About this Event
HOSTED BY: E-BABY
Eric "EBaby" Smith has been writing poetry professionally since 1998; opening Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, Heather Headley, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. Since signing with agent Tracy Wiggs of Jus Wiggin Entertainment, he’s performed at over 200 colleges & universities across the US. In 2011, he was the Male Spoken Word Performer of the Year; in 2012, nominated for the Haiku of the Year by the National Underground Spokenword & Poetry Association [NUSPA]; and in 2013, was named the Poet of the Year by the National Poetry Awards. He’s performed on radio, cable tv shows, educated conferences, entertained festivals, hosted countless poetry events, along with featuring on and hosting numerous internet radio programs. An employee of the U.S. Copyright Office , he preaches the importance of copyright and gives out information on how to properly register your written work. E is currently touring the country with his 2 CDs ["My Thoughts Are In This Ink" (2004) & "INKTOXICATED" (2011)]; and his haiku book [Haiku-N-U (2014)]. He currently hosts an open-mic poetry night at the famous Busboys and Poets restaurant in Hyattsville, MD every 4th Thursday of the month; and their Instagram open-mic every 4th Wednesday of the month [@busboysandpoets]. You can find all of his info, tour dates & purchase merchandise at www.ebabypoems.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Busboys and Poets - Columbia, 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, United States
USD 5.00
