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Rate When Jonas and Twilight Collide; New Moon Stars RSVP'd to MuchMusic...

Original at Dose.ca external link    Mon, Jun 8

 Canada Prepare your glitter-glued fan collages for nominees Danny Fernandes, Marianas Trench, The Midway State, Theory of a Deadman, Karl Wolf and Lights (even if you are watching the show from your parents' basement). And Perez Hilton is supposed to be there ...

Rate Change For You (Gibson Sessions) | The Midway State | NewsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Interscope Records external link    Sun, Apr 19

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By Daenen We recently were at the Gibson guitar showroom and recorded some acoustic performances of songs from our album Holes. This is Change For You.

Rate All ages Collingwood show | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Sat, Apr 11

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By Daenen We're going to be playing two shows on the same day up in the Village at Blue. On Saturday May 2nd two shows are happening; one at 5pm (all ages) and one at 8pm (19+) both at Rusty's (formerly Indian Motorcycle). Click here for all ages tickets | Click here for the evening 19+ tickets

Rate The Midway State groups on Facebook | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Wed, Mar 11

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By Daenen There are now open Midway Facebook groups divided by region (to start, Canada by province). This way when we have a tour coming up we can post info relevant to your area, and if any details should change its easy for us to let everybody know in that area. Ontario Midway

Rate The Midway tour details for Toronto

Original at Punk.bz external link    Wed, Mar 4

Honesty and hard work is at the root of The Midway State’s piano-driven pop rock success. Leading the Toronto-based pack is Nathan Ferraro, lead singer, songwriter and pianist. Joining Ferraro are fellow band members, Daenen Bramberger on drums, ...

Rate Chartattack.com video series: Part 4 | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Tue, Mar 3

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By Daenen As the fourth and final installment of our video series with Chartattack.com, Nathan hangs out with the Airborne Toxic Event. Check it out here.

Rate Chartattack.com video series: Part 3 | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By Daenen Hey guys, As part three of our video series with chartattack.com, Nathan meets Faber Drive.. in a bathroom? Check it out here. » www.chartattack.com

Rate Edgefest 2009 - Special fan discount! | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By Daenen We're going to be playing at Edgefest this year alongside some of our favourite Canadian bands! We're excited to be able to offer our fans a special discount. The presale lasts for one day only - Friday, February 27th - click here to check out the lineup and get your early bird tickets (just cl...

Rate Tour dates! | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Thu, Feb 19

By Daenen Mar. 13th Toronto, Ontario @ MuchMusic - Live performance Much on Demand Mar. 14th Toronto, Ontario @ Fairmont Royal York Hotel (Part of Canadian Music week). Mar. 19th Edmonton, Alberta @ The Starlite Room Mar. 24th Calgary, Alberta @ The Marquee Room

Rate Chartattack video series: Part 2 | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Mon, Feb 16

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By Daenen Hey guys, As part two of our video series with chartattack.com, Nathan and Kirsh sat down with Silverstein. Check it out here.

Rate CHARTattack.com Video series | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Mon, Feb 9

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By Daenen Late last year Nathan went out as a correspondent for Chartattack and videotaped interviews with some great bands while they were playing shows in the Toronto area. He hooked up with Silverstein, Simple Plan, Faber Drive and The Airborne Toxic Event.

Rate Indie Awards '09 | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Thu, Feb 5

By Daenen We've been nominated for three Indie Awards to be given out during Canadian Music Week this year. Favourite Video, Favourite Pop Artist/Group, and Favourite Artist/Band Website. Thanks so much guys - the past year has been a big one for us and it just seems to keep building. Much love, Midway

Rate How To: Never Again - The Midway State Guitar Tutorial =)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 25

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By rss@youtube.com (gooitarman) I just learned this like 5 mins before i did the video. Rate, Subscribe, Favorite, request Author: gooitarman Keywords: never again the midway state guitar tutorial sxephil nigahiga smosh fred music Added: January 25, 2009

Rate Change For You EP! | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Mon, Jan 12

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By Daenen We're excited to tell you we've just put out a bundle of songs and videos on iTunes Canada!

