In 2004, when founding member Luke Waddell left for his first tour of duty in Iraq, his brother Levi and friend Brandon Hooth kept the music going. When Luke returned, the newly named My Monday Regret began playing original and cover shows across the region.

Isaiah Folk joined as drummer in 2007. After an extended hiatus due to college and family, a 2021 reunion show reignited the spark—leading to their first new music in nearly 15 years.

Matt Paulson joined as the band’s lead vocalist in 2021. Since then, the group has opened for American Idol Winner David Cook and Grammy-Nominated Sister Hazel, expanding their fanbase and evolving their sound.