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'''Twiddle''' is an American rock band. They are a [[jam band]], and utilize extensive instrumental improvisation in their live performances. They incorporate influences from a wide variety of music genres, including [[Phish]], [[rock music|rock]], [[jazz]], [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]], [[reggae]], and [[funk]].<ref name=GratefulWeb1/><ref name=GratefulWeb2/><ref name=HuffingtonPost/>
'''Twiddle''' is an American rock band. They are a [[jam band]], and utilize extensive instrumental improvisation in their live performances. They incorporate influences from a wide variety of music genres, including [[rock music|rock]], [[jazz]], [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]], [[reggae]], and [[funk]].<ref name=GratefulWeb1/><ref name=GratefulWeb2/><ref name=HuffingtonPost/>


Twiddle formed at [[Castleton State College]] in [[Vermont]] in 2004. The current members of the band are Mihali Savoulidis (guitar, vocals), Ryan Dempsey (keyboards, vocals), Zdenek Gubb (bass, vocals), and Brook Jordan (drums, percussion, vocals).<ref name=Relix/>
Twiddle formed at [[Castleton State College]] in [[Vermont]] in 2004. The current members of the band are Mihali Savoulidis (guitar, vocals), Ryan Dempsey (keyboards, vocals), Zdenek Gubb (bass, vocals), and Brook Jordan (drums, percussion, vocals).<ref name=Relix/>

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Twiddle
Twiddle in 2016
Background information
OriginVermont, United States
GenresJam band
Years active2004 – present
LabelsJamFlow Records
Members
  • Mihali Savoulidis
  • Ryan Dempsey
  • Brook Jordan
  • Zdenek Gubb
Past members
  • Billy Comstock
Websitetwiddlemusic.com

Twiddle is an American rock band. They are a jam band, and utilize extensive instrumental improvisation in their live performances. They incorporate influences from a wide variety of music genres, including rock, jazz, bluegrass, reggae, and funk.[1][2][3]

Twiddle formed at Castleton State College in Vermont in 2004. The current members of the band are Mihali Savoulidis (guitar, vocals), Ryan Dempsey (keyboards, vocals), Zdenek Gubb (bass, vocals), and Brook Jordan (drums, percussion, vocals).[4]

Fans of the band sometimes refer to themselves as Frends.[5] While Twiddle has released several albums, they are best known for their live concerts.[6][7][8][9]

Discography

  • The Natural Evolution of Consciousness – 2007
  • Somewhere on the Mountain – 2011
  • Live at Nectar's – 2014
  • Plump: Chapter One – 2015[10]

References

  1. ^ Marks, Evan (March 16, 2013). "Grateful Web Interview with Twiddle", Grateful Web. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Hurwich, Dylan (October 22, 2013). "Grateful Web Interview w/ Twiddle's Mihali, Ryan, Zdenek, & Brook", Grateful Web. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Weathers, Taraleigh (January 14, 2015). "Why Twiddle Just Might Be Your New Favorite Band", Huffington Post. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  4. ^ Friedman, Lilli (June 27, 2014). "Summer Stars: Twiddle", Relix. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Mason, Pete (June 24, 2015). "Twiddle: A Growing Brand, the Peaking Phenomenon and the Next Big Fan Base", NYS Music. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Nestor, Matt (March 17, 2016). "Twiddle, Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA – 3/11", Jambands.com. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Ojeda, Daniel (April 17, 2016). "Twiddle Debuts Shaggy & the Righteous Brothers Covers in Sold-Out Milwaukee Show", Live for Live Music. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  8. ^ Bernstein, Scott (February 28, 2016). "Twiddle Jams with Brandon 'Taz' Niederauer & Horns at Irving Plaza", JamBase. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  9. ^ Bernstein, Scott (November 29, 2016). "Full Show Audio: Twiddle Covers Grateful Dead & Daft Punk in Boston", JamBase. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  10. ^ Horton, Kat (December 10, 2015). "Hearing Aide: Twiddle Plump–Chapter One", NYS Music. Retrieved June 12, 2016.