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Status: Single
City: Redding
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 7/19/2005

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 
Some of you may have heard, what with rumours spreading as fast as they do, that Set it Straight is breaking up. It is with a heavy heart that I have to admit, unfortunately, this is absolutely true. However, it's highly likely that most of the rumours you've heard are not. Here's the deal.

Harry has reached an end to this chapter in life and is moving on to the next; being a PE teacher. From Harry:

"I plan on being a teacher and obviously with that comes some schooling. I am at a point in my life where I would'nt be able to concentrate on both at the same time, school and band that is. Set it Straight has been priority one since its birth and to ask the other band members to put this band on a "back burner" would, for me, be disrespectful and wrong. I know there was small talk about possibly pushing foward with a new singer but if i'm not mistaken that idea has been discarded. To elaborate a small bit I also think that if I didnt go to school and begin what is very important to me I would be, in turn going against the very idea I sing about in our songs about finding self-happiness and making personal life changing decisions for yourself. This band has been my life for the past three and a half years and it has been some of the best times of my life, but I'll spare you the words you have heard from every other band that has broken up."

It is the decision of the majority of the remaining members to not continue with a new singer. As we are not parting on bad terms, this is in no way completely set in stone forever, but for right now, and for as far as we can tell, unfortunately we are done. Everyone in this band still believes in this band, straight edge, and what we wrote about/stand for. It is a very sudden and painful thing for all of us, no one expected or wanted this band to end so soon. But here we are.

Harry will still be involved with hardcore in a more limited capacity via drumming for Skeletons. In addition to Dangers, 32FPS, and Deadworld, I am starting another full-time hardcore band to pick up where SIS is leaving off, we'll have an ep out and be on tour before the end of the year. Nate and Ben will surely start another band so be on the lookout for that as well.

I wouldn't even know where or how to begin thanking everyone who has been involved with this band. We have all experienced so much via Set it Straight, and the relationships we've formed with people nationwide as a direct result will last a lifetime. Thank you so much for everything.

Check out our other bands:

www.myspace.com/32fps
www.myspace.com/theseparationca
www.myspace.com/deadworldredding
www.wearedangers.com

Sincerely,

Curt and Set it Straight
XXX

Whiskey Lullaby
Brandon Abhorrance

 
That's bad, but understandable news. I am sure whatever you participate in will fucking rip. I'd always love to contribute.

Hopefully one of your 5 Cali dates brings you to Santa Cruz!
 
Posted by Whiskey Lullaby on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:43 AM
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Mikkei
michael arnesen

 
So sad.
 
Posted by Mikkei on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 1:41 AM
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colin.
Colin McCoy

 
try and book a east coast show before you guys are done.
 
Posted by colin. on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 2:08 AM
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mallory jade

 
Well done guys.
Shattered I couldn't have seen you guys before your time.
=( x 8302984737284893273878

Your records still get me siked!
Good luck in the future for all of you!

xoxo
 
Posted by mallory jade on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 1:27 PM
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Mike
Michael Arellano

 
thats a huge bummer...you guys are one of my favorite bands...i just saw you in Eugene on Tuesday. I suggested to play Oblivious. I go to school in Eugene but am from southern California. It would be awsome if you guys could come to southern California once for the 5 days in cali. Thanks again and good luck Harry...

xMIKEx
 
Posted by Mike on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 6:38 PM
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R

 
I still remember finding out that Ben was a part of this band after I went to high school with him and thinking, "holy shit he hit the jackpot bandwise." My thoughts have definitely stayed the same. SIS is the only band that I can listen to for 22 songs straight and not get tired of. I wish I could have heard a 3rd release before you guys called it quits :/

Good luck with the PE teacher position Harry and I'll definitely be following the others in their endeavors. Ben, come back to sacto and kick it mannnn!
 
