The Catheters
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music albums and singles |
The Catheters were a punk rock ensemble originating from Bellevue, Washington, established in 1995. The original lineup featured vocalist Brian Standeford, guitarist Derek Mason, bassist Paul Waude, and drummer James Lysons, who was soon succeeded by Davey Borozowski from Damaged Goods. Their early sound was heavily influenced by hardcore punk bands such as Black Flag and The Circle Jerks. In 1998, the group expanded with the addition of second guitarist Lars Swenson and transitioned toward a 1970s glam rock style on their releases through eMpTy Records. These albums performed well commercially, garnering interest from prominent labels including DreamWorks and Sub Pop, with the band ultimately signing to Sub Pop in 1999.
The Catheters embarked on extensive tours throughout North America and Europe, sharing stages with bands like Sparta, Mudhoney, Run Run Run, Division of Laura Lee, and frequently collaborating with Murder City Devils.
Following the departure of Waude and Swenson in 2001, the band welcomed longtime roadie Leo Gebhardt as their new bassist. In 2002, they scored an indie hit with the track "Nothing" from their Sub Pop album Static Delusions and Stone-Still Days, which was supported by a widely viewed music video. After rigorous touring and releasing several singles through 2003, they unveiled Howling...It Grows and Grows!!! in 2004 via Sub Pop, blending their earlier punk roots with classic rock influences.
Their concluding performance took place on October 15, 2004, at Seattle’s Sunset Tavern, featuring guest appearances by friends the Vells and blackbelt. The group parted ways on good terms; Standeford and Borozowski went on to create Tall Birds—later joined by Gebhardt—while Mason contributed keyboards for the Girls and played bass in Sunday Night Blackout. After Tall Birds disbanded, Standeford formed Idle Times; Borozowski established Black Whales and performs as a touring percussionist for indie rock act Modest Mouse. Idle Times has released two seven-inch records; Black Whales offer an EP on Mt Fuji Records alongside a full-length album; Mason's band the Girls is signed to Dirtnap Records.
The Catheters briefly reunited for a birthday celebration in January 2013 and appeared again at the Sub Pop Jubilee in June 2013.
Lineup
- Brian Standeford – vocals, guitar
- Derek Mason – guitar
- Davey Brozowski – drums
- Paul Waude – bass (1995–2001)
- James Lysons – drums (1995–1996)
- Lars Swenson – guitar (1998–2001)
- Leo Gebhardt – bass (2001–2004)
Discography
- No Escape EP – Beer City, #76 (1997)
- The Kids Know How To Rock 7" – eMpTy Records (1999)
- The Catheters LP – eMpTy Records (1999)
- Put It Together / Days Gone By 7" – Sub Pop (1999)
- It Can't Stay This Way (Forever) b/w Means To an End 7" – Kapow (2000)
- Build A Home b/w Hang Up 7" – Sub Pop (2001)
- Static Delusions and Stone-Still Days LP – Sub Pop (2002)
- 3000 Ways UK-Only CD-EP – Sub Pop (2002)
- I Fall Easy/Pale Horse/Looks Good On Me UK 7" – Sub Pop (2002)
- Howling...It Grows and Grows!!! LP – Sub Pop (2004)
- No Natural Law CD-EP – Sub Pop (2004)