When a rock band hits the stage, it must exude confidence to put on a good show — but even the most talented musicians can suffer from self-doubt.

Zach Rogue, singer, songwriter and guitarist for California-based indie act Rogue Wave, says he recorded the band’s debut album “Out of the Shadow” by himself because he was unsure of how the collection of songs would turn out.

“The band didn’t come together until later, because I didn’t have the songs fully realized,” Rogue says. “When the record was done, I wanted to play them live. I didn’t know I had it in me.”

After completing the album, Rogue says his desire to play the songs in a live setting motivated him to seek out band members through rather unconventional means.

“I put an ad out on the Internet,” Rogue says.

“It’s kind of a needle-in-a-haystack way to form a band, but I guess there are a few needles out there.”

Rogue says that even though it would be next to impossible to replicate the songs on “Out of the Shadow” note for note, the other band members bring new dimensions to the songs when playing on tour.

“It’s kind of hard to reproduce live, because there are so many layers. You’d have to have, like, 30 people on stage. The other members bring dynamics, and they have a real presence that supports me in a nice way,” Rogue says.

Rogue says the band plans to start working on its second album at the end of March.

Although Rogue is still the main songwriter of the group, he says that there is room for everyone’s ideas.

“The way we approach arrangements has become way more collaborative,” Rogue says.

“We’ll see how it goes when the time comes.”

Although Rogue Wave is a relatively young band, Rogue says the group has already discovered the pros and cons of touring.

“I don’t enjoy the living out of a suitcase part. It’s kind of an endurance test,” Rogue says.

“Connecting with people who know and like our music, that’s a gift.”

For Rogue, the most frustrating aspect of touring is a schedule that makes it almost impossible to create new material.

“There’s not the kind of downtime that allows for that,” Rogue says. “It’s not easy to write on the road.”

The band is known for never playing two shows alike, and Rogue says the band varies its set list in order to balance the monotonous aspects of life on the road.

“It’s a really vibrant sound. Every night is kind of different,” Rogue says. “We try not to play the same songs every night.”

When trying to describe the band’s sound, Rogue cites influences ranging from The Flaming Lips and The Stooges to Will Oldham and Neil Young, but ultimately he says he feels Rogue Wave is developing a sound all its own.

“I don’t know, it’s kind of like asking what kind of a person you are,” Rogue says. “I like all styles.”

Even though Rogue says he is pleased with the band’s sound, he jokes that there are a few visual elements he would like to add to the Rogue Wave live experience.

“We’re looking for go-go dancers,” Rogue says. “A lion tamer and a lion would also be cool.”

Who: Rogue Wave

Where: Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

When: 11 p.m. Friday

Cost: $7 student, $9 public