mates of state

Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel, the adorably (sorry, couldn't help it) talented couple behind indiepop band Mates of State, charmed the audience at Warehouse Live on Thursday, June 12. Who was there? What'd they wear? Which songs were played? Get all the gossip (okay, a recap and videos) after the jump.

Mates of State

Festival season is a time to enjoy the company of many like-minded people in an atmosphere free from the worries of every day life. It is a time to see performances from several bands, spanning several genres, that you normally wouldn't get a chance to see otherwise. Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, located just outside of Lawrence, KS, took place this past weekend, and served as Breakfast On Tour's jumping point for the 2008 festival season. It featured many highs and lows, but it all culminated into another unique festival experience for the BOT crew consisting of Toast and Eggs.

Keep reading "Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival 2008 - Thursday/Friday" after the jump

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thursday, June 12

Mates of State with Headlights and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears at Warehouse Live
Black Joe Lewis has a song entitled "Bitch I Love You" AND Barack Obama called him 'outstanding' - that would be enough to get us to this show even if Mates of State and Headlights weren't also on the bill.
Show starts at 9; tickets are $14.

Via Audio with Jukebox the Ghost and The Western Civilization at XO Lounge
We're a little thrown that this show is taking place at a club/lounge, but it should be a great time. It's being presented by Houston Indie Concerts and Coffee Shop Criminals.
Show starts at 9; tickets are $5 21+/$10 under 21.

Basses Loaded, Tha Fucking Transmissions, Satin Hooks, Shina Rae, and The Delta Block at Numbers
Part of Free Press Houston's Recession Thursdays series. $2 Lone Stars, $3 wells, $1.50 drafts.
Show starts at 8; tickets are $5 21+/$7 under 21.








Friday, June 13

Live Oak Decline at Last Concert Cafe
Show starts at 9; tickets are $7.








Follow the jump for the full list of recommended Houston shows

Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival's third round of artist additions was announced today:

Sound Tribe Sector 9
Ozomatli
New Monsoon
Mates of State
Hot Buttered Rum
That 1 Guy
Bang Camaro
C-Mon & Kypski
Oakhurst
Dirtfoot
Hoots & Hellmouth
American Babies
Big Smith
Stardeath & the White Dwarfs
Wisebird

Ozomatli at Wakarusa '07

Wakarusa also recently added Emmylou Harris, Jennie Arnau, Blue Turtle Seduction, Cornmeal, Family Groove Company, Madahoochi, Future Rock and Forth of July.

More artists will be added soon, so stay tuned! Tickets are currently on sale; visit Wakarusa's official website for more information.