Arena

A Brief history about the band....
In 1992, a trio of musicians formed to play their brand of intense, all original instrumental progressive rock, they were known as... "Ed's Garage." Original members Terry Geraci and Paul Bata decided to turn "Ed's Garage" into a more commercially successful band that could be enjoyed by the "average joe" as well as the musician's in the band, so original "Ed's Garage" members Terry Geraci, Paul Bata, and Jeff Willie decided to add a bassist and lead vocalist to the mix and model their sound after one of their favorite rock bands..."Kansas"...hence the name of their newly formed group..."MYSTERIES & MAYHEM." "M&M" as they were known, played some of the most listened to cover songs all over the Chicagoland area from "arena/stadium bands" such as Styx, Foreigner, Journey, Santana, and Boston as well as some of the most complex "B" side orchestrations from "supergroups" such as Kansas, Yes, Rush, Genesis, and ELP. M&M's goal was to not only get the people up dancin' and rockin' to many great cover songs, but to also show off some of our true ability as musical "technicians."
Today, almost 10 years later, founding member Terry Geraci has reformed from a quintet into a septet of outstanding and accomplished musicians that bring an even higher level of energy, intensity, and stage presence that is sure to satisfy the most discriminating listener.
NOTE: As of 1/1/2005 Mysteries and Mayhem has been renamed "Arena" retaining all current members. New name, same great music!