This Providence
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This Providence is a four-piece Alternative Rock
band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young (lead vocals/guitar), David Blaise (bass), Gavin Phillips (lead guitar), and Andy Horst (drums).
.
Bobby Darling of Gatsbys American Dream
said, "They're very creative and technical but have a great sense of pop also."
In September 2005, This Providence announced that drummer Paul Benson was leaving the band to pursue new career paths, eventually with Apple Inc. and can be seen (by appointment only) at the Genius Bar
in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The band and Benson parted on good terms and they still stay in contact with him on a regular basis. They also announced their new drummer, Ryan Tapert, and that he would be playing his first show with them on November 11 at the Paradox in Seattle.
released This Providence's new self-titled full-length album on September 12, 2006.
On November 1, 2006, Phil Cobrea announced that he would no longer be playing bass in This Providence. He cited fractured relationships and a need to be around his family and girlfriend as his reason for leaving. He left on friendly terms and claimed he will be around when This Providence plays shows in Seattle.
On November 3, 2006, This Providence announced that David Blaise, a Phoenix
, Arizona
native, had joined the band as the new bass player.
On February 5, 2007, the band announced that they had changed from a 4-piece to a 5-piece. They enlisted the help of long-time friend Sean Gasperetti to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This allowed Dan to be hands free as the frontman.
They have toured with Cute Is What We Aim For, Paramore
, All Time Low
, The Hush Sound
, Daphne Loves Derby
, Relient K
, House of Heroes
, Ludo
and Brighten
. This Providence appeared at The Bamboozle
2007 on May 5, 2007.
On June 15, 2007, production of their music video
for "My Beautiful Rescue" began with film director, Kevin CW Maistros.
On June 19, 2007, This Providence officially announced Ryan Tapert's departure from the group.
This Providence toured with A Change of Pace
, June
, and Paulson
in the summer of 2007. Whilst on tour with Daphne Loves Derby
, The Higher
, and The Reign of Kindo
, they took the opportunity to announce their new drummer: Andy Horst. They have also toured with Relient K
, House of Heroes
, and Ludo
.
The band released an EP on Fueled By Ramen
on October 14, 2008, titled The Bright Lights EP.
Throughout September 2008, This Providence was on the "Why So Serious?" US Midwest/West Coast tour headlined by The Cab
. Afterwards, This Providence supported Relient K
on their headlining tour with Ludo
and House Of Heroes
during the month of October and the beginning of November 2008.
In January of 2009, the band was joined by world renowned touring Guitarist and all around "Man Dime" Jake Van Paepeghem aka Jake VP.
On January 30, the band announced their third album entitled Who Are You Now? which was released on March 17.
Throughout February, the band supported Ludo
on tour, along with Sing It Loud
and The Morning Light
.
They performed their song "Letdown" and had a video interview at the BETA Records TV
Studios in Hollywood California in June 2009 directed by Eric MacIver and produced by Chris Honetschlaeger. This interview/performance video was posted online and quickly gained views from their fans. (Link)
The Bowling scenes in the video for "The Letdown" were filmed athttp://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=wagon+wheel+bowl&near=Oxnard,+CA+93035&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=945416280042070577# Wagon Wheel Bowl] in Oxnard, Ca
The band finished the Lets Make a Mess tour in July 2009, which was headlined by Hey Monday
. Other bands included on the tour were The Friday Night Boys
, Stereo Skyline
and The Bigger Lights
. They also took part in Warped Tour 2009 during 8/15-8/23. After Warped Tour, they went on tour with headliner Cartel
, alongside The Summer Set
, The Dares
and Runner Runner
.
On October 4 2009, This Providence announced that their new single from the album Who Are You Now? will be "Keeping On Without You". The music video premiered on November 10, 2009.
They performed at 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Bell Bash on December 19, 2009. The band embarked on a tour with Motion City Soundtrack
, Set Your Goals
, and Fueled By Ramen
label mates, The Swellers
. The tour began on January 23, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN.
This Providence began their first headlining tour in 2010, the "'Bout Damn Time" tour. Their opening acts included The Bigger Lights
, Anarbor
, The Audition and Artist Vs. Poet
in some locations.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young (lead vocals/guitar), David Blaise (bass), Gavin Phillips (lead guitar), and Andy Horst (drums).
