Artist description Four piece rock band from Denton, Texas that utilizes its non-traditional approach to song writing, its sometimes subtle, sometimes noisy guitars, distinct drumming and melodic vocals to create a unique sound that has brought them critical acclaim in the thriving North Texas music scene.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Flaming Lips, Radiohead, Tripping Daisy, REM, Velvet Underground, Jane's Addiction, U2, Slint

Similar Artists Tripping Daisy, Flaming Lips, Radiohead

Artist History El Gato formed in Denton, TX in early 1995 and quickly became a staple in the diverse North Texas music scene.

Group Members Eugene Burgmeier: guitarKevin Dotolo: drumsEvan Hisey: bass, keyboardsJohn Vineyard: guitar, vocals

Instruments guitar, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards

Albums Everybody's a Pinata - released in June 1998

Press Reviews CMJ New Music ReportMarch 29, 1999Issue 611, Vol. 58 No. 1ReviewsEl Gato A&R PickEverybody’s A Piñata (EP)The four guys from Denton, Texas who comprise El Gato perform dynamic, uncommonly arranged mood-rock songs. The band’s moniker is very appropriate; each song is approached with the admirable stealth, subtlety and focus of a cat on the prowl. Tender guitar, keyboard and vocal melodies metamorphose into brilliant cascades of invigorating noise, before they plunge back into stillness. What ultimately makes this music beautiful and inviting is that El Gato never strays too far from placidity. Even as the music gathers strength and speed, working itself into a sonic disturbance, the players always latch on to something unpredictably pristine. – Kelso Jacks

Additional Info Escape Artist/Ambulance - 7 inch release in early 1997

Location Denton, Texas - USA

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