Ode To An Ugly Face

You all know what it is. I have an ugly face. Perhaps I was born this way, and it is something that I cannot help, but I am ugly. I have tried all sorts of matter of things, but nothing helps, I am ugly and that is all there is.

How ugly am I? You... Read More »

Local Music

Hello. Over the weekend, I had a good time. I try to get out as much as I can and see local Chicago bands. I love Chicago bands, and have gotten close with more than a few over the years. Friday, I took my younger brother out to see Rise Against. I’ve been a fan... Read More »

Snow Day

Hello,

If you all had not noticed. We in the Chicago area had a bit of snow hit us this week. My street had more than 2 ft of snow until Thursday night. My work was closed on Wednesday, so I, much like many other people, had a SNOW DAY!!! So, what to do? We... Read More »

One Bassist to Rule Them All

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a true JRR Tolkien fan. I am the biggest fan of them all. Which is why I look the way I do. I can speak elfish fluently, and I look very much like a hobbit with my 5’2” frame. My feet are hairy, and I... Read More »

Josh Likes it Heavy!!!

I like heavy. The heavier, the better. Yes, I know, Riot Inside is NOT a Death Metal band. That’s ok, because I love the music that we make and play. But, In my space time, stuck in traffic, or just relaxing, i listen to, but not limited to; Mudvayne(fantastic bassist) American HeadCharge, Killswitch Engage, Trivium,... Read More »

The Lowly Bassist

Hi everybody. My name is Josh and I play the bass for Riot Inside. I know what you’re thinking… “You play the bass. Just be glad you have a damn job.” Well that may be true and I may be a lowly bass player with a very ugly face, but I have feelings too (though they don’t... Read More »

“the raw testosterone still bleeds through.”

Check out a review of our brand new EP in Performer Magazine!
http://www.performermag.com/Bands/Article/2010/Riot%20Inside
and check out www.performermag.com to download the entire magazine for free!

Working Hard

We have a few weeks off from shows and are working hard on new stuff and perfecting the songs we already have. The new songs are coming along great! I like writing in this band so much because none of us really have exactly the same musical tastes, so whatever song we’re working on comes... Read More »

Party Anyone?

This Wednesday(Black Wednesday) Riot Inside will be taking over The Mutiny. On Western, just North of Fullerton, in Chicago. We played there last year and had a blast! Oh, and it’s a FREE SHOW!!!!! Just come on out for cheap beer and fantastic music. Playing with Cutter Lang and Six Day Parade. Show starts at... Read More »

Riot Rocked the Southside

It was good to be back on the Southside last weekend. Riot rocked O’malleys once again and had a blast. The show was kicked off by our new friends in paragon (www.myspace.com/paragon) who did a fantastic job with their reggae infused rock. Tip of the hat goes to them who woke up the crowd and... Read More »