Formation and early history
Daniel Young, Phil Cobrea, Gavin Phillips, and Paul Benson came together to form This Providence in 2003 (Gavin and Dan were in different pop punk bands in high school and came together when they dissolved).Our Worlds Divorce (2004)
While still in high school, they gathered a strong following locally as well as some label attention. After graduating, the band released their debut full-length record, Our Worlds Divorce, produced by Casey BatesCasey Bates
Casey Bates is a Seattle based music producer, mixer, and musician. He has recorded his own music and worked with several artists on record labels such as Fearless, Fueled by Ramen, Equal Vision Records, and Eyeball Records...
.
Bobby Darling of Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...
said, "They're very creative and technical but have a great sense of pop also."
In September 2005, This Providence announced that drummer Paul Benson was leaving the band to pursue new career paths, eventually with Apple Inc. and can be seen (by appointment only) at the Genius Bar
Genius Bar
The Genius Bar is a tech support station located inside every Apple Retail Store, the purpose of which is to offer help and support for Apple products. Ron Johnson, the Senior Vice President for Retail, has often referred to the Genius Bar as the "heart and soul of our stores". Employees are...
in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The band and Benson parted on good terms and they still stay in contact with him on a regular basis. They also announced their new drummer, Ryan Tapert, and that he would be playing his first show with them on November 11 at the Paradox in Seattle.
This Providence (2006)
Fueled by RamenFueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
released This Providence's new self-titled full-length album on September 12, 2006.
On November 1, 2006, Phil Cobrea announced that he would no longer be playing bass in This Providence. He cited fractured relationships and a need to be around his family and girlfriend as his reason for leaving. He left on friendly terms and claimed he will be around when This Providence plays shows in Seattle.
On November 3, 2006, This Providence announced that David Blaise, a Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
native, had joined the band as the new bass player.
On February 5, 2007, the band announced that they had changed from a 4-piece to a 5-piece. They enlisted the help of long-time friend Sean Gasperetti to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This allowed Dan to be hands free as the frontman.
They have toured with Cute Is What We Aim For, Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
, All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
, The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
, Daphne Loves Derby
Daphne Loves Derby
Daphne Loves Derby is an American Indie rock band that formed in Kent, Washington, in 2001. They have released three studio albums, the third in 2007 titled Good Night, Witness Light, peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart...
, Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, House of Heroes
House of Heroes
House of Heroes is an alternative rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They were also known by the name No Tagbacks. They are generally considered to be Christian rock, though their lyrics are not always transparently Christian...
, Ludo
Ludo (band)
Ludo is an alternative rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Andrew Volpe, lead guitarist/back up vocalist Tim Ferrell, moog/synth and back up vocalist Tim Convy, and drummer/back up vocalist Matt Palermo.-History:...
and Brighten
Brighten
Brighten is a pop rock band from Chico, California, consisting of brothers Justin and Jimmy Richards, and Alex Draper . The band has recently been on tour with This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, Eisley, and All Time Low. In 2007, their debut album, King vs...
. This Providence appeared at The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle is an annual rain-or-shine, three-day music festival held in New Jersey. Every year, new bands compete for spots during the two days. The event evolved out of the Skate and Surf Festival.- The Characters:...
2007 on May 5, 2007.
On June 15, 2007, production of their music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "My Beautiful Rescue" began with film director, Kevin CW Maistros.
On June 19, 2007, This Providence officially announced Ryan Tapert's departure from the group.
This Providence toured with A Change of Pace
A Change of Pace
A Change of Pace was a five piece post hardcore and pop punk band from Peoria, Arizona. The band was on both the 2005 and 2006 Warped Tours.-Biography:...
, June
June (band)
-History:The band formed in 2002 under the name Drive Like June for the purpose of playing local shows in Chicago, and they later changed their name to June for legal reasons and self-released a demo EP in 2004. In 2005, the band signed with Victory Records, releasing If You Speak Any Faster with...
, and Paulson
Paulson
Paulson is an indie rock band from Midland Park, New Jersey signed to Doghouse Records.-History:Paulson is currently recording a new CD. Paulson has a strong DIY ethic, and has been played on MTVU-Discography:...
in the summer of 2007. Whilst on tour with Daphne Loves Derby
Daphne Loves Derby
Daphne Loves Derby is an American Indie rock band that formed in Kent, Washington, in 2001. They have released three studio albums, the third in 2007 titled Good Night, Witness Light, peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart...
, The Higher
The Higher
The Higher is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They were originally known as "September Star". They have released two full length albums named On Fire, Histrionics and EPs named "Pace Yourself" and "Star is Dead"...