Posted by R on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 8:49 AM
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Harnaik

 
:(
it's unfortunate i never got to see you guys play over here in england.

you were one of 2 bands that gave me the strength to rid myself of my addictions and claim a life of straight-edge

for that, and some awesome fucking tunes, i say thanks guys :)


H
x
 
Posted by Harnaik on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 4:57 AM
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MIKEY! TTB
Mikey Knight

 
good luck with everything for the future
shame i'll never get to see u play ... bein my all timee favourite band
:(
x
 
Posted by MIKEY! TTB on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 2:48 PM
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Alex Has Heart[xVEGANx]

 
i'm crying now
 
Posted by Alex Has Heart[xVEGANx] on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 5:53 PM
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Set it straight thanks for all your inspiring music.
XXX
 
Posted by on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 1:24 AM
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xBELLx

 
sigh u guys were awesome
 
Posted by xBELLx on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 6:17 AM
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Zzzz

 
You guys changed my life in such a positive way. I greatly thank for putting me on the right path.

You will never be forgotten.
 
Posted by Zzzz on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 9:14 PM
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Koenraad
koen. foesters

 
ah this sucks man, such a great band splitting up^

well goodluck with wathever
 
Posted by Koenraad on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 7:26 PM
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Fisher.
Andrew Fisher

 
why do all my favourite bands die?

good luck with everything.
i'm gonna miss this shit.

x
 
Posted by Fisher. on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 10:39 PM
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YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE

 
you guys always got the right sound going. everything worked together and it felt good.

goodluck with your lives.
 
Posted by YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 6:56 AM
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BCM Industries

 
well this makes germany sad!! :( everyone loved you here...

but anyways: take care and enjoy your lifes as best as you can! thx for everything!
 
Posted by BCM Industries on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 9:38 AM
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Adam[RF]

 
wow that is a definite bummer but you gotta do what you gotta do. good look with everything else you guys end up doing and i am looking forward to seeing you guys in reno on july 8th.
<33333333
 
Posted by Adam[RF] on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 12:54 AM
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ELLIOTT-SNOPRO176
Elliott Peters

 
WOW im gonna miss you guys. The best show Ive ever been to was you and ktd and gather at the vfw,that was good clean fun thats hard to come by,gonna miss ya...
 
Posted by ELLIOTT-SNOPRO176 on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 4:22 PM
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heej! [ss]

 
once again this is a big BUST.
never even got to see you boys play. tss
 
Posted by heej! [ss] on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 10:29 PM
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You guys are fucking sick, shame I never get to see you fellas live.
 
Posted by on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 5:39 AM
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Empty.

 
I've enjoyed your music for quite some time, and it's a shame that your paths have taken you away from this band. But at the same time, it's nice that you all will be remaining in the Hardcore and Straight Edge scene in whatever capacity you can.


thanks for all the wonderful tunes.

XXX
 
Posted by Empty. on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 9:51 PM
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RFW Straight Edge
Frank Niemiec

 
Telling you that I wish there was some way you could remain a band won't change the fact that you're splitting up, so all I can do is thank you for all you did when you were a band.
Thank you for all the inspiration and motivation your music gave me, and for helping to make Straight Edge that much more real.
A big regret of mine is not being able to see you live while I had the chance, but it's good to know that you're all on your way to bigger and better things.

Keep it real, keep it positive, and thanks again.




-Frank
XXX
 
Posted by RFW Straight Edge on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 4:30 PM
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PriddlE

 
this sucks so bad!!! thanks for the good music tho....
 
Posted by PriddlE on Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 9:19 PM
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colin

 
you guys music has been making me think positive and trying to influence a lot of my friends to be the same way for some time now.
this really bums me out.
good luck with everything you guys.
stay positive.
stay clean.
 
Posted by colin on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 4:48 PM
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J. Johnson
Joey Johnson

 
super bummed...
 
Posted by J. Johnson on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 12:33 AM
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orlando

 
unfortunate, but i respect your future & goals.
wish you all the best of luck.
 
Posted by orlando on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 12:43 AM
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TOBEAST! [[thrash trash]]

 
Noooo!
You can't break up.
Pleeeeeeeease?
 
Posted by TOBEAST! [[thrash trash]] on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 2:00 AM
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DIE YOUNG (2002-2009)

 
Best dudes. We miss you guys and are bummed about the break up. Sucks we never got to tour together. Best of luck with whatever you guys do individually in the future.
 
