Band on the Diaper Run

Conan O'Brien and Gymnastics Recitals

 

 

 

New record, out today.  Watch Conan tonight. We spent all day at NBC studios.

 June came with us today and Mags got to hang with one of her favorite people, Meredith, who will be accompanying us all summer to spoil Magnolia rotten as she always does (in a good way)

This week has been crazy busy with gymnastics performances, new "star" behavior charts, packing for 4 (a 3 day long process), our record release and three days in a row of driving into NY for shows including NPR (tomorrow morning), Conan (today) and other various album release stuff.  Although chaotic, it has been fun.  Only I wish June would start sleeping!!  She is the only person I know that can go all night with little sleep and still be all smiles all day.

 

 

 

 I just got June to sleep (for an hour or so I'm guessing).  I have to go crawl in bed with Mags now because I promised her I'd say goodnight even though she's already sleeping.  I'm kind of happy to do so since I haven't seen her all day.  And, since we'll be gone for a little over a week starting tomorrow night.

Conan was nice.  He does wear a lot of make-up for tv.  More on our day at the show soon.

  


+ DIGG + STUMBLE

Comments

 

jenny said:

your girls are just too adorable.

safe travels!

May 21, 2008 12:39 AM
 

jesse & josh hunter said:

We blogged about you...well, my husband did (and I commented). We're so impressed with the album.

He sort of quasi-reviewed it.

For your viewing pleasure: joshhunter.blogspot.com/.../mates-of-state-re-arrange-us.html

May 21, 2008 10:31 AM
 

saraH said:

AWESOME job on Conan...and we are LOVING the new album!!!

May 21, 2008 8:29 PM
 

AdamD / DESA said:

So awesome that y'all we're on Conan. God bless the internet, as much as I love Conan it's past my bed time. I took some screengrabs and posted them here: www.desadesadesa.com/journal

May 21, 2008 8:54 PM
 

Tim said:

New Album KICKS ASS!

Well worth the wait.  1st listen I couldn't get into it, but the 2nd to the 28th were just awesome.  I "get it".  Kudos!!  Like the old stuff meets Bring it Back.  LOVE IT!

May 21, 2008 9:10 PM
 

Brandy said:

My husband and I are soooo excited to see you guys tonight at Slim's,SF! Congrats on how far you've come and thank you for the fabulous music!! The first time we saw your show was at the Los Gatos Teen Center. Crazy to see you on Conan!

May 22, 2008 11:48 AM
 

Linnea said:

You guys have such a great and talented family.  I'm amazed at Mags' musical ability already - I can't wait to hear what June is like once her personality comes through.  Good luck on tour - I'll be seeing you in LA.  (funny to read that a Linnea will be touring with you.  There aren't too many of us!)

:o)

May 22, 2008 3:49 PM
 

Sara said:

The girls are adorable. Can't wait to get your new album.

May 23, 2008 12:46 AM
 

Stephanie said:

congratulations on making the best record ever! i love it so much- you guys are so nice to give everyone a glimpse into your fun family life.  thanks! :)

May 23, 2008 1:26 AM
 

Alonzo said:

hey kori! i went to the slims show thurs night and i just cant get over how great you guys were and how amazing the band sounded with the new strings and guitar hahaha im stoked to see you guys again soon :] heres some photos i took of you guys check it out if youd like:

www.flickr.com/.../72157605226237597

much love and take care :]

May 24, 2008 5:29 PM
 

Mandy said:

Woot! My husband and I LOVE the new album and are so sad there's no Utah stop on your tour.  When we heard that our three favorite bands (Mates, Death Cab, and Decemberists) were all performing TOGETHER, we about dropped everything and drove to Bend, OR right then and there.  

May 27, 2008 5:10 PM
 

kaleb said:

hey you all /

what adorable children!!  we re-watched the <i>Two of Us</i> DVD just this week and were [again] stunned by just how amazing you guys are - in many aspects.

<b>loving</b> the new album - so very much so.

xo

kaleb

May 30, 2008 1:27 AM

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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