Mates of State are regulars in Austin. Each year they show up to perform at a festival and/or a few headlining gigs peppered around town. But the sun-kissed charm of this poppy duo never gets old for us. Husband-wife team Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel are the only two members of Mates of State, but they deliver ringing harmonies each time, with only the sounds from their vocal chords, drums and an organ (or keys). more ›