Artist description The Twistoffs are a high energy rock band with sizzling horns, groove based guitars, a burly rhythm section and big vocal harmonies.The music is an ecclectic mix of rock, funk, ska, punk, and world music which creates a danceable mix of out and out fun.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Amything good

Similar Artists Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Fishbone, Oingo Boingo

Artist History The Twistoffs were born in 1985 as an alternarive to high school boredom. Through many years (and many personnel changes) the band has evolved into a highly polished musical unit.From the firdt CD, Make Me Laugh(1992) through the recent Big Sounds From The Township, the band has recieved airplay on college and commercial radio throughout the country.Also, their recordings have been featured on ESPN's X-Games, The Disney Channel's Z Games, and MTV's The Real World.The band has taken their live show from coast to coast and has built up a large following of fans. The Twistoffs continue to wow audiences whether in a small club or a 20,000 seat amphitheater.Overall, the band has sold over 30,000 copies of their first 4 CD's and continue to grow with the upcoming releases of a compilation dics this summer and an album of new material expected toward the end of the year.

Group Members Erik Walter - Lead Vocals, Rhythm GuitarBrian Fricky - Trumpet, Backing VocalsPatrick Drouin - Lead Guitar, Backing VocalsKevin Walter - BassMark Meilander - Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Flute, Backing VocalsPeter Heroux - Drums

Instruments Vocals, Horns, Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Make Me Laugh(1992), Live In Ohio(1994), Cup of Fish(1996), Big Sounds From The Township(1998)

Location Kent, Ohio - USA

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