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Éric L Farrell (Woodbridge, VA) winner of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, gives enlightening truth & inspiration through innovative performance styled poetry. Booking..> |
Éric L Farrell (www.ericlfarrell.com)
is a business-minded performance poet and national author, credited with a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Management Information Systems. This Woodbridge, VA based Winner of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam is a full-time poet and has performed as far wide as Italy and Kenya, and also with Grammy Award Winning gospel artist Shirley Caesar and Grammy nominated Kurt Carr (and The Kurt Carr Singers) in 2006, and has also opened for other Grammy nominated artists Byron Cage, Tye Tribbett & G.A., Canton Jones, and gospel hip hop's T-Bone from The Fighting Temptations motion picture. Farrell's new "ONE BARBER" poetry poster is currently hanging on over 180 barbershop walls as he is now on a National ONE BARBER Shop Tour, performing his "One Barber" poem in barbershops to honor those in the profession. As well as producing and performing five ticketed shows of his own 2 hour stage performance, "Sidewalks Are For Kids" (poetry containing elements of comedy, drama, sermon, rap and romance | www.sidewalksareforkids.com), Farrell is believed to be the first poet ever to release a full stand-up poetry performance on video ("Sidewalks Are For Kids" DVD). Aside from this production, he has produced other shows and events of his own, and has been sponsored by over 30 companies, including State Farm Insurance, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and RE/Max Allegiance Realty. He has received a level of support that few other poets have received during their time, and is also fortunate to have thousands of supporters of various ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Earlier in his career, while attending Virginia Union University, Farrell and college roommate Will Holmes Jr. founded E&W Collaborations (1999) – an online Christian ministry of poetry, which continues today (www.ewcollaborations.com). And as an author of Emaculate Publishing, he has released two books nationally, "Seeking Solace: Finding Peace and Comfort in Times of Distress" and "Verbalizions of Enlightenment: The Secret to the Pain," which broke many demographic barriers and was even studied as course material for a full semester by a class at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Some store managers of major book chains have credited him as their most successful book signing, and contrary to industry convention, have welcomed him back for monthly signings. Farrell has yet to release his own audio project, but has been featured on gospel hip hop album "Fearless" by Rory Lyon and was the first poet to be featured on a compilation CD by Gospel Truth Magazine. In addition, he's the founder and host of WordStage Poetry Lounge at Barnes & Noble in Richmond VA (since 2002), WordStage Poetry TOUR, WordStage Poetry Workshop, and WordStage Poetry KIDS, (aimed at increasing public speaking confidence and a positive and purposeful self image | www.wordstage.net). Farrell has also been featured in many magazines, newspapers, radio, and TV, and on May 30, 2007 released his debut poster featuring his honorary poem "One Barber." With the release of his poster, he began his National ONE BARBER Shop Tour, in tune with his goal of helping people realize their true purpose as individuals. (The "One Barber" poem was released nationally in the May 2007 issue of Barber's Only Magazine). Éric L Farrell's audio & video clips are available for viewing on his official website. Official Website www.ericlfarrell.com booking contact: 1-866-567-8999 or submit request here. |
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