Apes of the State in Seattle

Apes of the State is an American folk-punk band formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2015 and led by singer-songwriter April Hartman. The group pairs acoustic instruments with punk songwriting and is known for the albums This City Isn’t Big Enough, Pipe Dream and They Can’t Kill Us All, as well as songs including “Plate Glass Apology” and “Bill Collectors Theme Song.” Apes of the State have toured through DIY spaces, all-ages rooms and small clubs across the United States, later taking the band’s live set to Europe. They have also returned to Lancaster County for the recurring Apes of the State & Friends Holiday Spectacular.