Something more than Gibberish Episode 14 - Philip J. Curtis & John Chance Acevedo

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Philip J. Curtis and John Chance Acevedo. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.

Both Gemini and I extend our sincere thanks to our featured guests this week, the dynamic team of Philip J. Curtis and John Chance Acevedo.

Philip J. Curtis is an author, spoken word artist, host, workshop facilitator, and mentor. Philip is a native of Brooklyn, New York with roots in Jamaica, West Indies. Arriving on the Colorado Springs poetry scene in 2006, Philip brought along a brand of New York City straightforwardness and swag along with the sensual sun of Jamaica West Indies. Mr. Curtis is the Founder of Poetry 719. Phil, aka Midnight recently published his first book titled, “What’s It All For?” which covers over forty years of writing and performing. You can follow Mr. Philip J. Curtis on IG: @midnightpoet00

John Chance Acevedo is an educator poet, mentor, father who has been published in several Anthologies . Joining us from Homestead, Florida where John works with young adults living with autism. John Chance has been featured across the country at many colleges and universities; Drexel, Michigan State, Colombia University, Princeton and Yale just to name a few. John Chance has hosted and curated poetry events for over 2 decades using humour to help the audience to swallow the harsh realities of life. John facilitates a 9-week mentorship program which unfortunately led to a 3-year project to help a geriatric poet from Colorado Springs by the name of Miidnight. You can follow John Chance Acevedo on IG: evajayssweets

Do take any opportunity to witness these gents perform at live venues and follow their activities on social media.