Mates of State announce tour dates, free MP3

Mates of State have announced a barrage of summer tour dates and festival appearances in support of their upcoming album, Re-Arrange Us, due May 20 on Barsuk Records.

Re-Arrange Us will be husband-and-wife duo Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner’s fifth studio album. In anticipation of its release, an MP3 of the song “My Only Offer from the new album is available for free download here.

The duo's new album will be a departure from the band's traditional sound. Gardner's organ playing will take a back seat to organic piano, synth sounds and additional instumentation. Prominent lead vocals from both Mates will also be on display in addition to the couple's trademark harmonizing.

Wondering how this busy couple manages life on the road while raising two children under the age of 5? Check out Mates of States’ blog Band on the Diaper Run for Gardner and Hammel’s tales of preschool, vaccination woes and children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba.

Re-Arrange Us tracklist:
1. Get Better
2. Now
3. My Only Offer
4. The Re-Arranger
5. Jigsaw
6. Blue and Gold Print
7. Help Help
8. You Are Free
9. Great Dane
10. Lullaby Haze

Dates:

May
16 - New Haven, Conn. @ Toad’s Place
22 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Slim’s
24 - Bend, Ore. @ Les Schwab Amphitheater
25 - Seattle, Wash. @ Sasquatch Festival
28 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Henry Fonda Theater

June
6 - Lawrence, Kan. @ Wakarusa Music Festival
7 - Omaha, Neb. @ The Slowdown
8 - St. Louis, Mo. @ The Bluebird
10 - Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Bricktown Ballroom
11 - Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theatre
13 - Austin, Texas @ Emo’s Alternative Lounge
14 - Little Rock, Ark. @ Rev Room
15 - Memphis, Tenn. @ Hi-Tone
17 - Newport, Ky. @ Southgate House
18 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
21 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Popped! Festival

July
25 - Pemberton, B.C. @ Pemberton Festival

August
1 - Chicago, Ill. @ Lollapalooza
8 - Liberty State Park, N.J. @ All Points West Festival

September
26 - Austin, Texas @ Austin City Limits Festival

Related links:
MatesOfState.com
Mates of State on Barsuk.com
Video of the Day: Mates of State - “Get Better”

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