Indie/post rock band founded in 2000 in Chichester, UK and disbanded 30th August 2006. Band Members: Sam Herlihy - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonium Michael Hibbert - Guitar Simon Jones - Drums Mike Siddell - Violin, Farfisa, Glockenspiel Anthony Theaker - Guitar, Piano, Hammond Organ Paul Wilson - Bass
Hope of the States were an English post rock-influenced indie band from Chichester.