We had a great evening with Kelvin in Norwich on his ‘Dusty Finger’ tour of the UK. Kelvin’s stories and poems are accessible to all – those of faith, none or somewhere in between – and are engaging, well delivered and with just the right amount of intelligent humour! The gig seemed to work particularly well in our small café style setting. Kelvin speaks from his experiences and observation and touches the heart with the images and emotions he conveys. From the story of ‘Billy the Bus Driver’ to the plight of refugees, Kelvin took us on a tour of the world and the many people and places he has encountered. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have Kelvin with us. |
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New Zealand born Kelvin Fowler is a poet, pastor, storyteller and cyclist. He has lived extensively with the world’s poor and counts amongst his friends, homeless, transvestites and orphans. He has lived in a cardboard house, on the streets, and presently lives in a red brick Soviet-era apartment building. His poetry reflects the adventure that he calls life.
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"It was a pure joy to listen to Kelvin reading his poetry and telling his stories. We laughed and smiled at Kelvin's adventures. We felt pain and sorrow thinking about orphans and less fortunate. It was thought provoking and it was so natural. Even those who never knew Kelvin were pouring their hearts to him after the event finished. Kel is so approachable and so sincere and he created such a warm atmosphere where everyone could relax and enjoy the poems, stories and great music. Everyone wanted Kel to come back to do another gig. I hope he will come again to London! "
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Some evenings quietly slip by, leaving hardly any mark at all. Then, just once in a long while, one sneaks up, bores itself into your subconscious, and simply refuses to fade away. ‘Number 8, Poetry & Story,’ told by Kelvin Fowler, and supported by the excellent ‘Cheeses of Mexico’, just won’t leave you alone! Kel’s edgy verse at times painted merciless images of a real world, that howled in contrast to the warmth and comfort of the book-lined, standing room only living room. At other times it burst out in deep intimate praise of the One who shares and cares for the bruised and broken world Kel so ably relates. |
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"Having Kelvin come and share his poetry was a superb twist of humour and earnestness. In a typically noisy venue, Kelvin was able to captivate the audience into an attentive silence. His experiences in life are formed in a multitude of witty lines, meeting his audience in heart and mind. It is always nice to meet someone who refreshes the atmosphere around them, and we at Lyspunktet cafe were grateful to host such a man." | ||||
