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Dance Gavin Dance

September 23rd, 2014

Formed:
2005 in Sacramento, CA

Genre:
Rock

Years Active:
'00s, '10s






Dance Gavin Dance

Biography

Emo-leaning and volatile post-hardcore outfit Dance Gavin Dance, who were somewhat similar to peers Chiodos and the Fall of Troy, featured former members of Farewell Unknown and Ghost Runner on Third, two alums of Seattle's Less Avenged Records. The Sacramento crew comprised vocalists Jonny Craig (later replaced by Kurt Travis) and Jonathan Mess, guitarists Will Swan and Sean O'Sullivan, bassist Eric Lodge, and drummer Matt Mingus. The sextet hooked up with Rise Records in 2006 and debuted that November with the EP Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean. They released three albums, all of which were issued on Rise, from 2007 through 2009. . Emo-leaning and volatile post-hardcore outfit Dance Gavin Dance, who were somewhat similar to peers Chiodos and the Fall of Troy, featured former members of Farewell Unknown and Ghost Runner on Third, two alums of Seattle's Less Avenged Records. The Sacramento crew comprised vocalists Jonny Craig (later replaced by Kurt Travis) and Jonathan Mess, guitarists Will Swan and Sean O'Sullivan, bassist Eric Lodge, and drummer Matt Mingus. The sextet hooked up with Rise Records in 2006 and debuted that November with the EP Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean. They released three albums, all of which were issued on Rise, from 2007 through 2009.

Top Albums


1. Pussy Vultur..
Downtown Battle Mountain, Dance Gavin Dance
2. Downtown Bat..
Downtown Battle Mountain II, Dance Gavin Dance
3. Downtown Bat..
Dance Gavin Dance, Dance Gavin Dance
4. Dance Gavin ..
Acceptance Speech, Dance Gavin Dance
5. Acceptance S..
Happiness, Dance Gavin Dance
6. Happiness
Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean, Dance Gavin Dance
7. Whatever I S..
Live At Bamboozle 2010 (Live Nation Studios), Dance Gavin Dance
8. Live At Bamb..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
Pussy VulturesPussy Vultures - Single5:27$1.29
2.
Lemon Meringue TieDowntown Battle Mountain3:50$1.29
3.
Uneasy Hearts Weigh the MostDance Gavin Dance3:38$1.29
4.
Blue DreamDowntown Battle Mountain II4:40$1.29
5.
Death of the Robot with Human HairAcceptance Speech5:07$1.29
6.
Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 3Acceptance Speech3:35$1.29
7.
Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 4Acceptance Speech3:33$1.29
8.
Backwards Pumpkin SongDowntown Battle Mountain4:06$1.29
9.
And I Told Them I Invented Times New..Downtown Battle Mountain4:48$1.29
10.
Me And Zoloft Get Along Just FineDance Gavin Dance3:06$1.29
11.
Turn Off the Lights - I'm Watchi..Acceptance Speech5:59$1.29
12.
JigglerAcceptance Speech4:54$1.29
13.
Demo TeamAcceptance Speech3:07$1.29
14.
Honey RevengeAcceptance Speech3:27$1.29
15.
Doom & GloomAcceptance Speech3:40$1.29
16.
CarveAcceptance Speech2:49$1.29
17.
Acceptance SpeechAcceptance Speech4:26$1.29
18.
Jesus H. MacyAcceptance Speech3:24$1.29
19.
Purple ReignDowntown Battle Mountain II4:43$1.29
20.
Swan SoupDowntown Battle Mountain II4:00$1.29
21.
Privilously PoncheeziedDowntown Battle Mountain II3:54$1.29
22.
Heat Seeking Ghost of SexDowntown Battle Mountain II4:06$1.29
23.
Elder GooseDowntown Battle Mountain II3:43$1.29
24.
Need MoneyDowntown Battle Mountain II3:08$1.29
25.
Thug CityDowntown Battle Mountain II3:17$1.29

Top Music Videos

Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine, Dance Gavin Dance
1. Me and Zoloft...
Tree Village, Dance Gavin Dance
2. Tree Village
Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 3, Dance Gavin Dance
3. Strawberry Sw...
Death of the Robot With Human Hair, Dance Gavin Dance
4. Death of the ...


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