Tag - Riot Room

Big Freedia and Boyfriend at Riot Room

Last Saturday at the Riot Room, New Orleans' Queen Diva of bounce music Big Freedia headlined a sweaty raucous crowd at the Riot Room.  Opening support was provided by fellow New Orleans rapper Boyfriend. Boyfriend is an interesting act. She essentially performs a rap burlesque show complete with fairly elaborate stage...

Middle of the Map Fest – Day #3

Middle of the Map Fest Day #3 featured another great lineup especially in the Kansas City music department.  The night started off with a bang at Riot Room on the patio where the Jorge Arana Trio was playing one of the loudest jazzy sets in recent memory.  Their music is...

Not a Planet, Kangaroo Knife Fight and Teach Me Equals at Riot Room

Back on February 27, Not a Planet headlined a show with Florida duo Teach Me Equals and KC's own Aussie led rock group Kangaroo Knife Fight.  This was Not a Planet's final show before heading out on a southeastern US tour on their way to SXSW in Austin, TX. Not a...