The White Tie Affair
US pop musical group
The White Tie Affair (also known as TWTA) is an American pop band from Chicago consisting of vocalist Chris Wallace, guitarist Sean-P, drummer Tim McLaughlin, and keyboardist Ryan McLain. In early 2007, the band signed with Epic Records/Slightly Dangerous and released their debut album, Walk This Way, in April 2008. The album contains two singles, "Allow Me to Introduce Myself... Mr. Right" and "Candle (Sick and Tired)", which have been featured on MTV's TRL and The Hills
History
The band signed with Epic Records/Slightly Dangerous in 2007 and began touring with artists including Secondhand Serenade, Making April, Innerpartysystem, Metro Station, The Medic Droid, and Kill Hannah. In June and July 2007, the band went on a cross-country U.S. tour alongside Fireworks. In the fall of 2007, the band recorded their debut album, Walk This Way, at Annetenna Studios in Burbank, California. In January 2008, bass player Jeremy Johnson left the band and was replaced by Ryan Cook, who quit in February 2009.
In March 2008, the band was invited to perform at the annual "Pajama Party" at the Playboy Mansion. In the summer of 2008, TWTA joined the 2nd Annual True Colors Tour for the show's Midwestern leg, sharing the stage with Cyndi Lauper, The B-52's and Rosie O'Donnell.
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