Dance Gavin Dance Biography

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Formed in: Sacramento, CA
Band Members: Kurt Travis, Matt Mingus, Will Swan, Sean O'Sullivan, Eric Lodge, Jonny Craig, Jonathan Mess, Zac Garren
Years Active: 2000s-present
Genre: Rock & Alternative

Emo-leaning and volatile post-hardcore outfit Dance Gavin Dance, who were somewhat similar to peers Chiodos and the Fall of Troy, featured former members of Farewell Unknown and Ghost Runner on Third, two alums of Seattle's Less Avenged Records. The Sacramento crew comprised vocalists Jonny Craig (later replaced by Kurt Travis) and Jonathan Mess, guitarists Will Swan and Sean O'Sullivan, bassist Eric Lodge, and drummer Matt Mingus. The sextet hooked up with Rise Records in 2006 and debuted that November with the EP Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean. They released three albums, all of which were issued on Rise, from 2007 through 2009. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi

Influenced by: Hatebreed, At the Drive-In, Saves the Day, Anatomy of a Ghost, Jawbox, Between the Buried and Me,
Similar Artists: Chiodos, The Fall of Troy, Circa Survive, Fear Before the March of Flames, Memphis May Fire,

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