WEBVTT 00:00:22.730 --> 00:00:26.050 Welcome back friends to another episode of Shecky's 00:00:26.050 --> 00:00:29.789 Jam Bands. Your guide to the weird wild and wonderful 00:00:29.789 --> 00:00:33.270 corners of the Jan band universe. Today we're 00:00:33.270 --> 00:00:36.530 diving into the most beloved and unique groups 00:00:36.530 --> 00:00:39.689 to come out of the modern jam scene and they're 00:00:39.689 --> 00:00:43.890 called Twiddle. Now if you ever set foot at a 00:00:43.890 --> 00:00:46.729 festival in the past decade you've probably heard 00:00:46.729 --> 00:00:49.770 their name tossed around often followed by someone 00:00:49.770 --> 00:00:53.299 saying Man, you gotta check out their set. And 00:00:53.299 --> 00:00:58.259 they're right. So who are Twiddle? The band was 00:00:58.259 --> 00:01:02.119 formed back in 2004 at Castleton State College 00:01:02.119 --> 00:01:07.200 in Vermont. Founding members Mahali Savallidis 00:01:07.200 --> 00:01:12.459 on guitar and vocals, Ryan Dempsey on keys, Brooke 00:01:12.459 --> 00:01:18.000 Jordan on drums, and Zidnek Gubb on bass. built 00:01:18.000 --> 00:01:21.719 the band around a shared love of improvisation, 00:01:22.120 --> 00:01:25.140 genre bending, and storytelling. Vermont, of 00:01:25.140 --> 00:01:28.459 course, being the fertile soil that gave us fish, 00:01:29.120 --> 00:01:32.260 made for the perfect incubator. And the name 00:01:32.260 --> 00:01:35.239 Twiddle, well, legend has it that it was born 00:01:35.239 --> 00:01:38.180 out of a playful banter between the band members. 00:01:38.819 --> 00:01:42.159 Kind of whimsical, nonsensical word that stuck. 00:01:42.819 --> 00:01:46.040 It reflects their vibe perfectly. Light -hearted, 00:01:46.379 --> 00:01:51.680 fun, but with depth if you dig in. Now, let's 00:01:51.680 --> 00:01:54.840 talk about songs. If you're new to twiddle, here 00:01:54.840 --> 00:01:57.579 are some essentials to put on your playlist. 00:01:58.459 --> 00:02:02.480 The first one is Jamflow Man, their well -known 00:02:02.480 --> 00:02:06.819 tune. It's practically an anthem in the jam scene. 00:02:08.039 --> 00:02:11.340 Lyrics are cheeky, the groove is infectious, 00:02:11.539 --> 00:02:15.620 and the jams go anywhere. A perfect entry point. 00:02:16.039 --> 00:02:19.060 Second one you should check out is Friends theme 00:02:19.060 --> 00:02:22.159 and Friends, by the way, is spelled without an 00:02:22.159 --> 00:02:25.860 I for some reason. Yes, spelled without an I, 00:02:26.259 --> 00:02:29.139 this is Twiddle's love letter to the community, 00:02:30.060 --> 00:02:33.520 inclusivity, and good vibes, a crowd sing -along 00:02:33.520 --> 00:02:36.960 favorite. Thirdly, you should check out Lost 00:02:36.960 --> 00:02:40.699 in the Cold, a heartfelt melodic track that shows 00:02:40.699 --> 00:02:43.699 their songwriting chops and their ability to 00:02:43.699 --> 00:02:48.330 connect emotionally. not just through jams. Lastly, 00:02:48.650 --> 00:02:51.490 check out White Light. This is more spiritually 00:02:51.490 --> 00:02:56.009 charged and it mixes introspection with soaring 00:02:56.009 --> 00:02:59.949 improvisation. Of course, what really sets Twiddle 00:02:59.949 --> 00:03:04.590 apart are their live jams. Let's break down some 00:03:04.590 --> 00:03:07.490 of the most unforgettable moments fans still 00:03:07.490 --> 00:03:11.849 talk about. First of all, this jam flow man transitioning 00:03:11.849 --> 00:03:14.419 into Frankenfoot. which is one of their other 00:03:14.419 --> 00:03:17.780 songs. This combination has become a staple at 00:03:17.780 --> 00:03:21.599 shows. Jamflow Man starts out playful, but when 00:03:21.599 --> 00:03:24.979 they slide into the darker, funk -driven groove 00:03:24.979 --> 00:03:28.500 of Funkin' Foot, that's like flipping the emotional 00:03:28.500 --> 00:03:32.379 switch from day to night. Another one is Tumble. 