October 17, 2009, and the Shows Since

Some dates stay with a band. For us, one of them is October 17, 2009. Here's what happened that day, and what came after.

Why did we stop in 2009?

On May 13, 2009, we announced that Have Heart would break up. By then we'd been going since 2002, from our first show in July 2003 to two full-lengths with Bridge Nine Records, The Things We Carry and Songs to Scream at the Sun. That run ended with one last show.

What was the last show?

We played it on October 17, 2009, National Edge Day, in Revere, Massachusetts. It was a benefit for a women's shelter in New Bedford, run by Patrick's mother.

Can you hear that night?

Yes. The show became our live record, 10.17.09, on CD and DVD, released by Bridge Nine on November 23, 2010.

Did we come back?

We did. We reunited for shows in 2019 and 2024.

Where does the merch fit in?

The room: the photos on this site are from our shows, from small club stages to outdoor ones, and that's the feeling the designs carry.

The date: if you were there in Revere, or you've worn out the live record since, our designs are made to go to the next show with you.

The choice: every design comes on tees, long sleeves, crewnecks and hoodies, in black or white, with kids' and youth sizes too.

See you at the next one. Until then, the whole collection is in the shop.