New England band wows ‘Quakin’ crowds

Along with the different attractions at “Quakin in the Quad,” many students enjoyed the musical stylings of the band TWF on the South Quad Saturday night.

“Listening to them reminded me of my favorite band from home,” said Maggie Foiles, a freshman undecided major.

The New England natives recently formed TWF but soon will change their name to Motor Skills because of a record label conflict. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Jimmy Landry, vocalist/guitarist/violinist Sean Tooley, bass player Phil Ostar and drummer Mike Nappi.

With a median age of 24, they describe themselves as a “modern pop rock” band and hope to launch another album this summer to follow up their first album, “The Whine Field.”

The band’s song, “Superfly,” will make its radio debut soon. Another TWF song, “Man on a Mask,” was chosen for an episode of “Dawson’s Creek.”

Among their own songs, they incorporated a series of cover songs by acts such as Led Zepplin and Bob Dylan.

“I love how they sent off such positive energy, especially during cover songs like ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven,'” Jackie Morrison, a freshman art major, said.

Touring enabled the band to interact with fans and promote their album. After their first European tour throughout France, Holland and Amsterdam, they began playing at clubs and college campuses.

For more information on TWF, visit their Web site at www.twfmusic.com.