The 'Arc' in the band's name came from the Austin Rehearsal Complex where the band first started jamming.[2]
History
Arc Angels, their 1992 debut album, met with critical approval and reached No.127 on the Billboardchart. The band made its network television debut on Late Night with David Letterman on June 9, 1992 performing "Living In A Dream." Arc Angels played Letterman again on January 6, 1993 with Too Many Ways to Fall."
Bramhall's heroin addiction as well as internal friction caused the breakup of the band in 1993.[3] The Arc Angels broke-up in October of that year after concluding with a series of farewell concerts at Austin's Backyard Outdoor Venue. The band reunited for occasional live performances beginning in 2002.[4]
The members of Arc Angels (minus Shannon) announced that they would be reuniting in March 2009, releasing a live album and DVD of a concert from 2005 touring extensively and beginning work on their second album.[5] The album/DVD "Living in a Dream" was released in 2009,. It contained live renditions of previously released Arc Angels songs, new songs performed live, and three new studio tracks. The launch of the Angels tour took place at Austin's annual South by Southwest Festival. Although the band never officially broke up again, members pursued solo projects and no talks about future Arc Angels releases or concerts have taken place to date. While on stage in 2014, Bramhall referred to the Arc Angels as "this band I was in"[6] further confirming their demise.
As of 2022, the band is performing once again with shows throughout the year.[7]
Members
Current Members
Doyle Bramhall II - guitar, vocals (1990-1993, 2005-2010, 2022-Present)
Charlie Sexton - guitar, vocals (1990-1993, 2005-2010, 2022-Present)
Chris Layton - drums (1990-1993, 2005-2010, 2022-Present)