ABC Death Release Show Tickets

ABC Death Release Show is a collaborative project rooted in the worlds of poetry, illustration, and performance. Begun around the 2018 release of the picture book ABC Death, written by National Poetry Slam Champion Shane Hawley and illustrated by St. Paul-based artist/animator Joel Erkkinen, this duo brought a unique blend of spoken-word performance and visual storytelling to the stage. The original release took place in December 2018 at Icehouse MPLS in Minneapolis, as part of Button Poetry's launch events for the book. While there isn’t a publicly listed 2025 tour for ABC Death Release Show as a musical act, the project remains a reference point for collaborative, cross-medium storytelling in the poetry community.

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Biography

ABC Death Release Show began as a creative collaboration bridging literature, illustration, and performance. The project centers on the work of two notable creators: Shane Hawley, a National Poetry Slam Champion (2010) and widely respected spoken-word performer, and Joel Erkkinen, an artist and animator based in St. Paul, MN. Hawley brings dynamic stage presence and sharp, narrative-driven poetry, while Erkkinen contributes characterized visuals and animation sensibilities that complement live performances. The December 2018 event at Icehouse MPLS in Minneapolis marked a seminal moment for Button Poetry’s book-launch format, blending spoken word with visual storytelling in a live setting.

Discography Highlights

• ABC Death (Picture Book Release): Written by Shane Hawley, illustrated by Joel Erkkinen, published by Button Poetry (2018). The release event featured performance elements and hosted by Button Poetry, celebrating the collaboration of poetry and illustration.
• Performance Pieces: Association with Button Poetry events and cross-media readings that highlighted Hawley’s slam-caliber performance and Erkkinen’s visual storytelling.