The Promise Ring

Bio

The Promise Ring was a Milwaukee rock band formed in 1995 and tied to the second wave of emo, with a sound that also moved through indie rock and power pop. Guitarist Jason Gnewikow and drummer Dan Didier started the group; Cap'n Jazz guitarist Davey von Bohlen soon joined as singer, and Scott Schoenbeck later played bass. Their studio albums include 30° Everywhere (1996), Nothing Feels Good (1997), Very Emergency (1999), and Wood/Water (2002). The band split in 2002 and last played a reunion show in 2016.

The band

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  Davey von Bohlen

  Davey von Bohlen is The Promise Ring's vocalist and guitarist. He joined the Milwaukee band in 1995 while he was still in Cap'n Jazz and remained a core member through the 2002 split and later reunion shows.