Mister Heavenly live from Portland on Dec. 2nd

Mister Heavenly features a few notables, including Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse), Nick Diamonds (Islands/Unicorns), and Honus Honus (Man Man). The latest buzz surrounding the group is the addition of Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) as their awkwardly charming bassist. There is speculation on both sides of the fence about his status with the group, but no official word has confirmed his tenure lasting longer than their West Coast tour.

These bootlegs have been circling around the internet for a few days already, but I've been so thoroughly intrigued by this project that I couldn't stand to remain silent. Their bio on the Sub Pop website cites their sound as "doom wop", a self proclaimed mixture of the doo-wop and doomed love songs they've infatuated themselves with; while this is an interesting declaration of sound, their performance sometimes teeters on a line between mild chaos and finesse.

Bottom line: This rag tag group of seasoned musicians is exciting to think about, but I'm waiting to pass my final judgment until I hear something more than a bootleg video a week after they added Michael Cera to the lineup. Until then, they've earned a spot on the radar.