In these hard economic times, parents have to do anything in their power to make sure they can provide for their children. Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel, better known to you and I as Mates of State, are doing just that — except, unlike normal parents who are working longer hours or cutting expenses, the parental unit of Mates of State is heading out on a newly confirmed tour for the rest of the fall, including a show at the Barking Tuna Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. But who can blame them? How else are little Magnolia and June Elizabeth (aww cute children names, guys!) going to be able to afford Hannah Montana concerts?

Tourin’ hard for the money:

10.13.08 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues & 10.14.08 - Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern % 10.16.08 - Marquette, MI - Northern Michigan University 10.17.08 - Gramd Rapids, MI - Calvin College 10.18.08 - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo State Theater ** 10.19.08 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick 11.07.08 - Asbury Park, NJ - Wonder Bar 11.08.08 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero 11.09.08 - Morgantown, WV - Mountainstage (NPR show) 11.10.08 - Lexington, KY - The Dame 11.11.08 - Washington, DC - Black Cat 11.12.08 - Charlottesville, VA - Gravity Lounge 11.13.08 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre 11.14.08 - Lexington, KY - The Dame 11.15.08 - Louisville, KY - Headliners 11.16.08 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle 11.17.08 - Nashville, TN - Exit / In 11.19.08 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live 11.20.08 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft 11.21.08 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar 11.22.08 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle 11.23.08 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar

& Santogold, Low vs Diamond
% Santogold, The Ting Tings, Low vs Diamond
** Barking Tuna Festival: School of Seven Bells, Daestro, and more (Thanks Brendan!)