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Tightwire formerly named "Drones" started as an acoustic project in 2015 by Paul Kettler. Through playing basement shows and opening for bands at The Triple Rock Social Club and Hexagon Kettler had met Parker Thompson and Tane Graves who joined in late 2016 to complete the three piece idea Kettler had intended all along. From 2016 - early 2018 the three had released two EPs on Bloated Kat Records under the name Drones. 

In August of 2018 Toby Jeg (Red Scare Industries) had caught wind of the bands latest demos and offered to put out their first full length later that year. Due to a UK band already having the name "Drones" the band was asked by the label to think of a new name for the band which they did not do. Days before announcing the release of their record and the joining of Red Scare the band decided to start thinking of names most of which were rightfully rejected. Finally deciding on Tightwire after a day of listening to Tiltwheel. In an interview they express their dislike for the name stating "we just needed something that wasn't already taken. Tightwire is a fine name, I guess. Whatever. If bands like Kiss and pull off a shitty band name, we can too."

In late 2020, Kettler, decided to leave the band to pursue his masters degree, leaving Thompson and Graves to put off finding a new guitar player for at least a year. Procrastination seems to be a Tightwire tradition. 

Finally in July of 2021 the band booked and announced shows with a new line-up. Graves taking over lead vocals and bass, Mullaney and Stolp on guitars, and Thompson still on drums. 

In a podcast (They Come To America) Graves announces the band would be releasing their second full length album in early 2023 through Redscare featuring himself and Stolp on lead vocals.

Music

Head Full Of Snakes

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"The best pop-punk bands come from the Midwest. That thar's a science fact. Another proven law of Ramones-core is that the second album is even better. So you can see why we're fired up about this new record: "Head Full Of Snakes" is destined for greatness! Tightwire came storming outta Minneapolis in 2018 with a catchy/crusty/spooky debut and toured with Dillinger Four, Chixdiggit!, Off With Their Heads, and more. Since then, they've only gotten stronger with the addition of Noelle on second guitar and added vocals. She's Iowa punk royalty! And now that Tightwire 2.0 is armed with 12 new songs about darkness and damnation, they'll be hitting the road on some tasty tours and festivals."

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SURPRISE ALBUM OUT NOW

Tightwire - cut it

This is a collection of covers from bands you may or may not have listened to but they are important to us! These tracks were recorded by us in various bedrooms & basements then mixed and mastered by Tane. Enjoy and listen to the originals by these bands:

1. A Slippery Subject - The Bananas
2. Why Are You Weird - Scared of Chaka
3. Fix My Brain - The Marked Men
4. Choking On Your Insides - M.O.T.O.
5. If You Don't - The Ergs
6. The Move - The Reddmen
7. Game Of Pricks - Guided By Voices
8. Pretend To Care - Big Eyes

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Tightwire / The Queers / TBR

Tightwire / The Queers / TBR

Thursday, June 8 @ 7:00PM — 11:30PM (CDT, UTC-05)Thu, Jun 8 @ 7:00PM — 11:30PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Fargo Brewing Co., 610 University Dr N,, Fargo, ND

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Tightwire Record Release w/ The Queers & TBR

Tightwire Record Release w/ The Queers & TBR

Friday, June 9 @ 6:00PM — 11:30PM (CDT, UTC-05)Fri, Jun 9 @ 6:00PM — 11:30PM (CDT, UTC-05)

Cabooze, 913 Cedar Ave,, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Tightwire / The Queers / TBR

Tightwire / The Queers / TBR

Saturday, June 10 @ 3:00PM — 11:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)Sat, Jun 10 @ 3:00PM — 11:00PM (CDT, UTC-05)

The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104

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