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The Daughters of Bristol

The Daughters of Bristol are a gothic rock band formed in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington. The group's only main stay members are Joseph Ronin and Edward Nicholas.

The group has released 4 studio recordings, featured on various music compilations, and their song "Dance Among The Dead" was played in the independent movie "Haunt".

Their sound is drum machine driven gothic rock. The band is known for its openly association and support with the "gothic" subculture.

Foundation (2001-2002)
The band was unofficially formed in Fulton, Missouri on the steps of Dulany Auditorium in 2001 by Joseph Ronin and Edward Nicholas, a method to escape their studies at William Woods University. After graduation and settling on the name "The Daughters of Bristol" in 2002, the group was officially launched. Their name is a reference to Bristol, England and the female gender's ability to produce offspring. Fully acknowledging that many of their musical influences and reasons for existence derive solely from the United Kingdom and such information being passed down by previous generations.

St. Louis, MO era (2002 - 2005)
The group become heavily immersed in the St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri music scene, playing shows regularly throughout the state, as well as recruiting a few like minds to aide in live performances.

Seattle, WA era (2005 - Current)
In the summer of 2005, the band relocated to the Pacific Northwest, due to Seattle's and Portland's thriving music scene. Since moving, the band has continued to actively play live shows and release studio recordings. In the summer of 2009, Aaron Brown joined the band full time.

Influence
Influenced heavily by the genres of post-punk, goth, punk, 80's, British rock, and jangle pop and such artists like David Bowie, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Bauhaus, Suicide, The Sisters of Mercy, and The Psychedelic Furs.

Members

 * Joseph Ronin - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drum programming (2002 - Current)
 * Edward Nicholas - guitar, bass, keyboards, drum programming (2002 - Current)
 * Aaron Brown - bass (2009 - Current)
 * Brad Romans - guitar (2006)
 * Johnny "Bodybag" - bass (2006)
 * Ryan Mahoney - bass, keyboards, drum programming (2003 - 2005)
 * Jeff Steffens - guitar (2003 - 2005)
 * Aaron Toben - drum programming (2005)
 * David Dale - keyboards, drum programming (2003)

Studio

 * Voyage (EP) -2005
 * Jones Hall (Full-Length) -2007
 * Woman at the Side (EP) -2009
 * Holts Summit (EP) -2010

Compilations

 * Crankspiv Records Compilation V “Sweet Lies” -2002
 * United Forces of Phoenix Vol. 1 “Voyage, Give Rise & Sweet Lies” -2006
 * Smoke And Spotlight Compilation Vol. 3 “My Fellow Man” -2008
 * Gothic Visions “Woman at the Side” -2009
 * Gothic Visions II “In The Midst of Your Temple” -2010

Video

 * Haunt (Movie) “Dance Among The Dead” -2005