Time Warp Prom: The decades revived by Boston bands

Presented by WRBB 104.9 FM

April 12, 2025 —- Boston, MA

Time Warp Prom made walking through the halls of United Parish in Brookline feel like stepping across a blurred line of multiple eras at once. The WRBB community showed up in vintage fashion with a modern twist. From accent scarves to woven lace and patterned ties, the fusion of styles perfectly suited the retro-themed night full of iconic tunes. The stacked multi-band lineup brought the decades back to life, with Jammed Amp channeling the '70s magic, Flag Day honoring the '80s flair, warmachine bringing the '90s edge, and Winkler closing with a surprise '60s-inspired set.

Jammed Amp kept It groovy

Jammed Amp opened the night with funk and disco, serving beautiful renditions of “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” by ABBA and “I Wish” by Steve Wonder. They had the crowd moving, setting the tone for the entire night. With dynamic vocals and the precision of the full ensemble, they did justice to each upbeat and high-energy track of their set. As Jammed Amp took the stage, the dance floor was packed and the vibrant spirit of the '70s was fully present, leaving the crowd excited for what was still to come.

FlagDay has a blast from the past

Flag Day followed with a blend of pop rock and new wave, featuring highlights like “Jump” by Van Halen, “Here Comes Your Man” by The Pixies, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears, and a moving take on “Purple Rain” by Prince. In between songs, they ramped up the crowd by asking, “Who’s a WRBB DJ?” followed by, “Now, who likes ’80s Billy Joel?” To the amusement of many, they wrapped a part of their set with the fun addition of “We Like Being a DJ,” set to the melody of “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” They captured what made the '80s iconic and paid tribute to some of the most recognizable hits from the decade.

Warmachine turns up the heat

Warmachine (stylized as warmachine) continued the night with alt-rock and post-punk, carrying noise and dissonance with striking versions of “Kool Thing” and “Incinerate” by Sonic Youth. They included original tracks that mixed effortlessly into the underground sound, adding a personal touch to their set. During their performance, warmachine was unapologetically loud. They embraced a volume that resonated with the experimental attitude of the '90s and its willingness to take risks that set it apart.

Winkler ends on a sweet note

Winkler closed the night with soul and classic rock, featuring covers of “Hey Lover” by Wabie, as well as “Don’t Let Me Down” and a lively finale with “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles. It wasn’t hard to believe they embodied the charm of the ’60s, given the old-school influences in their music. They kept things undeniably fun and mellow, effortlessly drawing the crowd in. The WRBB community danced together, filling the room with a sense of connection and joy that made the moment feel particularly meaningful. Winkler captured the era with a level of detail that was playfully on the nose, yet expressed in a style entirely their own.