A math rock band akin to both Slint and the Smashing Pumpkins through angular riffs and sonically powerful performances. Following thedemise
oflegendary indie outfits Skunk and Wider, vocalist-guitarist Matt Sweeney began playing with fellow guitarist guitarist Clay Tarver.Wider and
Live Skulldrummer The James Lo joined soon thereafter, and, with the help of bassist Davey Hoskins, Chavez made its first demotape in 1993.
After Hoskins leftlater that year, Scott Marshall (son of Happy Days creator and Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall) joined asthe band's
permanent bassist and theband made its live debut. After gaining considerable popularity and praise throughout the NYC club scenefor their live
sets, the band released their
