Andrea Gibson
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Andrea Gibson is a spoken word artist and activist, living in Colorado. Her poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, and the struggles facing queer people today. She has three self-released CDs: When the Bough Breaks (2006), Swarm (2004), and Bullets and Windchimes (2003). She also has three books: Trees that Grow in Cemeteries, Yellow Bird, and What the Yarn Knows of Sweaters.
Gibson grew up in Calais, Maine, and attended Saint Joseph's College. Later, she moved to New Orleans with her girlfriend. In 1999, however, the two moved to Boulder, Colorado. She went to her first open-mic in Denver.[1] A four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion, Gibson finished fourth at the 2004 National Poetry Slam, and she finished third at both the 2006 and 2007 Individual World Poetry Slam.[2][3]
Gibson recently toured in Europe with Buddy Wakefield and Katie Wirsig.
[edit] References
- ^ Peiken, Matt. "Andrea Gibson isn't in it to win", Metaphor Magazine, April 30, 2007. Accessed February 10, 2008.
- ^ International Poetry Slam Final Results
- ^ Ed Mabrey wins the Individual World Poetry Slam
