Hello people of the internets,

Unfortunately, our multi-instrumentalist, Joe Tanner, has decided to leave the band. You can read his farewell address here. The departure is amicable, so don’t fret!

Moving forward into 2010, we will be taking some time away from playing shows to focus on new material and, of course, building (and rebuilding) our amplifiers and effects. We are excited to see what the future holds for the next phase of Good Night, States and you will be the first to know (as long as you visit this site often).

So, we hope your 2010 has been good thus far and that it only gets better.

See you soon,
Good Night, States

This past July, we had the privilege of spending a few weekends with our good friend David Mattson. While David was with us, he shot some rehearsal and live footage. The footage was carefully compiled into a video for “Only Thing” from Short Films on Self-Control.

Check it out on the VIDEO page. We hope you enjoy it!

Thanks to everyone who made this past Saturday at Brillobox so great!

If you missed it, here’s the highlight reel:

• The Bloodsugars went on first and filled the room with their infectious indie-disco-funk-rock. They had everyone moving by the end of their set! There were also two broken guitar strings and they never missed a beat.
• The Delicious Pastries invited a DJ friend to spin between sets. He did a great job of matching the inter-set music with the upcoming bands!
• We played 2nd. The floor was packed with people for the set. It was really great to have people singing along with all the words. It’s a bit strange to get used to.
• The Delicious Pastries closed out the night with the unveiling of their new lineup. Watching Jesse on the drums lived up to everything that one could hope for!

Also, The Bloodsugars released their new album entitled, “I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On” a week or so ago and it’s great. Fans of Michael Jackson will love it! Get it at theboodsugars.com.

Hello, friends of Good Night, States!

Join us this Saturday evening at Brillobox in Pittsburgh for a great show with our friends The Bloodsugars and Delicious Pastries.  Someone with a diabetic sense of humor put both of those bands on the same bill!

But seriously, we think both of these bands are supertalented and we are thrilled to be playing with them.

You can pick up our signed, numbered In The Impossible Tension EP for $10 at the show (remember, we’re only selling them in person, not online).  Here’s what a French blog had to say about the new EP: yes, it’s in French.  Perhaps you prefer something in English?

Music lovers, we will see you soon.

Dear Brooklynites (specifically Mummies & Gold Lame sporting hipsters) -

Thanks for making our All Hallows Eve Eve at Spike Hill a great one, we had a blast!

That is all,
Good Night, States

P.S. Thanks, Lowry, for having us out!

Lovely people:

What a busy autumn Good Night, States is having! Steve and his wife just welcomed a baby boy, the band played two shows at CMJ Music Marathon in Manhattan, and we return to Brooklyn on Friday night. Almost all of our weekends through Christmas are scheduled with shows, songwriting, and recording - we’re working hard to bring you new music. In the meantime, you can listen to our old music on your usual listening devices, as well as your MOBILE TELEPHONE!

Below are some it’s-cold-outside approved activities for you to enjoy:

- Download six FREE In The Impossible Tension ringtones from artist T Foley and Locally Toned!

- Watch a show clip and interview video from last week’s CMJ Music Marathon

- Tweet about us on Twitter (For example, #musicmonday, eh?)

- Attend an upcoming show (see SHOWS page for details)

Thanks for listening!

“Arsonist’s Blues” & “River in the Dry” from the new album, In The Impossible Tension, have recently been featured on the Shifted Sound Podcast. Go and listen! An enhanced version of the podcast is available through iTunes.

We are excited to announce the availability of FREE In The Impossible Tension Ringtones!

Locally Toned has released 6 new ringtones from In The Impossible Tension on their blog! We are excited to be able to offer these as a free gift to anyone who would like them.

So after you have downloaded In The Impossible Tension, get a ringtone for your favorite track!

We’re running into a little bit of trouble with our shopping cart merchant.

If you’ve tried to download In The Impossible Tension, please keep checking back. We ran into a free checkout limit that we didn’t know existed, so we are trying to get the limit lifted as soon as we can.

We really appreciate you stopping by to get the In The Impossible Tension!

UPDATE: We’ve been able to fix the shopping cart problem. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Well music fans, the moment is almost here: In The Impossible Tension debuts this Friday evening!

Here are some ways you may experience In The Impossible Tension with us:

- DOWNLOAD FREE: You may download the album for FREE from our Music page starting at noon on Thursday, 10 September until noon on Friday, 11 September. Please send a quick email to your friends, encouraging them to download and inviting them to Friday night’s show.

- ATTEND: EP release show! Friday, 11 September, doors at 8 pm, Thunderbird Cafe. $7, 21+, with Meeting of Important People and Lowry.

- BUY: There will be only one hundred (100) physical copies of In The Impossible Tension available. The CD packaging is chock full of photos of instruments used in the recording process, notes about the making of the album, and lyrics to every song. Each album will be signed by Steve and Joe, and numbered. Any remaining physical copies will be available at goodnightstates.com/store.

- WATCH: The Tribune Review filmed a great live video of "Arsonist’s Blues" and wrote a wonderful article as well.

- READ: The making of In The Impossible Tension in the City Paper, several great posts at Hugh Shows

- LOOK: Photos of a recent In The Impossible Tension rehearsal session in Pittsburgh and an impromptu "Public Rehearsal" house show in New Jersey by photographers Hugh Twyman and Matt Johnson.

- PROMOTE and be THANKED: Special thanks to Lauren, Ashley and Heather who hung up show posters all over town! If you want to be involved with our next show in your area, and win a fabulous prize from the Good Night, States treasure chest, please join the Street Team here.

- CONSOLE / GORGE YOURSELF: Can’t make the EP release show?  Need more Good Night, States? Catch us on Saturday, 12 September, at the Carnegie Arts and Heritage Festival around 9 pm.  Free outdoor all-ages show!

Love and EPs, we are so very excited,

Good Night, States