The Promise Ring consists of Dan Didier (drums), Davey Vonbohlen (guitar, vocals), Jason Gnewikow (guitar, background vocals), Scott Schoenbeck. (bass, background vocals).
The Promise Ring was an American emo band started as a side project by Davey von Bohlen during his time as guitar player for Cap'n Jazz in Milwaukee in the year 1995. VonBohlen started the project alongside guitarist Jason Gnewikow of None Left Standing, drummer Dan Didier of Ceilishrine, and bassist Scott Beschta.
1996 brought their first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, released by Jade Tree Records. The record was followed by 1997's Horse Latitudes and Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. After a few changes in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys + Girls, which was released on both compact disc and 7", with the cd containing an additional song. In 1999 they furthered their success with the release of Very Emergency, which concentrated even more on their pop sound. Following their final release in 2002, titled wood/water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Davey Von Bohlen's new band named Maritime 1.