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Throughout September 2008 This Providence was on the "Why So Serious?" US Midwest/West Coast tour headlined by [[The Cab]]. Afterwards, This Providence will be supporting [[Relient K]] on their headlining tour with [[Ludo]] and [[House Of Heroes]] during the month of October and the beginning of November 2008. |
Throughout September 2008 This Providence was on the "Why So Serious?" US Midwest/West Coast tour headlined by [[The Cab]]. Afterwards, This Providence will be supporting [[Relient K]] on their headlining tour with [[Ludo]] and [[House Of Heroes]] during the month of October and the beginning of November 2008. |
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On January 21, 2009 This Providence began discussing music video concepts with film director, [[Kevin Maistros]], for the first single, "Let Down". The video was set to be shot on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Seattle, WA. |
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This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best) is a four-piece indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Dan Young (lead guitar), David Blaise (bass), Gavin Phillips (guitar), and Andy Horst (drums).
Band history
Formation and early history
The members of This Providence came together in the summer of 2001 and soon after recorded a 4 song demo CD under the short-lived name of "T minus 1." In 2003, the band recorded, co-produced, and self-released Sunday Best EP (now out of print).
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 Bates.
"They're very creative and technical but have a great sense of pop also," says friend and fellow independent band member, Bobby Darling from Gatsbys American Dream.
In September 2005, This Providence announced that drummer Paul Benson was leaving the band to pursue other goals in life he wanted to achieve. The band and Bensen 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 11th at the Paradox in Seattle.
This Providence (2006)
Fueled by Ramen 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.
One 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.[1] This Providence appeared at The Bamboozle 2007 on May 5th, 2007.
On June 15, 2007, production of their music video for "My Beautiful Rescue" began with film director, Kevin Maistros.
On June 19, 2007, This Providence officially announced Ryan Tapert's departure from the group.[2]
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.
Third album
This Providence has begun writing and recording for their third album.
On April 17th, 2008, Sean Gasperetti announced his departure from the band. [1]
On September 8th, 2008, This Providence uploaded their new single "Waste Myself" to their MySpace from the forth coming EP, The Bright Lights EP which was released by Fueled By Ramen on October 14th, 2008. They also announced that they will be releasing their third new full-length album in early 2009.
Throughout September 2008 This Providence was on the "Why So Serious?" US Midwest/West Coast tour headlined by The Cab. Afterwards, This Providence will be supporting Relient K on their headlining tour with Ludo and House Of Heroes during the month of October and the beginning of November 2008.
On January 21, 2009 This Providence began discussing music video concepts with film director, Kevin Maistros, for the first single, "Let Down". The video was set to be shot on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Seattle, WA.
Discography
Albums
- Our Worlds Divorce (November 16, 2004) Rocketstar Recordings
- This Providence (September 12, 2006) Fueled by Ramen