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The Rocketboys
Indie / Ambient / Rock



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Member Since1/23/2005
Band Websitemyspace.com/rocketboys
Band Members

1) Daniel Wheeler (guitar, aux)

2) Justin Wiseman (keys)

3) Mitch Holt (guitar, vocals)

4) Brandon Kinder (vocals, guitar, piano)

5) Josh Campbell (bass, vocals)

6) Alex Bhore (drums, percussion)

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Booking Information

Email: therocketboys@gmail.com

Publicity

Brett Cannon / Paper Thin Media: brett@paperthinmedia.com

Sounds Likenice
Record LabelNone
Type of LabelIndie


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Dec 31 2009 9:00P
PARAMOUNT THEATER (New Year’s Eve Show) w/ Bob Schneider Austin, Texas

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Booking information

Email: therocketboys@gmail.com

Publicity

Brett Cannon / Paper Thin Media: brett@paperthinmedia.com

Biography

The Rocketboys, having spent the first years of their career in the unassuming town of Abilene, created an anthemic, ambient sound that matched the expansive landscape in which they lived.

Comprised of five guys who met in college, The Rocketboys formed in late 2005 and, over the next three years, somehow found time to record and release two E.P.s and two live DVDs, embark on multiple national and regional tours, and amass a substantial fan base in their home state of Texas, all while finishing their degrees.

Residing now in Austin, The Rocketboys continue to improve their signature sound, described by The Austin American-Statesman as showing “a mastery of mood and subtlety” and complimenting singer Brandon Kinder’s soaring melodies with “clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drum lines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."

Their newest effort, and debut full-length album, 20,000 Ghosts, was engineered by Louie Lino (Nada Surf, Matt Pond PA). Describing the new album, guitarist Daniel Wheeler said, “20,000 Ghosts displays a new range of diversity and maturity in our music, while maintaining the pop-sensibility that fans have come to love. We try to find the balance between a light, drum-driven brand of indie rock and darker, more atmospheric sounds coupled with lyrics and melodies you can’t get out of your head.”

20,000 Ghosts was released in late September and The Rocketboys will be touring North America in October.

Press

"When it comes to song writing, the line between 'earnest' and 'overly-earnest' could not be any finer, or risky. In their latest album 20,000 Ghosts, The Rocketboys always stay just on the right side of said line, creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere."

-PASTE MAGAZINE

"The Rocketboys have a sound as expansive as the open road and lyrics deep as a Southwest sunrise. Lofty melodies encircle broad indie rock compositions on The Rocketboys' debut album, 20,000 Ghosts."

-CHICAGOIST

"The band's got some legs to stand on -- Impressive harmonies and melodies, and, overall, quite the pleasing, heartfelt indie rock sound."

-DALLAS OBSERVER

"[20,00 Ghosts] is fresh with rich textures, like the lead guitar on “Rare Triumphs of Love and Fortune” or the underlying drumbeats of “I Saw a Stone.” With his alto range, approaching falsetto at times, singer Brandon Kinder creates an ethereal, almost spiritual, tone."

-TEXAS MUSIC MAGAZINE

"...tight, epic, densely layered sound..."

- MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL

"Building gray-hued swells of chorused guitar and minor-key piano processionals, the Rocketboys may have a sound as wide as the West Texas skies, but they’re decidedly overcast with clouds that perpetually threaten rain."

-THE ONION, AUSTIN

"The Rocketboys' sound is rife with shimmering ambience, reverberating piano, pinging guitars and lead singer Brandon Kinder's smooth yet soaring vocals, bringing a sound resembling other bittersweet and earnest acts such as Keane."

-THE OKLAHOMA GAZETTE

"The Rocketboys showed a mastery of mood and subtlety. Amplifying a sound made familiar to Texas music fans by bands such as Cue and Explosions in the Sky, the six-member group adorns singer Brandon Kinder's soaring melodies with clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drumlines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."

-THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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Brian Lee & His Orchestra

Brian Lee & His Orchestra



Dec 28 2009 5:06 AM

You guys have any info for the march show that I can post yet?
-Brian
B E N jamin

B   E   N   jamin



Dec 22 2009 4:07 PM

really great stuff! i really like the new album! keep up the good work.
♥mick♫♪

♥mick♫♪



Dec 20 2009 2:44 PM

Heard about you guys from Aaron Steele
a beating heart

a beating heart



Dec 18 2009 8:51 PM

Hey!
The Mariner

The Mariner



Dec 7 2009 5:53 PM

wow... thats embarrassing. three of us posted comments the same day without knowing the each other did.

our bad haha
The Mariner

The Mariner



Dec 7 2009 4:48 AM

last night RULED!
david
The Mariner

The Mariner



Dec 7 2009 4:48 AM

Hey it was awesome getting to hang out with you guys. We love your music!
The Mariner

The Mariner



Dec 7 2009 4:48 AM

Dudes, sooo much fun hangin out last night at the house. Our whole house has been listening to the album all day. Needless to say, we are in love. I can't believe I missed the pancake party.

you guys rule.
William Joseph Band

William Joseph Band



Dec 3 2009 5:14 PM

Great job at the Marquee. Hopefully we will cross paths again here or where.
Cheers
William Joseph
William Joseph Band
Muad'Dib

Danny Klein



Dec 3 2009 5:14 PM

I'm ready for a little rock party
Animal

Animal



Dec 2 2009 5:21 PM

i miss you guys and want to have everyone of your guys babies, hope you remember me, by the way check out my new project
www.myspace.com/theholidayindy
hopefully one day we can rock the stage again together
much love,
animal
kaybahnight. One word. Like Prince.

kaybahnight. One word. Like Prince.



Nov 30 2009 1:08 AM

Saw you guys at the conservatory last night -- great stuff!
Kristen

Kristen Vickers



Nov 27 2009 4:41 PM

Have a good day,my friend
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Nov 27 2009 4:41 PM

Miss you fellas.

- Patrick
✂Rain✂

✂Rain✂



Nov 24 2009 10:52 PM

Randomly stumbled upon you guys on Live from Austin while channel surfing. AMAZING. I was totally blow away. Have fun in OKC, I used to live there. You gotta try The Wedge pizza. I never found anything as good in Chicago and I lived there my whole life!
ethantherobotrascal

Ethan Hickerson



Nov 21 2009 10:32 PM

see you guys at the conservatory!
anti-YOU

anti-YOU



Nov 17 2009 2:46 AM

"The Rocketboys takeover Kardashians!"

Hahaha, I heard about 3 songs of yours on their show. Way to promote :P

PS. You guys are great. thank you.
Dewinter

Dewinter



Nov 15 2009 12:53 AM

It was great playing with you guys last night. Hope to see you soon!
The Amorist

The Amorist



Nov 15 2009 12:53 AM

You guys too! We will see you soon.
THE INFLUENCE

THE INFLUENCE



Nov 11 2009 7:21 PM

sweet. thanks guys...........................got old bones?
N8

Nate Dogg



Nov 9 2009 2:30 PM

I'm SUPER pumped about seeing you guys on Thursday in Houston.
Glad you're finally coming down here. Plan on picking up 20K Ghosts and bringing my girlfran.
Katie!

Katie!



Nov 8 2009 8:23 PM

AS PEOPLE OFTEN DO!!!!
Best Birthday present ever!<3
Love you guys!
Jessi

Jessica Clark



Nov 8 2009 9:13 AM

Im so proud you you guys. Mitch used to talk about his band in Lifetime Wellness. We all used to gather on the lawns of ACU and jam out together as one. Good times and you guys SERIOUSLY Deserve it!!!!
Close Your Eyes is now on Victory Records!

Close Your Eyes is now on Victory Records!



Nov 3 2009 9:40 PM

Come to abilene.

More specifically my house.

Please and thank you!

--Brett
denisse

denisse ide



Nov 2 2009 7:54 PM

very very very good music

=)
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