There’s a belief, a rumor if you will, that California-based bands, DJs, and so on don’t always get booked as readily for Coachella as their non-West Coast counterparts; the thinking is, if you live in California, you’ve probably seen all these acts already a few times, lessening the “wow” factor. That said, every year Coachella turns this idea on its head, featuring a number of great Cali acts in their natural habitat. Below, the opinionated Kspace list of the California greats playing at Coachella 2010:

1. Faith No More (7:55, Coachella Stage, Saturday):
The legendary Northern California-bred alt-rock band that brought us the epic pipes of Mike Patton gets their reunion fever on in the desert.

2. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (5:10, Outdoor Theater, Saturday):
Their Manson Family-meets-Up With People hippie-folk collective vibe seems born in the country, but these are Lost Angelenos all the way. Looking forward to hearing a massive crowd sing along to their hit, “Home”…

3. Flying Lotus (10:45, Gobi Tent, Saturday):
Flying Lotus is the don of the West Coast electronic scene, and his new release Cosmogramma is in the running for album of the year. If we’re lucky, maybe Thom Yorke—who guests on Cosmogramma—will make a guest appearance….

4. Girls (3:25, Gobi Tent, Saturday):
Girls bring the San Francisco boho indie rock love, proving they are the true heirs to Brian Wilson with shambling intensity.

5. DEVO (11:50, Mojave Tent, Saturday):
Sure, DEVO originated in Ohio, but they all live in L.A., okay? The veteran new wave/punk innovators’ live show, by the way, remains as energetic, crazed, and well, DEVO as ever….

6. Jason Bentley (2:35, Mojave Tent, Saturday):
The KCRW main man is big on the radio, sure, but he’s been spinning at local raves for centuries, so his DJ skills will be sure to rock the early-afternoon crowd.

7. Z-Trip (10:30, Mojave Tent, Saturday):
Z-Trip was recently voted the greatest DJ like, ever, and it’s true: he’s got the scratching virtuosity, the blending brilliance, and the selector genius to lay that claim. Add in a crazy personal charisma and an ability to play across genres, and this homey will blow your mind on the wheels of steel.

8. Sly Stone (7:45, Gobi Tent, Sunday):
The great innovator of R&B/soul forged his psychedelic genius in San Francisco’s Summer of Love. He’s a true eccentric, and whether he actually will show up for a gig is always a question, but if he does, the excitement of seeing such a legend in the flesh can’t be denied.

9. The Soft Pack (12:55, Mojave, Sunday):
San Diego’s latest, greatest indie-rock band make charging guitar pop that’s smart, ridiculously catchy and just edgy enough to be truly memorable.

10. The Glitch Mob (3:45, Mojave, Sunday):
One of L.A.’s most powerful electronic live acts, this power trio lays out beats that are as innovative as they are powerful. At Coachella, Glitch Mob will be debuting their new, kaleidoscopic live show built around their new album, Drink The Sea. Drink up!