Hope Departed has exploded into the Southern California music scene. With Steve Ludwig and Brandon Wildish forming the band in July of 2005, the duo began writing songs and shaping what has today become Hope Departed. The duo was joined by guitarist Ryan Kruckenberg, and bassist Josh Valeo. Performing with various drummers at the time, the band began playing shows in and out of Orange County hoping to form a solid fan base. The band immediately developed a devout following. Hope Departed auditioned several drummers, to fianlly find the last piece of their puzzle, drummer Andy Nash. The band then began recording their debut Ep “Ascendance” with producer Sergio Chavez at Maple Studios and NRG Recording Services in October of 2006. The Ep also features drums by the phenomenally talented Jarrod Alexander(A Static Lullaby & Death By Stereo).The band released "Ascendance" in February of 2007. Ludwig’s infectious melodies, along with Wildish’s vocal harmonies and rockin’ rhythms, lay the foundation that sets Hope Departed aside from all the rest. Their explosive stage presence and genuinely positive attitude just goes to show that you will definitely be seeing and hearing a lot more from Hope Departed.
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You guys sounded fucking awesome. Don't listen to a thing those people said. HD CREW is still 420% behind you guys. STAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KEPP YOUR HEADS UP FELLAS YOU FUCKIN ROCKED THAT SHOW.... I USED TO WORK FOR SKINNIE AND THEY RIG ALL OF THIER SHOWS... NONE OF THOSE BANDS PUT ON A SHOW LIKE YOU GUYS DID SO KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND FUCK SKINNIE MAGAZINE
did you know that you played a show at chain back in january? and did you know that i was there? well, i didnt know either.
haha. i went to that show to see uh oh! explosion, but we only stayed to see them. i was going through my ticket stubs and this one happened to have your name on it. wtf was i thinking when i didnt stay?! well, apparently i WASNT thinking clearly. haha. =P
by a round of applause how do u feel?? .......haha
but no for serious if u get a chance will check out my band the banner is in my about me section i promise we dont suck so its not a waste of time and it really would mean alot to me ....with out any support we would be finished :) but any ways besides that what fock is shakkin yo????
Wow boys! Sweet space! Really, it looks great! I miss you all terribly and need to get out to one of your shows. I cant make it tonight, but I'm going to try to make it to the HOB show. Good luck tonight!
even if we don't ever talk, please check out my band they'r in my about me. and without any support we'd be done. it's my life, and even if i dont hear from u...it'd mean much. for cereal
well watevs, thanks ;] late
( PS. IF you like us…. you should probably go to Smartpunk's site and buy our cd so i can afford to eat lol =-]… )
you guys did so good at chain! i was about to ask what the first song you played was, but then i remembered that brandon gave me the set list. so i would like to thank him for that. and for his broken guitar string. and almost for his shoe. haha =P
You guys are fucking awesome. Thanks for the shout out and song last night. You guys know that if you need anything, let me know. And steve, Im going to sams club tomorrow, Ill get you some cup of noodles
Great JOb again tonight boys!!! you guys kicked ass as always...I love you boys!!! see ya at the next show or probably even sooner! HOPE DEPARTED is pretty SWEET!!!
