Special Black Friday Open Mic Night hosted by E-Baby 11.29.19
Date and Time
Nov 29, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Nov 29, 2019 9:00 pm
Hyattsville
A Busboys and Poetry Event Special Black Friday Open Mic hosted this week by E-Baby
Eric "E-Baby" Smith began writing poetry in July, 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour” reached over 150 colleges & universities across the US. In 2014, he was named the Spokenword Billboard Award’s Hot100 Top Ranking Artist of the Year. In 2016, he received Best Poet at the DMV Underground Awards. He has two CDs [“My Thoughts Are In This Ink” & "Inktoxicated"] and a book of haiku poetry ["HAIKU-N-U"]. E-Baby's performed on numerous cable programs and radio shows, educated conferences and entertained festivals, and hosted numerous poetry events [currently hosting every 4th Thursday of the month at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, MD]. Also, an employee of the U.S. Copyright office at Library of Congress, he preaches the importance of Copyright and gives out information on how to properly register your work. E-Baby .. a Poet, a Mentor, a Host.
FEATURING: BREEYAH
Breeyah is a 22 year old vocal performer and actress from the DMV area. She's a graduate from Duke Ellington School of the Arts (Washington, DC) class of 2015; and, a recent graduate from The University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA) majoring in Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance, class of 2019.
While attending Duke Ellington, she was a part of the DESA Show Choir under the
direction of Dr. Monique Holmes. Also, she shared the stage and performed for many “greats” including: Sting and Paul Simon, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Small, Rickey Minor, Richard Smallwood, and more! While attending The University of the Arts, Breeyah sang background vocals for Denelle Anderson @ Pubb Web Live, Chris Pinella @ The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Tiffany Jones + Philly Pops Big Band @ Parx Casino. She has also had the opportunity to be a part of The Sid Miller Dance Band and The All About Me Band performing in different venues in the Philadelphia/New Jersey areas.
The sound of Breeyah would be described as technical, versatile and ever evolving working with Classical/Opera, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Gospel, Pop, and R&B styles of music. "I am dedicated to push my sound further than any limitations anyone has put on me."
* * *
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.
