself... the story ends the same for all of us

Agent 7573247DB65 tells his story, by Paul Richmond - John Isaac Sheldon providing the groove, If you appreciate the work please pass it on and support the a...

22/08/2022

For those who missed Sundays show, here's one.. No Love Letters.. https://youtu.be/5ISbqI4MlA8

Spoken Word Poetry and Music “Do it Now,” one of the pieces filmed on Sunday, August 21 at Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A and Seventh Street in Turners Falls. “...

22/07/2022

Been having a great time playing together getting ready for the show this Saturday.. come out for dinner and the concert You can get tickets ahead of time since there is limited seating here
https://ko-fi.com/s/7e6a2e796e
Here is the event page https://fb.me/e/2Ad0W6X4Q

16/07/2022

Ok Ok I'll try not to watch the news, $%*&%$! #%F%^& #$ if these people are re-elected again, I will have laryngitis from screaming.... and we have to do more than scream..
https://youtu.be/a2EXnPryM-s

You can get this cut and the whole second set here https://doitnow.bandcamp.com/album/3-29-19-second-set on bandcamp 9 cuts for $7 Do It Now - Jo Sallins, ...

27/01/2021

https://youtu.be/qQ5Ok1HAmZI

Spoken Word, Paul Richmond - Percussion, Tony V***a - John Isaac Sheldon, Guitar - Video by Nigel R Mitchell, Please support this work by making a donation ...