Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao 3.5.20
Date and Time
Mar 5, 2020 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Mar 5, 2020 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: THERESA THA SONGBIRD
Consummate singer-spoken word artist-performer, Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. infuses her works with a special brand of wit, humor and soul. Writing since age 14 and singing from age 9, Theresa Tha Songbird, born Theresa Michelle Wilson, is no stranger to the stage and an addict to all things creative. Theresa began performing poetry as a teen for her High school speech team and quickly rose to become a champion competition Verse Reader. As the only black student to graduate from the 2004 Millikin University School of Music Theresa garnered tenacity in hard work and an ultimate faith in her talents. Her art is sound and word therapy. She is healing each audience member and listener with a well-tuned vibration of love through poetry and song.
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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.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check-in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in a forfeiture of seats.
