Scrambled Eggs: A not so Over-easy farewell 

Lucas Holloway 

Local Music Journalist 

I met Nick Garza, one half of Scrambled Eggs, when we were both playing for the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio our senior year of high school. Besides him being an incredible musician, I was instantly interested in meeting him after I found one of his personalized business cards in my instrument’s case one day, after rehearsal. I looked up his Instagram and found a trove of violin and guitar covers which spanned an eclectic mix of genres from punk to pop. Though it was obvious that this guy was cool from the get, as time would tell; Nick and Alex Rivera (Scrambled Egg’s drummer) would go on to give the music scene in San Antonio a series of fantastic shows, and one of my favorite local bands, Scrambled Eggs. 

Finding out a couple of months ago that Scrambled Eggs was reaching an end brought mixed emotions, mostly sadness, but above all the wonderful opportunity to reflect on what made us so sad to see them go. As soon as I heard this news, I knew I had to document their final show. In the weeks leading up to the show this Summer, I have had the pleasure to collaborate with Nick and Scrambled Eggs on their emotions ahead of this last performance, which was held two weeks ago at the Paper Tiger in San Antonio. Despite traveling around the country recording and performing with many bands, Nick has been generous enough to describe his experiences and provide a tentative history of the group. 

How did Scrambled Eggs form? How did you and Alex meet?  

“We met in music theory class senior year of high school. I remember being especially frustrated that I was not able to take it my junior year due to some scheduling issues, but it is situations like this that make me think that everything happens for a reason. I saw some of Alex’s crazy independent limb work on his drumming account. I approached him about jamming and we wrote our first song, “Purple”. Our music theory class was pretty lax, we used about one-third of our first semester for that period jamming, writing, and practicing.” 

Looking back, what are some of the standout moments or achievements that defined your time together as a band?  

“I feel like our greatest achievements were the shows we were able to successfully organize. It is so cool to see a local community come together and celebrate/entertain a silly idea. I will never forget seeing people pull up to our national pillow fight day show with pillows in hand. Looking back at the photographs and seeing the smiles on people’s faces, makes all the work worthwhile!” 

What are the primary reasons behind the decision to disband? 

“After a successful run of shows in the spring, we did not know how to continue the project. This was the first time we had felt lost as a band in terms of direction. Usually, we are always ready to plan our next themed show or have something lined up, but this time it just felt like we were done both musically and mentally. We did not want to continue the project half-a**ed, so we decided to use the momentum we had to end it with an awesome show.” 

What emotions did this decision make you feel? 

“It was tough. We sat on it for weeks before posting anything, but at one point, I remember the phone call so vividly, it just felt like the right time to end things. We are going to miss it 100%. We have loved playing every show we have had, hosting or not, we’ve enjoyed making merch, our silly little promos and our google drawings flyers. This was our first “band” for both of us and the experience was so incredibly valuable to us both musically and personally. We’ve made so many friends and had the time of our lives. I cannot imagine how my life would’ve turned out without this project. And I’m thankful we’ve made it this far.”  

 Do you plan to continue making music together in other projects?  

“Oh definitely. Yeah, we’re not done making music together. We have plans to form something entirely new with two more people. Everyone’s asked us why not just change Scrambled Eggs, but I think it’s best to not taint/alter the legacy of that project and just let it be its own thing. This new project is a bit darker and heavier, and we can’t wait for people to see what it’s about. We are going to try a really unique lineup and are excited ourselves to see what may come of it.” 

Looking back on your live performances, are there any that particularly stand out to you as unforgettable or significant? Can fans expect recordings of songs you might have performed but not released?  

“Our shows at UTSA Underground were absolutely bonkers! I remember making some students take math tests during our set for giggles; that memory will forever stay with me. Throwing our last backyard bash was crazy, 435 people showed up which was honestly about triple the maximum attendance we were expecting. Our cascarones throwdown shows are always so fun to play. If we play a show again, it will just be for that honestly because it is too much fun. National pillow fight day was sick; we will keep that going with our next project.” 

 Despite the heartbreak of their splitting up, Scrambled Eggs has generously recorded and released all their material including a farewell EP Let’s Never Talk About Math Rock Again; easing the pain by knowing that this San Antonio legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of their countless fans and community. Their playful approach to performances, complete with pillow fights, showed how they embodied the joy and creativity of local DIY culture. Nick Garza and Alex Rivera have left the door open for new beginnings, standing as a testament to what can be accomplished through passion, talent and a bit of fun. The Scrambled Eggs name may be over, but the spirit of what they created will continue to inspire for years to come. Of course, many bands will come to emulate the legend of Scrambled Eggs, but one thing is for certain; in the case of an age-old question, the egg certainly came first.