Regrouped under the name Bracket

When frontman Marty Gregori returned to Forestville in 1992, the quartet regrouped under the name Bracket after choosing the word at random from the dictionary. The band played shows across the Bay Area on a frequent basis and self-released The Giant Midget E.P. in 1993, exhibiting a pop punk sound they would continue to build upon. Their first album 924 Forestville St. was released in May 1994 through Caroline Records , a label that had previously issued debuts by a wide range of alternative rock acts including Hole , the Smashing Pumpkins , Wax and White Zombie . The album’s title is likely a tongue-in-cheek reference combining the name of longtime punk rock establishment 924 Gilman Street with the band’s nearby hometown of Forestville. Sessions were held at Prairie Sun Studios in Cotati , California with producer Joe Marquez. The album included the first installment of tracks to be named after bassist Zack Charlos’ childhood friend Warren Rake (“Warren’s Song, Pt. 1” and “Warren’s Song, Pt. 2”), a theme that has remained consistent throughout the band’s career.