7 real barbers, 7 true short stories, 1 specific theme, 1 hot mic, 1 host, 1 DJ cuttin’ up live in front of an audience. The Shortcutz Storytelling Slam & Jam is a live Baltimore-based short form oral storytelling slam and party jam starring professional African American barbers and involving a live audience. Shortcutz harnesses the unique and renowned position and perspective of the Black barber embodying the history of the West African griot and the African-American oral storytelling tradition and information sharing culture–a tradition and culture that was critical to the survival of the African-American community.

7 PM– DJ
8 PM– Show time

Featuring special guest: Larry Lancaster