| This Providence | |
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| Also known as | Sunday Best |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Pop Punk, Pop Rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Fueled by Ramen (2006–present) Rocketstar Recordings (2004–2006) |
| Website | www.thisprovidence.com |
| Members | |
| Daniel Young Gavin Phillips David Blaise Andy Horst |
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| Past members | |
| Phil Cobrea Paul Benson Ryan Tapert Sean Gasperetti |
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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).
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.
On April 17, 2008, Sean Gasperetti announced his departure from the band. [1]
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) [4]
The Bowling scenes in the video for "The Letdown" were filmed at 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.