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A Reason to Listen spoken word collective presents its first Thursday of the month Humboldt Poetry Show at the Siren's Song tonight at 7:30 p.m. ($5). This installment is near and dear to me as the featured artist is none other than my middle brother and near-Irish twin Ian, who will be rapping his way through material in support of the release of his first full-length Rap Ur Head Around It under his nom de mic Rufian. Music will be provided by the stalwart spinner DJ Goldylocks and live art by Dre Meza. Sign-ups are suggested for those who wish to share their verse with the crowd at large.