Here's a lesson why you should never take bands for granted and go see them whenever you can. Earvolution has always had a soft spot in its heart for The States. They were one of the headliners of Earvolution’s 2006 Summer Jam and an integral part of Earvolution’s 2007 SXSW. They’ve released two great albums, Multiply Not Divide and The Path Of Least Resistance, and an equally solid EP, We Are The Erasers. On January 21 at 11:00 p.m., the band will play their final show at Southpaw in Brooklyn, New York. Having heard the news today - oh boy - I regret all the times that I’ve foregone catching The States when they had a local gigs over the past couple years, realizing that the belief that there will always be a next show isn’t always a certainty. Guitarist Chris Snyder, drummer Joe Stroll, bassist Pete Connors and founding member and current law student Previn Warren are not only great musicians, they are great people. The sadness inherent with the conclusion of any worthy endeavor comes with the optimism of the wonderful things that lie ahead. We wish you all the best and looking forward to what comes next.