The Ponys (band)

The Ponys were an American indie rock/garage rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, formed by singer/guitarist Jered Gummere, in early 2001. Gummere was concurrently in the punk band, Guilty Pleasures, at the time of The Ponys’ formation. He eventually left to devote himself entirely to The Ponys. Gummere recruited members of the band, his first choice being girlfriend Melissa Elias whom he met while she was attending Illinois State University in his hometown. Together they experimented with indie/post-punk styles.

For the band previously known as The Ponys, see Phantom Buffalo.
The Ponys
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresIndie rock, garage rock
Years active2001–c. 2010
Labels
Websitetheponys.com
MembersJered Gummere
Melissa Elias
Brian Case
Nathan Jerde
Past membersIan Adams

The two began to write songs, and were joined by ex-Mushuganas drummer, Nathan Jerde. The Ponys began touring the Chicago club circuit and would then record their first singles on Contaminated and Big Neck records. Concerned their sound was lacking, Gummere asked Ian Adams, a member of Happy Supply to join the band. After releasing a few more singles, the Ponys signed with In the Red Records (based in Los Angeles), due to widespread circulation. The band was set to record their first album, Laced with Romance, in Detroit with producer Jim Diamond.

Discography

Studio albums

Other
  • Wicked City (Big Neck, 2002)
  • Pop Culture (Maybe Chicago?/Criminal IQ, 2004)
  • Another Wound (Sweet Nothing, 2005)
  • Deathbed +4 (Matador, 2010)

TV appearances

Band members

Current
  • Jered Gummere – guitar, vocals
  • Melissa Elias – bass, vocals
  • Brian Case – guitar
  • Nathan Jerde – percussion

Past
  • Ian Adams – guitar
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References
  1. "Eddy Current Suppression Ring, the Goodnight Loving, The Ponys, Disappears, Woven Bones, Wild Nothing & more in This Week in Indie". BrooklynVegan. June 16, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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