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."They Shoot Horses Don't They | Liars". Dallas Observer, March 2, 206, Sam Machkovech

History The band was founded by Nut Brown in 2003."They Shoot Horses Don't They". AllMusic, by Marisa Brown 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."They Shoot Horses Don't They? Boo Hoo Hoo Boo". Exclaim!, By Liz Worth. Apr 01, 2006 KRS released Pick Up Sticks on June 5, 2007."They Shoot Horses Don't They? Pick Up Sticks". Exclaim!, By Liz Worth Jun 20, 2007"They Shoot Horses Don't They? Pick Up Sticks". Pitchfork, 2007 by Joe Tangari 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."They Shoot Horses Don’t They? put to pasture". Georgia Straight, by Gregory Adams on April 2nd, 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)

References

External links New Music Canada website Pitchfork Media review of Boo Hoo Hoo Boo Pitchfork Media review of Pick Up Sticks They Shoot Horses, Don't They? at allmusic