00:03:32.680 --> 00:03:36.740 It's the extended version. This track gives Mahali 00:03:36.740 --> 00:03:40.580 room to take guitar solos into blissey, soaring 00:03:40.580 --> 00:03:44.729 territory. while Ryan Dempsey's keys keep it 00:03:44.729 --> 00:03:48.610 grounded. Some versions stretch past 20 minutes 00:03:48.610 --> 00:03:53.530 and their journeys within themselves. The third 00:03:53.530 --> 00:03:57.990 one is called Doink and Boink. Yes, that's the 00:03:57.990 --> 00:04:01.770 actual title called Doink and Boink. It's quirky, 00:04:02.090 --> 00:04:06.389 spacey, and often a launching pad for experimental 00:04:06.389 --> 00:04:10.710 jams where anything can happen. Expect funky 00:04:10.710 --> 00:04:16.009 bass, cosmic keys, and crowd laughter. Last jam 00:04:16.009 --> 00:04:19.550 you should check out is When Lost and Cold goes 00:04:19.550 --> 00:04:23.930 type 2. Fans know this tune as a ballad, but 00:04:23.930 --> 00:04:26.629 every once in a while Twiddle lets it evolve 00:04:26.629 --> 00:04:29.790 into a transcendent jam that leaves the audience 00:04:29.790 --> 00:04:33.689 buzzing. What makes Twiddle jam special is how 00:04:33.689 --> 00:04:37.870 they balance playfulness and with emotion. One 00:04:37.870 --> 00:04:40.449 minute they're laughing at Ryan's goofy keyboard 00:04:40.449 --> 00:04:44.930 fills, and the next you're lost in a guitar solo 00:04:44.930 --> 00:04:48.930 that feels like a spiritual awakening. A few 00:04:48.930 --> 00:04:52.589 fun facts for you about Twiddle. Twiddle created 00:04:52.589 --> 00:04:55.470 Tumble Down Festival in Burlington, Vermont, 00:04:56.089 --> 00:04:58.430 a multi -day celebration that brings together 00:04:58.430 --> 00:05:01.329 jam bands, friends, and community. Secondly, 00:05:01.449 --> 00:05:04.050 their fan base, affectionately known as Friends, 00:05:04.709 --> 00:05:07.689 has grown into a movement centered on kindness, 00:05:08.410 --> 00:05:12.540 positivity, and inclusivity. And last fact that 00:05:12.540 --> 00:05:15.759 you should know is Mahali also had a strong solo 00:05:15.759 --> 00:05:19.480 career where he blends reggae, folk, and jam 00:05:19.480 --> 00:05:24.300 influences, but Twiddle remains his core. If 00:05:24.300 --> 00:05:26.800 you haven't yet, dive into Twiddle's catalog. 00:05:27.399 --> 00:05:29.639 Catch them live if you can because that's where 00:05:29.639 --> 00:05:32.699 the magic really unfolds. Whether it's goofy 00:05:32.699 --> 00:05:36.540 energy of Jan Floman or the soul -stirring lift 00:05:36.540 --> 00:05:40.480 of Lost in the Cold, Twiddle reminds us that 00:05:40.480 --> 00:05:43.220 jam bands aren't just about the music, they're 00:05:43.220 --> 00:05:45.560 about community, fun and shared experiences. 00:05:46.300 --> 00:05:48.620 That's it for today's episode of Shecky's Jam 00:05:48.620 --> 00:05:51.500 Bands. Until next time, keep your ears open, 00:05:52.040 --> 00:05:55.079 your feet moving and your soul tuned to the jam.