DJ Diehard (Ship DJ Showcase #2)

9pm-Close ~ $10 ~ 21+

is a Kansas City, Missouri-based DJ. He is passionate about bringing the energy and quality vibes. DJ Diehard began DJing in 2008, while attending college in New Orleans. His sets often blend Afrobeats, bounce, footwork, house and reggae-dancehall. DJ Diehard has played many venues, including the Riot Room, Niche, The Chesterfield, RecordBar and CrossroadsKC at Grinders. The DJ has a monthly residency, every last Thursday of the month, at The Chesterfield. He hosts DJ Diehard’s Selections, every Friday at 4 PM GMT/10 AM CST, on Ugandan Internet radio station Afrobeatsfm.com.

DJ Diehard also hosts the DJ Diehard Mix Show, every Tuesday at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST, on XLTrax.com.

He has opened for a wide range of artists, including Big Freedia, Mickey Avalon and Simon Rex (Dirt Nasty) and DJ Taye. When you see DJ Diehard’s sets, the beasting is unparalleled!

SHIP DJ SHOWCASE:

In 2026, The Ship kicks off an ongoing series of DJ nights in the original Ship Lounge, highlighting Kansas City’s wide range of DJs and selectors and their unique sounds. The cozy room and laid-back format make it easy for DJs and the crowd to connect and vibe together.

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