First off, I want to apologize to Twiddle. I’ve “seen” this band countless times at the Vibes festival over the years. Not sure if it is the jam tapestry they weave or the heady scene associated with the show, but I rarely pay attention to the music being generated. This is by no means a knock on Twiddle, the Vermont based quartet has been steadily growing in popularity over the past decade, with hairy front man Mihali doing some interesting side projects. Whether it be the lack of “hits” (no pun intended), or the front and center jam improv of the group, their shows feel like more of a gathering than a concert, again, not a bad thing. Seems that some in Hartford governance want to make the city hip, and gave the Infinity Hall crew some cash to put on free shows behind the Old State House. A blocked off street with the stage and up front dancing area, food trucks and beer tents, a tree lined green space, and relaxed police presence, made for a comfortable venue to exist, with Twiddle playing in the background. The “Hartford Live” series has hosted Burning Spear and Dinosaur Jr., acts that are very worthy of a no cost viewing. I’d like to say that the next time I see Twiddle, I’ll be up front giving them their undivided attention, but I won’t. I’ll be in the back chatting. If I was in a room and confronted by Twiddle about my inattentiveness, I’d say that I often come to their shows…..for the feeling, which is a good thing.
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