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State Radio
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| State Radio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Background information | ||
| Origin | Sherborn MA, 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 Nikki Glaspie |
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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 EP 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 State Radio staples.[1] The Hermit Thrush (Urmston's former band) song "Sister" has also been played once.[2] A cover of Rage Against The Machines "Bullet in the Head" has also been known to ignite the setlist. State Radio is known for their outstanding stage presence, and encourage frequent audience participation.
Contents |
- Chad Urmston (Vocals, Guitar, 2002 - Current)
- Chuck Fay (Bass, Backup Vocals, 2002 - Current)
- Mike Najarian (Drums, Backup Vocals, 2006 - Current)
- 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)
- Nikki Glaspie (Drums, backup vocals)
- Erin Lashnits Coughlin aka Ras LC (Vocals on Simmer Kane EP)
- Kira Huseby (Vocals)
| 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) | |
| 2006 | Us Against the Crown | Ruff Shod Records |
| 2006 | Camilo Radio Promo | Ruff Shod Records |
| 2006 | Warped Tour Promo | Ruff Shod Records |
| 2007 | The Barn Sessions | Ruff Shod Records |
- ^ http://www.ccbsayit.com/index.php?s=lyr&albumid=5
- ^ http://www.ccbsayit.com/index.php?s=setlists&m=stats&songid=77
- State Radio's website
- 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
| Dispatch |
|---|
| Chad Urmston | Pete Heimbold | Brad Corrigan |
| Discography |
| Albums: Silent Steeples | Bang Bang | Four-Day Trials | Who Are We Living For? |
| Live Albums: Gut the Van | Under the Radar | All Points Bulletin |
| Films: The Last Dispatch |
| Related Articles |
| State Radio | Elias Fund |