Falls Festival - Day 1, Lorne (29/12/2008)
Part 1 of 3. Those lucky enough to score the first day tickets to Falls Festival in Lorne were treated to an amazing and eclectic lineup of artists to get their lead up to NYE started.
It’s amazing what a hit single can do. While Augie March may have only hit it big with their third album, it came after two full-length albums, two EPs, seven singles and a decade of touring the nation.
Moo, You Bloody Choir was first released in March 2006 and debuted at number 10 on the ARIA albums chart but, after One Crowded Hour scored the band a slot on Rove Live and consequently simmered on the singles chart, peaking at number 33 nine weeks later. But after spending the rest of 2006 moving from bars to clubs to huge festival shows, the song outdid the likes of Eskimo Joe, The Killers and Scissor Sisters to finish at the top of the Triple J Hottest 100 poll.
Vocalist Glen Richards formed the band in 1996 along with drummer David Williams, guitarist Adam Donovan and Edmondo Ammendola (bass). Augie March released their first record in 1998 in the form of the Thanks for the Memes EP, which featured new addition Rob Dawson on keyboards. They followed with another EP, Waltz, the next year and developed a strong reputation in their hometown of Melbourne.
Debut album Sunset Studies hit in 2000 and fast became a favourite of the critics. Three singles – There is No Such Place, Here Comes the Night and Asleep in Perfection garnered Augie March a loyal fanbase through Triple J, while a nationwide tour exposed them to more new fans.
As the band began to work on album number two, tragedy struck when Dawson was killed in a car accident. The remaining members took an extended break before re-forming with new keyboardist Kiernan Box and completing the album. Strange Bird was a departure from the dreamy, melancholy sound of Sunset Studies, with some raucous, upbeat pop songs including Triple J hit This Train Will Be Taking No Passengers.
When Augie March returned with Moo, You Bloody Choir in 2006, the stage was set for the Melbourne five-piece to become one of Australia’s premier acts. Not quite pop, not quite rock and not quite indie, the band’s mature sound has managed to appeal across all demographics, eventually resulting in four ARIA Award, including album of the year, single of the year and best group.
Upcoming Events
East Coast Blues and Roots Festival 2009
09/04/2009 - 13/04/2009 > Belongil Fields, Byron Bay
Proving Easter 2009 will be a joyous celebration to remember, Bluesfest has pulled together a huge array of world class local and international talent.
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Upcoming Events
East Coast Blues and Roots Festival 2009
09/04/2009 - 13/04/2009 > Belongil Fields, Byron Bay
Proving Easter 2009 will be a joyous celebration to remember, Bluesfest has pulled together a huge array of world class local and international talent.
Event Reviews
Augie March, Dan Kelly and the Ukeladies @ The Tivoli, Brisbane (28/11/2008)
Augie March wrap up their album launch tour with a kickass show at the Tivoli.
Augie March @ Ormond Hall, Melbourne (16/11/2008)
Augie March charm the Melbourne scene with support provided by Dan Kelly & the Ukeladies
Augie March @ The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide (13/11/08)
Augie March and their travelling show of other worlds and broken characters burnt their way into our lives for one passing night.
Augie March @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (30/10/08)
How do I review one of my favourite concerts in a long time whilst frustrated to the hilt with the petulance of a troubled frontman?
Event Galleries
Falls Festival Lorne
All the action from Falls Festival. Photos by Anthony Smith a.smith.photography@hotmail.com
Augie March
Augie March and Dan Kelly at Brisbane's Tivoli
Augie March
Augie March play an amazing set on their second night at the Ormond Hall as part of their Watch Me Disappear tour.
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Augie March win over The Metro Theatre.
Big Day Out
Rage Against The Machine, Bjork, Arcade Fire and many more finish off their rollercoaster Big Day Out tour at the Claremont Showgrounds.
Southbound
Groove Armada and Kings of leon headline the fourth annual Southbound Festival.
Features
The Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize returns in 2008, with $30,000 going to the winner. FL spoke to past recipients The Mess Hall and The Drones.
Augie March: learning about the shape of a song
The two years that encompassed 2006 and 2007 was Augie March’s time – the band went from critical darlings with an underground following to recognised faces...
Augie March - an amazing future beckons
At the beginning of 2006, Melbourne five-piece Augie March released what was, for many, the Australian album of the year.
More Augie March Magic
Augie March's Glenn Richards talks about the upcoming release of the band's third long player, Moo, You Bloody Choir.
Cross Country Augie March
The last sighting we had of Augie March was around September last year, a short tour before they went off for another peek and play around America.
News
All-star line-up for Bluesfest
The East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival has once again rallied a fine array of artists for its April 2009 edition.
Augie March around the country
Much-celebrated collective Augie March is set to shake off the studio cobwebs and hit the open road for a series of theatre shows.
Augie March-ing back into studio
Having just finished touring the nation as part of The Big Day Out and playing shows in North America, Augie March has announced they will be starting work on a new album.
Second line up announcement for Big Day Out 2008
The remainder of this summer's Big Day Out lineup has been announced, with Silverchair, Spoon and UNKLE topping the list of names.
More bands set to bound south
Augie March, Bonde Do Role and The Panics are among the second serving of acts named to play this summer's Southbound festival.
Releases
Augie March - Moo, You Bloody Choir
It is testament to the enduring quality of Augie March that it is hard to decide whether you should rejoice in the genius on display or emote literally based on the often bleak subject matters and lyrics.
Augie March - One Crowded Hour
Augie March return with a new single, One Crowded Hour, taken from their forthcoming third album release Moo, You Bloody Choir.
