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The Coathangers are a rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They are: The Crook Kid Coathanger: Vocals, guitar, tamborine; Minnie Coathanger: Vocals, bass, tamborine; Rusty Coathanger: Vocals, drums; Bebe Coathanger: Vocals, keys. The band formed in 2006 as a joke, played a house show and were asked to open for The Hiss on the strength of their performance. The name was chosen for its vulgarity - an irreverent take on abortions - though all band members are pro-choice. Their playfulness continues into their songs, with titles such as 'Don't Touch My Shit, Nestle In My Boobies and "Shut the Fuck Up."...

On their debut album, The Ape Hangers create a trashy, punchy hybrid of '70s hard rock and punk rock. They don't always have melodies strong enough to pull off their ideas, but when their songs do take hold, they're quite catchy. .

Just as The Hangers are getting off stage after opening a show for Trip the Off, the band members meet Matt Collyer, legendary Canadian Ska figure and owner of Stomp Records. He immediately recognizes the band's huge potential and doesn't hesitate to invite them to support a new band on his roster, The Resignators, in concert. Shortly after this unexpected treat, they are invited to perform alongside Ska icons such as The Planet Smashers and Westbound Train, in the first ever Montreal Ska festival in October 2009.The time is ripe for The Hangers, who finally gave in to their temptation...