McCabe’s Readings : 3 Black Poets to Speak Their Written Words

Three black poets whose works stress racial equality and concern for the environment will take the stage tonight at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

The show, which starts at 8 p.m., will include readings by Wanda Coleman, Michelle T. Clinton and Kamau Daaood.

Coleman has published three books of poetry and a recent book of short stories, “A War of Eyes.” In January, she was selected as Pasadena City College’s poet of the year. She will read portions from her works that focus on apartheid, racism, sexism and the teachings of Malcolm X.

Clinton is director of the Venice-based Beyond Baroque Poetry Workshop and the author of the 1986 book “High Blood Pressure.” Her readings will center on environmental issues.

Daaood was the subject of a documentary film, “Life Is a Saxophone.” He will be accompanied by bassist Roberto Marinda, with whom he has worked for 15 years.

Coleman will appear with pianist Marv Evans; Clinton will perform alone. In December, Coleman and Clinton released their duet album “Black/Angeles.” Tickets are $12.50.

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Also at McCabe’s, John Doe will appear Friday for shows at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Doe, of the band X, recently signed to do a solo album. He will also appear in an upcoming film about Jerry Lee Lewis, “Great Balls of Fire.”

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The Mojo Hanna Soul Revue will perform Tuesday at Sasch in Studio City. The soul band, which began in 1986 in San Francisco, has been touring frequently along the West Coast. The 11-piece band will play mostly popular and obscure soul tunes from the 1950s and ‘60s. They will also sing their only original song, “Kangaroo Barbeque.”

The show begins at 9:30 p.m.

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On March 9 at Bebop Records & Fine Art in Reseda, the Comstock Jug Band will do its special brand of hillbilly mountain music. A $5 donation is requested. The following night, two rock ‘n’ roll bands--Weatherbell and Wednesday Week--will perform. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.