The only predominantly "guitar" or "indie" act ever signed by Benbecula Records.
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Genaro's beginnings were in the late 90s when friends Craig Snape (vocals, guitar) and Derek Bates (bass) began writing songs together and formed a band that would play various venues in Glasgow such as King Tuts, The Garage and The Cathouse. This band split in 2000 and as a result the duo teamed up with two other local musicians and friends, Dom Dixon (lead) and Daryl Kellie (synth, vocals), and Genaro was born. The new band's first recorded offerings on 8 tracks were quickly noticed by the T-Break where they played in the heats in 2001.
It was after this event that the group, although remaining great friends, went off to record solo projects, now and again teaming up for duo song writing sessions. Much of this solo work was recorded and it was during the summer of 2003 that some of these demos were sent to Benbecula Records.
Over the next few months and after various meetings with the band members it became obvious that the original 4 piece unit was the one that could release the greatest musical power. The sum was indeed greater than the parts. The band quickly got back into the rehearsal studio during the spring of 2004. It was immediately obvious that the chemistry was still there, possibly more than had even been before. Although they have 3 or 4 years of recording experience behind them, the band members are still only in their early 20s. The band quickly drew attention from national scouts and were invited to play at the prestigious In the City event in Manchester, September 2004.
In 2005 they concentrated on rehearsing new songs and kept the live performances ticking over. By Christmas 2005 they had a clutch of solid tracks and in February 2006 they recorded their first studio album for Benbecula Records, at Ca Va Sound in Glasgow.
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