The Lucid Nation FAQ Where was Lucid Nation born?

At a Heavens to Betsy show at Macondo Cultural Arts Center in east L.A. in 1994.

How many CDs do you have out?

The Stillness of Over (1997) (CMJ #8 most added)
American Stonehenge (1998)
DNA (2000) plus numerous splits and compilations.
Suburban Legends has recently been released.

Why are you always changing members?

We think rock bands should be more like jazz ensembles, a musical open marriage.

Suburban Legends is by the same musicians as DNA, is this a more permanent Lucid Nation?

It’s up to the muse.

Who have you played shows with and for?

For Food Not Bombs, Red Cross Kosovo Relief, New African American Vanguard, Black Panthers, Save Big Mountain, hemp rallies, FARM, and RAINN. With Bikini Kill, Team Dresch, Hazel, UXA, Joan of Arc, FYP, Tribe 8, Jejune, John Sinclair.

Why do you improvise so much?

The Surrealists said art that flows pure from the unconscious has a special light, that’s what we’re after.

With such an indie background why do you play big loud rock?

‘cuz too few girls do.

Do you have a mission?

To prove you can be inspired by both Guy Debord and Ronnie Van Zandt.