This Providence
This Providence | |
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Pop punk Emo | |
Years active | 2003–2013 |
Labels | Fueled by Ramen (2006–2012) Rocketstar Recordings (2004–2006) |
Members | Daniel Young Gavin Phillips David Blaise Andy Horst |
Past members | Phil Cobrea Paul Benson Ryan Tapert Sean Gasperetti |
Website | www.thisprovidence.com |
This Providence was a four-piece
Band history
Formation and early history
Daniel Young, Phil Cobrea, Gavin Phillips, and Paul Benson came together to form the band in 2003. Phillips and Young were in different
Our Worlds Divorce (2004)
While still in high school, the band gathered a strong following locally as well as some label attention. After graduating, they released their debut full-length record,
In September 2005, This Providence announced that drummer Paul Benson was leaving the band to pursue new career paths, eventually with Apple Inc. The band and Benson parted on good terms and stay in contact on a regular basis. They also announced their new drummer, Ryan Tapert, and informed that he would be playing his first show with them in November at the Paradox in Seattle.
This Providence (2006)
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[5] to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This allowed Young to be hands-free as the frontman.
This Providence 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.[6] They appeared at The Bamboozle 2007 on May 5, 2007.
They soon released their
The band 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.
Who Are You Now? (2009–2011)
On April 17, 2008, Sean Gasperetti announced his departure from the band.
In January 2009, the band was joined by touring guitarist Jake Van Paepeghem. On January 30, the band announced their third album entitled Who Are You Now? which was released 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
The band finished the
They performed at 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Bell Bash on December 19, 2009. They next embarked on a tour with
This Providence began their very first headlining tour in 2010, the "'Bout Damn Time" tour. Their opening acts included
Brier (2012–2013)
This Providence supported
At an acoustic house show on February 15, 2013, Dan Young confirmed that This Providence is not continuing as a band. [9]
In 2016, Dan Young released the first song he had recorded under the name Lonely Benson.[10]
Members
- Daniel Young - vocals, guitar (2003–2013)
- Gavin Phillips - guitar (2003–2013)
- David Blaise - bass (2006–2013)
- Andy Horst - drums (2007–2013)
Past members
- Phil Cobrea - bass (2003–2006)
- Paul Benson - drums (2003–2005)
- Ryan Tapert - drums (2005–2007)
- Sean Gasperetti - guitar (2007–2008)
Discography
Albums
- Our Worlds Divorce (November 16, 2004) Rocketstar Recordings
- This Providence (September 12, 2006) Fueled by Ramen
- Who Are You Now? (March 17, 2009) Fueled by Ramen
EPs
- The Sunday Best (2003, re-released February 6, 2004)
- The Bright Lights (October 21, 2008) Fueled by Ramen
- Brier (May 1, 2012) Magic Mike Records
References
- ^ "Exclusive This Providence Interview: "Yeah, We're Pretty Emo"". MTV Buzzworthy Blog. MTV. 24 February 2009.
- ^ Frost, Kayla (June 2008). "This Providence". AZ Teen. Archived from the original on 2013-06-22.
- ^ Khan, Joshua (25 March 2009). "13 Questions with... Dan Young". Blare.
- ^ "from Daniel Young of This Providence". Tumblr. 2011.
- ^ "Sean Gasperetti". Seangasperetti.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR". Archived from the original on March 17, 2008.
- ^ "The Statement". Thisprovidence.livejournal.com. June 19, 2007.
- ^ "Sean G. is leaving This Providence". Thisprovidence.livejournal.com. April 17, 2008.
- ^ "RIP THIS PROVIDENCE". Pup Fresh. February 16, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Tate, Jason (June 2016). "Lonely Benson - "Lazy Love"". Chorus.fm. Retrieved May 19, 2017.