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So here we are. All things…like a riot. OK, it’s in development. But watch this space for CLaRcentric reporting and stuff…
We like doing gigs. John puts a lot of effort in. And he’s out of shape. It’s entertaining. And after a winter of discontent penning new material and recording demos, we’re ready, keen, eager, excited, enthusiastic…we wanna gig!
If you want to get in touch leave a comment, or track us down on Facebook or Twitter. If you’re thinking of asking us to play, well, errr….we probably will. So ask away.
Thanks for popping in. Help yourself to a complimentary boiled sweet on the way out.
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Biography…
Calm Like a Riot spit their fusion of rock, funk and hip-hop with a contagious energy. The Worcester-based band vent their anger in a way you would expect having grown up on the mean, urban streets of middle-class, middle-England. Each night they put across their musical message in such a style that never fails to make the people of Worcestershire look up from their humous and olive ciabatta and take note. Led from the front by their hard talking, hard working lyricist John “Anger Manager”, and ably backed up by Pete, Dan and Mick (Middle Managers), Calm Like a Riot are not afraid to confront the issues of the day. There are wars going on, there is greed, there is global warming and there is injustice and the boys won’t let you leave without telling you what they think. Do we sit back and do nothing while the world faces these problems, or do we write an edgy, rap verse and a catchy chorus on the matter? I know what Calm Like a Riot would do. Calm Like a Riot. Mic in hand, tongue in cheek.
BREAKING NEWS….Calm Like a Riot unearth apparent genuine fan. Forensic experts are currently examining the film to ensure it has not been faked. Meanwhile health chiefs voice concern over the effects on brain development following exposure to CLAR. A statement from the church of England mentioned something about Jesus not being a fan of Cheesecake Hip Hop.
Holy mother of a gerbil, we’ve made it! Made it straight into the top ten of BBC Hereford and Worcester Top Tracks of 2011, as picked by Andy O’Hare (or TTBBCHAWTT2011APBAOH for short). Yes, straight in at Number 7, what kind of stupid name is that, it’s Calm like a Riot with the Robot Song.
(Are you serious? Are you telling me there were only 6 tracks better than this sent in during the whole of 2011? I know there are problems in the world, but this shit puts them all into perspective. Please tell me they’ve split up. No? Recording new material? Are you taking the piss?)
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Check out our EP! Yes we are very proud, if you can’t tell by the tone of our voice.
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Entrance video at the Marrs Bar, 24/09/11. The band are done over during a balls out jamming session…
Click on the image to read the
article in August’s SLAP
(thank you Slappers)
