Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao 10.3.19
Date and Time
Oct 3, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Oct 3, 2019 9:00 pm
Hyattsville
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ Tao
Whether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is word in motion.
DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s colleges with a duet called “The Pen and Paper”. This seasoned writer has also released several studio projects featuring his work. DJ Tao has shown that poetry is truly for the people. A poet with a distinct voice, he has flipped poetry into a fresh new style – free-word. His improvised free-word poems are an interactive, democratic experience for everyone in the room. He turns ‘his’ poem into ‘our’ poem. As an open-mic host, DJ Tao is a poet with a feel for the moment. He has a funny, witty way of getting the whole room thinking and laughing at the same time. Since 2010 he has hosted at Busboys and Poets in their Shirlington and Hyattsville locations. And since 2016 he has hosted Eggspress Yourself, a monthly open mic in Silver Spring, MD.
DJ Tao is the most unpredictable poet on the planet. So when you see him in action…. Say ‘word’!
featuring: Gradalove
Gradalove is a spoken word poet, poetry slam champion, visual artist, and YouTube content creator currently based out of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Her creations are reflections of her experiences- all aspects of love, self-discovery and storytelling observations. Gradalove has been a featured poet throughout the DMV at Busboys and Poets, Love Pain & Poetry’s Open Mic, Whiskey Girl’s For the Love of Our Men, and more. Gradalove added poetry slam judge to her experience after being invited to judge High Roads Academy’s 2018 poetry slam. Gradalove’s performances can be found on her YouTube channel!
For bookings, email info@gradalove.com.
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For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.
$5 Cover. No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
