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The Neptones

Houston's Best Retro Instrumental Band

About Me


Formed in Houston, TX, in 1996, The Neptones have continued to pursue the craft of writing and playing original instrumentals and classic surf covers. With influences ranging from Dick Dale to The Ventures to Link Wray, Syd Barret-era Pink Floyd, and even Ennio Morricone, The Neptones have created a distinct sound all their own. The Neptones new C.D. "Planet of Surf is out now on Deep Eddy Records. It has received a 4 star review from Instro Guru Phil Dirt. Scroll up the page for a link to Reverb Central to read what Phil had to say about the "Planet of Surf" C.D.
Our new CD Planet of Surf is out now and available from Deep Eddy Records. Planet of Surf features a dozen brand new surf, hotrod, space, and spaghetti western tunes that'll knock you out of this world and bring you back to Earth! Order your copy now from Deep Eddy Records .

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Member Since: 7/1/2006
Band Members: Dohn Bateman – Bass Guitar
Detroit Dave Stafford – Drums
Wayne Barnhill – Drums
Matt Sargent – Guitar
Influences: Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Challengers, Early Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett, Ennio Morricone, The Centurions, Link Wray, The Surfaris.
Sounds Like: A sonic attack from beneath the waves and beyond the stars!
Record Label: Deep Eddy Records http://www.deepeddy.net
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"Planet of Surf" review by Phil Dirt.

Howdy yawl! In case you weren't aware ( or even if you were ), "Planet of Surf" received an exceptional review by one of the premier authorities of Surf Music, none other than Phil Dirt. His blog can ...
Posted by The Neptones on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:41:00 PST

New CD available NOW!

Get the new CD from Deep Eddy Records NOW!...
Posted by The Neptones on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:26:00 PST

The Neptones Live!

Come see and hear The Neptones play their first live set of 2008 at The Continental Club on Monday March 24th at around 9:00p.m. Houston’s own The Floaters will be performing Immediately af...
Posted by The Neptones on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:43:00 PST