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The Rocketboys (buy 20,000 Ghosts on iTunes!)
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

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Record LabelNone
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
TREES w/ Hallelujah the Hills, The City Lives Dallas, Texas
Nov 11 2009 8:00P
MOHAWK w/ Hallelujah the Hills Austin, Texas
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
THE MINK w/ Holy Fiction, Hallelujah the Hills Houston, Texas
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
BARKING DOG Beaumont, Texas
Nov 28 2009 7:00P
THE CONSERVATORY Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nov 29 2009 7:00P
THE MARQUEE Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 30 2009 8:00P
GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE Fayetteville, Arkansas
Dec 1 2009 8:00P
THE JOURNEY w/ We Are Voices Topeka, Kansas
Dec 2 2009 8:00P
DAVEY’S UPTOWN w/ Giant Radio Kansas City, Missouri
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
MOJO’s w/ Giant Radio Columbia, Missouri
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
VINO’S Little Rock, Arkansas

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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

"More than creating songs, The Rocketboys excel at creating arena-rock moods. With reverb-laden guitars and haunting lyrics, the Texas band clearly resonated with the NY crowd."

-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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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

=)
m@®@

m@®@



Nov 1 2009 10:47 PM

hi guys thanks for the add, I saw you playing live in Butler PA and felt I should've had to pay more for what I heard! 20,000 ghosts is fantastic, keep it up and good luck with everything you do!
CoryTaylorCox & The Time Machine

CoryTaylorCox & The Time Machine



Nov 1 2009 7:05 PM

i'm coming to tx in jan! let's hang out!
Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine



Nov 1 2009 7:05 PM

Hello, thank you for the friendship, it is my pleasure to welcome you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Jan :)
j, flores

j, flores



Oct 29 2009 11:22 PM

you guys gota come back and perform at san antonio!!
Jubal's Lawyer

Jubal's Lawyer



Oct 27 2009 8:37 AM

Saw the video for Heartbeat on ME TV. Awesome performance!

Check us out if you get a chance.
crystal rocks

crystal rocks



Oct 27 2009 8:37 AM

love watching your music on austin music channel....yall rock dude!
Laertes

Laertes
Online Now!


Oct 27 2009 8:37 AM

Fantastic show tonight guys, come back to Atlanta soon!
-Tim and Patrick
Outlaw

Jacob Vidovich



Oct 22 2009 8:27 PM

The new album "for lack of a better word ;)" is amazing fellas, i can't stop listening to Islands..
Hand Drawn Mountains

Hand Drawn Mountains



Oct 18 2009 11:52 PM

Thanks for such a great show last night!! You guys are so talented! We can't wait to see what is in store for you. We love your music.
You are all so nice and we had a great time spending time with you at our house. You are ALL (Dignan included) welcome back anytime!!

Take Care,
Chris and Christa
HDM
sabe.

Sabra Warden



Oct 18 2009 11:52 PM

aye yo! miss you guys, you gotz weed on yo page, haha.. looks like it anyways! come to tn, yall take care!
John

John



Oct 17 2009 3:18 PM

Thanks for the prompt add, sirs. The show was stellar last nite - it was cool getting a chance to chill for awhile too. Good luck with the rest of your tour. Peace~
britni

Ms. Burdette



Oct 16 2009 3:54 PM

is florida not good enough for you boys or something?!?!?!


get here soon!


brit
Cait

Cait



Oct 16 2009 4:48 AM

hey guys.
i just saw you play at canopy club and you have some great music.
*Jess*

*Jess*



Oct 13 2009 9:52 PM

Hello fellas. I am super excited about you guys coming to columbus georgia. Can't wait to see the show!
Brett Manning

Brett Manning



Oct 12 2009 6:26 PM

You guys killed it at the Rutledge Saturday night!
Hallelujah The Hills

Hallelujah The Hills



Oct 9 2009 5:49 AM

See you at Trees & Mohawk for some shows. Let's have some fun.
Air Review

Air Review



Oct 8 2009 3:36 PM

Thanks for allowing us to share the stage with you fellas last night. It was a great night! And you guys sounded amazing. Best of luck with the rest of the CD release dates.
Nick

Nick



Oct 6 2009 7:36 PM

dam no tunes???
scotty j

scott jackson



Oct 6 2009 6:41 AM

YALL ARE PLAYING AT COMMON GROUNDS!!
AHAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

...that was me freaking out.
in a good way of course.
anti-YOU

anti-YOU



Oct 6 2009 5:00 AM

aww, i wish you guys would come just a little more sout to Florida!!! i just go the new album, thank you

it makes me do this --> :D
CalebCarley

CalebCarley



Oct 4 2009 10:23 PM

ha hmmmm not to hate cause i love you guys
and i love the herb but the trees on the pic up top look like amazing nugs...
-_-
ha reppin yall daily
much love
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