Rate Music Review: The Midway State - Holes

Original at Blogcritics external link    Thu, Dec 25

 OH - The Midway State might actually be the epitome of classic pop rock. Leading with his lyricisms and piano-playing, Nathan Ferraro serves as frontman for the ...

Rate » Never Again - The Midway State - Best Song Lyrics

Original at Your Song Lyrics external link    Tue, Nov 18

The other songs into the track listing are: Change for You, Nobody Understands, I Can’t Stop Waking Up To You, Unaware, Fireflies, Holes, Holes, Hold My Head Up, Fire Keeps on Burning, I Know, Where Did We Go, No Crying. ...

Rate The Midway State Explain How They Came To Be

Original at rockdirt.com external link    Mon, Nov 3

By rockdirt A "getting to know" clip offering a biography of The Midway State has been posted at the Toronto rock group's YouTube channel. Nathan Ferraro and Daenen Bramberger talked about where they grew up and...

Rate canadaeast.com - Calendar of Canadian concerts for Oct. 31 to Nov. 30

Original at Times & Transcript external link    Thu, Oct 30

The Midway State with Thriving Ivory, Toronto, Tattoo Rock Parlour. - Edgar Breau with Kevin Christoff , Toronto, Mitzi's Sister. - M83, School of Seven Bells, Toronto, Opera House. - Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers with Ladies of the ...

Rate Artist Biography: The Midway State

Original at Music Emissions Artist Features external link    Thu, Oct 30

Nathan Ferraro, lead singer, songwriter and pianist for The Midway State learned that lesson when he was just 16: "I have my dad to thank for it really, he bought us the van," says Ferraro. Keys to a $2000 Chevy Beauville in hand, ...

Rate Calendar of Canadian concerts for Oct. 24 to Nov. 23

Original at The Canadian Press external link    Thu, Oct 23

 - Oct 23, 2008 The Midway State with Thriving Ivory, Toronto, Tattoo Rock Parlour. - Edgar Breau with Kevin Christoff , Toronto, Mitzi's Sister. Nov. 20 - 21 - Theo Tams, ...

Rate Calendar of Canadian concerts for Oct. 17 to Nov. 16

Original at The Canadian Press external link    Thu, Oct 16

 - Oct 16, 2008 The Midway State with Thriving Ivory, Toronto, Tattoo Rock Parlour. Nov. 20 - 21 - Theo Tams, Mitch McDonald, Drew Wright, North Bay, Capitol Centre. Nov. ...

Rate Be loud! - MuchMusic Oct. 14th | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Tue, Oct 14    3 related articles

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By Daenen Come by and hang out with us! Show up at MuchMusic at 10pm tomorrow on Queen St. in Toronto. Call 416-870-6824 to be added to the guest list, or just come down and hang out! Show starts at 10pm. If you can't make it, tune in! M. Wise

Rate Daily Downloads (Explosions in the Sky, Ryan Adams, and more)

Original at Largehearted Boy external link    Sun, Oct 5

By david other Medeski Martin & Wood posts at Largehearted Boy. The Midway State: "Never Again" [mp3] from Holes other Midway State posts at Largehearted Boy. Old School Tie: "Fireflies" [mp3] from Mystery Sound Playground ...

Rate The Midway State : News : Request us on CHUM FM!

Original at Interscope Records external link    Fri, Oct 3

By Daenen Posted 10/3/2008 by Daenen. Hey guys, we need your help! It'll only take two seconds of your time.. Click here and request Never Again! That's it. Once, twice, or thrice times a day would be fantastic. Whatever you can! ...

