Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao 4.4.19
Date and Time
Apr 4, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Apr 4, 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 Paperâ€. 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: AYANNA ALBERTSON
Ayanna Albertson is a writer and spoken word poet from Durham, NC by way of Goldsboro, NC. Beginning from early childhood, Ayanna has always enjoyed the art of storytelling through poetry, singing and performance. In 2015, Ayanna received her BA in broadcast journalism from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL, further investing into her passion for creative writing. Ayanna is a part of the Bull City Slam team and has participated in various national poetry slam competitions using her gift of words in order to impact, empower and inspire others. She was crowned the Bull City Grand Slam Champion for two consecutive years, an accomplishment that had not priorly been achieved. Ayanna is very passionate about social justice, human rights, women's rights and civil rights, and desires to be a voice for women and communities of color. Ayanna's motto is "I don't wish to be famous, I just want to be heard." In order to further invest into that desire, she has also recently launched a podcast and brand called Passion Over Popularity.
* * *
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.
