Thom Francis, Author at Albany Poets

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.

Marie Kathleen at Brass Tacks

Posted by Thom Francis | Apr 6, 2021 | Videos

Video of Marie Kathleen reading two new poems at the Brass Tacks open mic at The Low Beat in Albany, NY on January 7, 2020.

Episode 5: Ian Macks at Brass Tacks

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 31, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Ian Macks who was our featured reader at Brass Tacks at The Low Beat on March 19, 2019.

30 Days… 30 Poets… 30 Poems

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 25, 2021 | National Poetry Month

The Rensselaerville Library’s 5th annual online celebration of National Poetry Month showcases a new poem for each of April’s 30 days.

Episode 4: Don Levy at Poets Speak Loud

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 24, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Don Levy who was our featured reader at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern on March 30, 2009.

Episode 3: Billy Stanley at Poets Speak Loud

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 17, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Billy Stanley who was our feature at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern on March 27, 2006.

Call for Submissions: Trolley

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 16, 2021 | Call for Submissions

The NYSWI is inviting writers, poets, & photographers to express creatively how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed them for the next issue of “Trolley”.

Bernadette Mayer at the Third Thursday Poetry Night

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 16, 2021 | Videos

Bernadette Mayer reads her poem “Parsley” at the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center in Albany, NY on January 17, 2019.

Episode 2: Avery Stempel at Poets Speak Loud

Posted by Thom Francis | Mar 10, 2021 | Next Up to The Mic

In this second episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Avery Stempel who was our featured reader at Poets Speak Loud at the Lark Tavern on March 29, 2010.