History of AUGUST
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AUGUST 1977
The first AUGUST was responsible for the 45rpm record released in 1978 with the original song, On My Mind, written and sung by John Piette. A record was unusual for a band to release at the time which drew attention and went on to receive extensive airplay in the local markets.
Musicians: John Piette/guitar/vocals, Bill Watson/drums, Aaron Murphy/guitar,
Danny Murphy/Bass, and Daryl Breeden/guitar./vocals.
Recorded the 45 RPM record featuring two original songs released in 1978.
AUGUST 1977 JOHN PIETTE AND AARON MURPHY Fauquier High School Band Battle won by AUGUST.
Danny Murphy, Bill Watson, John Piette, Aaron Murphy Fauquier High School Band Battle won by AUGUST.
Recorded the 45 RPM record featuring two original songs released in 1978.
AUGUST 1978
Moving to a new direction, John Piette went to the recording studio as a solo artist and recorded an LP of original songs entitled: AUGUST, featuring John Piette and Friends. This LP is often referred to as the black album.
The record features: John Piette/guitar, Bill Weisband/vocals, Nick Pizzola/drums,
Mike Smoot/bass and Ray Brand/guitar/slide.
John put together a “Touring” AUGUST to support the release of the LP which became very successful as an “original” rock act touring throughout the Mid-Atlantic circuit on National stages.
Musicians: John Piette/guitar, Jerry Bozic/drums, Steve Allison/guitar, Howard Brundage/Bass, and Doug Allen/vocals. Jerry Bozic would leave the band and was replaced by drummer Donnie Spence from the band Kix.
AUGUST 1980's
The third AUGUST which became "THE AUGUST" of the 80's saw the concerts grow bigger and became a regular on the National Circuit performing with acts such as Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Johnny VanZant, the B52's and Foghat.
This AUGUST was picked as one of the top 5 bands in the WashingtonDC/Baltimore market and their original, "In The Middle Of The Night", was featured on the WAVA rock stations, "Washington Rocks" LP.
Musicians: John Piette/guitar, Bill Weisband/vocals, Howard Brundage/Bass, Scott O'Brien/guitar and Dave Jenkins/drums. Front man Bill Weisband would leave after years of touring and was replaced by Mike McManus/vocals.
Late 70's touring AUGUST
Late 70's touring AUGUST
1978 AUGUST
Late 70's touring AUGUST
AUGUST with Mike McManus, frontman John Piette, Dave Jenkins, Mike McManus, Howard Brundage, Scott O'Brien.
AUGUST Live with 3000+ (police estimate) in attendance in a field near Nokesville, VA
AUGUST Live at the Back of the Rack Nightclub in Ocean City, Maryland Howard Brundage, Scott O'Brien, Bill Weisband, John Piette, Dave Jenkins
AUGUST with Mike McManus, frontman John Piette, Dave Jenkins, Mike McManus, Howard Brundage, Scott O'Brien.
AUGUST 2024!!
John Piette established the AUGUST Facebook page in 2009, including pictures and audio from the AUGUST Tours. Today over 15,000 friends and fans from over 43 countries around the world are viewing the AUGUST Facebook page per week.
The popularity of the AUGUST Facebook page convinced John to reestablish AUGUST to record a new CD of original music. Several AUGUST alumni returned, including original drummer, Jerry Bozic, and guitarist/vocals from the 80's tours, Scott O'Brien. Seasoned musicians Jeff Bowers on lead vocals and Steve Mindak on bass/vocals also joined AUGUST as new members to record the 2015 CD "Street Smart" which had great sales
and is featured on radio broadcasts around the world. This was followed by their 2017 CD release "After Midnight" which also received brisk sales and airplay!! With Kevin Schmidt replacing Steve Mindak on bass guitar, AUGUST retracked some of their most popular songs from the previous Cd's and Released the CD "Rewind" in 2018!!
The current AUGUST line up consists of John Piette, Jerry Bozic, and Kevin Schmidt. Pete Shoenhoff tracks keyboards when needed.
At the suggestion of music industry members, John Piette has assumed the main
vocal role.
AUGUST released their CD entitled, "Straight Fire" in 2021 and releaed the highly anticipated "redo" of the 1978 August LP featuring John Piette in March of 2023. All Cd's are on sale!! Check out the August webstore......
video shoot in Dream Traxx Studio
video shoot in Dream Traxx Studio
"QUOTES"
"What comes across from the Straight Fire video - is how good the musicians are. I bet they sound great live.
Good tight sound - excellent lead guitar work and vocals. My compliments on the song, too!"
Targeting markets - USA, Canada, Germany, Scandinavia, East Europe and Japan.
Dennis Sinnott/EMI UK
"We know John writes great songs, what scares us is missing what he writes next!"
Aziz Goksel/Atlantic Records
"God knows, August has been trying, to play all original music and do well in the clubs is a feat in itself!"
Richard Harrington/The Washington Post
"August from Virginia in the USA, a show favorite!!
Colin Noble, presenter ARFM UK
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