The State Affair is a pop punk band from Chicago, IL formed in Spring 2007. They hit the ground running playing with bands from Victory Records and playing Warped Tour 08 in Chicago. In January 2009 The State Affair released their first 6 song EP. Being a local favorite in the suburbs, The State Affair plans to spread their music into the city and throughout the country to create a name for themselves. Be on the lookout for The State Affair's full length CD towards the end of the year.