There was standing room only at the "Garbanzofest" which took place at Moltan Java in Bethel on Sunday, July 29, at 2pm, presented by publisher Seraphemera Books & Music, and Byrd’s Books.
The first issue of the Garbanzo Journal (Volume One), edited by owners Marc Moorash and Ava Dawn Heydt, was celebrated by live performances of poetry reading, storytellers, video shows, visuals of story illustrations and more. There was also an open mic for anyone wishing to tell a tale.
The Garbanzo Journal, a book containing the work of 43 authors, is for sale at Byrd's Books.
The Shoutbacks kept hands clapping and feet stomping, and some audience members danced in the isle, as the 5 piece band performed upbeat Americana music.
The authors presented at the Garbanzofest were:
Zahie l Kouri (prologue)
Danielle Kral (live)
Greg Miraglia (live)
Malcolm Tnt (video)
Shawna Rncher (live)
Melissa Crory (video)
Shawnte Orion (audio)
Michelle Bruhn (live)
Steven Nova (live)
Steven Ray Smith (video)
J. C. Vickery (video)
Alana Eisenbarth (video)
Monica Richards (video)
Larry Doby Simpson (live)
Suanna Davis (video)
