Charlie Newman: Born in Newark, NJ,. Punk and industrial damage bands since ‘79. Four poetry books, one chapbook, and three CDs. Various publications and collections. Hosted 2 venues and a monthly radio show. Published in China, England, and Canada as well as The US. Has read in Chicago, NYC, London, Chicago, etc. with David Amram, the Viking Hillbilly Apocalypse Review, Mouth and Hands, and ZOOTSUITBEATNICK!