Lucid Spruce

Lucid Spruce is a New York City based psychedelic/shoegaze/indie rock band formed in 2005. The members of the band are: Stephan Cherkashin (vocal, guitar), Sara Tabler (bass), Ilya Palitayev (lead guitar) and Kiyomi Kubo (drums). In the two years they have been playing together, they have earned the respect and attention of New York City music lovers.
The band’s sound is a compelling combination of transcendental vocals, psychedelic guitar hooks and a driving rhythm section. These elements combine to create an overall effect that brings to mind old school psychedelic rock and early 90’s shoegaze. Their shows are marked by the heavy use of Wah-Wah pedals and spacey guitar effects anchored by catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. The charismatic live performance of frontman Stephan Cherkashin is backed by Kiyomi Kubo’s powerful and creative beats, Ilya and Sara’s complex yet concentrated style provides an atmospheric background to the band’s stage presence.
Lucid Spruce frequently play at New York City venues such as Lit Lounge, Knitting Factory, Crash Mansion, Club Midway and more. Based on the strength of their live performances and online portfolio, the band continues to build an international following which includes many fans from Europe and Japan.
PAST SHOWS:
03/14/2008 - Pianos w/ Unlove, Weird Owl, Seasick, DJ Rex Nexus
01/06/2008 - Luna Lounge w/ Dead Leaf Echo, Virgo Loves Cancer, Airthieves, DJ Rex Nexus
11/08/2007 - Cave Canem w/ The Urges (Dublin), The Anabolics
06/15/2007 - Club Midway
05/15/2007 - Lit Lounge w/ Mesmer
04/09/2007 - The Hook w/ N.R.M. (Belarus)
03/11/2007 - The Trash Bar
02/20/2007 - Lit Lounge
12/17/2006 - Club Midway
11/28/2006 - Knitting Factory (Tap Bar)
11/26/2006 - Arlene’s Grocery
09/18/2006 - R and R
08/28/2006 - Club Midway w/ Monark
06/18/2006 - Continental
05/31/2006 - Ace Of Clubs
05/15/2006 - Bar Sputnik
05/01/2006 - Crash Mantion
04/02/2006 - Continental
03/13/2006 - Knitting Factory (Old Office)
02/12/2006 - Continental
01/09/2006 - Continental
01/06/2006 - Arlene’s Grocery
12/28/2005 - Pussycat Lounge
12/27/2005 - Mercury Lounge