Rock and Roll meets New Country. Bootleg Riot's live entertainment rocks the new country currently heard on the radio. Bootleg Riot aims to knock your socks off with great music from today's country! Live country music playing top 40 hits from artists like: Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser and many others. When you think "live band", Bootleg Riot is a memorable experience that is sure to be had at every "BLR" show!
The guys were amazing! They put on a great show and were so easy to work with! We definitely plan on seeing them again!
Response from BootLeg Riot:
OMG!!! Thank you! It was a beautiful wedding. We had a blast. Thank you again for having Bootleg Riot entertain for you.
Terrific time!
Response from BootLeg Riot:
YOU Guys were AWESOME you invited us to your table and worked wonderfully with us. Thank you so much!
We had a great rodeo and looked forward to the "live band". These guys picked up right after the rodeo and sounded awesome. Great interaction and energy for the crowd. After viewing all the other bands on gigsalad, we are extremely glad that we picked them. We will definitely book them in the future and encourage anybody that is looking for a live band. contact Bootleg Riot, easy to deal with, Joshua is very involved in making everything happen the way he says it will happen. Thanks guys for finishing our night off !!!!!
Response from BootLeg Riot:
You guys rock!!! Thank you so much for the great event and opportunity to serve your entertainment needs. We look forward to working with you in the future.
For those that may be considering this venue for your GigSalad ______________ Do it. They went over and above to make us feel valued and privileged to be a part of their event.
Thank you James and DeeDee, we look forward to seeing you again soon!!
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Im not a country fan by any stretch but WOW! these guys ROCK country. Very engaging and full of energy. Perfect for any crowd. Even those "I hate country" people found themselves entertained. Very professional and easy to work with.
Response from BootLeg Riot:
Thank you VERY much for your very KIND words.
These guys are great!
Response from BootLeg Riot:
WE LOVE YOU!!!!
You guys was all great ..i enjoyed watching you guys and way you worked crowd...
Response from BootLeg Riot:
Thank you very much. We love that we get to jump around and see ya smile. Even if it IS laughing at us!! :) Thanks again!
Price Range: $750 and up
Gig Length: 40 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
From your above average stage presence, to table top dancing, to the drummer being 15 feet above the stage in a construction scissor lift, BLR is a riot!
With the rise in popularity of modern country music in today’s market and being surrounded by many great local artists performing their genre of choice around the Ozarks, it became clear to BLR that an alternative to the classic norms of local entertainment needed to be addressed. Find it now with BLR!
"SMELLS LIKE COUNTRY, TASTES LIKE ROCK AND ROLL."
AVAILABLE FOR ANY FESTIVAL, FAIR, CLUB, BAR, PRIVATE PARTY, COMPANY PICNIC OR PARTY OR REUNIONS OF ANY KIND. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ENTERTAINMENT - BOOTLEG RIOT IS THE BAND TO CALL!
Dedicated to the proposition that all bands are not created equal, Bootleg Riot is a determined and entertaining 5 piece, country rock group from Springfield, Mo.
High quality entertainment by high quality musicians
Chris Gray - Neosho, Mo - Rhythm/Lead guitarist/backup/Lead vocals
Anthony Ambrosio - Drums/back up vocals
Joshua Belew - Willard, Mo - Frontman/Lead Singer
Robert Smith - Springfield, Mo - Bass/Backup Vocals
Wayne Severson - Forsyth, Mo - Lead guitar
Bootleg Riot was founded in 2012 with entertainment as its vision. From a living room in a small house to the stage on which they perform, Bootleg Riot was built on the dreams and ambitions of its frontman Joshua Belew. The musicians Joshua chose for the band each have decades of high standard musicianship and entertainment experience.
We have our own P.A. or can use yours. We are VERY easy to work with and will do everything we can to accommodate any size or location in your venue. We do our best to work with your venue on volume and direction.
| September 05, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| September 01, 2019 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 01, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| September 01, 2018–September 02, 2018 • 10:00pm - 12:00am | Sporting Event |
Part of our list include songs like:
Bottoms UP
Chicks dig it
Ain't worth the Whiskey
Party like Cowboyz
Whistlin Dixie
Small town throw down
skake it 4 me
Country Wide
Save a horse
Hey Ya'll - Chris cagle
My Kinda Party
How country Feels
Thats my kinda night
What was I thinkin
Hell of a night
Kick it in the sticks
Make me Wanna
Riot
Days of Gold
HickTown
Lights Come On
And More...
| Joshua Belew | Lead Singer/ Front Man |
| Chris Gray | Rhythm/Lead Guitar/ Vocals |
| Corey Weisenbarn | Drums/Thrower of sticks/ Vocals |
| Wayne Severson | Lead Guitar/Vocals |
| Alan Bates | Bass Guitar/Vocals |
We are a very diverse group ranging from Classical to Heavy metal to old time folk and hick music to Southern Rock and Roll to blues and to the Beatles, putting our own "curve" on modern country tunes.
Depends on the size of the venue!
Please request a stage plot if you are providing your own P.A
Minimum 20 amp breaker or Multiple 15 amp breakers
Outdoor coverage in inclement weather - as applicable to an outdoor stage
Ozark, MO 
Country Band
83 Verified Bookings Avery J. said “Isaac was the perfect addition to our welcome party at Top of the Rock! We are so thankful to have him a part of our wedding weekend-he was a crowd favorite!!”
Springfield, MO
Country Band
Coleton C. said “Chelsey James was amazing at Mid Missouri Banks customer appreciation day. Not only did she attract new faces, she entertained our current customers for…”
Springfield, MO
Violinist
32 Verified Bookings Conner G. said “Joe was very easy to communicate with. If we had any questions he answered them. If we just needed to check in to make sure everything was good and planned…”
Rogersville, MO
Cover Band
5 Verified Bookings David J. said “Awesome performance with great music. Will do it again. We had a small group and well worth the investment.”
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