 Riviere's home adjacent to McKinley High School was partially converted in 1927 into a theatre catering to the tourist trade.Local musicians, including Tau's uncles Tauvivi, Fuifui, and Pulu, were part of her show.In his 1990 biographical story for "The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association Newsletter", Tau related how his uncle Pulu got him a $2-a-day job with Riviere to play on weekends.