State Radio
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| State Radio | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | New England, USA | |
| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Years active | 2002 – present | |
| Label(s) | Fenway, Nettwerk, Ruff Shod | |
| Website | http://www.stateradio.com/ | |
| Members | ||
| Chad Urmston Chuck Fay Mike Najarian |
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| Former members | ||
| Brian Sayers Mike Greenfield Pete Halby Matt Shardlow |
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State Radio is a rock band formed by former Dispatch member Chad Urmston in 2002 after Dispatch announced their indefinite hiatus (after about two years on hiatus, the band announced a break-up and a final show). Chad recorded and released one album entitled "Flag of the Shiners", before solidifying the rest of the band's lineup and beginning to play shows. The band's first full-length album, Us Against the Crown, was released on February 7, 2006, although it had been available online for several months before.
State Radio's songs, written by Chad, are primarily a mixture of roots reggae and rock interspersed with more somber, low-key numbers. Of the thirty-nine songs Chad penned for State Radio, one can expect to hear any of thirty (the number performed with Mike Najarian on the drum kit) at a live show. In addition to these, Dispatch's "Time Served", "Just like Larry" and parts of "Cut it ya Match it" have recently become a State Radio staple.[1] The Hermit Thrush (Urmston's former band) song "Sister" has also been played once.[2] State Radio is known for their outstanding stage presence, and like to often have the audience join in the fun.
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[edit] Band members
[edit] Current members
- Chad Urmston (Vocals, Guitar, 2002 - Current)
- Chuck Fay (Bass, Backup Vocals, 2002 - Current)
- Mike Najarian (Drums, Backup Vocals, 2006 - Current)
[edit] Past members
- Brian Sayers (Drums on Us Against the Crown and touring drummer from 2004-2006)
- Mike Greenfield (Drums on the Flag of the Shiners EP)
- Pete Halby (Guitar, Backup vocals)
- Matt Shardlow (Guitar, backup vocals)
[edit] Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Flag of The Shiners EP | Fenway Recordings |
| 2004 | Last Dispatch Sampler (EP) | |
| 2004 | Simmer Kane EP | |
| 2005 | Peace Between Nations EP (Version 1) | |
| 2005 | Peace Between Nations EP (Version 2) | |
| 2005 | Us Against the Crown | Ruff Shod Records |
| 2006 | Camilo Radio Promo | Ruff Shod Records |
| 2006 | Warped Tour Promo | Ruff Shod Records |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.ccbsayit.com/index.php?s=lyr&albumid=5
- ^ http://www.ccbsayit.com/index.php?s=setlists&m=stats&songid=77
[edit] External links
- State Radio's website
- State Radio's MySpace page
- State Radio collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- ccbSayIt.com - The State Radio fan site including lyrics, setlists, streams and more
- State Radio Interview at Rocklouder
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