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The Thrives
Indie / Rock

"I like robots."

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/thethrives  

   The Thrives: General Info
Member Since10/26/2005
Band MembersDavid Kemper: vox, guitar .. John Bolling: bass .. Kevin Daboin: drums ..
InfluencesRadiohead, 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 LikeLove lost and regained at a higher level in ever increasing cycles.
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 26 2008 2:00P
Big Band Bash for the Brad Landis Foundation Somewhere!! Middletown, Pennsylvania
Aug 16 2008 9:30P
Gullifty’s Underground w/ Fox Japan!! Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Aug 29 2008 10:00P
Bube’s Brewery w/Rhea Silvia!! Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Sep 5 2008 10:00P
Bube’s Brewery w/Flatbed!! Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 2008 9:30P
The Blue Room w/Pufferfish and TBA! York, Pennsylvania
Nov 15 2008 9:00P
The Circle Pit w/TBA Harrisburg?

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   About The Thrives
The Thrives It'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!!!
BIRadio

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The Thrives's Friends Comments
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Girl Of Your Nightmares





Jul 16 2008 4:15 PM

Hi guys!
When are you gonna play a show in philly?
Lakeherst





Jul 16 2008 12:54 AM

Chelsea





Jul 16 2008 2:46 AM

I am loving every second of this summer. Its been filled with lots of unforgettable memories. Too bad its ending soon.
kevin





Jul 13 2008 1:54 PM

You guys sounded kick ass last night, stellar show.
The Argyle Effect


Is Online


Jul 13 2008 8:42 AM

You guys rock! Thanks for a killer show last night.
We can't wait to hit up New York with you!
Chelsea





Jul 12 2008 9:34 AM

Hey,

How is everything with you guys?
Rhea Silvia





Jul 11 2008 2:54 PM

how do you know we don't have shit to do?! I've got a super nintendo with Street Fighter II calling my name man!

...But I'll kick Zangeif's ass and see you guys around 10.

- j
The Argyle Effect


Is Online


Jul 11 2008 1:51 PM

We are so ready! We're hoping to bring in a large crowd as well! Look forward to playing with you all tomorrow night!
-The Argyle Effect
Azhreiaa





Jul 10 2008 5:33 PM

Hey! Wanted to stop by and say 'Hi!' Haven't been able to come see you guys in awhile. Hope all is well! Don't see any ABC dates on your list. No more open mic nights or just giving it a break? Marked 8/29 and 10/10 on my calendar to come out to see you play. Any new recordings?...I'm wearing out your CD in my car's CD player...lol. Hope to see you guys soon.
Take care!
Mitch Hood





Jul 10 2008 3:52 PM

MITCH HOOD THIS SATURDAY AT GULLIFTY'S!!!!
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Guliffty’ Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
www. myspace. com/mitchhood
alissa





Jul 9 2008 4:02 PM

thanks for my b-day greeting, and the lovely compliment! keep rockin!
Vine House





Jul 9 2008 1:39 PM



Thanks for listening!
Rhea Silvia





Jul 3 2008 10:24 PM

August can't come soon enough!
Frigo Recording





Jul 2 2008 12:01 PM

Great music, guys! I'd love to work with you sometime, so please think of Frigo Recording when you get ready to do your next project, whether you need us to track and mix, or simply mix your tracks. We do great work, and have the experience to back it up.

We have nearly 20 years of recording and mixing experience, with major label credits on many gold, platinum, and multi-platinum selling albums for top name artists, producers, and musicians, so please check us out and keep us in mind for your next project.

-Marc
Out(Loud) - MySpace Layout Design & Web Design





Jun 30 2008 7:06 PM

Hey The Thrives!

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Chelsea





Jun 27 2008 1:53 PM

Hey guys,

Hope your summer is going good.
howlin' r.m. jenkins





Jun 25 2008 6:35 AM

hi!
clamor





Jun 23 2008 10:32 AM

good times ! the thrives rock!
thanks for havin us !
the RED BANANA





Jun 22 2008 9:57 AM

Thanks for your friendship! Please send us any music or other entertainment that you would like to see featured on the RED BANANA, and keep checking back to our webzine for updates!!!

xx

"On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?"
- Mitch Hedberg


click to experience the goodness:
Mitch Hood





Jun 17 2008 3:34 AM

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J Kirby**





Jun 16 2008 4:18 PM

I have practice this saturday night, so I won't make the Abbey. Have fun! I'll def come and Jam on the 26th at open mic.
Writing it on my calendar:)
peztilence ™





Jun 9 2008 12:01 AM

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sindi





Jun 10 2008 5:44 PM

You're welcome. I'm glad too :)

xx
! KiSS My PunK ! - Internal Disfunction ARMY





Jun 7 2008 8:14 PM

Have a Dysfunctional Weekend!!

Lakeherst





Jun 3 2008 5:40 AM

Lakeherst





Jun 1 2008 7:52 PM

We had a blast - it was a fun show.
Catch you again soon!
Mitch Hood





Jun 1 2008 6:58 PM

ditto. let's do some more shows together soon.
The Marquees





Jun 1 2008 5:38 PM

Great show as always Saturday night, boys!! Thanks for the shout out, too!
anthony





May 21 2008 3:57 AM



Can you beat my score on the "Super Heroes" quiz?








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