They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was a post punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The band had an eclectic style, combining horns and keyboards with pop and rock rhythms.
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History
The band was founded by Nut Brown in 2003. Members included Consuelos and Bruce Dyck.
Their debut album Boo Hoo Hoo Boo was released on the Kill Rock Stars label February 21, 2006; at that time the band had eight members. KRS released Pick Up Sticks on June 5, 2007. Both full-length albums were recorded by Colin Stewart at the Hive, in Burnaby, British Columbia. The self-titled EP was recorded by Jesse Gander, also at the Hive.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? disbanded in April, 2008. Their last show was at the Astoria Pub in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Keyboardist Chris Alscher (also known as Chris-A-Riffic) has become a regular guest host on CBC Radio 3. Saxophonist Ryan McCormick later played in the band Collapsing Opposites.
Discography
They Shoot Horses (EP) (2004)
Transmitting
Hit My Head
The Farthest Reaching
Sad Sack
They Shoot Horses Tour EP (EP) (2005)
Emptyhead
Hiccup
Sunlight
Thank You
Grand Idea
Boo Hoo Hoo Boo (2006)
Emptyhead
Hiccup
Sunlight
Seeds
The Bugs
Three
Concussion
Big Dot
Low Life
Words
Apple
Pick Up Sticks (2007)
One Last Final Push (2:54)
The Guest (3:09)
A Place Called La (4:05)
Speck of Dust (4:32)
That's a Good Question (4:22)
The Hallway (3:24)
What is That? (3:21)
Busted Bell (5:30)
You Know Me (4:21)
Wrong Directions (3:00)