Photo by Dave Decrescente
Today, after 18 years of touring, Vermont-based ensemble Twiddle have announced they will take an “indefinite hiatus” following one final tour billed as the Distance Makes the Heart Tour set for 2023.
“I come to you all with a heavy heart today to share a tough but important announcement. With the support of my bandmates, we are making the difficult decision to take an indefinite hiatus as a band starting in 2024 after 18 years of being on the road In times like these, I believe that change is necessary for creative growth and proper reflection,” wrote Twiddle’s Mihali Savoulidis to fans, explaining the band’s decision. “Music has engulfed my life ever since I was 14 years old, and since then I’ve devoted every part of myself to it. Twiddle in particular has been my life’s focus since college, and the band & crew members have been like brothers to me. I’ve now come to a crossroads in life where I feel I’m being pulled in many different directions. I need to make the right choice for me and for my family. I feel that now is the time to make a much needed change to gain a different perspective on life and focus my
creative energy elsewhere.”
The frontman went on to write, “We are so blessed to have been able to live out our dreams because of you and your support. Without all of you, none of this would have been possible. I wouldn’t trade a second of this experience for anything. So from the bottom of my heart and with all my love, thank you so much for everything. The Twiddle community really feels like a big family and the amount of kindness and love that you have shown us and each other over the years has been nothing but inspiring. I am so proud to have been a part of it. With that being said, 2023 will be the band’s last year of touring for the foreseeable future. Please come celebrate the incredible community we have all built together during this next year and we hope to see all of you at least one more time. More shows for 2023 will be announced in the coming months, and we can’t wait to celebrate each and every night throughout this tour with you. This isn’t the end, it’s just goodbye for now. All our love and gratitude”
Along with the heartfelt message from Savoulidis, Twiddle released the first phase of dates for the Distance Makes the Heart Tour. The tour will commence at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19 and conclude in Colorado with two nights at Denver’s Ogden Theatre on March 10-11 and finally at Frisco, Colo.’s 10 Mile Music Hall on March 12. Along the way, Twiddle will make stops in Asbury Park, N.J., Ithaca, N.Y., Providence, R.I., San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver and more. During most of their travels, they’ll be joined by Connecticut’s Eggy, along with Kendall Street Company and Great Time, on select dates.
Presale tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. local time and general onsale will commence on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. local time. Learn more and find tickets here.
Distance Makes The Heart Tour
Jan. 19 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Jan. 20 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Jan. 21 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
Jan. 22 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
Jan. 27 – Ithaca, NY – State Theatre
Jan. 28 – Providence, RI – The Strand
Feb. 18 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Feb. 19 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
Feb. 22 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
Feb. 23 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up Solana Beach
Feb. 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Roxy Theatre
Feb. 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Feb. 26 – Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Crown Room
March 1 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
March 2 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
March 3 – Bend, OR – Domino Room
March 4 – Boise, ID – The Olympic
March 5 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm
March 7 – Jackson Hole, WY – Mangy Moose
March 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Commonwealth Room
March 9 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen
March 10 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
March 11 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
March 12 – Frisco, CO – 10 Mile Music Hall