Oh Hey There

My name is Tallen Gabriel. I am a writer, musician, and generally curious person living in Brooklyn.

I play cathartic folk-rock shows in and around town, type poems on the spot for guests at events, and write realistic fiction. I teach rock climbing and take on the occasional cello student. Most things I do share a common motivation: cultivating and fostering moments of human-to-human connection, catharsis, and understanding.



Currently:

  • I play cello, sing, and write songs with my band Captain Tallen & the Benevolent Entities. I also play and sing BGVs in Fleur Geurl.

  • My poetry book, "how the light gets in,” is available to order. It’s a colaborative project combining my words with Beth Crane’s photography and we are quite proud of it.

  • I am a contributing writer, copywriter, and voiceover artist with Hatch (listen to my morning wakeup and evening wind down channels on the Restore 2 device). I take on contracted writing and editing assignments with a variety of clients.

  • I can be found at events and crafting custom poems on my 1960s ultraportable Hermes Rocket typewriter with Ars Poetica.

  • I post poetry and essays on my Substack.

  • I edit the Mia’s Queue newsletter.

  • I write YA fiction (inq: Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong) and am in the midst of working on my first novel.

  • I work at Movement Gowanus (formerly The Cliffs at Gowanus) and rock climb frequently.

  • I pay attention to astrology and the sky, go on adventures, and collaborate with friends and artistic compatriots when possible. I read a lot and see live music often. I spend time with my cat, Ghost. I love to learn new things. I’m trying to get more into cooking.

As my friends at Hell Gate Bridge Alliance said in the kindest write up ever: “Tallen is a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist whose work is strongly imbued with warmth and affectionate intimacy. [They] are one of those magical humans with a seemingly endless capacity to embrace humanity in all its beauty and complexity.”

(I went by Tallie for many years, so you’ll likely find some of my digital trail under that nickname.)

Thanks for stopping by! Poke around to learn more about my specific skills and projects, and get in touch if you’d like to collaborate, commission a typewritten poem, have a story to share, or just want to say hey.