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Johny 'Jahnell' Pitts

Contains 2 collection items, 8 performances, 10 in total. Currently showing 10 in total.
  • Open Mic

    Open Mic

    14 August 2008 at 
    Whitechapel Gallery (19)
  • The Lyrical Lift

    The Lyrical Lift

    19 August 2008 at 
    Lift (1)
    Tempest, Mole, Baraka, Chingonyi and Reeps did featured sets, and the others were booked to compete in a slam. The latter was co-programmed by Hammer & Tongue. Angel won – the prize being a future featured slot.
  • Audio recording of Apples and Snakes in Soho (Jan 09) pt I

    Audio recording of Apples and Snakes in Soho (Jan 09) pt I

    28 January 2009
    Minidisc recording of first half of Apples and Snakes in Soho show (Jan ’09) at Soho Theatre, featuring Kayo Chingonyi, Rose Cook and Naomi Woddis.
  • Audio recording of Apples and Snakes in Soho (Jan 09) pt II

    Audio recording of Apples and Snakes in Soho (Jan 09) pt II

    28 January 2009
    Minidisc recording of second half of Apples and Snakes in Soho show (Jan ’09) at Soho Theatre, featuring Valerie Bloom, Naomi Woddis and Jahnell.
  • Apples & Snakes in Soho

    Apples & Snakes in Soho

    28 January 2009 at 
    Soho Theatre (64)
  • The Word's A Stage

    The Word's A Stage

    12 March 2010 at 
    Albany (London - Lewisham) (80)
  • Apples & Snakes in Soho: This is Poetry - Do Not Panic

    Apples & Snakes in Soho: This is Poetry - Do Not Panic

    16 June 2010
    Title inspired by a middle-period Hawkwind album. Naturally. Gig intended as a round-up of the best people then on the scene. Jahnell didn’t appear, and was ably replaced by US visitor Hollis Wong-Wear. Pete was hosting.
  • Big Chill

    Big Chill

    7 August 2010 at 
    Big Chill (Ledbury) (7)
  • Poetic Frenzy

    Poetic Frenzy

    19 September 2010 at 
    Battersea Arts Centre (London - Wandsworth) (498)
  • Straight Out The Box

    Straight Out The Box

    13 July 2016 at 
    Pop Brixton (6)
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