5 years ago today...
Time flies.
Happy Happy Birthday Magnolia! She's such a cutie pie! You should be very proud, she seems like such a thoughtful, kind soul.
Happy Birthday, Mags!
Whoa, when is your Magnolia's birthday? I'm from Nashville and named my daughter Magnolia, inspired by you and Jason, and her 2 year old birthday was Monday. Pass on a happy birthday from another Magnolia to an older and wiser one!
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Happy birthday Mag!
Happy day, Magnolia!
We loved seeing you at Wanderlust, you rocked it. My husband is the one who interviewed you with Andrew Bird practicing in the background, and then we all saw you again by the little lake. Our daughter, Sasha, is completely obsessing on Mates of State right now, so it's a shame she managed to take her afternoon nap through your set. For the past several months, when it was her turn to pick music, she always picked her Yo Gabba Gabba CD. Now she only picks Mates of State "the now now song" - every day without fail! Your music is crossing generations. Come back to California soon!
Happy birthday Magnolia!!! You guys rocked it in Dallas, by the way.
Aw jeez! I'm tearing up. My babies are 6 and almost 4 now. All happening so fast.
awww, how adorable. happy birthday mags!
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
Buy the new Mates of State album "Re-Arrange Us"!
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