Minton Sparks + John Jackson

Minton Sparks is a wildly original poet, performance artist, novelist, teacher, and essayist. Her appearances range from the venerable Old Towne School of Folk Music to the American Songbook Series at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Minton’s books, Desperate Ransom and White Lightning, and her writing have received wide acclaim from NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered and BBC’s Bob Harris Show. She has appeared on stage with Ben Folds, Punch Brothers, John Prine, Jacob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, and country legend Pam Tillis.

Minton also teaches a writing/performance workshop at universities and professional organizations across the country.