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About Me

The ThrivesIt's all rockets from the get-go, like sweet engines. Whirlwind and flash. Action and fury. Kemper writhes and squirms. John Bolling's easy cool underscores his melodic lines. Kevin Daboin is thunderous and adventurous behind the kit. The Thrives have been family for quite some time. John and Kemper have shared a friendship for 12 years... having met in school. They immediately began writing and playing music together with and without John's nephew, Brad. It wasn't until the fall of 2004 that they decided to pull it together and start something new. With Rick Batley on lead guitars they formed a group called The Flies. After 8 months of gigging and recording a demo, Batley decided to pursue both career and fatherhood. Kemper, John and Brad then were left as a trio... they changed the name to The Thrives... and continued local gigs throughout the Harrisburg, PA area. Jason Rubal of Seventh Wave Studio tracked them down and recorded a 6 song EP entitled: All Rockets in the spring of 2006. Now, Kevin Daboin has joined the band to percuss, while Bradley has moved on to full time with A Utopian Skyline. Kevin has added a whole new professional quality to The Thrives music!So who are the Thrives? It doesn't matter ...as long as they rock your socks off. I SAID HUUH!IR ..127 Click it!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/26/2005
Band Members: David Kemper: vox, guitar .. John Bolling: bass .. Kevin Daboin: drums ..
Influences: Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Coldplay, The Who, U2, The Pixies, Pearl Jam, Superdrag, The Doors, The Flaming Lips, The Strokes, The Cars, Pavement, Shudder to Think, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Counting Crows, James, The Cure, Jet, Smashing Pumpkins, Lush, The Verve, The Grateful Dead, Catherine Wheel, The Beastie Boys, Phish, Sky Cries Mary, Doves, The Ramones, Soul Coughing, Jane’s Addiction, Bloc Party, The Jesus and Mary Chain, New Order, Oasis, R.E.M., Beck, The Replacements, Ride, Belly, The Smiths, The Sundays, The Violent Femmes, XTC, The Stone Roses, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Sigur Ros, Cake, Dinosaur, Jr., Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Erasure, Garbage... there are likely more...
Sounds Like: Love lost and regained at a higher level in ever increasing cycles.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Song: Too Far to Touch

Too Far to Touch God's green earth is greener stillthe further side of the fence you builtof sweatand blood There's a voice that crumbles all that stands in its path. Fences fallin stormsand song Grip...
Posted by The Thrives on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:10:00 PST

Pocket of February Dates

February is good and full... like your belly after Sunday brunch. It should help keep you warm during this winter chill. We Thrives are pleased to announce 4 opportunities for all of you to come...
Posted by The Thrives on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:17:00 PST

Ice Ice Baby

"You know, there's really nothing wrong with wondering whether or not it's all worth while. If it stands the test... well, it's gotta be right, right?" This evening, The Thrives are doing ...
Posted by The Thrives on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:05:00 PST

Betty's Bones and other lovers

This Friday... as if you haven't heard, we have the tremendous honor of playing with 3 incredible bands. The show kicks off at 9:00 PM, February 23rd @ the prestigious Appalachian Brewing Compa...
Posted by The Thrives on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:14:00 PST

Are they cool or what?!?!

We had the pleasure of playing with Bandcamp this past Friday! Those guys were loads of fun! ...and so cool too! If you haven't heard of those guys, you seriously should check them o...
Posted by The Thrives on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:52:00 PST

The next couple of months...

Hey guys! Thanks for checking out our blogs and keeping up with the news as we can give it! We have a pretty good couple of months coming up... plenty of opportunities to catch a show. There are...
Posted by The Thrives on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:10:00 PST

Show Friday November 10th!!!!!!!

We'll be playing with The April Skies and Kheris on Friday at the Old Blue Star in Lancaster PA! Here are some basic directions from Harrisburg: .. 9: Merge onto I-283 S via EXIT 46A toward A...
Posted by The Thrives on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:15:00 PST

Live @ Champion Ship Records!!!!

We're really excited to be part of an upcoming all-ages show at Champion Ship Records on Saturday, November 4th! I have no idea what the order is& but it is sure to be a rockin night any time yo...
Posted by The Thrives on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:25:00 PST

Directions to the new Champion Ship

52 Rear Market St., PO Box 183, Lemoyne, PA 17043 On bigger shows, or if the lot is full plan to park in downtown lemoyne along Market St. and walk down to the club. From Harrisburg - take I-83 south....
Posted by The Thrives on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:42:00 PST

ok ok OK!!!

Alright, so who can help us out? We need to get something on this site that will alllow our fans and visitors to purchase All Rockets. How do we do it? Seriously, we have no clue. Al...
Posted by The Thrives on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:44:00 PST