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Also known as
  
Pardon My Striptease

Associated acts
  
Andrew Christopher

Genre
  
Years active
  
2007–present

Origin
  
Vancouver, Canada

Record label
  
Genres
  
Indie rockDisco grunge

Labels
  
Northwest Entertainment GroupPolar Bear RecordsFontana North

Albums
  
Plans & Disguises, Pardon My Striptease EP

Similar
  
Danielle Marie, Neverest, Ricky J, These Kids Wear Crowns, William Deslauriers

Plans & Disguises is a Canadian disco-grunge duo from Vancouver, British Columbia. The group formerly performed as Pardon My Striptease and is most known for their single 'Pray (for LJ)' which helped to raise over $100,000 for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

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Formation as Pardon My Striptease (2007–2010)

The group was originally formed in Chilliwack, BC under the name Pardon My Striptease in 2007 by Erron Sweeney, Adam Coleman and Dylan Weightman. After auditioning several vocalists Andrew Christopher (Putt) of Agassiz, BC joined the band in 2009. The group released their first self-titled EP in 2010 recorded at The Factory Studios in Vancouver, BC, published by Polar Bear Records and distributed by Fontana North.

Release of Pray (for LJ) (2011)

In the Fall of 2011 Andrew's daughter was diagnosed with glioblastoma and that following December the group released the single Pray (for LJ) as a fundraiser for BC Children's Hospital Foundation. The band issued a donation-matching challenge to Canadian rock group Nickelback if 'Pray (for LJ)' surpassed their current single 'We Stand Together' on the iTunes Canada Rock Charts. 'Pray (for LJ)' reached #1 on the iTunes Canada charts on December 8, 2011 and peaked at #20 on the Billboard Canada Hot 100 Singles the week of December 24, 2011.

Final show and reunion (2012–2014)

Guitarist Erron Sweeney departed in August 2012 and the group played their final show on March 2, 2013 in Harrison Hot Springs, BC Just over one year later the group was reunited to play a cancer benefit in Chilliwack, BC. The show was on April 11, 2014 and in support of a local Ride to Conquer Cancer team.

Name change and future (2015–present)

On February 26, 2015 the group changed its name to Plans & Disguises which was evidenced on its official website as well as the social media feeds of the remaining band members. The band has announced three self-produced tracks will be released on March 17, 2015. The third track 'Sunrise' features former vocalist Andrew Christopher and all tracks were mixed by Sheldon Zaharko and mastered by Joe LaPorta.

Members

Current
  • Brendan Woodroff - vocals, guitar
  • Dylan Weightman - vocals, drums
  • Past
  • Andrew Christopher (Putt) - vocals, guitar
  • Adam Coleman - vocals, bass guitar
  • Erron Sweeney - lead guitar
  • Songs

    Good for NothingPlans & Disguises · 2016
    Catch up to YouPlans & Disguises · 2016
    Telling LiesPlans & Disguises · 2016

    References

    Plans and Disguises Wikipedia


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