Rick Kearns and Johnny Catalano, Two Hussars, blending poems and music with flamenco, gypsy jazz and blues themes, return to Poetry Thursdays at the Midtown Scholar bookstore to spread their wings, to expand their unique sonic collaboration.
Rick Kearns is a poet, freelance writer and musician based in Harrisburg, Pa. His poems have appeared in over 70 literary journals including The Massachusetts Review, The Painted Bride Quarterly and Chicago Review. Kearns’ poems are in national anthologies, chapbooks, and books. He has given readings throughout the US since 1992. Kearns was named Poet Laureate of Harrisburg, Pa in January 2014.
Johnny Catalano is a professional guitarist whose influences include gypsy jazz, flamenco, classical, blues and rock. Catalano has a great passion for collecting musical instruments. He is a music teacher - with students from ages 5 to 88 years old. Many of his lessons and performances can be viewed on Youtube. For lessons or bookings call: (717) 623-7166 or johncatalanomusic@gmail.com.
The Two Hussars are both veteran artists and part of the Flamenco Kitchen family.
The Midtown Scholar is located at 1302 N. Third Street. For more information, (717) 236-1680. Hosted by the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel.
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