 2002 was the group's busiest year of touring to date with shows from coast-to-coast in the U.S. (including an East Coast tour with Jay Bennett and Edward Burch) and 2 trips to the U.K."

After writing, recording and touring together for over eight years, the group took a step back in 2003 to pursue side projects and raise families.Drummer Matt Thobe and bassist Mike Bradburn both became new fathers and chose to take time off from touring.In 2003, Steve and Diane released an album together called "Duets".