Thom Francis

Thom Francis is the president of Albany Poets and has been organizing, promoting, and hosting open mics and poetry / spoken word events in Albany such as Nitty Gritty Slam, School of Night, Albany Poets Presents…, and the Albany Word Fest for over 15 years. As a poet and performer, Thom has been featured at many of the upstate poetry and spoken word events from Saratoga to Woodstock as well as LarkFest, Art on Lark, 1st Friday, and the Albany Word Fest.

Next Up to The Mic

Introducing Next Up to The Mic

Albany Poets is excited to announce Next Up to The Mic, a new podcast highlighting the poets & spoken word artists that have graced our stages.

Stand Up! Speak Up!

Stand Up! Speak Up!

This is a time where everyone needs a venue to be heard and we want to help share your protests and sadness, your dreams for equality, and hope for the future.

Brass Tacks Featuring R.M. Engelhardt

Brass Tacks Featuring R.M. Engelhardt

The Brass Tacks Poetry + Spoken Word Open Mic series continues at The Low Beat on Tuesday, November 5 with featured poet R.M. Engelhardt!