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To clear things up… Ophur’s singer, Benson, has decided to part ways with the band due mainly to differences in dedication… we wish him the best. There will be no further writing, recording, or performing as Ophur as far as we know. The remaining members and creators of Ophur’s music (not vocals) Bryn, Bryan, and Nick are forming a new band yet unnamed. If you are interested or know any singers (male/female) who are very motivated to go far, please contact us at mail@ophur.com.    Ophur.com will remain dedicated to continue spreading Ophur’s music and allowing fans a chance to drop a line. It will still be updated with whatever else we can dig out and offer to the public. There are still lots of goodies laying around to add (if you have anything to contribute, let us know at mail@ophur.com).    We would like to thank everyone who has supported us, the fans for the inspiration to do…. whatever the heck it was we did, we love you. Special thanks to everyone who believed in us and helped us: ::People:: Cheston Bogue, Eric Olsen, Brian Fornelli, Ashley Lucas (Isotope Records), Aaron Bogue (AB Entertainment Services), Lauren McAleese, Dave Ashdown, Duff Rice, Julie S., Jeff Becicka, The Krause Family (Tim, Jesse, Katie Rose, Bess, Ben, Michael, Mr. & Mrs.), The Martin Family (Asher, Collin, Dorea, Evan, Mr. & Mrs.), The Palazzo/Holcombe Family (Felicia, Mr. & Mrs.), The Walker Family (Liz, Shannon, Mr. & Mrs), The Bogue Family (Mr. & Mrs., Uncle Kevin & Family, Johnathan, Christopher), Angelo (sound guy), Chris Hutson, Matt Kieltyka, Sylwia Pietruszka, Huy Doan, Emma Sron, Kelly Bradford, Brooke, Heather, Katie Compton, Lesley Stephens, Mickey, Anthony & Christina Vitagliano, Isaiah McAleese, Tim Thyne, Lindsay Hallock, Chris Weiher, Paul Taneja, Nan Holda, John Devona, Eric Hart, Shua, Julian Herrera, Rob McMillan, Erin Scott (Skirt), Frankie, Paula & Chris, DJ EZ Lee, Jim Hartwig, Dave Bovyn, Kenrick Buchannon, George Elgass, Jessica Hartman, Nisha, Mariah McVey, Ducky, Jose Arellano, Heather Blondin, Mike Bathe, Jessica Havrilla (for being hot), Donna & Becky VanKeulen, Michelle, Nicole Nir, Willy, Katie, Angie, Emily, Kelly, Nicky Ross, Aras Volodka, Barb Sorenson, Sean Cannahan, Steve Sobel, Colin Pritchard, Scott Eblen, Nate & Dan Hays, Roberto Alcantara, Peter Marantz, Jim Tweedy, Dancing Dominick, Tracy Cabi, Bruce Corsone, Jamie DiMaria, Samantha, Stephanie Stephens, Melanie Poltzer, Stephanie Zerbe, Jenny & Andy Stroner, Nikki, Nicole, Jill Fensler & Barb, Kim Krezman, Stephanie Vandor, Katie Bussman, Jason Shultejann, Scott Gelband, Leah Dickenson, Chichaun Woo, Gau Bodapudi (for announcing us as the greatest band in the world), The crazy guy with the green coat, The Cement Tee Pee, Graham Smith, Julian Koo, Phil Vuollet & Columbia College Studios, Susan & AAC Productions, All the people in Pakistan (like 20) who ordered Ophur CDs, The guy who drove out from Texas to get tickets for our HOB show, The Cowboy, The Bikers (for the dirty looks), anyone we forgot, all the people who were on the Street Team at any point in time, & of course all the fans who made it worth while. ::Bands:: Bottle of Justus & crew (Jeff Becicka, Shua Payne, Chris, Joe and everyone!), Sleeping At Last (Ryan, Dan, Chad), Triptii (Kevin, Marty, Mike, Scott), Myllhouse (Dave, Ashley, Isotope Records & everyone), Saraphine (Phil, Scott, Mike, Chad), Triptych (Veruna, Nick, Tony, Mark, Jeff), The Violent Femmes, Left Setter (Sean Cannahan & crew), LBC (Jason Shultejann, Adam, Stubhy and crew), Veruca Salt, Kill Hannah, The Dog (Ad Caelum, Auggie, Dan, & crew), Fertility (Joe Ossey, Chris Tiritilli, Matias, Julian, George), Best Days Behind (Eli, Tim, Justin, Dave), Moped Band (Juniper 9, Carraways, Aaron & crew), Ghost Story (Silicone Honey, Aaron Elmore, Zafar Musharraf, John Molina), Distorted Reality (Ed, Tim, Mike & crew), Onelife (Close Enough, Down 37, Pat & crew), Chasing You, Barron James Band, 504 Plan (Nick), No Big Loss (Jim Dietzen), Reboot (Jen), Absolute Zero (Dave Weese), Air This Side of Caution, Barron James Band, Immortality, Roscoe Plush, Chiral (Rob & everyone), 5 Penny Theater (Dave, Ralph & crew), Black Maker (Spiv, Tony, Chris), Bryter, Chill, Dolari, Duvall, Epsin 12 (Ben, Mike), Fergus Falls, Full Range, Gelheads (Frankie), Greenscene (Chris, Ethan), Johny Socko (Christopher), Klepto, Manticore (Synth Song and Gong), Jolly Wagger, Swizzle Tree, Mr. Blotto, Million Yen, Penny & the Loafers, Plain White Ts (Tom), StarStruck, The Cells (Randy), Oprah, Oraphus, Orphius, Gopher... ::Places:: House of Blues (Badger), Duff Entertainment (Duff Rice, Randy), Otto’s DeKalb (John, Julie Striedel, Funkmaster and crew), Hoghead McDunnas (Kurt), Durty Nellie’s (Skully), The Metro crew, Rileys Rockhouse (Joey DiMarco), Cubby Bear (Conroy Productions, George Manta), Daddio’s (Butch), Courtyard Café (Steve Sobel), Double Door, Canopy Club (Jeff Markland), Rock Island Brewing Company (Terry Tilka), Wheaton Community Center, Elk Grove Teen Center (Jackie Pierce), WONC 89.1 FM crew, WXRT (Richard Milne), Riverwalk crew, First Congregational Church in DG (Julie Maxwell, Dave Humphreys and crew), Rax Trax (Rick Barnes & crew), MOC Records (Chris Voss), Quest Management (Fabian Guerra), Word of Mouth Entertainment (Marie Lewis), Shoe Shine Boy Productions (Paul), Aware Records, Q101 (Chris), Alpha Sonic Productions (Rob McMillan), Chicago Trax (Phil & sound engineers), Lacrosse House (Tim Schubert & crew), Only a Stage (Allen and Margo), Q Bar (Ingrid), The Venue (Ryan Markle), ISU, UIC, UIUC, NIU, Perdue University, U of I (Triangle House), COD (Student Activities People), Lewis University (Lauren McAleese), Downers Grove Heritage Fest (Mary Scalzetti & sound crew), Muse TV (Barb Sorenson)