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Free State

Free State Singer Songwriter Series Finalists
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Artist(s) : Drew Kario (Vocals); Vincent Mancuso (Guitars and BV's); Brian Magro (Drums); Chris Miller (Bass) Music Genre: Heavy Rock Profile: Breaking into the music industry after winning the Preston Battle of the Bands, Melbourne-based band FREE STATE went on to record two songs. In conjunction with Stephen Morgan (Icehouse) and Chris Elves (Cutting Crew), the original tracks, recorded at Soundhouse Studios in Richmond were the driving force that led the band into taking on music as a career. Winning the award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Act in 2002 at Australia's national competition Music OZ, in 2006, FREE STATE performed on the Sea FM stage at the Indy Car 500. In the meantime, their track Necessary gained nation-wide acclaim as Channel V's most requested song consecutively for three weeks. Fresh from their self-funded US tour, FREE STATE are abuzz with excitement and ready to create inspirational pieces with the knowledge acquired abroad. Artist's Comment:

"Our commitment and passion for our craft borders on insanity."