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Twiddle was an American rock band that is currently taking an indefinite hiatus as of November 26, 2023. They were considered a jam band, and utilized instrumental improvisation in their live performances. They incorporate their influences from a variety of music genres, including
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History

Twiddle formed at
Castleton State College Castleton University was a public university in Castleton, Vermont. In July 2023, Castleton University merged with Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College to form Vermont State University, of which it now serves as a branch ...
in
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in 2004. The members of the band are Mihali Savoulidis (guitar, vocals), Ryan Dempsey (keyboards, vocals), Zdenek Gubb (bass, vocals), and Brook Jordan (drums, percussion, vocals). Twiddle holds an annual festival called Tumble Down at Burlington Waterfront Park in Vermont. In 2022, Jordan took a hiatus from the band. Kung Fu's Adrian Tramontano is currently filling in for Jordan. On November 29, 2022, Savoulidis announced that the band will be taking an indefinite hiatus for the foreseeable future with 2023 being their last year touring. Twiddle played their final three shows during their Frendsgiving on November 23–25, 2023 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.


Members


Band Members

Former Members * Mihali Savoulidis – guitar, lead vocals (2004–2023) * Ryan Dempsey – keyboards, keytar, vocals (2004–2023) * Zdenek Gubb – bass, vocals (2007–2023) * Adrian Tramontano – drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, vocals (2022–2023) * Brook Jordan – drums, acoustic guitar, vocals (2004–2022) * Billy Comstock – bass (2004–2007)


Discography

*''The Natural Evolution of Consciousness'' – 2007 *''Somewhere on the Mountain'' – 2011 *''Live at Nectar's'' – 2014 *''Plump: Chapter One'' – 2015; remastered and rereleased in 2017 *''Plump: Chapter Two'' – 2017 *''Live from Tumble Down 2018'' – 2018 *''Every Last Leaf'' - 2022


References


External links

* {{Authority control Jam bands Rock music groups from Vermont Musical groups established in 2004