, and The Reign of Kindo
The Reign of Kindo
The Reign of Kindo is a band from Buffalo, New York, currently signed to Candyrat Records.- History :The band formed in late 2006 from the remaining members of This Day & Age, adding a new member, Jeffrey Jarvis....
, they took the opportunity to announce their new drummer: Andy Horst. They have also toured with Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, House of Heroes
House of Heroes
House of Heroes is an alternative rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They were also known by the name No Tagbacks. They are generally considered to be Christian rock, though their lyrics are not always transparently Christian...
, and Ludo
Ludo (band)
Ludo is an alternative rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Andrew Volpe, lead guitarist/back up vocalist Tim Ferrell, moog/synth and back up vocalist Tim Convy, and drummer/back up vocalist Matt Palermo.-History:...
.
Who Are You Now (2009)
On April 17, 2008, Sean Gasperetti announced his departure from the band. http://community.livejournal.com/thisprovidence/271454.htmlThe band released an EP on Fueled By Ramen
Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
on October 14, 2008, titled The Bright Lights EP.
Throughout September 2008, This Providence was on the "Why So Serious?" US Midwest/West Coast tour headlined by The Cab
The Cab
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
. Afterwards, This Providence supported Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
on their headlining tour with Ludo
Ludo (band)
Ludo is an alternative rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Andrew Volpe, lead guitarist/back up vocalist Tim Ferrell, moog/synth and back up vocalist Tim Convy, and drummer/back up vocalist Matt Palermo.-History:...
and House Of Heroes
House of Heroes
House of Heroes is an alternative rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They were also known by the name No Tagbacks. They are generally considered to be Christian rock, though their lyrics are not always transparently Christian...
during the month of October and the beginning of November 2008.
In January of 2009, the band was joined by world renowned touring Guitarist and all around "Man Dime" Jake Van Paepeghem aka Jake VP.
On January 30, the band announced their third album entitled Who Are You Now? which was released on March 17.
Throughout February, the band supported Ludo
Ludo (band)
Ludo is an alternative rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Andrew Volpe, lead guitarist/back up vocalist Tim Ferrell, moog/synth and back up vocalist Tim Convy, and drummer/back up vocalist Matt Palermo.-History:...
on tour, along with Sing It Loud
Sing it Loud
-History:Sing it Loud grew out of a friendship between cousins vocalist Pat Brown and guitarist Kieren Smith, who founded the group together and added members whom they met locally in the Minneapolis music scene. Brown officially brought the group together after his previous band called it quits....
and The Morning Light
The Morning Light
The Morning Light was a pop rock band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group was signed to Fearless Records.-History:The Morning Light formed in 2006 after the breakup of local group Transition. Transition's bassist, Harrison Wargo, formed a band with singer Bobby Garver, soon after adding...
.
They performed their song "Letdown" and had a video interview at the BETA Records TV
BETA Records TV
BETA Records TV / BETA TV - is a nationally syndicated weekly music-centric TV series filmed and produced in the heart of Hollywood, showcasing at least 3 acoustic artist videos from newly signed and Indie bands in episode format...
Studios in Hollywood California in June 2009 directed by Eric MacIver and produced by Chris Honetschlaeger. This interview/performance video was posted online and quickly gained views from their fans. (Link)
The Bowling scenes in the video for "The Letdown" were filmed athttp://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=wagon+wheel+bowl&near=Oxnard,+CA+93035&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=945416280042070577# Wagon Wheel Bowl] in Oxnard, Ca
The band finished the Lets Make a Mess tour in July 2009, which was headlined by Hey Monday
Hey Monday
Hey Monday is an American rock band from West Palm Beach, Florida, formed in 2008. They released their debut album Hold on Tight in 2008 which produced notable singles "Homecoming" and "How You Love Me Now". The album was followed up with their 2010 EP Beneath It All, which achieved moderate...
. Other bands included on the tour were The Friday Night Boys
The Friday Night Boys
The Friday Night Boys were a pop punk band from Fairfax, that formed in 2006. The band consists of Andrew Goldstein, Mike Toohey, Robby Reidera, and Chris Barrett....
, Stereo Skyline
Stereo Skyline
Stereo Skyline is an American pop punk band from East Meadow, New York, which formed in 2006.The group has played at The Bamboozle 2007, The Bamboozle Left 2009, The Bamboozle 2009, The 2010 Take Action Tour, The Bamboozle Roadshow 2010, released two EPs, and released their debut album Stuck On...
and The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights are a five-piece rock band based in Vienna, Virginia. The band signed with Doghouse Records less than one year after forming. Fiction Fever was released on October 7, 2008. Their self-titled debut album was released on March 30, 2010...
