NextNOW Fest curator Kira Peck hosts a performance by musician and spoken word artist Tayo Omisore and guitarist and vocalist Mike Hauser.

Tayo Omisore is a Nigerian-American creative from Baltimore, MD who meshes music and visual media in novel and inventive ways as a means to tell intimate stories investigating identity, sexuality and relationships. After participating on American Idol and opening for the likes of 2 Chainz, Drake Bell, and Vacationer, Mike Hauser has made a name for himself in the music industry, cultivating a passionate fan base in the DC area.