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White Tie Affair

The White Tie Affair

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, The White Tie Affair has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Their debut album “Walk This Way” includes their hit singles “Allow Me to Introduce Myself… Mr. Right” and “Candle (Sick and Tired).” Last year, they were asked to perform at the Playboy Mansion for their Pajama Party. They’ve recently been touring the states with Lady Gaga, and summer will find them rocking the stages of Warped Tour. Before their April 6 performance at the House of Blues Orlando, the four members of the band (Sean P, Chris, Ryan, and Tim) met with me to discuss their roots, tour life, and rocking out inside the gates of the Playboy Mansion. Full story

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