were given a longer time to perform. After this extensive tour cycle, the band members began pursuing projects outside of Hey Mercedes. In May, Nanna went on a solo tour; he joined Atkinson and Bell for some Braid reunion shows between May and July. In October, Hey Mercedes went on a tour of Europe, and decided to take time to rest after this string of shows ended. The break would prove permanent, as on January 20, 2005, the band announced they would be breaking up; they later played their final show in April. Outtakes and demos from the album's sessions were released on the Unorchestrated EP in May through independent label Grand Theft Autumn. Post-break up (2006–present) Hey Mercedes group performed two shows in September 2007, alongside a performance at the Chicago Threadless store. Unorchestrated was pressed on vinyl through Hobbledehoy Record Co and Grand Theft Autumn in August 2008. The band remains inactive, but plays occasional shows. In early 2009 lead singer Nanna confirmed via Twitter that a new band with drummer Atkinson is in the works. The band will be somewhat the same style as Hey Mercedes. In 2016, it was announced that the band would perform at the Wrecking Ball festival in Atlanta, Georgia. They followed this up with a 15th anniversary tour for Everynight Fire Works in the US July and August; the album was re-released to coincide with it. A Japanese leg was undertaken in early 2017. Members Final line-up Bob Nanna – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1999–2005, 2007, 2016–2017) Todd Bell – bass guitar (1999–2005, 2007, 2016–2017) Damon Atkinson – drums (1999–2005, 2007, 2016–2017) Michael Shumaker – lead guitar (2002–2005, 2007, 2016–2017) Former members Mark Dawursk – lead guitar (2000–2002) Discography Studio albums Extended plays Music videos References Citations Sources External links Official Site 1999 establishments in Wisconsin American emo musical groups Musical groups established in 1999 Musical groups disestablished in 2005 Musical groups from Wisconsin Polyvinyl Record Co. artists Vagrant Records artists