Mates of State
Kori Gardner (keyboard/vocals) and Jason Hammel (drums/vocals) were both playing guitar and singing in the Kansas music metropolis of Lawrence before forming the Mates of State in 1997. With their dual vocal harmonies and minimal pop appeal, Omnibus Records released Mates of State's first EP as a split with Fighter D in 1999. Upon a relocation to San Francisco, the duo's second EP, It's the Law/Invitation Inn, and a debut studio effort, My Solo Project, followed in 2000. Tours of the Midwest followed into the next year and creative ideas continued to sw...[more]
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This is a film made by a fan for the fans. Director Thadd Day followed the husband and wife duo for two years during a Midwest tour, documented them as they entered the studio to record 2003's Team Boo, and incorporated home video footage shot by the band themselves to provide intimate glimpses. The running narrative covers everything from choosing an album title, to a tour van breakdown, to the band's writing process, and more. This DVD will show fans the rare and unique interaction that exists betw [ read more ]
DVD $14.99
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This is a 18" x 24" poster for the April 12, 2009 Mates of State show with Black Kids and Judgement Day. It is a four color screenprint. Hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 180.
Poster $19.99
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This is a 19" x 25" Mates of State poster from the March 29, 2006 show with Maria Taylor and The Courtneys in Orlando, FL. 2-color screenprint. Numbered edition of 75. By Lure Design.
Poster $23.99
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This is a 18" x 24" poster for the April 17, 2009 Mates of State show with Black Kids and Judgment Day. It is a three color screenprint. Hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 75.
Poster $39.99
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This is a 18" x 24" poster for the 2008 Mates of State tour with Brother Reade. Hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 270.
Poster $23.99
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This is a 18" x 24" poster for the April 4, 2009 Mates of State show with the Black Kids. Hand signed and screenprinted in an edition of 125.
Poster $23.99
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