This Providence
| This Providence | |
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Fresno 2009
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Genres |
Alternative rock, Indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–2013 |
| Labels |
Fueled by Ramen (2006–2012) Rocketstar Recordings (2004–2006) |
| Website | www.thisprovidence.com |
| Members | Daniel Young Gavin Phillips David Blaise Andy Horst |
| Past members | Phil Cobrea Paul Benson Ryan Tapert Sean Gasperetti |
This Providence was a four-piece alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band consisted of Dan Young (lead vocals/guitar), David Blaise (bass), Gavin Phillips (lead guitar), and Andy Horst (drums).
Daniel Young, Phil Cobrea, Gavin Phillips, and Paul Benson came together to form the band in 2003. Phillips and Young were in different pop punk bands in high school and came together when each dissolved. Young is Australian and was raised in Australia.
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, Our Worlds Divorce, produced by Casey Bates.
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.
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 to play guitar and sing backup vocals. This allowed Young to be hands-free as the frontman.
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