Issue One - The Weekend Riot

The House on Cliff really stick true to their dedication of the classic rock genre but they aren’t afraid
to dab into the 1980s hard rock influence or jump into the 90s alternative thrilling scene – The House on Cliff
effortlessly manages to pay an homage while remaining true to themselves. Santana gladly lists an array of
influences from Bruce Springsteen to Elvis Presley to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Guns n’ Roses to Queen,
Rebecca Black to The Eagles and The Police,” again Jervis interjects. “I’m not too sure about Rebecca Black.”
“You just roll with it, whatever happens, happens,” summarizes the songwriting process within the
band, and as Jervis explains, it’s all a collaborative effort. “One of us would have a verse or chorus in mind,
and from there we’ll just work on it. Each of us are very consistent when it comes to writing original material
for the group.” The House on Cliff actually does have the potential to resurrect the rock scene that was once
so lively in the 1960s to 1970s to the 21st century, but amazingly, they really just see each other as college
kids living the dream they’ve always pursued – they only ask for everyone else to tag along. “I would say trying
to bring people in all different backgrounds, different ages and different generations kind of together is
something we aim for because that’s what’s kinda cool from what I’ve seen in the past year of us playing. We
don’t just select to one demographic. We select to a bunch of demographics whether you’re young, whether
you’re old, whether -,” it’s Santana’s turn to interrupt Jervis. “It doesn’t matter who’s cockles we’re grabbing.”
The band nods in agreement. “That’s one way to put it.”
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