Posted by DIE YOUNG (2002-2009) on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 8:24 AM
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xSAMUELx[BESET]

 
aw man
you guys will be missed.
you guys were the first real hardcore band i listened to.
well stay positive.


sam
xxx
 
Posted by xSAMUELx[BESET] on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 9:17 PM
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Reasons Not Rules [Pura Vida]

 
You guys and what you stand for is amazing i will always listen to your music
 
Posted by Reasons Not Rules [Pura Vida] on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 4:35 AM
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sharky
Jordan Butler

 
After all the old school straight-edge i listened to i got into you guys, For me you have been my favourite edge band! Positive lyrics, Tunes that make me wanna paraty with my bros and overall you can tell that you enjoy the message you send.

So, sorry to hear about harry, And you have my best of wishes to do well in your chosen job and i hope nate is fixed soon.

I'm from the UK and stumbled upon you guys, You've effected the way i see hardcore and shown me how it should be done. Even a bundle of my non-edge friends like you.

I constantly rep a SIS badge on my bag! and always will.

"WE'LL ALL DIE SOMEDAY, I'LL DIE STANDING FOR WHAT I BELIEVE." I plan on getting that inked on me, I'll send you the photo when it's done.

xJordanx
 
Posted by sharky on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 4:11 PM
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Carley [DF]

 
nooooo. th..s ..s the 2nd band .. have d..scovered and loved and then was saddened to hear they are break..ng up. .. really tr..ed to go see you guys at the G..lman once, but ..t d..dn't work out and .. l..ve a ways away, mak..ng ..t a b..t d..ff..cult. Sorry .. was never able to come see you.
 
Posted by Carley [DF] on Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 6:17 AM
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João

 
what the fuck is going on? our blood and our sweat doesn`t means more than this paycheck?

you guys are fucking sick. back with the band and come to south america!
 
Posted by João on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 2:50 PM
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xMICAHx

 
sad but extremely respectable.

good luck.
 
Posted by xMICAHx on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 7:11 PM
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.

 
i wish u could ahve made it to england:(
 
Posted by . on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 10:15 PM
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Mikemike
Mike Spencer

 
Well guys, there's been some good times and some gooood ass shows. That's what matters. You guys will always be in my heart.

I'll see you all at the Gilman show tonight.
 
Posted by Mikemike on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 10:29 PM
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Ray
ray matarazzo

 
You guys have to do a new england tour=/ people love you guys overhere.
 
Posted by Ray on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 4:49 PM
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.

 
after gilmans show i call bullshit on this and say you guys should be like such bands as:

1. The Rolling Stones
2. The Police
3. Journey (but keep harry as the singer)
... and other such bands that have had three farewell tours.



thanks for all the amazing sing a longs

but im still sad you didnt play "these walls" a few nights ago.


-Dan.
 
Posted by . on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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Dustin
Dustin Loeffler

 
well this is a little depressing, but hey you gota do what you got do.

you guys put on great shows.

good luck haryy and everyone else.
 
Posted by Dustin on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 9:40 PM
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Andy Blues

 
Bit gutted you never made it to the UK, but sometimes thats just the way it goes. Aside from raising kids, becoming a teacher is the best breakup reason I can think of, and it fits with the way you lads come across on record. Cheers.
 
Posted by Andy Blues on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 5:31 PM
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T
Traci Toloy

 
i love you guys.

you were refreshingly positive in a negative scene.

im going to the show in petaluma.. without a doubt.

i won't miss it.
 
Posted by T on Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 5:49 PM
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chris
chris hunter

 
i always start listening to great bands(ex. champion) then i find out that they are no more
but still your music is very meaningful
 
Posted by chris on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 11:09 AM
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Chandler

 
goodluck my boys, this is a sad day.
sis was and still is one of the most amazing forms
of musical expression that i have had the pleasure
of listening to. much love dudes.
 
Posted by Chandler on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 2:16 AM
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UNBREAKABLE [XXX]
T REX

 
I'm pretty bummed out that i never got to see you guys.
your music has influenced me greatly and i appreciate it, and thank you very much.

xxx
<3
 
Posted by UNBREAKABLE [XXX] on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 7:59 PM
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Pills and advice
Dennis Eck

 
reunion tour.

 
Posted by Pills and advice on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 3:19 AM
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Jordan
Jordan Breen

 
Favorite song: Young Voices. Very influential. I never got to see you guys but I still love your stuff.


If you guys ever come back, I'll be there.

 
Posted by Jordan on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 3:44 AM
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