The Nematoads

- Austin, TX Rock / Surf / Instrumental

About

Members: Ted James - guitar, The Pope - bass, Sean Ellison - trombone, George Pestana - drums

Sounds Like: Dick Dale, The Ventures, Link Wray

Bio: The Nematoads, a trippy, twangy, five-piece modern surf band from Austin, straddle the line between '60s retro cool and tall-in-the-saddle Tejas twang.

The Nematoads' pasta-fueled excursions embody the sound of The Third Coast, the vibe of the street with a 5-o’clock club beat. This is modern su... See Full Bio

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Buy our new CD Spy Car Mechanic at http://www.deepeddy.net and check out our new website at http://www.nematoads.com

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“So much more than your average six string surf album, the Nematoads' Spy Car Mechanic is surf with ample trumpet, 60's spy flick kitsch, and punk influence. I got this disc a while ago and wanted to hold it until the weather warmed up so I could really get the feel for it. People usually complain that spy/surf is too gimmicky, but the Toads do an awesome job of filtering out the filler and mixing in just enough DK/crust influence to keep it interesting. For me it was the screaming trumpet that made this album so much fun. With the same power as a lead vocalist it really stands out and sets these songs apart from the herd. For fans of: the Ventures, Dead Kennedys, Man or Astroman?”

— Patricia Valery, Evil Needles

“The Nematoads second album mixes in a trumpet, a Theremin and an electric sitar for a fresh twist on classic surf. "Misirlou" (perhaps the ultimate surf standard) gets a much heavier guitar than the "usual" cover, plus the band extends out the song to over six minutes. Superb version. "Death Garage" adds in some grungy guitar to the mix, and result is terrific. Overall, Spy Car Mechanic is classic surf/spy music with some new sounds added in to keep it fresh. Great stuff.”

— Owen Gwilliam, OTG's Top Ten (and Other Commentary) For 2009

“We at HangNine towers swoon when a trumpet is involved and I was won over about 30 seconds into opening track Rex Dart: Eskimo Spy when the walking bass intro ends and that trumpet riff kicks in. Fabulous. Most of what follows is equally thrilling stuff.”

— Jon Deadman, Hang9 - The Instrumental, Surf and Garage WebZine

“Spy Car Mechanic is a superb release! The Nematoads have really outdone themselves with this set. Exceptional arranging and playing, with many original ideas and plenty of genre bending and blending. It's surf with serious rock credentials, psychedelic edges, and drama... lots of drama.”

— Phil Dirt, ReverbCentral.com

“Spy Car Mechanic is frightening all the coyotes here in the woods!”

— Leon "Psychodaddy" Oehlers, drummer - The Trash Rockets

“Five Guns West features 15 great instros that mix Texas twang with spaghetti and Spanish flourishes and mix traditional sounds with modern ones. Songs start off familiar but then go in a direction completely unexpected. The mix of guitars, bass and drums is augmented by horns and other instruments.”

— Sean Berry, Continental Magazine

“The Nematoads – Five Guns West CD Holy cow! This is a magnificent album, full of exceptional music. Great writing, huge drama, and wonderful arranging. The songs are picturesque, and it’s all about spaghetti westerns. Imaginative and well developed, and very hard to put down.”

— Phil Dirt, ReverbCentral.com

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Jun 12

The Legendary White Swan
Austin, TX, US | 9:00pm
The Legendary White Swan
Austin, TX, US
Wed Jun 12 9:00pm
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May 4

The Blackheart
Austin, TX, US | 8:00pm
The Blackheart
Austin, TX, US
Sat May 04 8:00pm
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Guitar Party! at The Blackheart
2013
Jan 17

The Sahara Lounge
Austin, TX, US | 10:00pm
The Sahara Lounge
Austin, TX, US
Thu Jan 17 10:00pm
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2012
Nov 9

The Downtown Hall of Fa…
Hutto, TX, US | 7:00pm
The Downtown Hall of Fame
Hutto, TX, US
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:00pm
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Surf and twang with The Nematoads in Hutto, Texas on Friday, November 9th. Great food, excellent friends, fantastic music (but of course by yours truly), who could ask for anything more? Wax up your board and we'll see you at The Downtown Hall of Fame in Hutto, TX.
2012
Oct 27

Seabrook Festival of th…
Seabrook, TX, US | 10:00am
Seabrook Festival of the Arts
Seabrook, TX, US
Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:00am
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The Nematoads are excited to perform at the 1st Annual Seabrook Festival of the Arts. Open to the public, very close to the Gulf, great art, food and fun! Can't wait to see you there! We play from 4 - 6 pm on Saturday, October 27th. The Art Consortium of the Texas Gulf Coast presents the 1st Annual Seabrook Festival of the Arts on Friday and Saturday, October 26th and October 27th, 2012. The festival starts with our "Art Night" preview party in the evening of Friday, October 26th. Artists participating in the festival will give the public a preview of their works while patrons enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. The festival begins on Saturday, October 27th at 10am and lasts until 6pm. Festival activities include: Juried fine artists in every media, a kids art activity tent, live music, food, drink and local cuisine.

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T'cha, good buddy! Always waxin', never waning, The Nematoads are Austin. Texas premiere surf and twang band. Straight to the heart o' Texas and into your earhole, we aim'...
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Awesome stuff...the surf is definitely up!
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Hey, fellers! Nematoads are stretchin' our wings and playing an excellent restaurant and bar in Hutto, TX called The Downtown Hall of Fame. If ya in town and want some go...
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Nematoads hittin' the waves with Big Surf Saturday this July 14 at Headhunters in Austin, Texas. Meeoowww!!
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Yo, buff up and come see The Nematoads in action this Sunday at The Vortex; we're playing their Fools Follies 2012 event. See our event section for more info (we go on at ...