Rate The Midway State : News : How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

Original at Interscope Records external link    Thu, Sep 25

By Daenen Posted 9/26/2008 by Daenen. We're excited to tell you that our song "Change For You" is featured in the brand new Simon Pegg / Kirsten Dunst film 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People'! Its coming out all over North America on Oct. 3rd ...

Rate You can dance all night at TIFF's final bash

Original at Toronto Star external link    Sat, Sep 13

  Canada - Also at the completely free show, Collingwood native Nathan Ferraro will bring his piano-inflected emo foursome The Midway State to the stage, ...

Rate Rogers MusicStore presents MTV Leak Live Campus Tour | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Fri, Sep 12

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By Daenen We're kicking off the MTV Leak tour on the 22nd here in Toronto and the Masonic Temple (MTV). We're going to be heading from Vancouver to Halifax with Mobile in a short period of time, so check out our Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/themidwaystate - for all the shows information! Daenen

Rate Sept 13th, Toronto! | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Fri, Sep 5

By Daenen We're playing Saturday September 13th in Toronto as part of the closing ceremonies for this year's Toronto International Film Festival. The best part? Its FREE! Just show up at Dundas Square (Yonge & Dundas) at 10pm on the night of the ...

Rate Mix 99.9 Top 6 @ 6 | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Wed, Aug 20

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By Daenen We've gotten great support from the Mix 99.9 here in Toronto over the past week or so. Please help us continue to spread the word! Head over to: http://www.999mixfm.com/polls/3633/743197 With your help there can be more Midway on the radio.

Rate MTV Live - Aug 25th - Be there | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Sat, Aug 16

By Daenen Hey guys, we're playing MTV Live in Toronto on Aug 25th and we'd love to see you there. Tickets are free! Call 1.888.491.6888 or e-mail liveaudience@mtv.caShow up at 5pm at the Masonic Temple - 888 Yonge St. Toronto, ON. Tune in at 6pm to MTV Canada. (Channel 581 Bell Exprssvu, 566 Star Choice).

Rate MTV Live | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Fri, Aug 15

By Daenen Hey guys, We'll be performing on MTV Live on August 25th in Toronto! We'd love to have you there! For tickets click below! http://www.mtv.ca/mtvlive/community/tickets.jhtml Midway

Rate Wildy's World Blog - Review | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Wed, Jul 30

By Daenen Hey everyone, Here's another CD review that we were pretty happy to see :) check it out! Midway

Rate Midway State Inspired By Mika

Original at Chart Attack external link    Tue, Jul 29

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 Canada - The four members of Toronto indie pop/rock band The Midway State have been making music together since they were 14. Now in their early twenties, ...

Rate Brickbats and bouquets

Original at Collingwood Wasaga Beach external link    Fri, Jul 25

 Canada - Jul 25, 2008 Thumbs up to The Midway State and the release of their new album. These guys have some serious talent and are going to make it big. ...

Rate Myspace Canada Premieres New Album "Holes" | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Tue, Jul 22

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By IGA To celebrate the release of The Midway State's new album Holes in Canada, Myspace Canada is giving the fans a chance to preview the entire album! Check out The Midway State's Canadian Myspace to listen to the whole record before you pick it up in stores at a Canadian retailer near you. Listen...

Rate Reviews: Brendan Canning, CSS, Dr. Dog and more

Original at Chart Attack external link    Tue, Jul 22

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 Canada - Jul 22, 2008 At times, The Midway State are reminiscent of post-sell-out Snow Patrol, but their image quickly recedes from even that point. The title track is straight ...

Rate Beat it, Hippies

Original at Winnipeg Sun external link    Thu, Jul 17

 Canada - Winners of the Fans' Choice Award at this year's North by Northeast Music conference, Toronto mood-rockers The Midway State play The Pyramid one day before ...

Rate "Never Again" - iTunes single of the week in Canada! | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Tue, Jul 15    10 related articles

By IGA If you are in Canada then listen up! The song "Never Again", from The Midway State's upcoming album Holes (available 7.22.08 in Canada) is iTunes Single Of The Week in the Canadian iTunes store! Go get your free track now and make sure to get your copy of Holes when it is available in Canadian r...

