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Punk / Acoustic

ARTIST INFO

Hellcat Records' newest signing, the highly revered Street Dogs, will release their new studio album, State of Grace, on July 8th. Teeming with fist pumping punk-influenced rock, the group's fourth full length speaks from and to the working class with poetic heartfelt tales of family, hardships and cries for unity.

The Street Dogs' ability to craft unique, thought provoking music has helped the band amass a dedicated following over the years. Having served in the Gulf War and as a Boston firefighter, singer Mike McColgan draws on a wealth of life experiences and observations to inspire his impassioned vocal performances, adding a touch of sincere urgency to the non-stop fist-a-cuffs of teeth-gnashing rock that the band is known for. Produced by Ted Hutt (Bouncing Souls, Flogging Molly), the group's latest release surpasses their earlier recordings, both lyrically and musically, with new energy and awareness.

McColgan kicks off State of Grace with the consequential story of "Mean Fist," which sets an intense tone for the album when combined with the vigorous punk riffs and beats of Paul Rucker (drums), Johnny Rioux (bass), Marcus Hollar (guitar) and Tobe Bean III (guitar). Rolling almost seamlessly from song to song, the Street Dogs maintain a high level of energy throughout the record with tracks like the politically charged Skids' cover "Into The Valley," and the fist-pumping call for change "Rebel Song."

The Street Dogs give a nod to family throughout the album with songs like "Kevin J. O'Toole," an ode to McColgan's uncle and fellow Boston firefighter who recently passed away, and the Irish folk-inspired track "Elizabeth," about McColgan's grandmother who was the matriarch of the family. Their reverence for family, friends, and those who fight on our behalf can be felt throughout the album, especially on the band's homage to Joe Strummer, "The General's Boombox," who they cite as their main influence.

"This is a more organic record," says Rioux. "It's more raw than our previous records. The end result is a more powerful and honest record. It's less political and more everyday life delivered in a more powerful way."

No strangers to crowd participation at their shows, State of Grace boasts a plethora of tracks that are made for the pub and pit, like the bouncing rhythms of "Two Angry Kids" that will have the crowd churning in no time.

The album closes with "Free," one of the most personal songs McColgan has ever written. Opening with the somber cries of a harmonica and acoustic guitar, the Street Dogs show the raw emotion of coming to terms with the struggles of life and looking for hope in a sometimes bleak world.

Street Dogs are currently wrapping up a tour with Anti-Flag and will be previewing the new album for fans in June when they play the main stage at this year's Vans Warped Tour.

TOUR DATES

Jul 9 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Atlanta, Georgia

Jul 10 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Orlando, Florida

Jul 11 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Tampa, Florida

Jul 12 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Miami, Florida

Jul 13 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Jacksonville, Florida

Jul 14 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Charlotte, North Carolina

Jul 15 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jul 16 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Washington DC, Washington DC

Jul 17 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Cleveland, Ohio

Jul 18 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Detroit, Michigan

Jul 19 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Toronto, Ontario

Jul 20 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Montreal, Quebec

Jul 23 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Boston, Massachusetts

Jul 24 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Buffalo, New York

Jul 25 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Camden, New Jersey

Jul 26 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Uniondale, New York

Jul 27 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Scranton, Pennsylvania

Jul 28 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Englishtown, New Jersey

Jul 29 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jul 30 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Cinncinnati, Ohio

Jul 31 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Indianapolis, Indiana

Aug 1 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aug 2 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Chicago, Illinois

Aug 3 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aug 5 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Aug 6 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Calgary, Alberta

Aug 8 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Boise, Idaho

Aug 9 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Seattle, Washington

Aug 10 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Portland, Oregon

Aug 13 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Fresno, California

Aug 14 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 San Diego, California

Aug 15 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 San Francisco, California

Aug 16 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Sacramento, California

Aug 17 2008 12:00P Vans Warped Tour 2008 Los Angeles, California

Aug 22 2008 1:00P Red Rocks Denver, Colorado

July 8

STATE OF GRACE - In Stores Now!

Hey everyone,

Happy Release Day!! We are currently driving en-route to our Atlanta Warped date on Wednesday so unfortunately our partying will have to wait until Georgia. As we reflect on this long drive I think we all have to pinch ourselves. 4 records in 5 years, to bring us to possibly the best record label left on earth (Hellcat), main stage of The Warped Tour and a long year of shows and madness ahead of us. I'm not too sure how it all happened but one thing I know is that we wouldn't be here without the support of our fans.....Thank you! This record, this year, and the road ahead of us is dedicated to you guys and gals (Street Dogs Army!).

Our new record State Of Grace is officially out and available. You can get it just about anywhere but if you are having trouble finding it you can always buy it at one of our shows, request it at your local record store, or check out these places:

Street Dogs Online Store

We also have a brand new website up and running at www.street-dogs.com and it will be updated frequently. We will be announcing dates and cities for our fall headlining tour with Time Again and Flatfoot 56, as well as European dates for November very shortly. Stay tuned to our new website for details! We also have many new shirts for the online store that we are working on getting posted too, and yes State Of Grace will be available on vinyl beginning August 19th. We are currently trying to finish some bonus tracks as well.

Oh, and for all you Boston fans, we're doing an in-store at Newbury Comics in Braintree, MA (400 Franklin Street) on Tuesday, July 22nd, the day before Warped Tour. We'll be doing a short acoustic performance and signing copies of State of Grace. The in-store starts at 6 PM and is first come, first serve so get there early!

Anyways, thanks again to all of you for checking us out on Warped Tour; streaming the new record and leaving all the positive feedback; and viewing the new video for 2 Angry Kids an astounding 200,000 (or so) times!!

See you soon.

Johnny