Here's a list of some of the amazing bands we love (in no particular order):
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Jimi Hendrix, U2, Elbow, The Cult, Smashing Pumpkins, Mew, Gomez, Mutemath, Blur, Foo-Fighters, Johnny Cash, Killswitch Engage, The Beach Boys, The Beastie Boys, Beck, Coldplay, Daniel Lanois, David Bowie, White Stripes, The Verve, Nirvana, Richard Ashcroft, Eels....to name a few
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Mix all our influences together and add our own lifes experiences, passions, hearts, excitement and dreams and you get YUCA!
"YUCA is one of those bands that only come around every so often. They are the next big band to come out of Canada made for arenas, see them now in a club because one day soon they’ll be playing in front of 60,000 people!" – comments of various radio and music industry reps exposed to YUCA at CMW and VirginFest 2007 Vancouver.
Emerging from their rehearsal space and idea factory located in a barn on the outskirts of Vancouver, YUCA won the 2006 Fox Seeds competition, beating out 500 other bands from all over B.C. (and blowing the roof off a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in the process).
Singer Matt Borck made the commitment to music after declining to pursue a pro soccer career, while also flirting with the big-time skateboarding scene. Along with his equally talented band mates, Matt has created nothing less than a total YUCA aesthetic, which encompasses music, design and an enthusiastic approach to the challenges of the current music business that focuses on independence, innovation and a "why not?" attitude.
Now, with a full album of intense, infectious and brilliantly recorded tracks in the can (produced by John MacLean with the band and mastered by George Marino) YUCA’s a band on a mission.
They are after nothing less than international recognition (world domination sounded a little too Austin Powers, so we dialed it back a bit), and it starts here, now, in Canada with the first single "It’s About Something" and a dynamic live show packed with songs destined to be arena anthems.
We hope you’ll give the music a chance and become a YUCA convert in the process.
hope you boys are doing well, I see you have a slight line up change... interesting, hopefully we'll be able to play more shows together, or at least make it out to yours!
Heyy seria una gran bendicion!!! Esperamos que pronto nos visiten, aunque ya sabemos que llegan de sorpresa... Aqui nosotros seguimos en el trabajo de la Casa Hogar, la iglesia y lo que este en nuestra mano hacer... God bless you..
Hey guys! I just wanted to tell you that you rock! I really love your music. Its awesome and inspiring. By the way I saw you perform at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard festival. You were amazing live! Congratz on winning Battle of the Bands! you really deserved it.
Thanks for the add :) I really dig what you guys are doing!... I'm sad to say I have not yet seen you live, but I will as soon as very possible... Keep kickin' and good luck with all your future pursuits! Ciao fo now Sheila
i was at swarm the pit last night and you guys were amazing. one of the best bands i've ever heard, live too! i bought both your cds and a t shirt to show how much i love you guys! i'm enjoying the music, keep going.
Hey guys! Thanks for the add! Please send us a list of your upcoming shows so we can add them to our page! Our page is very new and we will be adding a lot more here, so be sure to check back with us! :)
Hi YUCA, thanks for becoming a new friend. It means a great deal to me. Your music is excellent and I especially enjoyed "Hanging by a Thread". Love the vocals! Take a listen to my music and let me know what you think. Have a wonderful weekend and do stay in touch. Danielle
What a bunch of bafoons @ media club last night, sorry you had to put up with that crap. On behalf of the fans who were there I just want to say Matt, Mike and Andy - you guys were fuckin awesome as usual. James, you were definately missed! PS- thanx for playing my fav (glorious day) ROCK ON BOYS ;)
Thanks for the add guys and welcome to The Entertainment Site. Saw you on Global yesterday (Whistler) and immediatley recognized your huge talents. Obviously some U2 influences, but with a large dash of creative individuality. I'm just glad that I've jumped on the band wagon early enough and can watch it all happen. Thanks! Have a great week.