. They also took part in Warped Tour 2009 during 8/15-8/23. After Warped Tour, they went on tour with headliner Cartel
Cartel
A cartel is a formal agreement among competing firms. It is a formal organization of producers and manufacturers that agree to fix prices, marketing, and production. Cartels usually occur in an oligopolistic industry, where there is a small number of sellers and usually involve homogeneous products...
, alongside The Summer Set
The Summer Set
The Summer Set are a pop-punk band from Scottsdale, Arizona.-History:After a few years of playing music together, Jess Bowen and brothers John and Stephen Gomez, set out in the fall of 2007 to form The Summer Set with newfound vocalist Brian Dales. Jess, John, and Stephen played in a previous band...
, The Dares
The Dares
The Dares were formed by twin brothers Ben Peterson and Matt Peterson . For six years The Dares performed as a trio with Martin Lascano who left the band in April 2010...
and Runner Runner
Runner Runner
Runner Runner is an American pop rock band founded in Huntington Beach, California in 2008. They were the first band signed to a joint venture between Capitol Records, Merovingian Music and C.E. Music, a subsidiary of David Letterman's Worldwide Pants, Inc...
.
On October 4 2009, This Providence announced that their new single from the album Who Are You Now? will be "Keeping On Without You". The music video premiered on November 10, 2009.
They performed at 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Bell Bash on December 19, 2009. The band embarked on a tour with Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1997. The band consists of founding members Justin Pierre and Joshua Cain , along with keyboardist and moog synthesist Jesse Johnson, bassist and backing vocalist Matthew Taylor, and drummer, percussionist and...
, Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals is the debut album of the punk rock band CIV. It was released in October 1995 on Lava Records. The album is best known for the hit single "Can't Wait One Minute More"...
, and Fueled By Ramen
Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
label mates, The Swellers
The Swellers
The Swellers are an American punk rock band from Flint, Michigan. Their music draws influence from melodic punk rock bands as well as alternative and indie rock from the 90s.-Band history:...
. The tour began on January 23, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN.
This Providence began their first headlining tour in 2010, the "'Bout Damn Time" tour. Their opening acts included The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights are a five-piece rock band based in Vienna, Virginia. The band signed with Doghouse Records less than one year after forming. Fiction Fever was released on October 7, 2008. Their self-titled debut album was released on March 30, 2010...
, Anarbor
Anarbor
Anarbor is an American alternative rock band from Phoenix, Arizona that was formed in 2003. The band is composed of lead vocalist and bassist Slade Echeverria, guitarists Adam Juwig and Mike Kitlas, and drummer Greg Garrity. Initially known as "Troop 101", the band later changed their name to...
, The Audition and Artist Vs. Poet
Artist vs. Poet
Artist vs. Poet is a power pop band from Dallas, Texas formed in late 2007.-History:After the demise of his previous band, Enter the Collector, Vocalist Tarcy Thomason advertised on MySpace.com about starting an acoustic project in the Fall of 2007. Guitarist/vocalist Craig Calloway was the first...
in some locations.
Members
- Daniel Young - vocals, guitar (2003-present)
- Gavin Phillips - guitar (2003-present)
- David Blaise - bass (2006-present)
- Andy Horst - drums (2007-present)
Past members
- Phil Cobrea - bass (2003-2006)
- Paul Benson - drums (2003-2005)
- Ryan Tapert - drums (2005-2007)
- Sean Gasperetti - guitar (2007-2008)
Albums
- Our Worlds Divorce (November 16, 2004) Rocketstar Recordings
- This ProvidenceThis Providence (album)This Providence is the second studio album by the band This Providence, released on September 12, 2006, by Fueled by Ramen.-Track listing:#"A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" – 3:11#"Card House Dreamer" – 2:37...
(September 12, 2006) Fueled by RamenFueled by RamenFueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City... - Who Are You Now? (March 17, 2009) Fueled by RamenFueled by RamenFueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
U.S. #176
EPs
- The Sunday Best (2003, re-released February 6, 2004)
- The Bright Lights (October 21, 2008) Fueled by RamenFueled by RamenFueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
External links
- Official website
- This Providence's profile at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- This Providence's profile at PurevolumePureVolumePureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
- This Providence Message Board
- Trash the Stage interview with Dan
- Interview with mplsscene.com
- 'Who Are You Now?' Review @ The Album Project