Today’s band: The Heavenly States
From: Oakland, CA
Scheduled appearance: Sunday May 25 at 2:35 on the Wookie Stage
Evidenced gathered:

“Pretty Life”

One of the few national acts I haven’t heard before, the Heavenly States play soulful pop-rock, with dynamic shading and clever arrangements. Ted Nesseth’s voice has a husky quality, and Jeremy Gagon’s drums are hard-hitting. Like Spoon meets the Black Keys or something. I dig it. I also dig a tune on their MySpace called “Lost in the Light.”

Will I make a point to see them?
I think so! I’d really like to see J. Tillman on the smaller stage, whose set overlaps with theirs, but this looks like it will be worth seeking out.