About

Musicians performing on an outdoor stage under a tent with colored lighting, featuring a guitarist, singer, bassist, and drummer. American flag and Pink Floyd poster visible in the background.

Twisted Times is a cover band based out of Clinton, New Jersey, serving genres ranging from hard rock to country and everything else in between. With deep alternative and classic rock roots, our passion emanates in songs ranging from the ‘60s, all of the way to the 2000’s.

Formed in 2016, we continue to expand our setlist and improve our sound to make a one-of-a-kind experience for every crowd.

Consisting of Kyle Weed (Vocals, Guitar), Jacob Bettelli (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Tommy Gassaway (Drums), and Tommy Mcgourty (Bass), we have an unwavering passion for entertaining and captivating our audience all while playing songs that everyone can sing along to.

Male singer wearing a straw hat performing on stage with a band, holding a microphone. Drummer and bassist visible in the background. "Blackstar" amplifiers nearby.

Bios

Kyle Weed (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) is an experienced singer and guitar player. He has been playing and singing since 2010. Never being formally taught in music Kyle is a natural when it comes to playing guitar and singing, among being able to hold his own on bass, piano, and drums. With Kurt Cobain and Chris Cornell being some of his favorite singers you definitely can hear their influence in his voice among many other amazing singers. Kyle currently plays rhythm guitar in the band and does most of the songwriting as well.

Person sitting at a drum set with a Pink Floyd "The Dark Side of the Moon" poster behind and a skeleton holding a microphone overhead.

Tommy Gassaway (Drummer/Percussionist) has rocked since 2009, inspired by legends such as Led Zeppelin and Rush. His technical fills, impressive drum solos, and progressive metal-influenced drumming bring energy and excitement to studios and live shows. Born with only six fingers, he brings creativity to the drumset at every move. Tommy also plays in DOME and The Challenger Project and has recorded drums for Launch Codes.

Musician playing a bass guitar on stage with colorful lighting; wearing a patterned shirt and beanie.

Tommy McGourty (Bassist) has been playing since 2014. Finding a love for music in high school he started playing guitar later joining us on bass, although you’d never know he’s been a guitar player first with the groove he puts in his lines. Tommy has a love for Rock, Jazz, Funk, and a lot of other blues- based music. He’s able to incorporate our hard rock sound with his Blues/Funk background perfectly. Tommy currently plays with us and the band Mosey Beat as well.

Musician playing electric guitar outdoors on stage with autumn trees in the background.

Jacob Bettelli (Lead Guitar, Back-Up Vocals) has been playing since 2011. Starting in 3rd grade learning Beatles songs Jacob quickly grew into blues and took off into every genre after that. Jacob takes a lot of his sound and influence from all over the board from Joe Bonamassa and Jimi Hendrix to Eric Johnson and Guthrie Govan. Jacob loves to play almost every genre out there making him a very well-rounded guitarist. Recently taking a role in backup vocals for the band he is also putting out an album with The Challenger Project.