Thom Francis, Author at Albany Poets

Episode 15: Pierre Joris at Poets Speak Loud

Posted by Thom Francis | Oct 2, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this 15th episode of the podcast, we welcome Pierre Joris who was the featured poet at Poets Speak Loud on September 25, 2006.

Episode 14: Elizabeth Gordon at Albany Poets Presents

Posted by Thom Francis | Sep 15, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

We kick off Season Two of the podcast with Elizabeth Gordon who was the featured poet at Albany Poets Presents at Restaurant Navona on June 20, 2018.

Episode 13: Dan Wilcox at Arthur’s Market

Posted by Thom Francis | Jun 11, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Dan Wilcox who was the featured poet at Arthur’s Market in Schenectady, NY on June 14, 2017.

Episode 12: Mary Panza at Albany Poets Presents

Posted by Thom Francis | Jun 3, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode, we welcome Mary Panza who was the featured poet at the Albany Poets Presents reading at Restaurant Navona on June 15, 2016.

Episode 11: Michele Battiste at The Poetry Motel

Posted by Thom Francis | May 20, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode, we welcome Michele Battiste who gave a very special, intimate reading at The Poetry Motel in Albany, NY on May 22, 2009.

Reading of “Song of Myself” to Commemorate the Birthday of Walt Whitman

Posted by Thom Francis | May 14, 2021 | Events

Poets and other citizens will gather at the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park to celebrate the birthday of Walt Whitman by reading his poem “Song of Myself”.

Episode 10: Christopher Johnson at Nitty Gritty Slam

Posted by Thom Francis | May 6, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this 10th episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Christopher Johnson who was our featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam on May 5, 2015.

Episode 9: Melody Davis at Poets Speak Loud

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 29, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Melody Davis who was our featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud open mic series at McGeary’s in downtown Albany, NY on April 30, 2018.

Episode 8: Wil Gibson at Albany Poets Presents

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 21, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Wil Gibson who was our featured poet at Albany Poets Presents at Restaurant Navona on April 20, 2016.

Three New Books by Alan Catlin

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 17, 2021 | Books

Alan Catlin has released three new collections of poetry recently – “Memories”, “Sunshine Superman”, and “The Road to Perdition”.

Episode 7: Influence at Brass Tacks

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 14, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Influence who was our featured poet at Brass Tacks at The Low Beat on April 16, 2019.

Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 11, 2021

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 10, 2021 | Events

A look at some of the events, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up this week in the region starting on Sunday, April 11.

Call for Submissions: The Moderate Review

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 9, 2021 | Call for Submissions

The Moderate Review, a newly established online journal showcasing both established and emerging literary talents, wants your words.

Episode 6: D. Colin at Albany Poets Presents

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 7, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome D. Colin who was our featured reader at Albany Poets Presents at Restaurant Navona on April 18, 2018.