SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam
Modesto’s legendary poetry slam returns! Witness raw voices, live competition, featured poets, and the historic rebirth of Slam on Rye!
Slam on Rye: The Historic Poetry Slam Returns!
This is where Modesto’s poetry revolution began—be there for its return.
From 2002 to 2012, Slam on Rye was the beating heart of Modesto’s spoken word scene: the city’s first and only poetry slam, the spark that ignited The ILL LIST Poetry Slam, and the foundation for what would become the Modesto Artists Movement. Now, over a decade later, this iconic slam is back—bigger, bolder, and louder than ever.
Hosted by The Saint, ILL LIST Poetry Slam Champion, and co-hosted by founder Sam Pierstorff, Slam on Rye brings you an unforgettable night of live performance, raw truth, and community connection.
What to Expect:
🎤 Open Slam: Up to 12 poets compete live, following official slam rules: 3 minutes per poem, plus a 10-second grace period.🎤 Judging: Randomly selected audience members score performances Olympic-style (0–10).🎤 Two Rounds, Big Prizes: The top 5 poets advance to Round 2. Combined scores determine winners:
- 🥇 1st Place: $200 & an automatic bid to participate in the 21st annual ILL LIST POETRY SLAM INVITATIONAL in December! (This month only!)
- 🥈 2nd Place: $50
🎤 Featured Poet: Each slam showcases a renowned slam poet delivering an electrifying feature set. For this April to celebrate National Poetry Month and to highlight the incredible artists in the Central Valley, we are excited to feature: POETIC JUSTICES, the Stockton Youth Poetry Slam Team! Come support these incredible young voices!
Join us at SLAM ON RYE!
This isn’t just a poetry event. It's a poetry party! It’s a gathering of voices, a celebration of creativity, and a powerful reminder of the impact poetry has in building empathy, connection, and community.
Modesto’s legendary poetry slam returns! Witness raw voices, live competition, featured poets, and the historic rebirth of Slam on Rye!
Slam on Rye: The Historic Poetry Slam Returns!
This is where Modesto’s poetry revolution began—be there for its return.
From 2002 to 2012, Slam on Rye was the beating heart of Modesto’s spoken word scene: the city’s first and only poetry slam, the spark that ignited The ILL LIST Poetry Slam, and the foundation for what would become the Modesto Artists Movement. Now, over a decade later, this iconic slam is back—bigger, bolder, and louder than ever.
Hosted by The Saint, ILL LIST Poetry Slam Champion, and co-hosted by founder Sam Pierstorff, Slam on Rye brings you an unforgettable night of live performance, raw truth, and community connection.
What to Expect:
🎤 Open Slam: Up to 12 poets compete live, following official slam rules: 3 minutes per poem, plus a 10-second grace period.🎤 Judging: Randomly selected audience members score performances Olympic-style (0–10).🎤 Two Rounds, Big Prizes: The top 5 poets advance to Round 2. Combined scores determine winners:
- 🥇 1st Place: $200 & an automatic bid to participate in the 21st annual ILL LIST POETRY SLAM INVITATIONAL in December! (This month only!)
- 🥈 2nd Place: $50
🎤 Featured Poet: Each slam showcases a renowned slam poet delivering an electrifying feature set. For this April to celebrate National Poetry Month and to highlight the incredible artists in the Central Valley, we are excited to feature: POETIC JUSTICES, the Stockton Youth Poetry Slam Team! Come support these incredible young voices!
Join us at SLAM ON RYE!
This isn’t just a poetry event. It's a poetry party! It’s a gathering of voices, a celebration of creativity, and a powerful reminder of the impact poetry has in building empathy, connection, and community.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House
1126 14th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
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