The Heavenly States
The Heavenly States are a band from California whose bracing blend of pop, indie rock, and agit-prop folk rock has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge on the West Coast in the new millennium. The Heavenly States were founded by guitarist, singer, and lyricist Ted Nesseth from the ashes of his earlier punk-influenced act Fluke Starbucker. A self-taught left-handed guitarist who learned to play on a right-handed axe flipped upside down, Nesseth assembled the first lineup of the Heavenly States -- featuring percussionist ...[more]
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Four players uprooted from New York, Texas and Minnesota found themselves within hollering distance of each other in the Bay Area awaiting this fateful formation. Driven by his desire to form a post-adolescent post-Owatonna project, guitarist-songwriter Ted Nesseth teamed up with his new roommate, ex-Texan Jeremy Gagon. Then came Genevieve Gagon from New York, sister to Jeremy, a founding spirit that convinced each of them to let old tunes and traditions pass. Last but not least came ex-Drunkhorse bassist J [ read more ]
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The last great indie-rock violinist, The Dambuilders' Joan Wasser, was known for her dark, sawing ardor, but the States' Genevieve Gargon has a breezy, darting quality that deepens and brightens the hummable angst-purging of singer/guitarist Ted Nesseth. Full of romantic, lefty yearning, Nesseth recalls the sweaty conviction of another Ted (Leo). -Spin
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