Photography: Busboys, Poets, and Teeth
The line for open mic night at Busboys & Poets here in DC. It was packed with beautiful people.
My brother Thomas and cousin Gary in line. Thomas (far right) is waiting to put his name on the list for open mic.
I just thought that this was interesting and funny. This is located on U street in DC.
Comments
TS
This is new to me...an open mic is where u can go on stage and read your poem, song...etc?
I suppose at the dentist...u will also need to open your mouth...lol
I really love that sign. Maybe I will just go around town looking for interesting signs. :) Thanks for stopping in.
guyana-
Hello and welcome! Please comeback. I'll have to stop out and get some good ol' ginger tea. :)
suzy-
hello suzy. I was a busboy once for an entire day in high school. I quit the next day because I wanted to go to the skating rink with my friends. The year was 1984. :)
blkfeline-
Yes, poets sign up, get up and do their thing. It's really cool. There's so much talent out here. Yes, you are right because either way you have to open those "chops." :)
I mean, some of those open mic readers are really really bad.
;)
Kidding. Actually, I was thinking the first time I got up to read behind a mic, it was ... quite like getting in a dentists chair. I was nervous and figured it was going to hurt. Plus I was high on nitrous oxide.
kidding again.
Okay, I'll just shut up.
TS
Darius Lovehall quote:
"Now do they call you daughter to the spinnin post, or
Or maybe Queen of 2,000 moons
Sister to the distant, yet risin’ star
Is your name Yemeya
Oh hell nah, it’s got to be Oshun
Ooo, is that a smile me put on your face child" I love that movie too. :)
ubfly-
Yeah, it was cool.
ts-
You are a trip! LOL :)
Yes, your blog has Love Jones written all over it.
faith-
I'll tell my brother what you said. :)Enjoy the rest of your day. By the way, if you want to see my brother's performance just email me (sbess85@yahoo.com) and I'll send it to you.
Khotso
As GG said some great posts and photos here. Nice place, I'll be back!
I suppose stuffed shirt people just can't get down.
You've got one beautiful eye. If I'm out East again, I'll have to e-mail and ask where I should hang out in my free time.
I still have that soundtrack.
Thanks for stopping through and welcome!
game-
Yes, definitely hit me up and I'll give you some suggestions. Thanks!
rose-
Sometimes the stage fright can enhance your performance. :) Well, sometimes.
dance-
What's up Oshun! :)I still have that soundtrack too.
michelle-
I did not do anything on the mic. As for an audio clip I have no idea how to do that? :) Send me some instructions and maybe I will.
ruben-
Yes, it was a great time. Hello.