The Promise Ring

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Promise Ring
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Landscape = Yes
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States
Genre = Emo
Indie pop
Years_active = 1995–2002
Label = Jade Tree
ANTI-
Associated_acts = Maritime
Cap'n Jazz
URL =
Current_members = Jason Gnewikow
Davey von Bohlen
Dan Didier
Scott Schoenbeck
Past_members =

The Promise Ring was an American band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their early years, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. The band was started in 1995 as a side project by Davey von Bohlen during his time as a guitarist/vocalist for Cap'n Jazz. 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 change in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the "Boys and 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. Following their final release in 2002, "wood/water", The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen's and Didier's new band named Maritime.

The band reunited for the Flower 15 Festival in late November of 2005 in Chicago, IL at The Metro.

In September of 2008, rumors circulated that The Promise Ring has been asked to play an upcoming ATP (All Tommorows Parties) Festival being curated by Jim Minor in Milwaukee, WI.

Discography

Albums

*"30° Everywhere"
(September 9, 1996)
Jade Tree Records
*"The Horse Latitudes"
(February 10, 1997)
Jade Tree Records
*"Nothing Feels Good"
(October 14, 1997)
Jade Tree Records
*"Very Emergency"
(September 28, 1999)
Jade Tree Records
*"wood/water"
(April 23, 2002)
ANTI Records

EPs

*"Falsetto Keeps Time"
(February, 1996)
Jade Tree Records
*"Boys + Girls"
(October 27, 1998)
Jade Tree Records
*"Electric Pink"
(May 16, 2000)
Jade Tree Records

Compilations

"12 Sweaters Red" - "Ground Rule Double" compilation CD, 2xLP (Divot / Actionboy Records, 1995)
"Ooh Do I Love You" - "Ooh Do I Love You" compilation CD, Core for Care Records, 1996
"Pink Chimneys" - "(Don't Forget To) Breathe" compilation CD, LP (Crank! 1997)
"Gouge Away" - "Where Is My Mind? a tribute to the Pixies" CD (Glue Factory Records, 1999)
"You Are So Unreal" - "Metroschifter - Encapulated" CD (Doghouse Records, 2000)
"Why Did Ever We Meet" - "Nowcore! The Punk Rock Evolution" compilation CD (K-Tel, 1999)

External links

* [http://www.jadetree.com/bands/artist/the_promise_ring Jade Tree site]
* [http://www.epitonic.com/artists/thepromisering.html Epitonic site]
* [http://www.joanfrc.com/capn/ Discography]
* [http://www.anti.com/catalog/view/30/WoodWater/?notes=true "Wood/water" liner notes from ANTI.com]
* [http://www.cmykyle.com/clips.php?id=119 Oral history of The Promise Ring]