This Riot performing at New Daisy

Members of This Riot created posters to hang around the school for advertisement of their upcoming show.

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March 26, 2010 • written by Kimmy West  
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What started as Domenic Martini’s solo act, This Riot, a local teen indie band, is growing in popularity and fame. The local high school boys are performing on Beale St. at the New Daisy Theater on April 3 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Three of the five band members attend Bartlett High: junior Domenic Martini, guitarist and vocalist; senior Casey Martin, guitarist and bassist; and sophomore Nick Hendren, synthesizer. Bolton High sophomore Jake Pritchard serves as guitarist, bassist, and backup vocalist, while  Munford High junior Adam McDuffie plays drums.

Recently the New Daisy has also hosted popular bands such as The Academy Is…, Mindless Self Indulgence, Keller Williams, Elvis Costello, and more.

The performance is part of a local talent showcase also including Songs of Winter, Stoned Ape Theory, Bell Isle, Double Love Band, Animal Sounds, Sailor Scott, Heldman Brothers, and more.