Mates of State

Update: Ok, the reason i'd never heard of the Space Gallery is that their first show listed here will be in Portland, Maine.

And I might just go see them in San Francisco when I'm down there to see the Spree.

Anyways, they're playing on the 23rd in SF, the 25th (of february) in Portland, OREGON. And they're still The Cutest Band Ever. Imaginary Dana took me to see them in Seattle a long time ago.

Come see them with me on Saturday here in Portland.

(btw, Where the hell is the Space Gallery?)

Tiny Mix Tapes: "Mates Of State Remain Too Cute For Their Own Goddamn Good, Tour Excessively

Star-crossed husband 'n' wife duo Mates of State recently released both an EP and live/documentary DVD, both of which provide ample evidence that Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel aren't just a cute couple who sing together, but rather the cutest fucking couple since Brad & Jen (prior to their recent spat, which you may be hearing about for the first time here, if so you also live under a rock). Their band is also very good (a tad repetitive for my tastes), blending the best parts of the Captain & Tennille with equal amounts of Karen Carpenter, Joni Mitchell, and keyboard-fueled sturm and drang tossed in for flavor. Mates of State are set to kick off a rather excessive tour this weekend with stops both out West, as well as way up north beginning Saturday at the Space Gallery in Portland. A majority of the shows will be with recent Barsuk signees Aqueduct (who will be touring as a ten-piece band, holy fucking hell), whose debut LP, I Sold Gold, is due out... today!

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