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Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia Helps Birmingham Release Its Wiggle

March 25, 2017

Big Freedia, the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, showcased why she has that royal distinction during a show at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th. The show, part of the "Release Your Wiggle" tour, drew a great crowd on a Friday night. It was a crowd that wanted to bounce, twerk, and dance to the DJ's pulsating beats and Freedia's commanding lyrics.

Freedia, who has made quite the name with television appearances and even a spot on Beyonce's "Formation", is an artist I've been wanting to see and photograph for some time. Timing has always been an issue, but, thankfully, I was able to get out to this performance.

I was blown away by the showmanship Freedia put on during the performance. For the most part, it was a minimalist style show with just Freedia, her dancers, and her DJ. Frankly, that's all she needed. Her voice, personality, and charism added all the needed flair to the show and helped the crowd get down right from the moment the first beat filled the room.

It was the perfect type of Friday night performance. People let their hair down and get wild with a performer that knew how to draw those emotions out from the crowd.

You can check out photos from this concert below. More information about Big Freedia can be found at her OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

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Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)

Big Freedia performs at Saturn Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama on March 24th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes)


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Show 012: Lucy Dacus | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 4th, 2019⠀⁣⠀
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It's been a rainy and gray week along with a lull between shows. I normally don't have a problem with those conditions, but, hey, too much of it demands a little color be brought into the equation. ⁣⠀
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Show 011: Bring Me The Horizon | The Coca-Cola Roxy | Atlanta, Georgia | January 26th, 2019⠀⁣⠀
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On a bit of a lull until my next confirmed show... so here's a pull from the archives!⁣⠀
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Show 016: Gouge Away (Opening for Russian Circles) | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 17th, 2019⁣⠀
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Still thinking how good Gouge Away's set opening for Russian Circles was... I do hope to get a chance to catch them again sooner rather than later.⁣⠀
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Show 016: Russian Circles | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 17th, 2019⠀⁣⠀
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Just sharing another shot from this weekend's performance from Russian Circles!⁣⠀
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Show 016: Gouge Away (Opening for Russian Circles) | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 17th, 2019⠀
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Gouge Away put on a killer opening set in anticipation of Russian Circles' performance at Saturn. Definitely check them out if you get a chance to see them live, and check out their music on Deathwish, Inc.⠀
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Show 016: Russian Circles | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 17th, 2019⠀
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Enjoying this long holiday weekend with some heaviness courtesy of Russian Circles. Check out their sounds on Sargent House! ⠀
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Show 015: Many Rooms (Opening for Copeland) | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 13th, 2019⠀
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I nearly forgot to share a shot from this great opening set Many Rooms put on at Saturn earlieri n the week. Heavy blue is usually something a lot of photographers try to avoid, but, sometimes, the color scheme fits the performance quite well. Check out Many Rooms' music on Other People Records.⠀
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Show 012: illuminati hotties (Opening for Lucy Dacus) | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 4th, 2019⠀
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Here's to a long weekend, and here's to this show from illuminati hotties!⠀
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Show 013: Great Peacock | Saturn Birmingham | Presented by Good People Brewing | Birmingham, Alabama | February 6th, 2019⠀
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Here's to the weekend ahead!!! What do y'all have planned for the next few days? I've got one, maybe two, shows on the calendar so definitely looking forward to documenting those.⠀
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Show 015: Copeland | Saturn Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama | February 13th, 2019⠀⠀
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This was my first experience seeing and photographing Copeland, and I must say that I dug the vibe they had in the room for this performance. Check out their latest album, "Blushing", which can be found on Tooth & Nail Records.⠀
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