The backing band to Buck 65's live shows and guests on some recordings of his, the Savant Garde have been part of other Canadian bands (more notably of the Halifax, Nova Scotia region).

Known roles per member
Charles Austin: guitars and other stringed things
Dale Murray: lap steel
Andrew Glencross: keys
Michael Catano: drums
(DJ) Graeme Campbell: midi and other computer stuff


The Savante Garde are now supposedly known as Shades Of Gay.