its really tough for me to sit down and write this, i have been avoiding it for a while now. As you can tell by the subject of this blog, Mury will no longer be a band, although we are working on one last farewell show. I have always been honest about the happenings of our band, and i figure this is no time to hold back.....

Unfortunately this is some kind of a business (i have grown to resent music for that). I am a musician not a business man, and because of various decisions on our part, we no longer are able to have the means to continue as a band. We never started this band and never made any decisions thinking it would lead to this, but as i'm sure you are all aware, life works in really fucked up ways sometimes. And speaking for myself, i don't have the energy, drive, motivation and unfortunately money that it would take to keep this band going or atleast pull my own weight.

Me, Burt, Jay and Jonathan remain close friends, and this isn't an issue of "creative differences". no one member did another member wrong, there is no drama. there was no line drawn in the sand. and there are no fingers being pointed. We have remained close and will continue to be. We handled all our affairs as a family, and i am very proud of that. I never in my life have ever been apart of something as special as being a member of Mury. Its a rare thing to find in this life when individuals can come together and fallow a dream to the very end. It is not a bitter end, i suppose its a new begining for all of us.

Music is in our blood, and every member of this band will continue to be a part of music in one way or another, although i feel i can speak for the band when i say that time away is much needed. do anything long enough and it becomes a job, thats a sad fact of life. But we will keep our myspace up for those of you that want to keep updated on what each of us will be up to when the time comes.

before i click on the "preview & post" button, i saved the very best part for last. THANK YOU! i feel in debt to anyone that has ever come to show, bought some merchandise, told a friend about us, wrote us, commented, voted for us, taken us in your home, fed us, put a roof over our head or just even gave our music a single listen. I saw dreams become reality with this band, and i owe that to all of you. like i said, i feel i am in your debt. so thank you so much! i have made some lifelong friends, learned so much about myself, had ups and downs all while playing music.....there are some people that i feel need to know specifically how much they meant and were a part of this band.

Peter Daskarolis, for believing in us and in me. For putting up with all our bullshit and handling it with grace. for being a founding father of our band and getting my ass off of the couch and into a van, i will forever be grateful for the day i met you.

Ryan Tomita, for putting your life on hold and fallowing us on this fucked up ride, you will forever be part of the Mury Family.

Brandon Vincent, the most amazing photographer i have ever worked with and he did it all out of the goodness of his heart.

Parker & Chad Tovey along with all the good people over at Zuriick for keepin' us fresh ta def.

Matt Winegar, the best person to record with in the state of Utah, hands down. i feel lucky to call this crazy bastard my friend.

Corey Adams and everyone at The Kollective, for taking us under your wing and making us feel like family.

my close friends, Paper Mache, for making me feel like i was never alone, for sharing bottles, cigarettes and cup o' noodles. and making me feel at home. comforting me when i felt like giving up and just listening to me and putting up with me. Detroit Slobs forever.

my friends, i would list names, but in fear that i would forget someone, i won't. you mafuckas know who you are anyways. thank you for coming to shows, and showing your support. i never would kept on writing music if it wasn't for you. Mury is your fault.

my bay area, portland, LA, Boise, Las Vegas friends, you are my home away from home, i'm sad that i don't know when i'm gonna be seeing you again.

my family, for their never ending love and support. i have the best family any could ever ask for, i am truely blessed in the family department.

last but not least, i am thankful for you Burt, Jay and Jonathan. We shared something that few ever will, moments and memories that money can't buy, video can't record and stories won't do justice. i felt lucky everytime i took the stage with you to be able to play with such talented musicians and genuine friends. i look forward to what comes next from all of you and can't wait to see it.

if i forgot anyone, i'm sorry.

from the bottom of my heart,
Chris

P.S. we are working as hard as we can to make sure we can have a farewell show, and we will update when we know.