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10 unusual facts about State Radio


Black Welsh Mountain sheep

The Band State Radio released the song "Black Welsh Mountain" on their 2012 album Rabbit Inn Rebellion with Nettwerk Music.

Calling All Crows EP

The Calling All Crows EP was released by reggae-rock band, State Radio on August 11, 2009 as a preview for the upcoming album Let It Go, which was released September 29, 2009.

Elephant Revival

Individually and collectively the band members have performed with or opened for Dispatch, Bela Fleck, John Paul Jones, Devotchka, Michael Franti, Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, State Radio, String Cheese Incident, Shanti Groove, and others.

In summer 2010 Elephant Revival was signed to Ruff Shod Records, an independent label started by Chad Stokes of State Radio and Dispatch.

Flag of the Shiners EP

Flag of the Shiners EP is the 2002 debut release by reggae-rock band, State Radio, headlined by former Dispatch vocalist/guitarist, Chad Urmston.

Peace Between Nations EP

Peace Between Nations EP is a 2005 album by reggae-rock band, State Radio, headlined by former Dispatch vocalist, Chad Urmston.

The Relief Project

This concert was performed in front of a sold out crowd of 1,000 and some of the featured artists who performed at Irving Plaza were Dispatch, State Radio, Stephen Kellogg, Braddigan, Pete Francis, Kate Voegele, and J.E. Borgen.

Us Against the Crown

Us Against the Crown is the first full-length LP from reggae-rock band State Radio, headlined by former Dispatch vocalist, Chad Urmston.

Who Are We Living For?

This could be seen as foreshadowing for the development of Dispatch member Chad Urmston's post-Dispatch music career (as frontman for State Radio).

Year of the Crow

Year of the Crow is the third full-length LP from reggae-rock band State Radio, headlined by former Dispatch guitarist/vocalist, Chad Urmston.