On Hollywood Ending’s last show at iPlay America, Freehold, NJ, we watched The House on Cliff perform (and kill it). This classic-rock band originated in Boston, Massachusetts but currently resides on the road. It’s refreshing to find a group of people who are in their early 20s/late teens playing this kind of music. These boys are legit, to quote Fall Out Boy, “only plugged in to save rock & roll.” The amount of animation they put into a performance definitely rushes throughout the crowd. The powerful vocals, the tenacious guitar, the immense beats in the drums and the the bass that vibrates through the pillars of the venue; it’s intense. They, in the best possible way I could describe them, are vintage (even though they’re only 18-21 years old.) Their passion is what makes their performance, for lack of a better word, attractive. I mean that in a “they look good and I really feel their drive for music; their love for performing” way. Anyone of any age can listen to them because their tracks are real “banGerz.” We were so glad to get their story.
Photo Credit: Kylie Matera
The House on Cliff ( @thehouseoncliff)
Chad Michael Jervis,20 Lead Singer ( @chadmjervis)
William Santana (Bill), 18 Bass/Trombone ( @billiamkory)
Marc Polit, 21 Drums ( @GoobPolit)
Charles Coleman, 20 Guitar/Harmonica ( @scharlescoleman)
When was the band formed?
Chad: Originally 2 years ago, but this line up has been around for 10 months now.
How is the Stand Up Tour going so far?
Charles: Excellent!
Bill: Its a BanGer!…Make sure you get the G in there.
Chad: There’s lots of cool people.
I love that you have a 70´s classic rock style, what inspires you to do that?
Bill: Rock n Roll bands
Marc: Led Zepplin, ACDC, Guns and Roses.
Chad: The thing is everyone thinks of it as dad rock. There’s a reason why it was so popular and still is. Its a genre that makes you feel strong.
Charles: Do what you believe. I got really inspired by the Kendrick Lamar interview.
How is the writing process going? Are you working on an EP?
Charles: Great! We´re actually recording our EP when we get back to Boston.
What is your dream band to perform with?
Bill: The 1986 Guns and Roses
Charles: Queen at Wembley
Chad: Bruce Springsteen with Clarence
Whats your story?
Chad: I’m just a kid from Delaware who grew up loving music and theater. Music has always been a part of my life, its always been present. I went to college for this, but then dropped out because I wasn’t really getting any experience from it. I’m someone who would die for music. I had good parents, listening to good music and had good teachers as well. I’m just a kid who fell in love with music.
Bill: There was 9 year old Bill, wondering about his grandpa. I found out that he was a bassist and also found one of his bass´ in his closet. I played it. I´ve loved Rock n Roll ever since. I love to just take it all in, the culture behind it, everything is beautiful which I feel is a weird word to describe Rock n Roll but that’s how I feel about it.
Charles: Hi, I first started playing the electric guitar when I was 10 years old. I was influenced by Led Zepplin. So when I was 12 my uncle got me tickets to see Zepplin. Ever since then this is what I´ve wanted to do. *”Don´t mind him…hes looking at polar bears”, says pointing to Marc.*
Marc: I was born in Washington DC, then I moved to France when I was 6 years old. I woke up backstage and these guys asked me to play with them and that’s it. But seriously my dad is a guitar player. He bought me a drum kit when I was 3 years old and I began to play along to the Beach Boys. I grew up in France and played with some bands there. I applied to a music school in London but before even starting I made the decision of applying to Berkelee in Boston. I wasn’t happy though and I was failing so I dropped out after three semesters. I saw these guys play and Charles asked me to join which made my decision of dropping out of college a bit easier, so I passed the audition and I’ve been here ever since.
Catch these guys on their tour:
09/12/15 Yellow Dog Music Fest, Cape Cod,MA
Plus get their music here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-house-on-cliff/id935972001
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