Texas Is the Reason

Texas Is the Reason
Garrett Klahn with Texas Is the Reason at Groezrock Festival 2013
Garrett Klahn with Texas Is the Reason at Groezrock Festival 2013
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1994–1997, 2006, 2012–2013, 2016
LabelsRevelation, Your Choice, Jade Tree, Art Monk Construction
Past membersNorman Brannon
Chris Daly
Scott Winegard
Garrett Klahn

Texas Is the Reason was an American post-hardcore band, founded by former Shelter guitarist Norman Brannon and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. They disbanded in 1997, and held brief reunions in 2006 and 2012–2013.[1]

History

Formation, Do You Know Who You Are? and break-up (1994–97)

Norman Brannon (a.k.a. Norm Arenas),[2] guitarist for Krishnacore band Shelter, formed Texas Is the Reason with friend and fellow Krishna devotee Chris Daly (formerly of 108) in New York City.[3] Both wished to leave the macho attitude and religious preaching of their former projects. Ex-Fountainhead member Scott Winegard (bass) was the next to join, after which guitarist and vocalist Garrett Klahn (formerly of Buffalo-based bands Copper and Support) was recruited to round out the quartet.[4]

The name "Texas Is the Reason" is lifted from a Misfits song, entitled "Bullet". It also refers to a conspiracy theory about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which suggests that the president was killed in a plot arranged by Texas Democrats, in order to give Lyndon B. Johnson control of the White House. The 1995 release of their self-titled debut EP made Texas Is the Reason an underground phenomenon, and inspired many bands to adopt a similar style. The same year also saw the release of a split single with Samuel, through British record label Simba. The band continued pushing forward in 1996, with the release of their first (and only) full-length album, Do You Know Who You Are?. This was followed by a split single with The Promise Ring, which was released on the Jade Tree label.

The title Do You Know Who You Are? was reportedly named after the last statement John Lennon heard prior to his death.[5] Produced by Jawbox's J.Robbins and released on Revelation Records, the album drew considerable attention from major labels. This resulted from Texas Is the Reason being pegged as "the next big thing," due to the growing punk explosion on MTV. Song titles from the album, such as "The Magic Bullet Theory" and "Back and to the Left" were further allusions to various Kennedy assassination theories.

On the eve of signing with Capitol Records in 1997, the band flew overseas for a European tour. At this stage, the reality of being on a major label had caused considerable tension within the band. Before their final tour stop in Bielefeld, Germany, Daly and Brannon agreed that if the show was "awesome", it would be their last. As Brannon later recalled, "I walked on stage and we opened with 'Antique' and when Garrett started singing, there were eight hundred Germans singing along with us. I looked at Daly and knew that this was over."[6]

Post-break-up and reunions (1998–present)

The former members headed off to various musical projects, with Klahn forming New Rising Sons (1998) and Solea (2001) with Serge Lobokoff of Samiam.[7] Daly concurrently started indie outfit Jets to Brazil with Blake Schwartzenbach of Jawbreaker. Winegard played in the band Americans, and began releasing various bands' records through an imprint label he co-owns called GrapeOS. The only member to go inactive in the world of indie rock was guitarist Norman Brannon, who moved to Chicago and worked as a DJ for almost three years.

Winegard and Brannon joined Charlie Walker of Chamberlain and Jonah Matranga of Far and Onelinedrawing to form the band New End Original, which lasted from 2000 to 2003. Klahn's New Rising Sons released two EPs through GrapeOS, and later signed to Virgin Records. They disbanded after being dropped by the label, but reformed in 2008.[8] Klahn now plays in the band Atlantic/Pacific[9] with John Herguth of House & Parish. Daly left the now-defunct Jets to Brazil sometime after their 2002 release, Perfecting Loneliness.

After nine years apart, Texas Is the Reason decided to mark the tenth anniversary of Do You Know Who You Are by reuniting for a single show at New York City's Irving Plaza on November 25, 2006. The show sold out quickly, resulting in the addition of a second show on the following night.[10] In interviews leading up to the reunion, the band noted their long-time disappointment at not playing a final show in their home city. They also insisted that the reunion shows were a one-time event, and said there were no plans for additional shows: "While we empathize with everyone who wants to come to the show, but can't come for any reason, this will not become a tour and we are not reforming the band. That is as clear a statement as anyone can make."[11] Winegard, along with members of other emo bands, formed House & Parish in June 2007.[12]

In January 2012, it was announced that Revelation Records would be holding a 25th anniversary celebration at The Glass House in Pomona, California. The event was scheduled for July of the same year. The band members had been approached about the possibility of another reunion, but ultimately refused. Nonetheless, Daly traveled to California for the anniversary show (which featuring a reunited Quicksand), and later expressed excitement about the prospect of another reunion for Texas is the Reason.[13] The band then agreed to headline the opening night of Revelation's east coast event in October 2012, at New York's Irving Plaza. Tickets sold out immediately after going on sale, so a second night was added at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Daly was quoted as saying, "It's like we have this really cool old car that's in really great shape…it's not built for, like, a cross-country trip, but it's good to take out and drive around the neighborhood."[13]

After a European tour, Texas Is the Reason played their final reunion show at the Electric Ballroom in London on August 4, 2013. Subsequent performances included a 20th anniversary show for Do You Know Who You Are? (on March 15, 2016), [14] and a memorial concert for Jon Bunch.[15]

  • Garrett Klahn, 2013
    Garrett Klahn, 2013
  • Scott Winegard, 2013
    Scott Winegard, 2013
  • Norman Brannon, 2013
    Norman Brannon, 2013

Discography

Albums

EPs

  • Texas Is the Reason – Also called If It's Here When We Get Back It's Ours. (1995, Revelation)
  • Split 7" with Samuel (1995, Simba Recordings and Art Monk Construction)[citation needed]
  • Split 7" with The Promise Ring (1996, Jade Tree)

Notes

  1. ^ Brannon, Norman. "Norman Brannon". Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  2. ^ "Scanner Zine". Scanner Zine. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  3. ^ Strong, Martin (2003), The Great Indie Discography, Canongate Books, ISBN 1-84195-335-0
  4. ^ Julien, Alexandre (September 8, 2011). "Structure Records Interview". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on April 23, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "Texas Is The Reason's Do You Know Who You Are? asks the big question". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  6. ^ Paul, Aubin. "Interviews: Texas Is the Reason". Punknews.org. September 22, 2006.
  7. ^ Paul, Aubin (September 8, 2006). "Texas is the Reason to reunite". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  8. ^ Paul, Aubin (October 23, 2008). "The New Rising Sons (ex-Texas Is The Reason) to reunite this fall". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  9. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 10, 2009). "Atlantic/Pacific (ex-Texas is the Reason) post new material". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  10. ^ "Rock/Pop Listings", New York Times, 2006-11-24, retrieved 2008-11-24
  11. ^ Heisel, Scott (2006-09-25), TEXAS IS THE REASON ON POSSIBLE REUNION TOUR: "NO, NO, NO.", Alternative Press, retrieved 2008-11-24
  12. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 14, 2007). "Members of Texas is the Reason, Promise Ring, The Gloria Record form House & Parish". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Pedulla, Steve (2012-08-13), %5b%5bYouTube%5d%5d It Is Happening Again: A Texas is the Reason Microfilm (Part I), archived from the original on 2021-12-12, retrieved 2012-08-15
  14. ^ "Hi New York. It's been a while since we... - Texas is the Reason - Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26.
  15. ^ Scott Heisel. "Sense Field, Texas Is The Reason, Knapsack, more to reunite for Jon Bunch memorial concert". Substream Magazine.
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