The Promise Ring
| The Promise Ring | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Genres | Emo, indie rock |
| Years active | 1995–2002, 2005, 2011–2012 |
| Labels | Jade Tree, ANTI-, Dangerbird |
| Associated acts | Maritime, Cap'n Jazz, Dashboard Confessional |
| Website | Facebook Myspace Last.fm YouTube Spotify Rdio |
| Members | Jason Gnewikow Davey von Bohlen Dan Didier Scott Schoenbeck |
| Past members | Tim Burton Scott Beschta Ryan Weber |
The Promise Ring was an American emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It gained an underground cult following and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of second wave emo. Formed in 1995, they first split up in 2002 and temporarily reunited in 2005. In November 2011, the band registered a Twitter account sparking rumors of a reunion, which were soon after confirmed by drummer Dan Didier in an interview on AltPress.com.[1] The band has released four full-length studio albums, plus various EPs and singles.
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History [edit]
Career and breakup [edit]
The band was started in 1995 as a side project by Davey von Bohlen during his time as a guitarist/vocalist for Cap'n Jazz. Von Bohlen started the project alongside guitarist Jason Gnewikow of None Left Standing, drummer Dan Didier and bassist Scott Beschta, the latter two both being former members of Ceilishrine.[2]
The Promise Ring's first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, was released by Jade Tree Records in 1996. The record was followed by 1997's Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. After the recording, but prior to the release of Nothing Feels Good, Tim Burton (ex-None Left Standing) replaced Scott Beschta. The Horse Latitudes, which collected early tracks that were previously released as 7"s, was also released in 1997. After another change in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys and Girls EP, which was released on both compact disc and 7", with the CD containing an additional song. In 1999 they furthered their success with the release of Very Emergency, which concentrated even more on their pop sound. Following their final release in 2002, wood/water, which featured bassist Ryan Weber, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen's and Didier's new band named Maritime.
Reunions [edit]
The band reunited for the Flower 15 Festival in late November 2005 in Chicago, IL at The Metro.
In mid-June 2009, a hidden webpage was discovered on the Anti website detailing an upcoming Promise Ring greatest hits compilation entitled, It's Not Brain Surgery: The Best Of. The page was subsequently removed and no official release information has yet surfaced about this posthumous compilation.
On November 18, 2011, The Promise Ring alluded to a second reunion via their Twitter, writing: "Hello again...".[3][4][5][6] Four days later, the band announced that they would be performing live on February 24, 2012 at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which will be followed by a Chicago date at the Metro on February 25. According to drummer Dan Didier, there will likely be more shows. To coincide with the reunion, The Promise Ring will be releasing a rarities collection in the summer of 2012 on former (and reunited) manager Jeff Castelaz's record label, Dangerbird Records.[7]
On January 18, 2012, The Promise Ring announced they would perform at this year's Bamboozle Festival in Asbury Park, NJ with Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and more.[8]
The band played what seems to have been their final reunion performance at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin on November 4, 2012.
Discography [edit]
Albums [edit]
- 30° Everywhere
(September 9, 1996)
Jade Tree Records - Nothing Feels Good
(October 14, 1997)
Jade Tree Records - Very Emergency
(September 28, 1999)
Jade Tree Records - wood/water
(April 23, 2002)
ANTI Records
EPs [edit]
- Watertown Plank b/w Mineral Point
(May, 1995)
Foresight Records - Falsetto Keeps Time
(February, 1996)
Jade Tree Records - The Horse Latitudes
(February 10, 1997)
Jade Tree Records - Boys + Girls
(October 27, 1998)
Jade Tree Records - Electric Pink
(May 16, 2000)
Jade Tree Records
Music Videos [edit]
- Why Did We Ever Meet? (1997)
- Emergency! Emergency! (1999)
Compilations [edit]
"12 Sweaters Red" - Ground Rule Double compilation CD, 2xLP (Divot / Actionboy Records, 1995)
"Ooh Do I Love You" - Ooh Do I Love You compilation CD, Core for Care Records, 1996
"Pink Chimneys" - (Don't Forget To) Breathe compilation CD, LP (Crank! 1997)
"Gouge Away" - Where Is My Mind? a tribute to the Pixies CD (Glue Factory Records, 1999)
"You Are So Unreal" - Metroschifter - Encapulated CD (Doghouse Records, 2000)
"Why Did Ever We Meet" - Nowcore! The Punk Rock Evolution compilation CD (K-Tel, 1999)
"Holiday Adam" - "A Very Milky Christmas" compilation CD (Milk, 2000)
"Red Paint" - "The Basement Recordings-Live at Cicero's" compilation CD (On the Clock Records, 1997)
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_promise_ring_announce_milwaukee_chicago_shows_plan_rarities_album
- ^ US. "ceilishrine | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ^ Aubin (2011-11-18). "Are the Promise Ring back together?". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ James (2011-11-18). "Breaking News: The Promise Ring Reunites". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Copeland, Chip (2011-11-18). "The Promise Ring launch Twitter account. Reunited?". sockmonkeysound.com. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Ableson, Jon (2011-11-18). "The Promise Ring Reunite?". Alter the Press!. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ http://www.dangerbirdrecords.com/news/entry/the-promise-ring-reunite-for-two-shows-rarities-al
- ^ http://2012.thebamboozle.com/lineup
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