112 W 6th St on the square in Bloomington IN
Writers Guild Spoken Word Series
Poets Billy Tuggle (Chicago) and A.S. Coomer (KY)
Music by Nicholas Graham Hall (Bloomington)
Open mic to follow
Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association
A National Poetry Slam Legend, a poet like none other, a human with few comparisons, the (unofficial) Poet Laureate of Hip Hop culture in the rusted Midwest, BILLY TUGGLE has taught workshops, spit poems, warmed hearts, & made a family of friends from one end of this country to the other. He has been featured in the documentary “Louder Than A B*mb” on “All Def Poetry” and too many other places to list. He published his first full length collection “A Tree (Falls In) The Hood” in 2024.
A.S. COOMER is a writer & musician. Books include BIRTH OF A MONSTER, THE FLOCK UNSEEN, MEMORABILIA, THE FETISHISTS, & many others. He runs Lost, Long Gone, Forgotten Records, a “record label” for poetry.
NICHOLAS GRAHAM HALL isn’t just a singer-songwriter, he’s a storyteller. With a guitar in hand and a well-crafted lyric, he can weave a vivid tale or deliver a powerful message in just a few verses. Nicholas draws inspiration from his own life, tackling relatable themes like self-doubt, love and loss, the political climate, and even the environment. His music is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience. To discover his music just visit your favorite streaming service or visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.nicholasgrahamhall.com&d=DwIFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jmc7AtSUIV0tJBVKrWkk7UzN0mzk4wOWpfbp0CYM7zQ&m=dpsl6fGNI9Om4zi562qPdOtiJMuVqSz_3l1MqWffhcZloCyhP9vMlBac_iaKcuf3&s=VO3cVvHdPXYfkqfCtClWqVHwp6f06s2Xm5K3lz3AwaM&e=