MP3 Honor by August - Overlooking Virginia
Honor by August (fromerly MP2/Motive) is a band built on personal, powerful songs and dynamic live performances. Great songwriting, a one-of-a-kind voice, personal lyrics, strong melodies and musicianship are some of the reasons why Honor by August is a w
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ROCK: Acoustic, POP: with Live-band Production
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Honor by August (formerly MP2 and Motive) is a band based on personal, powerful songs, dynamic live performances and strong musicianship
Award-winning songwriting, a one-of-a-kind voice, and strong musicianship are a few of the reasons why Honor by August is a world-class band in the making.
Honor by August has shared the stage with artists including Howie Day, Ingram Hill, Michael Tolcher, the Disco Biscuits and State Radio (featuring Chad from Dispatch) and has headlined events to crowds of more than 1,600 as far as Louisiana.
In its first year Honor by August:
* Won the grand prize in Billboard''s World Song Contest (pop category) with "Only in Photographs," a live recording from the band''s first electric performance.
* Was a Featured Artist on Washington modern rock Radio Station Z104 (104.1FM)
* Was featured as an Editor''s Pick by the Washington Post, which called Honor by August''s music "impassioned."
* Was selected for two showcases - both acoustic and electric - at the 2004 Millennium Music Conference.
* Recorded with noted producer Charlton Pettus (Tears for Fears, Josh Kelley)
* Signed a management deal with True Player Entertainment, an LA-based management group that includes Curt Smith of Tears for Fears.
* Held the #1 spot on Washington Post Online''s Top 50 downloads with the song "Better," one of three HBA songs receiving airplay on Washington''s Z104.
* Had its debut CD, "Overlooking Virginia," carried by Aware Records'' https://www.tradebit.com, iTunes and other credible distributors.
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Selected Press
Capitol Scene (Enertainment DC)
"It''s our opinion that Honor By August shows all the potential of some of today''s most well-known rock bands."
Restoring DC''s Place in Music (Emergenza web fanzine)
"...a super polished sound that''s destined for the radio."
Editor''s Pick (Washington Post)
"Impassioned lyrics...set a romantic tone."
2004 Billboard World Song Contest Winners (Billboard Magazine)
"...the best and brightest new songwriting talent."