L.B. ( Lyrically Blessed)

Durham, NC

Starts at $400

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Eric ‘LB’ Thompson, Lyrically Blessed, is a multi-talented writer and lyricist that hails from the city of Wilson NC. He is a NC A&T alum, Bull City Slam Team member, Watering Hole fellow, Southern Fried Poetry Slam champion, National Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Bull City Grand slam Champion, workshop facilitator and much more. His poetry is gripping, edgy, passionate, moving, and spiritual. With his broad range of subject matters, from humor, to family, to race, to violence, self-esteem & confidence, to tragedy and loss, LB is a well-rounded writer with an uncanny ability to move people.

Services provide:
- Spoken word performance
- Writing Workshop leader
- Performance Workshop leader


Reviews

1 review

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Kelly W.

December 26, 2022

Powerful

LB is one of the most talented spoken word artists in the South. His range and breath of talent is unmatched. In addition, he has a gift for moving and shaking audiences. He speaks on subjects that disrupt the status quo and makes you think outside the box. You NEED him at your next show.

Hired as: Spoken Word Artist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $400

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 50 minutes

What to expect

Service provide:
- Spoken word performance
- Writing workshop leader
- Performance workshop leader

About

Eric ‘LB’ Thompson, Lyrically Blessed, is a multi-talented writer and lyricist that hails from the city of Wilson NC. He is a NC A&T alum, Bull City Slam Team member, Watering Hole fellow, Southern Fried Poetry Slam champion, National Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Bull City Grand slam Champion, workshop facilitator and much more. His poetry is gripping, edgy, passionate, moving, and spiritual. With his broad range of subject matters, from humor, to family, to race, to violence, self-esteem & confidence, to tragedy and loss, LB is a well-rounded writer with an uncanny ability to move people.

Past booked events

June 2023

06

Tuesday

Southern Fried Poetry

All-day event

May 2023

23

Tuesday

New York Booking

All-day event

19

Friday

To The Voices in my Head

All-day event

April 2023

30

Sunday

Rock Hill event

All-day event

21

Friday

TENS

All-day event

March 2023

24

Friday

Booked

All-day event

Influences and inspiration

Some of LB's biggest influences include, the legendary, Buddy Wakefield, Shihan, Black Ice, Bluz, Dasan Ahanu, and his Bull City Slam team.

Setup requirements

microphone, amp, stage, stool

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