Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao 11.7.19
Date and Time
Nov 7, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Nov 7, 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: DUKE THE RUDE
Duke the Rude is an urban poet, and Sons of Baldwin member, parented by his mother and the streets of Baltimore City. He first began using his innate talent as a writer during his time as a middle and high school debater in the respective leagues. During this time he was also a youth activist working alongside coalitions such as Peer 2 Peer and organizations like Baltimore Algebra Project. No stranger to social and political issues, Duke the Rude recognized the unique struggle that is to be black and same gender loving (S.G.L.) After finally dealing with his own internalized hate for himself, he swore to never again be silenced. To never let his blackness outweigh his homosexuality and vice versa. “The Rude†aspect of his name and writing, appears in his unapologetic and abrasive honesty. “To be black and to be homo, is to have two parts of your identity a number of people will take issue with. To be rude is to enter the room with those people and tell your story anyway.â€
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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.
