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New York City (1994 – 1997, 2012 – present)

Texas Is the Reason was a post-hardcore band founded by former Shelter guitarist Norm Arenas and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. A foundational quartet in the post-Sunny Day Real Estate movement of emo music, Texas Is the Reason played melodious but forceful rock music before disbanding in 1997.

Norm Arenas (guitar), guitarist for the hardcore Hare Krishna band Shelter, formed Texas Is the Reason with friend and then fellow Hare Krishna devotee Chris Daly (drums), formerly of the band 108, which played music of a similar kind to Shelter’s, some time in the early 1990s in New York City. They both desired to leave the macho attitude and religious preaching of their former projects. With former Fountainhead bassist Scott Winegard (bass), the three recruited one-time bassist for Buffalo’s Copper, Garrett Klahn (guitar/vocals), to round out the quartet.

The name “Texas Is the Reason” is lifted from a Misfits song, entitled “Bullet”. It also makes reference to a conspiracy theory about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, in which the president was killed in a plot arranged by Texas Democrats in order to give Lyndon B. Johnson control of the White House. Releasing three songs on an EP, Texas Is the Reason became an underground smash and helped usher in an era of similarly motivated and styled emo bands. They then released a split single with The Promise Ring through Jade Tree Records. The following year (1995) they released another split single with Samuel through British record label Simba.
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  • Juziu

    Such a sweet band..

    12 May 12:41pm Reply

  • Anders0n

    There's a Texas Is The Reason session on Daytrotter.com check it out.

    10 May 4:51pm Reply

  • henryJSB

    it's gonna be special. blessed i can actually be there for their last show in london!

    9 May 11:23pm Reply

  • beyondmountains

    also pissed that they decided not to have their final show in the city they actually originate from. [2]

    1 May 7:54pm Reply

  • coruscatti

    so pissed that midterms forced me to miss my one chance to see them live. also pissed that they decided not to have their final show in the city they actually originate from.

    26 Apr 9:50am Reply

  • riquefc

    such a legend

    22 Apr 12:46am Reply

  • ValkyrieMissle

    So glad I was able to see these guys live now I can die happy, that's one show I will never forget.

    6 Apr 4:10am Reply

  • OdeTooJoy

    Knowing that so many people have had the chance to see them lately makes me very jealous. This band has been so important to me for years. I would give anything to see them live.

    10 Mar 3:32pm Reply

  • whenweescape

    Who wants tickets for the Atlanta show? I have four of them.

    7 Mar 3:14am Reply

  • hurricanejoe

    I've barely even listened to this band but there's something about their songs which makes me feel like I've heard them a whole lot more than I have.

    21 Feb 12:35am Reply

  • Xaelon

    Just saw them in Philadelphia last night and it was one of the most incredible shows I have ever been to.

    17 Feb 7:44pm Reply

  • -jnns-da-arc-

    brazil.

    11 Feb 4:11am Reply

  • Radio_Flyer_

    For fans of Texas Is The Reason, Quicksand, Jawbreaker, Title Fight and Basement, check it out! http://killmoves.bandcamp.com/

    4 Feb 9:32pm Reply

  • zvecky

    i'm 16 :)

    20 Jan 7:05am Reply

  • JuliusOtis

    England? I dare ya's.... No but really, come over here.

    16 Jan 5:19pm Reply

  • Boxcarrace

    Awesome <3

    4 Jan 9:06pm Reply

  • ellubox

    new song<3

    5 Dec 2012 Reply

  • roemilca111

    wait what

    3 Dec 2012 Reply

  • cxqthere

    why doesn't this show up in my recommendation? really good band.

    24 Nov 2012 Reply

  • JeromesDream

    So, Do You Know Who You Are?

    8 Nov 2012 Reply
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