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RAUL Timeline

Early 1997 - RAUL is conceptualized by drummer, Chris George and bassist/guitarist, Justin Arroyo. They work with a number of musicians and experiment with the 8-track recorder. Throughout '97 they lay down a number of tracks - some of which are now available from Clint's Mobster Records, issued under the artist SCREWFACE. Screwface's self-titled ep and "The Summer Album" ep feature George and Arroyo with guests Joe Gondel, Kevin Glaz, Brian Newhard, and Damon, among others.
Late Summer 1997 -

With Kenny Greco on guitar and lead vocals, and Arroyo firmly in place as bassist, RAUL continues jamming with a multitude of musicians, and starts playing the Youngstown club scene with the core band of Arroyo/George/Greco.

Fall 1997 -

Erik Hendel joins the band as lead guitarist. Shortly after, Kenny Greco leaves the band and Hendel takes over on vocals.
December 1997 -

RAUL begins performing as a three piece around Youngstown, including their debut at Cedars Lounge.

February 1998 -

RAUL records "Are You Pumped?" with the Arroyo/George/Hendel line-up at George Cashbaugh's home studio in Boardman, OH. Limited CD copies still available.
March 1998 -

Steve Shodin, formerly of Protocol, serves a short stint as RAUL's front man. Shodin is out by mid-May.

June 1998 -

Obie Savage joins RAUL - Performances and 8-track demos with Savage begin almost immediately.
Summer 1998 -

Two self-titled, three-song demos are produced with a rocket cover - one with green lettering, one with red. Both have recently been re-issued by Clint's Mobster Records.

December 1998 -

RAUL records "Salmon of Knowledge"

January 1999 to present -

RAUL keeps a sometimes busy performance schedule. Clubs played include: (Youngstown Area): Cedars, Plaza Cafe, Vex Fest, The Nyabinghi, The Varsity Club, The Outer Limits, The Bond, The Ice House, The Royal Oaks, Amy's Campus 2000, Checkers, Kahunaville, McDonough Art Museum (student art opening) - (Sharon, PA Area): The Hotrod Cafe - (Cleveland Area): Peabody's Downunder, The Euclid Tavern, The Grog Shop - (Akron/Kent Area): The Robin Hood, Chuck's, Annabelle's, Mugg's - (NYC): CBGB's.
January 2000 - RAUL goes back to Tune Town to lay down the next project.
May/June 2000 - "Don't Take No Twitch" is mastered at Oakwood Audio in Oil City, PA. Released June 9th, 2000, with a CD Release Party at Cedars in Downtown Youngstown.
Fall/Winter
2000 - 		Kevin Glaz returns as a guest to the house of RAUL for a string of performances. He teaches everyone a lesson in Hendrix and guitar effects.
January - March 2001 - The compilation "Pink Album" is released in the midst of the recording sessions for "Standing In the Shadows of St. Patrick". "St. Patrick" introduces a new studio and producer - Jim Bleacher (former lead singer of Geffen's "Salty Dog") at Underdog Studio.
June 2001 - "St. Patrick" is released and is available (along with "The Pink Album) at the Boardman and Niles CD Warehouse Locations.
November 2001 - Long time friend of the RAUL crew, Joe Gondel, starts to jam out with the guys.
March 2002 - Arroyo leaves RAUL after five years with the band. Hendel takes over on bass. RAUL is a four piece again.
Fall 2002 - RAUL goes back to Tune Town to record tracks for "Show Some Respect" and it is released shortly thereafter.
June 2003 - Hendel plays what might very well be his last show with the boys and moves to Arizona. But, the show must go on...
Fall 2003 - A reunion show for the holidays (minus Hendel). Could be the end? Only time will tell.