Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Orville Walker featuring Real T@lk
Date and Time
May 12, 2015 9:00 pm
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
May 12, 2015 9:00 pm
Takoma
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Orville Walker featuring Real T@lk
Born in Takoma Park, MD, Orville Walker grew up in Jamaica; and now Landover, MD, where he currently resides. He has been writing poetry for several years, but started performing his work in November 2009 at the 12th Street Lounge in Washington, D.C. Orville's poems speak a vivid truth about the struggles of being an artist, and staying constant and true to oneself. He speaks poetry for the voiceless to address the issues no others will speak of, and to release pent up emotions with his pen. Poetry has become his breath of fresh air, his meditation, his therapy. His compelling words have been shared on several stages, in front of numerous audiences. Orville has been the featured poet at spoken word venues such as Busboys & Poets, Messiah & Friends, Indulj, and touched the east coast states Delaware, Pennsylvania & Connecticut.
In February 2012, "Real T@lk" was invited to perform for Andre3000 at his Atlanta home. Andre called Real a "lyrical scientist." Hailing from Peoria, Illinois, poet/emcee Real T@lk is changing the world one rhyme at a time! He’s most recently come off of Big Boi's "Shoes For Running World Tour" this past Fall. In the December 2009 issue he was named “Unsigned Hype†by The Source Magazine. He’s also performed at over 50 college campuses across the nation including Howard University, Morehouse College, and Fisk University (to name a few). He’s currently working on his 6th audio project featuring Organized Noize Productions, DJ Toomp, DJ Cutmaster Swiff and a few other ATL natives. Williams holds a Bachelors in Journalism-Advertising from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He is truly a mother-loving genius, cunning linguist. His lyrics will make your brain smile.
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. On the day of the event, tickets can be purchased online here starting at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. 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. Â
