Monday, June 6, 2011

The Titans! 1986-1988, Ramp-up

The Titans! -1986 (Sound influenced by Austin, TX pop-metal groups)

Members: 
Ken Geraci - guitar, songwriter, vocals
Daniel Geraci-bass, songwriter, vocals
Marc Geraci-drums
Glen Barnes-vocals
Brent Preace-keyboards vocals (Daniel Geraci's friend from Taco Bell)

Events: 
  • Raymond Goda became our manager (Ken Geraci's friend from HEB)
  • Recorded in the studio again, John Viehweg engineered
  • Daniel Geraci became more involved in songwriting
  • Had a regular gig on 6th street (Austin, TX) at Sunrise Subs & Deli
  • Raymond Goda organized the infamous McNeil party event 
    • This was supposed to be the next Lago Party- the band printed up tickets with Marc Geraci and friend John Blankenship selling them for $7 each 
    • Two or three other bands were on the billing, but the party was busted by Williamson County Sheriff's Department and the Titans only got to play a few tunes   
    • Does one still contact Marc Geraci for a full refund to that busted party?
Memorable Shows: 

  • Sunrise Subs & Deli 6th St, Austin, TX (Band Photos)
  • Ritz Theater 6th St, Austin, TX
  • McNeil mega party, Austin, TX
  • Anderson Mill‘s 4th of July Festival (played with Eric Billingsley’s band The Ponies), Austin, TX


The Titans! -1987 (The band went through a Beatles phase, the band's sound reflected this)

Members: 
Ken Geraci- guitar, songwriter, vocals
Daniel Geraci-bass, songwriter, vocals
Marc Geraci-drums
Steve Snyder-vocals
Glen Barnes-vocals
Mike Deleon-vocals

Events: 
  • Steve Snyder rejoins the group
  • Glen Barnes leaves the band
  • Mike Deleon joins the group
  • The band starts wearing suits
  • November: Brothers Ken, Dan, and Marc Geraci went to New York City to shop demo around  
Memorable Shows: 



The Titans! -1988 (Our sound became heavier again)

Members: 
Ken Geraci- guitar, songwriter, vocals
Daniel Geraci-bass, songwriter, vocals
Marc Geraci-drums
Steve Snyder-vocals
Mike Deleon-vocals

Events: 
  • Recorded new demo in the studio to submit to various record companies
  • “Do it Right” was featured on Austin's Glitch Sampler (This one is a compilation of local, Austin TX groups in 1986) and we received favorable reviews 
  • Ken and Dan Geraci went to Los Angeles to shop demo around
Memorable Shows: 


Courtesy Marc Geraci. Visit Marc's Soundcloud page for a selection of original music.

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