Description:
From the Academy Award-nominated film, "Come See Me In The Good Light," to the poet laureate of Colorado, Andrea Gibson changed the hearts of a generation of poetry fans.
Brief description:
Andrea Gibson is not gentle with their truths. A powerful live performer Gibson is the winner of the 2008 Women's World Poetry Slam, and has placed 3rd in world on two International Poetry Slam stages. Andrea's first book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns won the DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize.
Gibson has been showcased on Free Speech TV, BBC, Air America, CSPAN, NPR, and was featured in the documentary Slam Planet. Gibson has released four full-length albums and tours over 180 dates/year.
Review Quotes: "If spoken word were professional boxing Andrea Gibson would be the light weight you don't think much of until she knocks you flat on your ass."
--The Denver Westword