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www.myspace.com/thestateofjefferson State of Jefferson band is returning to the islands for their third annual Hawaii tour. The exact dates are yet to be announced but the end of March thru April seems about right. State of Jefferson performs over 200 shows a year on the mainland up and down the west coast.The band is looking to perform about ten times while in the Islands, and enjoys a range of performance situations, i.e. Festivals, Clubs, Parties, etc.. The bands diverse catalogue includes most popular genres, specializing in Dub, Reggae, Hip Hop, Jazz, Bluegrass, and the Jam. State of Jefferson has Recently been the backing band for Hawaii's own Maacho as well as backing the Seattle Hempfest's house band the Herbivores. The band has opened for many great international reggae acts such as Prezident Brown, Yellowman, Midnight, Abyssinians, Culture, Pato Banton and The Mystic Roots Band, Jah Levi, and the list goes on. The State of Jefferson is interested in booking, promotional services, and any other guidance or direction. Although the band has been working together for over ten years they are still self managed and do all of their booking and promotion internally. This is the first quest for outside help, the band is definitely ready for it!!! The band has been to Oahu the last two years and have played quite a few places on the Island. The list of venues includes Mai Tai bar, Boardriders in Kailua, Bikini Cantina, Hawaiian Adventures Water Park, Anna Bananas, Red Lion, KTUH Monday night live, and the University of Hawaii Concert Series. The band plans to explore other islands and would love to make that happen this tour. The State of Jefferson band has good standing relationships with these venues and it shouldn't be a problem booking with them for this trip. Is it possible that working with booking/ promotional help might make it easier for the band to meet their bottom line? I think that the best way for this band to operate would be to put the State of Jefferson on the bill with bands that already are drawing consistent crowds such as Go Jimmi Go, or Ookla the Moc. Let me know what you think. Any consideration or direction is appreciated. Erik V. (541)659-3549 evestnys@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/thestateofjefferson www.stateofjefferson.org

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We experienced a great summer playing on the west coast from Tahoe to Seattle, what a great time!

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