Daniel B. Summerhill is an internationally recognized poet and performance artist from Oakland, CA. He has performed in over 15 states as well as abroad in Europe. He has performed at venues such as "FlyPoet" in Los Angeles and "The Hippodrome Casino" in London. He has shared stages with poets: Jasmine Mans, Prentice Powell, The Last Poets, and others. He has published two collections of poems and has been asked to perform at Ted Talk, Def Jam Poetry with Danny Simmons as well as Afropunk London.
Daniel can provide engaging and powerful 20 minute up to 1 hour spoken word poetry sets as well as creative writing workshops that will explore and engage in social issues and classical ones.
2 reviews
Holly J.
September 10, 2021Daniel is a powerhouse! His mind is brilliant and his delivery is fire! He was an absolute professional from start to finish. You will not be disappointed!
Hired as: Spoken Word Artist
Molly B.
February 23, 2019Daniel exceeded our expectations and provided a well planned and executed writing workshop followed by an intimate performance at our tiny house. He was prompt, professional, engaging and inspiring. We will absolutely be inviting him back to perform.
Hired as: Spoken Word Artist
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes
You can expect a phenomenal and captivating spoken poetry set and/or engaging creative writing workshop.
Both the performance and professionalism will be something to remember.
Daniel B. Summerhill is an internationally recognized poet and performance artist from Oakland, CA. Currently an MFA candidate at Boston’s Pine Manor College, Daniel has performed in over 15 states as well as abroad in Europe. He has performed at venues such as "FlyPoet" in Los Angeles, "The Hippodrome Casino" in London as well as "The Egg" in Upstate New York. He has shared stages with poets: Jasmine Mans, Abiodun Oyewole, Prentice Powell, The Last Poets, and others. He has published two collections of poems and has been asked to perform at Ted Talk, Def Jam Poetry with Danny Simmons as well as Afropunk London.
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Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Ben Lomond, CA
Nina Simone, James Baldwin, Gill Scott Heron, Gwendolyn Brooks,
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Spoken Word Artist
