This Providence

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This Providence
From the music video production of "My Beautiful Rescue" by director, Kevin Maistros.
Background information
Origin	Seattle, Washington, USA
Genre(s)	Indie Rock Pop Punk
Years active	2003-present
Label(s)	Fueled by Ramen, Rocketstar Recordings
Website	www.thisprovidence.com
Members
Daniel Young Gavin Phillips David Blaise Andy Horst
Former members
Phil Cobrea (bass) Paul Benson (drums) Ryan Tapert (drums) Sean Gasperetti(guitar)

This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best), is a five-piece indie rock band from Seattle,Washington. 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." However, in 2003 they recorded the better known Sunday Best EP, co-produced, and self-released (now out of print). 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 of 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.

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.[1] 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 claims he will be around when This Providence plays shows in Seattle.

On November 3, 2006, This Providence announced that David Blaise a Pheonix Arizona native had joined the band as the new bass player. In 2008 Blaise shocked the band by getting his hair cut into a fugly mullet.

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 and Brighten.[2] This Providence appeared at The Bamboozle 2007 on May 5th, 2007.

On June 15 of 2007, production of their music video for "My Beautiful Rescue" began with film director, Kevin Maistros.

This Providence toured with A Change of Pace, June, and Paulson in the summer of 2007.

On June 19, 2007, This Providence officially announced Ryan Tapert's departure from the group. [3]

This Providence was most recently on tour with Daphne Loves Derby, The Higher, and The Reign of Kindo, which they used as an opportunity to announce their new drummer, Andy Horst.

This Providence have begun writing and recording their third album. During a recent video taster by the band's record label Fueled By Ramen, a release date of August 2008 was given.

The group just recently played at a rally to end modern slavery, at Mill Creek Foursquare titled "One Voice to end slavery." There were several hundred youth and adults, many of whom also bought CD's after the mini-concert.

Their 2004 song "Certain Words in Uncertain Times" will feature in the upcoming music video game Guitar Rising.

On April 17th, 2008, Sean Gasperetti announced his departure from the band. [4]