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it’ll be a cracker. Casper adds, “the whole process is really enjoyable, from writing the songs through to recording”. With writing, rehearsing, and recording the album, the band all have a say into what the sound ends up as. Between recording and playing live, and as with any band, there is a difference in the sound produced. Dan explains, “There is a difference, but we try and remain truthful to our live sound. At least for now, anyway”. Ed elaborates, that “There’s a natural progression to the way we perform live. We get

 

bored of the way things are done all the time, so we’ll change things, mix things up”.

 

Talk topic turns again, this time to the tour they’re currently on. Touring the country with good friend and fellow talented musician Gideon Conn, the Rioters are incredibly appreciative of Gideon’s music. Tamara has known Gideon since she was a kid, but “we lost touch for a while and kind of rediscovered each other on myspace. Our music’s quite different but it actually really works together”. “It’s good that we’re two bands that aren’t too similar musically”, adds Dan, which is true. The two artists do reside in different genres, but still complement each other when playing live one after the other. “When you go and see a gig you don’t want three bands or two bands that sound the same, it’s not that much fun. But if there’s a common link, something that makes them work together, it’s really enjoyable.” Tamara adds that “There’s a film crew doing a documentary on Gideon, so every time you talk there’s a camera filming everything you do”. The rest of the Rioters chuckle at the reminder, and joking (or possibly serious…) scenarios are conjured up by a few of them. Overall, the tour so far seems to have been successful. Tamara describes, “We’ve had a good run, and

we’ve had decent-sized crowds. We’ve also had some really good feedback from the gigs. We’ve sold a lot of merchandise too; we did a bundle the other night with everything for £25, and sold a lot of them. So people must be liking it. The gigs are a good night of music. We generally watch the support bands because they’re here to support us and bring in the local crowds. Last night’s support – Carrie MacDonald - was good”. All the band comment on this support act in unison, complementing her good voice. It’s nice to hear that 6 Day Riot are quite a selfless band, in the way they’re open to other music and always up for helping out and cheering on other acts.

 

 

Asking about possible future tours, rather than the living one they’re on just now, some responses we’re mixed. Casper would “love to do more of Europe, as we’ve not really had a chance to get out there”. Tamara would like to do some more of Canada, where they’ve already played a few gigs.  “I’d really like to do Montreal, and Vancouver. Personally I love Canadian music. We’re starting to get good press out there, so that’s something I’d like to get us over to. Sophie wants us to go to France”, cut to Sophie smiling and nodding. Casper obviously agrees, and adds “I think we’d get a really good reception. I think our sound would be really appreciated by France”

 

And finally to wrap up, the question is asked that is put to almost every band in the world: “where did your name come from?” And the truth is that it really came from nowhere. We should be more prepared for this question” says Tamara, and after a slight pause she looks at Dan and jokingly orders, “make something up”. With a grin, he answers, “Well, looking throughout history, being quite intellectual, we looked at 6 day riots throughout history… There’s been a lot of 6 day riots, and we rest on the seventh day”. With a bit of a laugh from the others, they chime in with other possible sparks of imagination for their name. Tamara helps out with an actual answer and elaborates, “I think our music’s riotous, that’s where the riot bit came from. Though the honest answer is we have no idea where it came from”.

 

6 Day Riot are a band to be reckoned with. Their passion for what they do shines through in their work, and a strong bond between them is evident in their interactions. It’s summed up well by Tamara and Dan, as they and the others agree, “We’re all committed to the band. We try and get together as much as possible, come up with new ideas and rehearse a lot. We all do bits to make money (guitar teaching by Ed, swing dancing by Sophie, and other activities by the others) but we don’t have much time for anything else. We’ll probably be on tour again in May for a couple of weeks. It’s really vital for us to just get infront of people and play. Get the name about a bit more”

 

So there you go. 6 Day Riot. A ‘un-boxable’ band genre-wise who produce really quirky, original music that takes you by surprise. If they’re playing at a venue near you I’d especially recommend you take a jaunt down to have a listen. ‘Special Edition’ albums available now from their gigs nationwide, but if you don't get a chance to attend a gig then '6 Day Riot Have A Plan' will be available instores in July.