"Frank Messina has become a classic." New York Times

2013 Dates:

January 7: Cornelia Street Cafe, New York, NY Frank makes a special guest appearance with the David Amram Quartet. Kevin Twigg, drums; Rene Hart, bass; Elliott Pepper, percussion, Adam Amram, percussion. Cornelia Street Cafe, 8:30pm. 29 Cornelia St, New York, NY. 212-989-9319

January 18, 19, 20: Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, Jungle Jam 2013, Doce Lunas Resort, Frank makes a special guest appearance with Max Creek, and BK3 (Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead, Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band, Scott Murawski of Max Creek).

January 25: Higher Ground, Burlington, VT. Frank makes guest appearance with Max Creek.

February / March: Filming for HBO's Boardwalk Empire Frank makes an appearance in a minor featured role on HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

February 13: University of Central Florida, Burnett Honors College Frank reads from his Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry and discusses the subject of baseball and literature as part of the Honors History program in Baseball and American Culture. Univ. of Central Florida, Burnett Honors College, 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, Florida, 32816
407.823.2000. 6:00PM.

March 9: Toad's Place, New Haven, CT, Frank reads "Directions to the Soul of America" and introduces Doors tribute band, Riders on the Storm. 

March 21: Helen Hayes Theatre, New York, NY, Frank makes his Broadway debut in a special-guest appearance in the Broadway musical, ROCK OF AGES. One night only!

March 28: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City, The annual reading of key selections from the Inferno by Dante Alighieri. This dramatic literary event will take place in the Cathedral, with selected Cantos read by honored guests, distinguished poets, eminent translators and visiting scholars including Michael Palma, Charles Martin, Frank Messina, Paolo Valesio, John Simko, Mary Jo Bang, and others. Hosted by The Very Reverend Dr. James A. Kowalski, Cathedral Dean, and Cathedral Poet-in-Residence Marilyn Nelson. St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave @ 112th St. New York. 9pm-midnight. Followed by Pipe Organ meditation at midnight. Free and open to the public.

April 1: Cornelia Street Cafe, New York, NY, Frank makes a special guest appearance with the David Amram Quartet. Kevin Twigg, drums; Rene Hart, bass; Elliott Pepper, percussion, Adam Amram, percussion. Cornelia Street Cafe, 8:30pm. 29 Cornelia St, New York, NY. 212-989-9319

April 5, NVRHS - Demarest, NJ, Frank gives a reading to the student body as part of the Michael Robertson Poetry Festival. Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ.

April 25: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Drexel Univ. and the Painted Bride Quarterly present Frank Messina, Barnes & Noble Drexel Bookstore, 3:30-5:00PM, 33rd & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Frank will also read at the Pen & Pencil Club, at 7:00PM, 1522 Latimer St. Philadelphia, PA, 215-731-9909

The Run for the Roses Tour:

May 2: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Louisville, KY       In 2009, Frank gave the first-ever poetry reading in the museum's 125-year history. Frank "The Mets Poet" returns for a reading and booksigning, in the middle of Derby Week.  Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Reading and book signing begins at 4:00PM, Free and open to the public! 800 West Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 1-877-7-SLUGGER (877-775-8443)

May 2: Haymarket Whiskey Bar, Louisville, KY, Tyrone Cotton / Frank Messina / Ron Whitehead, with special guest Col. Anthony Broy. Don't miss this special show!. 331 E. Market Square, Louisville, KY, 8:00-10PM.

May 3: Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, KY, Tyrone Cotton / Frank Messina / Ron Whitehead, with special guest Col. Anthony Broy. Don't miss this Kentucky Derby Eve extravaganza! 943 Franklin St, Louisville, KY 502-851-2380. 9:00PM.

May 6: Russian Recording, Bloomington, IN, LIVE STUDIO SESSION BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE. with Tyrone Cotton / Frank Messina / Ron Whitehead, with special guest Col. Anthony Broy, Jeremy Hogan. 1021 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. 8:00PM.

June 2, Highline Ballroom, New York City, The Last Waltz Live An All-Star Re-Creation Of The Band's Classic Concert Film. Rev Tor Band, Jeff Mattson of Dark Star Orchestra and Zen Tricksters, Aaron Maxwell of God Street Wine, Joe Gallant of Illuminati Orchestra, Little Toby Walker, Johnny Markowski of New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jack Grace, Blake Christiana & Andrew Hendryx of Yarn, Rachael Sage, Greg Koerner of Gent Treadly, Danielia Cotton, Godfrey Townsend, Soulfarm, Todd Mack, Emily Elbert, Tory Hanna, Caroline Mack, Katie Pearlman, Frank Messina, Conor Meehan, and Ashleigh Katsos. BUY TICKETS Showtime: 8:00 PM, Doors open: 6:00 PM, Tickets $25 - $45. Frank will be reading Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem, Loud Prayer. More info: www.lastwaltzlive.org Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St. • New York, NY 10011 • between 9th & 10th Ave • (212) 414-5994

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