“Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

C.M. Soto’s poem about single parenting, “Puzzle Piecing” was published in the Maple Leaf Rag VI: An Anthology of Poetic Writing in January of 2018. The book was released at New Orleans Public Library – Milton H Latter Branch. Congratulation to the 60-plus writers featured in this lovely anthology. Support the local writing scene and get your copy on Amazon at this link.  #cmsotostory  Continue reading “Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

Vinylux Performs Ice Scream Theater at The Mudlark Theater 2016

The Mudlark Theater in New Orleans presented Ice Scream Theater starring C.M. Soto (as Vinylux) for three nights in July of 2016. Images by Roy Guste ABOUT THE SHOW Surround-sound theater assaults the senses in this story of a young girl’s escape from drug addiction. A chilling narrative, shock-poetry, projected imagery, and unnerving video illuminate her journey from being an addict’s child to becoming an addict, … Continue reading Vinylux Performs Ice Scream Theater at The Mudlark Theater 2016

Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016

C.M. Soto (Vinylux) was the featured poet for the longest running poetry series in the City of New Orleans, The Maple Leaf Poetry Series. It took place at the popular Oak Street venue, The Maple Leaf lounge on May of 2016. Chris Champagne hosted the Sunday afternoon event. Soto performing the title song for Ice Scream Theater, and the Poem, “Keeper of the Lops.” Ice Scream … Continue reading Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016