Listyn KC presents Run-D.M.C. "Raising Hell" 40th Anniversary

Name: Listyn KC presents Run-D.M.C. "Raising Hell" 40th Anniversary
Start: 2026-02-28T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-28T21:30:00-06:00
Location: The Listyning Room

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Listyning Room | Prairie Village, KS

🎤 Raising Hell for 40 Years! 🎤
Join as Listyn KC celebrates the 40th anniversary of Run-DMC’s seismic masterpiece, Raising Hell. This isn't just a classic hip-hop record; it is the definitive cultural explosion that brought rap to the global masses and forever changed the DNA of popular music.
Released in 1986, Raising Hell shattered the glass ceiling of the music industry. By fusing hard rock riffs with street-smart rhymes and the iconic scratching of Jam Master Jay, the Kings from Queens proved that hip-hop was the new rock 'n' roll. The album's dominance was fueled by four powerhouse singles that defined an era: the high-octane "Walk This Way," the infectious anthem "It's Tricky," the street-certified "My Adidas," and the hard-hitting "You Be Illin'."
At The Listyning Room, we’re cranking the volume to experience this legendary record in all its sonic glory. We’ll play the album in its entirety, giving you the chance to appreciate the crisp production of Rick Rubin and the flawless lyrical chemistry between Run and DMC. Before the needle drops on the main event, we’ll dive into the records that inspired these beats and explore how this album’s swagger influenced everything from global streetwear to the stadium-sized hip-hop tours of today.
All of this great music will be played on The Listyning Room's world-class stereo system featuring Audio Note, Klipsch, and Cambridge Audio.
Kelsyn Rooks hosts Kansas City's favorite curated listening show, Listyn KC. Listen to curated selections of music and fun facts related to the featured album. Then enjoy the entire album played on our world-class stereo systems! Doors open at 6:30 pm.
$20 Donation for this event supports Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) and includes admission, complimentary snacks and beverages including soft drinks, flavored waters, and up to 3 complimentary adult beverages from a great selection of beer, wine, mixed drinks, and NA versions of your favorites.