Saturday April 28th, 7 for 7.30pm
The Bakehouse 44, High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet
An evening of poetry and songs to launch the latest issue of 'Markings' magazine.
Alan Franks is a poet, playwright, novelist, Times feature writer, diarist, humourist and musician and winner of four major poetry competitions (including Wigtown) in the last three years! One of his songs, The Wishfulness Waltz, is the title track of a recent compilation CD by the Fairport Convention.'
"…(Alan's) poems show a great ear, exude a terrific confidence and imaginative freedom - and a reckless, romantic drama that you'd have to have a heart of stone to remain unmoved by." Don Paterson
'Franks' songs are wonderfully true, complex, addictive things. I wish I think, write and play like him….This is the real thing, I promise.' Jake Thackray
Alan will be followed by readings from contributors to Markings 24.
Tickets £7.50 (£6.00 concs). To book ring 01557 814196 or email bookings@thebakehouse.info or chryssalt2@aol.com, or take a chance on the door.
The Bakehouse 44, High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet
An evening of poetry and songs to launch the latest issue of 'Markings' magazine.
Alan Franks is a poet, playwright, novelist, Times feature writer, diarist, humourist and musician and winner of four major poetry competitions (including Wigtown) in the last three years! One of his songs, The Wishfulness Waltz, is the title track of a recent compilation CD by the Fairport Convention.'
"…(Alan's) poems show a great ear, exude a terrific confidence and imaginative freedom - and a reckless, romantic drama that you'd have to have a heart of stone to remain unmoved by." Don Paterson
'Franks' songs are wonderfully true, complex, addictive things. I wish I think, write and play like him….This is the real thing, I promise.' Jake Thackray
Alan will be followed by readings from contributors to Markings 24.
Tickets £7.50 (£6.00 concs). To book ring 01557 814196 or email bookings@thebakehouse.info or chryssalt2@aol.com, or take a chance on the door.
