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I have listened to Stavesacre for a decade.  Opening a show for you was the greatest musical experience of my life, and I will never top it, no matter the success I achieve.  I watch flavors of the month come and go, wasting the success that you guys deserve.  But, you did it better, and with more heart.  I’ve seen Floyd, Metallica, and a million other big productions that can’t hold a candle to the power of your live show.  I’ve driven from Cleveland to Chicago, Harrisburg, even Anaheim to see it, and it was worth every last mile.

I just wanted to say that I have been inspired by all of you guys since I was a young lad and have been listening to all of your music since friction. I honestly will remember and still love your songs when I am old and grey. You guys taught me how to love music.

D.L.

What!!! This has to be some of the worst news I have ever heard. The band that I have seen at least 8 times in concert over 11 years calls it quits?!? What to say to that? I still remember the first time I saw you all---in Bartlesville, OK at the Wherehouse for the Friction tour. That was one of at least 3 shows I saw you perform in B'ville. I've also seen you in Fort Smith, Cornerstone, Oklahome City, Dallas, Claremore, and Tulsa. I have the Stavesacre flower tattooed on my arm as a constant reminder fot he way to live I found thru the music and lyrics Stavesacre made. I got it just before Cornerstone, and showed it to everyone I could. You could never know any of the following, but I wanted to share this with you.  I lobbied hardcore as a college student to get you major playing time on 104.5 in Tulsa, the first time I felt my son kick was at your show in Claremore ( I think during Colt 45!), I own a shirt from each show that I attended (but the black one with the big red flower that my wife accidentally donated), and two of my prize possessions are 1). a shirt I bought at the Fort Smith show signed by Mark, Sam, Dirk, Ryan AND Jeff and 2). a setlist Dirk gave me after a show in the Wherehouse on the Absolutes tour. I only have two regrets from having seen you live:  1). Dirk, it wasn't the same without you at the show in The Other Side Club in Tulsa and 2). I have never heard Zzyzx Scarecrow live.  Please do the honor for your biggest Okie fan when you come back around!  I also regret that your fanbase was not big enough to support you all in your musical endeavors. I want you to know that I own everything you have made, and I tried to do my part to support you all. This is going to be a huge loss, but I look forward to the new stuff that you will be creating, and am viewing that announcement as my "joy comes in the morning" moment from your announcement. My thanks to each of you that contributed to Stavesacre--Mark, Jeff, Sam, Dirk, Jeremy, Ryan, Neil.  Thank you for all that Stavesacre made and was.

P.S. PLEASE DO ONE LAST TOUR WITH A STOP IN THE TULSA AREA!

Your biggest Okie fan!

Truly, Stavesacre has been a great influence in my life. So many lyrics seemed to tell the story of my heart. Nothing last forever. Thanks for all the great music guys. Much respect and love.

All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!  For so many of us your music was "a comfort in the darkest of nights".  For me, personally, your music/lyrics really changed the way I view my faith, my relationship with Christ and my life as a Christ follower.  I sincerely hope you guys have few regrets about this part of your lives because you have made such an impact on so many people with your music.  Thank you for giving up parts of your lives to bring so many people such honest and powerful music.  You are, were and will be a success as long as we all keep listening, learning and growing from your collective struggles as artists, people and Christians.  Thank you for your suffering in those areas.  We would not be the same without those sacrifices.  God Bless

for what its worth.. your song "a place where i can breathe" literaly changed my life. I moved out from my parents house and bought my own house on a mountain property away from the world (17 miles to the nearest gas station, yet i still work in the "big city") I can honestly say that it was tracks like "Gold and Silver" and "World to Wait" that have sculpted the last 1.5 years of my life, both is where i live and where i work, but also in my relationship with God and the church.

I am not sad that the form of Stavesacre is fading away, but rather happy for all of you and ever thankfull for the permanent changes that you have made in my life and the life of those whom i have shared your music with and for those who will find your cd's in stores in the future and have thier lives changed as well.

Mark, please continue "Simplicity" and Jeff, i'm still waiting for the next "Chatterbox" cd....

Wow...my birthday (Feb 29th) would normally be today and this has to be some of the saddest news. Man ya'll have been my favorite band for almost 10 yrs of my life and I will morn the loss. My best wishes to all of you and you families...and I would like to say thank you for the great words of wisdom and the most awesome music.

thank you so much for your music and putting yourself out there.  Your music has gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life and i am forever grateful for the sounds of stavesacre that soothed all the pains and trials of life.  Thank you for the honesty in your lyrics and song and i would like you to know that out of all bands christain, selcular, or whatever I could always relate with your music the most.  "Joy came in the morning", you all have been a blessing in my life and I know the Lord has touched countless others through you.  Take care and keep living life through your hearts

one of many

brandon 

You guys have been truly awe inspiring to me, your music has touched my life and my friends for several years.  I am very very sorry to hear you guys go, but it has been an awesome journey.  There is no way im going to miss your final show in SO CAL.  May God bless each and everyone of you for the rest of your lives. 

Truly, sincerely,

Marshall Norris.  Hemet, CA

This is truly a sad moment in my life.  As an inspiring teenager drummer searching for an influence to follow along side of, Stavesacre has ALWAYS been a main focus in my musical career.  I will always remember playing along with your cd's.  Most often "Friction".  Are there any ideas for side projects?  I think you are all very excellent musicians, and I love what you write/play.  I think you guys should play a grand finale show near the Ontario, Canada border, so then I can at least say I saw you play.  Buffalo, Detriot, somewhere near there would be amazing... Also, you should get Project 86 to play with you guys...  Now THAT would be a GRAND FINALE!!

God Bless you guys.

P.S. let me know when the DVD comes out... I'll have to buy your stock...lol

I joined Myspace just to say my farewell to the best band there will ever be.  I also feel like crying and this reminds me that while on earth everything must come to an end.  11 years is an awesome run but somehow it doesnt seem to be enough.  I cant wait for heaven when there will be no partings, farewells, or reasons for tears. 

Thanks so much for the music that not only sounded amazing but had lyrics that are so genuine and show that you guys truly poured yourself into your music.  The strength, honesty and emotion of your songs will live on long after Stavesacre is no more.  Please come to the Midwest(OH).  Many people will come and I will personally bring everybody I know to your show.  Thanks for ending in such an awesome way.  Its just a reminder of the kind of band Stavesacre is and it means so much to all ur fans.  Much Love...Farewell Brothers

Wow!  I really don't know what to say.

Thanks for the good times and good music.  You've been with me through the good times and bad. 

Stavesacre will always be my favorite band.

-angelina

fan since '96

thankyou guys for the unbeliveable toons wish you the best of luck in everything you do, your music does make an impact....i wouldnt be playing without your inspiration thanx