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Mates of State perform in The Current studios

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by Mark Wheat and Mates of State

September 24, 2008

Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel of Mates of State
Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel of Mates of State
Photo courtesy the band

A family that tours together stays together. Isn't that the saying? That's the case for the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel that make up Mates of State, who have brought their two children on tour with them.

The indie-pop twosome formed in 1997 when Kori and Jason met in Lawrence, KS. Since then, they've released five full-length albums including their latest, "Re-Arrange Us."

Songs performed: "My Only Offer," "Think Long," and "You Are Free."