The original line-up consisted of Travis Brown (lead vocals/bass), Johnny Smoke (guitar, backing vocals) and Chris Michaels (drums). The band recorded a four song demo and began playing small all ages and 21+ venues around Illinois. Split Habit released an E.P., "Broken Strings, Broken Sticks and Broken Hearts", which was shortly thereafter incorporated into the bands first full-length CD "Rockstar 101". The CD helped Split Habit land a booking contract with J. Francis & Associates, LLC.