About State of Man
A well-crafted rock sound and powerful live shows have gained Atlanta-based rock band State of Man a reputation for being "one of the East coast's premier acts" (XM Satellite Radio).
The band's music combines driving guitars, soulful vocals, and syncopated bass and drums, resulting in a sound described by Kings of A&R.com as "powerful, yet soulful modern rock/alternative." State of Man's full-length debut CD, "Lose Your Mind," gained the attention of Atlanta veteran platinum producer Rick Beato and grammy winning, platinum producer Don McCollister, who each recorded tracks for the full length album, "Both Sides of the Story."
The strength of the band's live show has lead a reputation for being "One of the best live bands in the Southeast, period" (Southern Jam Online). Performing at venues and festivals internationally (Japan, Korea, Cuba, Honduras, Guam, Curacao, Kwajalein, Puerto Rico) and across the nation, State of Man is continually building its fan base while writing new material for an upcoming release. For additional information: http://www.stateofmanmusic.com!
"One of the East coast's premier acts"
-XM Satellite Radio
"One of Atlanta's best rock band's."
- ATL::Magazine
"The band that can back up the buzz."
- Volume Entertainment Magazine
"One of the best live bands in the Southeast&period"
- Southern Jam Online
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State of Man brings fireworks to New Year’s show for troops Premiere East Coast band tours through the Caribbean with Armed Forces Entertainment <p>After an incredible year of topping the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for eight consecutive weeks, State of Man will ring in the New Year for troops stationed in the Caribbean. State of Man will tour Cuba, Honduras, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas Dec. 28-Jan. 17. <br />State of Man has been together for six years and has opened for major acts like Kid Rock, Live, Stone Temple Pilots, No Doubt and Hoobastank. Voted XM Satellite Radio’s “Artist of the Week,” the band continues to keep the music industry buzzing by building momentum through a busy tour schedule. “Serving time in the military gave me the utmost respect and admiration for those men and women who selflessly protect our country day-in and day-out,” said John Stringer, lead vocalist for State of Man. “As a band we want nothing more than to utilize our talents, let the troops know we’re big fans, while giving them an encouraging taste of home.”<br />Recently, State of Man released a new full-length CD “Both Sides of the Story” featuring hit songs “Swallow Your Fears” and “Be Still My Heart.” Their catchy tunes and consistent work ethic are indicative of a promising long-term career in music. </p><p>-MORE-<br />“While State of Man may be climbing the charts and rising to the top, their commitment to entertain the troops at New Years, such a pivotal time of the year, shows their integrity and succor in doing their part for the USA,” said Air Force Captain A. Semrau, Armed Forces Entertainment Pacific circuit manager. “With a memorable performance and solid song line-up, their show will definitely put a kick in the New Year’s festivities for military personnel.” The band’s accomplishments include performing for an audience of 15,000 at the Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta and being interviewed by MTV about the performance. State of Man was featured in Vanity Fair in October 2004 and participated in the Budweiser True Music Ad campaign.<br />State of Man has gained rave reviews, receiving airplay major radio stations on the East Coast, including XM radio. AtlantaRockShows.com stated, “anyone who is a fan of rock, soul, alternative or just plain good music owes it to him or herself to check out State of Man.”<br />Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information. </p><p>To learn more about State of Man, visit www.stateofmanmusic.com. </p>