Introducing:
An evening of
Music + Poetry
with Blake Flattley
& Tanner Olson
Songwriter Blake Flattley and poet Tanner Olson will share an evening of music, poetry and stories.
You can expect the night to be inviting, whimsical, entertaining, and fun.
If you would like to move forward with booking an event, or if you have questions please email writtentospeak@gmail.com or music@1517.org and put "Words & Music Tour" in the subject line.
Please include the proposed date and location in the email, and we will get in touch with you!
Endorsements
“Tanner has a way of holding two opposing emotions/ideas at once while navigating the tension between the two with gentleness, humor and kindness; making these heavy things palatable. He has a gift of creating atmosphere with his words that make you want to linger in them. He reminds us that God is creative and inspires us to lean into this. His masterful gift of doing all this through poetry is inspiring.”
Jen Broberg
Ministry Leader Northiron Church
Ishpeming, Michigan
“Being able to listen and experience one of Tanner’s shows
was truly inspiring & such a blast.
His poetry is genuine, humorous, and one of a kind.
I HIGHLY recommend bringing him to your church!”
Abbie Snow
Youth Director and Leader
"Watching Tanner Olson (Written To Speak) perform was like food for my soul. The way he used tone, thoughts, heart, and humor was unlike anything I'd ever seen. I laughed, teared up, and at times dissecting the depth. I can't wait until he tours again in my area as I know my wife and I will be front row."
Todd Nesloney
Author, Educator, + Speaker
“We loved having Tanner share his gifts with our students!
The show was engaging on many levels, thought provoking, quite funny, and very real. Bringing him in was a fantastic departure from our normal schedule and the time he spent with us was so valuable. We are looking forward to having him back soon!”
Bryan Fries
YoungLife Leader
"Tanner Olson inspires me on many levels.
Not only does he write; he writes poetry that's honest, inspiring, and sometimes hilariously funny.
Not only does he speak; he speaks words that come from the heart with a sincerity that isn't often seen these days.
Tanner tells it like it is with a truth and wisdom that is beyond his years, and yet in a way that engages audiences of all ages. Creativity is at the heart of it all, and his faith permeates his work."
Tom Eggebrecht
Pastor + Author of 'Fully + Creatively Alive'
"In an increasingly technological world, we are longing for human touch. In his words - spoken and written - Tanner gives us all a human voice. Real. Sincere. Vulnerable. This is genuine interpersonal communication, with one another and with God. I’m grateful for Tanner’s voice. "
Jeff Cloeter
Pastor + Author of 'Loved + Sent'