The Buttless Chaps
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Victoria, British Columbia , Canada |
| Products | Indie rock music, albums |
The Buttless Chaps were an indie rock ensemble originating from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, known for integrating elements of punk, new wave, and alternative country into their sound. The lineup consisted of Dave Gowans (vocals, guitar, banjo), Morgan McDonald (keyboards), Lasse Lutick (guitar, synthesizer), Torben Wilson (drums), and Ida Nilsen (vocals, accordion, synthesizer, euphonium).
History
Established in 1998, The Buttless Chaps debuted with a self-titled album in 1999, followed by Tumblewire in 2000. Their third release, Death Scenes I II III (2001), showcased a country rock influence.
In 2006, the band signed with Mint Records and issued Where Night Holds Light, which achieved notable success on campus and community radio charts. They also performed on CBC Radio 3's Sessions in June 2007.
In January 2009, Dave Gowans announced the group would disband after fulfilling their remaining tour commitments. Following the breakup, members engaged in various musical ventures: McDonald became part of Fond of Tigers, Nilsen contributed to Great Aunt Ida and The Violet Archers, Wilson initiated Clean and Pristine the NOEX Castaway, and Gowans launched Cloudsplitter. Additionally, Gowans and Lutick jointly operate Vancouver’s Red Cat Records.
In popular culture
Visuals promoting The Buttless Chaps have been featured in episodes of USA Network's comedy series Psych (Season 5, Episode 13) as well as in Sanctuary (Season 1, Episode 4).
Their track "Outlaw" appears in the film Rollercoaster, directed by Scott Smith.
The song "When it's Cold Outside" from the album Cartography is briefly audible during the premiere episode of AMC's Justified.
Discography
- The Buttless Chaps (1999)
- Tumblewire (2000)
- Death Country Live (2000)
- Death Scenes I II III (2001)
- Experiments (2002)
- Love This Time (2003)
- Where Night Holds Light (2006)
- Cartography (2008)