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Catamaran makes rhythmically enrapturing indie surf rock, using tremolo-ed guitars and syrupy melodies to craft songs that are as catchy as they are interesting. Catamaran quickly launched into the spotlight in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after making their radio debut on the 102.1 KDGE Local Show. The band was nominated for a 2013 Dallas Observer Music Award for Best Pop Act and is currently in rotation on DFW's popular independent radio station, 91.7 KXT.
Founding members Stephen Glenn (vocals, guitar) and Tom Theall (drums) met in 2010. An obsession for sharing and discussing music soon turned into acoustic jam sessions. A grooving surf sound began to emerge, with guitar tones that range from pristine to colorfully mangled. Catamaran released their first EP Weekdays in 2014 along with the addition of Chris Escarfullery (bass, keys) who joined the group full-time. After touring the mid-west in 2014, the band has earned fans the hard way, booking shows and playing bigger venues alongside larger acts including The Polyphonic Spree, Brett Dennen, and CHAPPO.
The name Catamaran came about during a late-night summer pool party. The two-hulled boat proved to be a durable vehicle for their sound—able to transmit the awe, joy, and loneliness of the outdoors with a deeply inward narrative that examines personal relationships in the context of social sea change. After a multi-year hiatus, Catamaran has returned with a new single Use Yourself / Always Run.
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