Watching the last episode of last seasons Weeds, I was struck about how much my life had changed. Seeing Nancy react to all the craziness in her life I understood her pain. This happens to most of us. That used to be my life. Now I am proactive instead of being reactive. It's a whole new mindset and healthier way of living. Because just reacting to events in yr life as I have experienced drains...
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So, yeah, I'm a little behind schedule here. It was a crazy weekend, and the reasons for it will be explained in the coming weeks. Anyway, I am playing a little catch-up from the weekend and posting my "countdown" from Saturday and Sunday today. Not that you would care, I figured I would just clarify in case you did. Screw you for judging me.The "Day 5" post comes from an old stand-by of mi...
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So, yeah, um....this is my first post. Not sure what to say here.....this thing is cool....I like music....and ice cream....and stuff...When my friend "msquared64" invited me to join this here.....thing, I was a little hesitant because anything new scares me. And, on top of that, I really don't need yet another thing to distract me at work. But alas, I gave in and now I have been trudging th...
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Boston rock trio State Radio are preparing their third album, Let It Go, for a September 29th release. In anticipation they are dropping the three-song Calling All Crows EP on August 11th.The EP sees the band play its traditional reggae/ska blend of indie rock. The title track is a full on reggae number, better than anything we've recently heard from Canada's own Bedouin Soundclash. "Evolution
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It's obviously a week for talking about my favourite bands. Today, I'm going to post about another favourite band of mine, State Radio. For more about how much this band means to me, you can check out my past posts on State Radio here. If not, suffice to say that this band has been instrumental [...]This has been a post from Burgo's Music BlogState Radio, "Right Me Up" live at the Bank of Ameri...
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Rock reggae trio State Radio are keeping busy while on the road through February. The band, who have become known for their socio-politically charged lyrics & high-energy live shows, are practicing what they preach. On each stop of their current tour, State Radio is participating in environmental or hunger focused community service projects. Just last weekend, between sold out shows in Califo...
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Hello again! So I just discovered this fantastic new cd – it was actually my husband who bought it – State Radio’s “Us Against The Crown”. It sort of has a reggae feel and even though I am not usually a big fan of that particular music group, I really like this cd. The songs are really up beat and you can’t help but feel good listening to them.Check it out for yourselves: http://www.st
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--- - |- anyone's guess favorite - and delightfully fun & reassuringly progressive rock agitators - state radio music hall 24 returns to the bay area this week for a show at the great americanjuly. (15$, doors at 8p.) longtime readers, if any of you are out there, likely know already how we feel about chad and the gang, and their live sets never disappoint; so make plans to catch them this we...
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STATE RADIOChad Stokes - Guitar, VocalsChuck Fay - Bass, VocalsMike Najarian – Drums, Vocals Two years ago, Chad Stokes set out to create a band with a unique sound and inspiring message. Chad Stokes, Chuck Fay, and Mike Najarian have ingrained the ideals of progressive politics with their infectious blend of rock, punk, and reggae beats. Stokes has long remained true to his artistic ideals .
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September 29th will the the release of Let It Go, the third full length album from MA alternative rock group State Radio.There are two very distinct styles on Let It Go. The first is a heavily ska-influenced sound. Tracks like the mellow groove "Bohemian Grove" and "Ron The Actor" are toe-tappingly catchy numbers. Other ska-inspired ditties don't fair as well. On more than one occasion Let It
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