Thanks, S.S. readers, for your tips about L.A. trio Wake Up Lucid. We checked 'em out, dug their shit and hunted 'em down. We got them fresh -- turns out their first gig was last December.
Wake Up Lucid are cousins Ryan Baca (guitars/vocals) and Ian Baca (bass), and drummer Dan Hodge. They've known each other forever and jammed plenty before officially forming the band last March.
At that first gig in December, at LA's 24K club, "A couple of DJs from KROQ were there and they were really pumped on it," says Ryan, 29, who loves the Beatles and Zep and the Black Keys and the Raconteurs. "The crowd was stoked and they just started asking us back. So we decided to roll with it and kept going."
And they've only played a handful of shows since, and they're still in the process of making an EP.
They certainly have the dedication. "At our second show, we were about to get on stage when our drummer gets a phone call that his house just burned down," says Ryan. "We ended up playing the show -- I mean, it was already burned to the ground."
Check out "Broke Down House" below, and head over to their MySpace to hear more.
Wake Up Lucid - "Broke Down House"
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Kristi | April 29, 2009 11:28 AM
SXSW 2010!!! Can't wait to see them there
whit | April 26, 2009 8:44 PM
hahah ry who said that about mom?
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BluesBB | April 6, 2009 9:21 PM
Can't wait to hear you live on the 13th @ silverlake - twitter people twitter!
cubanguy | March 26, 2009 10:13 PM
your mom is seriously a bitch ryan but u guys own
Val | March 26, 2009 6:05 AM
Talented, guys with a cool, distinct sound! Waking up Lucid is brining back the heart and soul to Rock music song by song. Go see them live!
MT Girl | March 24, 2009 9:48 PM
I drove from Montana to Portland to see these guys. They are well worth the road trip.
papaken riv. ca. | March 24, 2009 5:33 PM
YEAH. I LIKE WHAT I LIKE AND I LOVE LUCID
Dick | March 20, 2009 9:01 PM
This isn't emo...
TN | March 17, 2009 5:59 PM
Great sound!
Kyle Norman Schwartz | March 15, 2009 4:41 PM
Wake up Lucid!!!!!!! Come play a show in the hoe! Yeah Baca nuts much respect!
Da Grinch | March 13, 2009 12:04 PM
You should come play NYC!
Steaver | March 12, 2009 9:11 PM
You should come play Boston.
Mads | March 12, 2009 7:47 PM
Yeah guys! This is awesome Ryan! Good job, wish I could come hear a gig...will do soon!
JB | March 12, 2009 2:23 PM
I love Wake Up Lucid. It is a matter of time before every radio station picks up Broke Down House. Rolling Stone you should put these guys in your magazine - their sound is amazing.
Tim Miller | March 12, 2009 12:03 AM
The drummer ROCKS!!!
Uncle T. | March 11, 2009 3:52 PM
Rock it out nephews....uncle T.
Tobias | March 11, 2009 12:46 PM
The bass player is nice on the eyes. They rock!
Kellyann | March 11, 2009 12:27 PM
I've seen them 4 times and each time I am more and more impressed! Wake Up Lucid has a phenomenal sound, a killer stage presence and, well, they are just all around stand up guys! Way to go!
KG | March 11, 2009 1:49 AM
Best band in LA!!!
KG | March 11, 2009 1:49 AM
Best band in LA!!!
Tom | March 11, 2009 12:18 AM
I saw these guys at the Silverlake lounge and they ROCK!!
Yezz | March 10, 2009 11:28 PM
Wake Up Lucid should be on the R.S. cover, not just the website. They f'ing rock.
Anonymous | March 10, 2009 11:00 PM
Nice work fellas! Check em out live when ya can.
Dr. Seuss | March 10, 2009 10:27 PM
Man I can't get enough of this band! So stoked for that EP to drop! EVERYONE needs to see this band live, no lie.
s to the b | March 10, 2009 10:17 PM
mmm-hmmm!
Give me more of that sweet sound!
Ric Meister | March 10, 2009 8:56 PM
Bridge from the past to the future. Classic roots with a modern sound.
Nice Gretsch! Baca makes it howl!
Andre | March 10, 2009 8:09 PM
This is some serious shit!!! You the man Ian! Dreday
Chewbacca | March 10, 2009 7:57 PM
BACA!
Scott | March 10, 2009 5:46 PM
These guys are the shit. No editing, no auto tune, no Pro Tools magic. They play the songs for real, theses guys are the future of Rock!
The Fold in Silverlake Lounge | March 10, 2009 5:34 PM
We love Wake Up Lucid, come see them for free on April 13 at Silverlake lounge in Los Angeles.
Mark | March 10, 2009 4:00 PM
These guys are solid. Saw them at Silver lake a couple weeks back. They will make your hair stand up.
Karen L | March 10, 2009 3:32 PM
THIS is the type of band you NEED to listen to. They're keeping classic rock alive while adding their own brand of uniqueness. "Broke Down House" is my favorite! Keep it up guys :-).
m. danger | March 10, 2009 3:00 PM
Wake Up Lucid is simply fantastic! As a photographer, they always deliver a great image of today's rock movement. They are high energy, no bullshit, rock n' roll. Takes us back to the thick roots of the old freak scene! Congrats guys, lets do it all the way!
Brooks | March 10, 2009 2:57 PM
Awesome!
caitlin | March 10, 2009 2:38 PM
Wake Up Lucid is amazing! These guys are so worth checking out - you'll be hooked! yea E!! So excited for you!
Anonymous | March 10, 2009 2:38 PM
They Rock! love the sound and the hipster vibe... and the bass player is awesome!!!
thuy | March 10, 2009 2:28 PM
They sound even better live- I've experienced it firsthand!
Annabelle | March 10, 2009 2:22 PM
There’s nothing like a good looking band playing sexy rock-n-roll to get a girls heart racing. I’ve been to a lot of shows lately and this band stands out like a toaster in the bathtub.
cavi | March 10, 2009 2:18 PM
saw them play a few months ago was blown away by their on stage presence and sound. Can't wait to hear the album.
SF-MOMA | March 10, 2009 2:13 PM
Love your sound and your style!
Keating | March 10, 2009 2:12 PM
I have seen just about all of their shows and everytime they get louder and louder, stuff falls off the walls, spurs go flying. Bar owners need to learn how to nail shit to the wall. This band makes me want to drink whiskey.. a lot of it. Well done boys, keep it up.
Mr. Michael Slevoski | March 10, 2009 1:47 PM
Very cool band, I'd pay to see 'em.
Scott Hoffman | March 10, 2009 1:42 PM
Wake Up Lucid is one great band. I love this song and wish they could perform in my home town of South Lake Tahoe! I think this band deserves the best, i know they will come out on top. They are on top for me!
Alissa | March 10, 2009 1:40 PM
Wake up lucid is super jammin! cant wait to see their show on March 20th in San Ramon! Keep it up boys!
Brooks | March 10, 2009 1:37 PM
Congrats RollingStone! these guys are amazing!
tim | March 10, 2009 1:22 PM
Yeah Baca! This is amazing!
marshall | March 10, 2009 1:16 PM
yeah! word ryan, congrats!!