The word is out that the reunion is on for the local 1990s band, Love Riot, and Lisa Mathews and “Young” Ron Campbell join Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him how and why the band has reunited this month to make beautiful music again at the Creative Arts Alliance in Highlandtown on November 21st.

Lisa Mathews and Young Ron discussed the reformation of Love Riot, a band originally formed in the 90s after Beyond Words. Love Riot, known for their new wave sound, transitioned to a grungier style with a violin replacing drums. They gained recognition through a Yamaha Music Quest competition, performing in Japan and winning the national semi-finals. The band’s music was featured on “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Love Riot is set to perform at the Creative Alliance o

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