Derrick C. Brown Tickets

Derrick C. Brown, born February 7, 1973 in San Francisco and now based in Los Angeles, is a driving force in contemporary performance poetry. A founder of Write Bloody Publishing in 2004, Brown is known for energetic live readings, intimate storytelling, and a relentless touring schedule that blends poetry with music. His work transcends traditional poetry, weaving humor, confession, and social reflection into a unique spoken-word experience.

Brown’s career spans writing, publishing, and performance. He has published acclaimed poetry books such as Strange Light (2013) and Love Ends in a Tandem Kayak (2023). In 2023, Paste named his comedy album A Close Shave with Heaven as Comedy Album of the Year, underscoring his versatility as both writer and performer. He collaborates across media, creating immersive live shows and spoken-word records that resonate with audiences who crave honest, heartfelt storytelling.

In 2025, Brown contributed to All Black Cinema’s This Bitch is Rising (album) and was appointed Los Feliz Poet Laureate, highlighting his ongoing influence in the literary and performing arts communities. Whether performing solo, with bands, or in collaborative formats like Night Reports, Brown’s stage presence invites listeners to lean in and experience poetry as a living, evolving art form.

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