Though Tiger Riot formed only last summer in 2009 on Long Island, the guys in the band embarked on this special journey years ago. Alexander Harper, Frederick Ardis, Daniel Ardis, Christopher Tagliaferro and Vincent Treglia have been working on music collectively dating as far back as 2006. They have formed and disbanded several other musical endeavors, leading to break-ups, fights, and disappointments that would dishearten the most optimistic musician. The guys have remained focused and driven through the many difficult trials and tribulations – and never let the shadows they temporarily resided in smother the light they always saw ahead. Their personal relationships go beyond their musical relationships, which is what they credit to always keeping them grounded through obstacles they’ve encountered. Dan and Fred are brothers, Vin and Dan graduated high school in the same class, Fred and Alex graduated high school in the same class, then they both went to college together where they met Chris. The core of Tiger Riot’s strength, is attributed to their close relationships and passion for listening to and creating the same music. The years spent together have taught Tiger Riot what it means to be part of a functional, creative, and satisfying effort. “We take this band extremely seriously and become absolutely professional when the time calls for it. We decided when we began Tiger Riot that we would always work the hardest we possibly could. We have a creative inpu