Milwaukee’s Miramar Theatre saw a sold-out show last Friday, April 14th, from Vermont rockers Twiddle. They played a one set heater that saw massive jams and two debut covers in the encore slot, leaving every person that filled the place to maximum capacity wanting more from the Plumpty Dumpty tour.Steez returned to open the show for Twiddle for the second time in as many nights. They had some great talk box vocals in songs like “Last Night,” and played a phenomenal cover of The Knocks’ “Classic” with a jazzy saxophone introduction. The tune had everyone moving. Do yourself a favor and check out Steez.Twiddle’s show started when Mihali Savoulidis came on stage by himself. With his back to the crowd and arms spread wide open, and Seal’s “Kissed by a Rose” blaring over the speakers, a roadie donned his guitar over his shoulder and placed his signature fedora on his mane. He turned around and smiled. The crowd went nuts. The rest of the band took the stage, and they were ready to start when drummer Brook Jordan commented he forgot his drum sticks and ran off stage to retrieve them. Classic.Once they started the music, things were cooking. They began with an amazing rendition of “Lost in the Cold.” One of the best tracks of their newer album Plump, the song translated well to the live setting. Twiddle added an impressive jam to the song, clocking in at over fifteen minutes. It was a great opener.“Beehop” had a fairly psychedelic acid jazz introduction before opening up and eventually settling in “Mamunes the Faun.” The best portion of the night came from “Tom’s Song” into “The Box.” It featured two very distinct jams that were hypnotically good. There was also a solid “Eye of the Tiger” jam in there as well. Afterwards, they mentioned how it was the first time on the tour that they played “The Box,” and perhaps that it why they raged it so hard. Either way, bassist Zdenek Gubb and Jordan just looked at each other after they finally finished the song and gave each other a fist pound. It was a sign of mutual respect for the rocking they just accomplished.“Jamflowman” followed, featuring an amazing bass solo from Gubb. “Jamflowman” segued into the more reggae tune of “Frankenfoote,” complete with keyboardist Ryan Dempsey standing on his seat with one foot and playing the keyboards with the other.The encore was something special. Before they started, Jordan commented, “Thank you for selling this place out tonight… so far from home.” It was a nice message that was very sincere. He went on to relate how they used to listen to a special song after every show, wondering when they would play that song themselves as a cover.Last night, in Milwaukee, was that night. Not only did they debut a cover of The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” but they also debuted a cover of Shaggy’s “Wasn’t Me” sandwiched in between! What an incredible way to put a cap on this performance.Don’t miss Twiddle when they make their debut at the Capitol Theatre on May 7th, with opening support from TAUK. More information about that show can be found here. Check out the full setlist and gallery below:Setlist: Twiddle at the Miramar Theatre, Milwaukee, WI – 4/15/16One Set: Lost In The Cold, Beehop > Mamunes The Faun > Beehop, Tom’s Song > The Box[1], Jamflowman > FrankenfooteEncore: You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling[2] > Wasn’t Me[2] > You’ve Lost That Loving FeelingShow Notes: This show was played as a part of the “Plumptydumpty” Tour. Steaz opened the show. This was a sold out show.[1] “The Box” contained a “Eye Of The Tiger” (Survivor) jam.[2] “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” and “Wasn’t Me” were both debuts. [Via uTwiddle.net]All photos and words appear courtesy of Ojeda Photography. See full gallery below: Load remaining images read more
Willie Mullins’ incredible 11-year-old was bidding to make it 10 starts unbeaten at his beloved Leopardstown and claim a 22nd victory at Grade One level. For much of the journey it appeared unlikely, however, with Ruby Walsh getting lower in the saddle in the back straight to keep the 11-10 favourite in touch. With the pacemaking Plinth fading, last year’s Champion Hurdle hero Jezki took over from the home turn, with Hurricane Fly responding to Walsh’s urgings on the inside of the track. The big two headed down to the final flight as one and Hurricane Fly appeared to be getting on top when Jezki blundered, handing his old rival the initiative. To the delight of the packed grandstands, Hurricane Fly galloped all the way to the line to seal yet another momentous triumph. His stable companion Arctic Fire came through to deny Jezki the runner-up spot. Walsh said: “He didn’t travel with the same fluidity as he has done in the past today, but I suppose when the going got a little bit tougher going to the second-last he started to pick up. “When he rounded the bend and I got to AP (McCoy, on Jezki) I was thinking ‘how much is he going to find?’, but when I saw AP go for his whip I knew I had him covered. “I was going as fast as I was able – as fast as he (Hurricane Fly) wanted to go, anyway. I was struggling. “It was the outside track, we didn’t go mad early and they stepped up down the back to draw the sting out of us. It was a testing race. “When I got more aggressive with him, he started to pick up and when I got on to AP’s tail, he stuck his head down like he always does.” Walsh is confident Hurricane Fly had Jezki’s measure when the latter made his mistake. He said: “He gave me a brilliant jump at the last. Obviously Jezki stepped into it and missed it and that probably enhanced the margin we won by, but he’s an incredible horse. “I jumped the last well and going on past performances, he wasn’t going to shirk the issue from there home. “I thought I had it. It was unfortunate Jezki made the mistake, as without Jezki you wouldn’t have the race. “He’s come back here now and won five of these (Irish Champion Hurdles) and 22 Grade Ones, he’s a pleasure to ride, he’s a credit to Willie and the staff at Closutton, he’s just a marvellous little horse. “This horse means a huge amount to me. I ride so many horses with potential but for horses to go and deliver and to go and repeat it and deliver – Kauto (Star) managed it, Big Buck’s, it takes iron horses to do it and that’s what they are, they’re incredible horses and I’m just very lucky to have come along at a time when these good horses are around.” Walsh now faces an agonising decision come whether to ride Hurricane Fly once more at Cheltenham in March or partner his stable companion and Champion Hurdle favourite Faugheen, and an 11th hour call is likely. He said: “When the two of them are working well three days before the race, I’ll make it then (declaration time).” Hurricane Fly knuckled down in his inimitable fashion to clinch an historic fifth consecutive victory in the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle. Press Association read more