Johnny Coley - A Poet Among Sound

Tonight: "a total observer of Southern culture," Johnny Coley is a poet and a gem in the heart of Birmingham, a lifelong practicioner of the quiet wei that jokes in the open air. He makes us feel like we might be alive, and we like that. Take this trip with us from one May Day, through one June afternoon, and into the recorded past in words and music. Bienvenus.

Our interview was recorded by patron saints Jasper Lee and Joel Nelson, who joined Johnny by the Maypole in the opening live performance, along with the indubitable Jimmy Griffin, (a previous guest of this desk). Joel also provided the astounding music bed that accompanies our interview. Many warm thanks to our West Ambassador for that. Buy Johnny's book -- it's a gorgeous blue and full of unexpected dad laughs you didn't know you had in you.

Suggests Nightfall (2021 book) - https://sweetwreath.bandcamp.com/album/suggests-nightfall
Antique Sadness (album) - https://sweetwreath.bandcamp.com/album/antique-sadness