Derrick C. Brown
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Derrick C. Brown, a poet/performer and former paratrooper, travels the world performing his written work. He has gained a something of a cult following for his performances, which incorporate spoken word, music and even magic. To date, Brown has performed at over 1100 venues and universities, including La Sorbonne in Paris and The Nuyorican Poets Café in New York City.
He won the California Independent Book Critics' Award in 2004 for his written work, and his performance poetry has won six first-place slam finishes.
In October 2006, he was joined by poet and actress Amber Tamblyn for several poetry performances in California.
Derrick was also the Leadsing/song writer of the John Wilkes Kissing Booth (rip)
== Bibliography ==:
- I Love You Is Back
- Born in the Year of the Butterfly Knife
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[edit] Biography
Derrick Brown, former paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne, gondolier, magician, and fired weatherman, now travels the world and performs his written work. As one of the most original and well-traveled writer/performers in the country, Derrick Brown has gained a cult following for his performance poetry all over the U.S. and through Europe. To date, Brown has performed at over 1100 venues and universities internationally including La Sorbonne in Paris and The Nuyorican Poets Café in NYC.
The Austin-American Statesman described him as "one of the freshest, most moving poets you will ever see." Known for a life-changing show that incorporates spoken word, music, and even visuals--Brown has made eight national book tours and four in Europe. His work on the page garnered him the California Independent Book Critics' Award in 2004, and his performance poetry has won six first-place slam finishes in Venice Beach, England, and Germany.
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Hear what others have to say about Derrick Brown:
"I love Derrick Brown for the surprise of one word waking up next to another. One moment tender, funny or romantic, the next, visceral, ironic and relevatory--here is the full chaos of life." -Janet Fitch, Author of White Oleander
Derrick Brown is one of the best living poets in America. Death to open mics. I always keep him on my radar. -Sage Francis, Hip Hop Artist
"Derrick has written one of the greatest love poems ever written. He is one of the top five poets in America, a true artist." -Marc Smith, author and creator of The National Poetry Slam
"A wit sharp as Sedaris, a sensibility poignant as Sexton, Brown manages to blur the lines between slam poet and cult writer with remarkable ease and grace." -Anthem Magazine
Audio of Derricks poetry can be found on itunes or at www.myspace.com/brownpoetry
[edit] Random Facts
- Toured with the Cold War Kids throughout 2007
- Featured in the December 2007 issue of Nylon magazine
- Has performed numerous times with good friends; Amber Tamblyn, Mindy Nettifee, Mike McGee and Buddy Wakefield.
[edit] Albums
- Greatest Slits
- All Black Cinema
