Shane Koyczan, Spoken Word Artist with Derrick C. Brown

Writer, spoke

Writer, spoken word virtuoso, 21st century poetry who dares to belong to the people and speaks directly to them in their own voice

“B.C. poet Shane Koyczan is at the heart of a Category Five creative hurricane.”

- Vancouver Sun

Opening the show is Derrick C. Brown: poet, novelist, comedian, and storyteller. In 2023, Paste Magazine named his Comedy and Poetry Record 'Album of the Year.' He is the winner of the Texas Book of The Year award for Poetry. The New York Times calls his work “…a rekindling of faith in the weird, hilarious, shocking, beautiful power of words.”

He is a former paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne. He is the owner and president of Write Bloody Publishing, which Forbes and Filter Magazine called “…one of the best independent poetry presses in the country.” He is the author of ten books of poetry and four children’s books. He lives in Los Angeles.

Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.