After five national tours, 4 different vans, and over 300 shows nationwide, The Shape played their final shows in October 2005.

The band started out as a 3-piece indie rock group in Johnson City, TN playing a local show here and their before making the decision to add another member into the lineup. The band kept busy promting local shows and finally recorded a 4 song demo in late 2002, which landed them a contract with southern California indie label Missing Words Records within months. Of course, as with any record contract, it was time to get focused and hit the road. The Shape began writing material immediately for their debut album for the label, as well as simultaneously booking a six week national tour to introduce themselves to eyes and ears across the nation. When landing in southern california, the guys hooked up with Roger Camero (No Motiv, The Warriors) to record and produce their debut LP, "Breakin' in the Schoolhouse".

They once again booked another national tour and kept busy hitting new towns across the country. Times got tough, vans were lost, and Adam Boelts (guitar, breakin in the schoolhouse) decided to leave to pursue other projects. While in CA again, the band recorded a 3 song EP entitled "3ep" which became an exclusive CD available at live shows only. When returning home, the guys found a permanent replacement on guitar, Nathan Fortenberry. MORE >>>