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Milwaukee, United States (1995 – 2002)
The Promise Ring were an American midwest emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, started as a side project by Davey von Bohlen during his time as a guitarist/vocalist for Cap’n Jazz in the year 1995. VonBohlen started the project alongside guitarist Jason Gnewikow of None Left Standing, drummer Dan Didier of Ceilishrine, and bassist Scott Beschta.
1996 brought their first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, released by Jade Tree Records. The record was followed by 1997’s Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. The Horse Latitudes, which collected early tracks that were previously released as 7”s, was also released in 1997. After a few changes in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys + 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. The Electric Pink EP, released in 2000, however, failed to gain critical acclaim. Following their final release in 2002, titled Wood/Water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen’s and Didier’s new band named Maritime. Von Bohlen also plays in a semi-acoustic band called Vermont which is now on a indefinite hiatus.
1996 brought their first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, released by Jade Tree Records. The record was followed by 1997’s Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. The Horse Latitudes, which collected early tracks that were previously released as 7”s, was also released in 1997. After a few changes in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys + 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. The Electric Pink EP, released in 2000, however, failed to gain critical acclaim. Following their final release in 2002, titled Wood/Water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen’s and Didier’s new band named Maritime. Von Bohlen also plays in a semi-acoustic band called Vermont which is now on a indefinite hiatus.
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Very Emergency
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Wood/Water
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theseasonisours wrote:
there's nothing pretentious about not liking wood/water, it definitely wasn't even close to being tpr's best release and nor as it good on its own anyway.
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Theweeklywars wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNyom2KOVv4&feature=related wtfwtfwtf!? HAHHAH xD you gotta kiddin me..
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reptrawr wrote:
If only they would play Nothing Feels Good in its entirety. [3]
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Theweeklywars wrote:
yeah, it's still a pretty good album. cool kids will be cool...
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Sloane_Ranger wrote:
People that still talk shit on Wood/Water after all these years are clearly clueless.
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NekstBestThing wrote:
"I found wood/water for 4 dollars but bought 30 degrees everywhere instead." Good call. If I owned wood water I would try to sell it for 4 dollars.
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Theweeklywars wrote:
all trees are oaks
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ataob wrote:
<3
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jawnybravo wrote:
If only they would play Nothing Feels Good in its entirety. [2]
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zebraradar wrote:
PLAY LA :D
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Justyware wrote:
Fuck yeah Mineral.
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BeKohl wrote:
Got my ticket to the Milwaukee show! Soooooo excited :D now it's Mineral's turn to reunite!
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helloimjoshua wrote:
If only they would play Nothing Feels Good in its entirety.
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therewasatime wrote:
got my tickets to both shows :'D
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MelonHCST wrote:
Holy shit yes!
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bigbobo1 wrote:
http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/the-promise-ring-announces-reunion-shows-rarities,65610/
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bigbobo1 wrote:
Its confirmed. Two shows, one in Milwaukee and one in Chicago. They serve as tests to determine whether to do a tour or even make a record.
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Phil316 wrote:
they just tweeted #tpr2012 .... holy fuck
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summerfences wrote:
every emo band reunion
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zachinvain wrote:
nothing has ever felt better
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Feb
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The Promise Ring
Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, United States
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Feb
25
The Promise Ring
Metro, Chicago IL, United States
50 going
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May
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The Bamboozle Festival
Beachfront, Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
76 going
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