Rate The Midway State To Release New Album In July

Original at andPOP external link    Sat, Jun 28

 Canada - Those songs plus "A Million Fireflies" can now be heard on the band's MySpace page. Besides touring with such acts as Silversun Pickups, Evanescence and ...

Rate Toronto shows | The Midway State | News

Original at Interscope Records external link    Thu, May 1

By Daenen However, we have some other Toronto shows coming up! One on May 15th at the Supermarket, and Virgin Fest, Sept 6th / 7th on Toronto Island. All the details can be found in the shows section. NXNE is always a good time and is coming up at the beginning of June. We'll be posting all the details as they...

Rate Online videos | The Midway State | NewsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Interscope Records external link    Thu, Mar 27

By Daenen Below is a new clip we just posted of a recent photo shoot we had for our album coming out later this year! Talk soon, Midway

Rate On the Road With: The Midway State

Original at artistdirect.com external link    Fri, Feb 29

Lead by ivory-twinkling, afro-sporting frontman Nathan Ferraro, the Canadian alt rock outfit The Midway State has been making catchy, soulful tunes since Ferraro started the band with drummer.

Rate Mika-time

Original at Music Induced Euphoria external link    Wed, Feb 27

By Hanan As for the opening band, The Midway State, the vocals were not memorable (or enjoyable really), the bass uninspired and the tempo way too slow. The singer sounded like a less irritating Fray, trying way too hard to sound pretty. ...

Rate Phillyist Reviews... The Midway State

Original at Phillyist external link    Mon, Feb 4

By Meghan Ziegler The melodies were pretty, lead singer Nathan Ferraro and all of his bandmates were quite talented, but...they were opening for MIKA, for heaven's sake. I'm not sure that it would have killed them to perform at least one up-tempo song. ...

Rate news - 25 jan 08

Original at Indiependent music. external link    Thu, Jan 24    3 related articles

By Amelia Canadian outfit, The Midway State, has just announced a slew of dates with Mika. Fresh off a tour with Daughtry, The Midway State will make a ten city North American trek with Mika starting January 28th in Montreal and wrapping up ...

Rate The Band-Aid: The Midway State

Original at The Musiqtone external link    Wed, Jan 9    4 related articles

The band: The Midway State. Where: Ontario, Canada. Who: Nathan Ferraro (vocals, piano, synths), Daenan Bramberger (drums, programming), Michael Wise (guitars), Michael Kirsh (bass) Where you might have seen them: They finished off the ...

Year 2007

 

Rate The Midway State | Facebook

Original at www.interscope.com external link    Mon, Dec 10

By IGA Now, having signed a licensing deal with Interscope Records, one of the world's most successful labels, The Midway State is poised to reach many more people than Nathan and Daenen could have imagined when they first started playing ...

Rate Journey with The Midway State

Original at ROCKAWESOME external link    Mon, Dec 10

Met a Man on Top of the Hill, the band’s four-song EP, delivers forceful melodies, inspiring lyrics and catchy hooks. Lead singer and pianist, Nathan Ferraro, showcases the fluidity of his voice as he shifts his tone [...]

Rate THE MIDWAY STATE - Live music Mondays

Original at ATARI COOL KIDS external link    Mon, Oct 8    2 related articles

By ClareNyc B The Midway State comes at you from out of nowhere. The band’s nakedly emotional, piano-driven songs bear no clear connection to any current sound or scene. Even within the confines of a four-song EP, you don’t know where the emotional ...

Year 2006

 

Rate The Midway State - Eponymous EP

Original at critic.ca external link    Tue, Nov 28

By Trent Rating: 1.5/5Released: September 12, 2006Reviewer: Trent McMartin As 2006 draws to a close it can be said that a lot of innovative and refreshing new music has been made over the course of the past calendar year. ...

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