SR Nation,

Although we are still putting the finishing touches on the new record and preparing the upcoming single and music video, we couldn't wait to get you a sneak peek of the music... Click HERE to listen to one of our new songs called "Evolution."

Also, we are about to say farewell to our old email list so we can keep up with the times and make our news announcements a little more user-friendly. By re-subscribing, you'll continue to get email updates from State Radio, as well as the latest info on tour dates, releases, pre-sales and more. As a thank you we'll send you an exclusive download link for a FREE mp3 of our new track "Evolution."

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Peace,
Team SR

TOMORROW - June 11th, Amnesty International will be teaming up with Chad Stokes for a teach-in on Women's Human Rights. The teach-in will focus on the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) and the work of the group Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA). It will also feature live acoustic music from Chad Stokes and a chance to win two tickets to Dispatch's sold out show at the Kennedy Center on Friday, June 12. Admission is free, but seating is limited!

Thursday, June 11, 2009
7-9pm
Busboys & Poets @ 5th & K
1025 K Street
Washington, DC
Facebook Event Page

Background: The International Violence Against Women Act is an unprecedented effort by the United States to address violence against women globally. One out of every three women worldwide will be physically or sexually abused during her lifetime. Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights. Violence and abuse devastates the lives of millions of women, knows no national or cultural barriers, and most importantly, it must be stopped. Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) is a women's civic movement in Zimbabwe dedicated to protecting women's human rights. They strengthen female leadership in communities, encourage women to stand up for their rights and freedoms, and lobby on issues affecting women and their families. The activists of WOZA know the price of freedom. For organizing peaceful demonstrations to protest the worsening social, economic and human rights situation in Zimbabwe. WOZA members have been repeatedly harassed, intimidated, beaten and jailed by authorities. This teach-in will focus on raising awareness about the international effort to protect women's human rights and will provide actions for you to help make a difference!

SR Nation,

This week we are in the mastering studio putting the final touches on the record, but we thought we'd take a few minutes to fill you in on the latest State Radio news. First, we wanted to let you know that we added a show in Baltimore next month at Rams Head Live...so that makes three shows in a row to celebrate summer and to preview some new songs off the new record! Then we plan on tearing it up at Gathering of the Vibes later in July.

COMPLETE LINEUP OF JULY SHOWS:

7/9/09 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom...Tix / Facebook
7/10/09 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony...Tix / Facebook
7/11/09 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live...Tix / Facebook
7/25/09 - Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes...Tix / Facebook

It's always safest to get your tickets ahead of time so that you are not left hanging at the door! Also, since we couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate the summer, Calling All Crows will host pre-show beach cleanups with members of the band in Hampton, Asbury Park, Baltimore, and Bridgeport. Join us!

Next up in news, we have a very important event happening with The Dispatch Foundation and Calling All Crows down in Washington, DC and we are excited to be able to extend invites to you all...

DISPATCH ACOUSTIC SHOW - JUNE 12TH IN WASHINGTON DC

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe is visiting DC on behalf of his country, and Dispatch will be showing support by means of an acoustic performance at Eisenhower Theater. There will be a limited number of tickets going on sale this Friday, June 5th. Please CLICK HERE for the invitation and all the details for this very special event.

Also, if you get to DC on Thursday night, join Chad for a special International Violence Against Women Act Teach-In as we stand with Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) during a critical week for foreign policy legislation moving through Congress!

Last but not least...

DUCTI MUSIC PROJECT

Our friends over at Ducti, who make fantastic wallets (and a bunch of cool bags, etc. too), have launched the Ducti Music Project. Anyone who buys a wallet will get a free music compilation, and Volume #1 includes State Radio. You can also join the Ducti Music Project Facebook Page.

That's it for this week, but we have lots of good things in the works in preparation for the new record! Stay tuned, and thanks as always for your support.

Peace,
Team SR