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One of the most popular indie rock bands in the music industry, Augustines are simply incredible whenever they get on stage. Based in the New York, the band brings the mesmerizing indie rock music genre to life with their deep and emotional tunes that have captivated audiences all around the world. This is the rock band whose music must be enjoyed live, so hurry up and grab your Augustines tickets to witness this amazing indie rock group.
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the band Augustines rose to worldwide fame in the year 2010. Consisting of the talented drummer Rob Allen and multi-instrumentalist Eric Sanderson, it is led by Billy McCarthy, the guitarist. One of the best live performing bands of the US, Augustines was formed in the year 2009, after the dissolution of the band Pela.
After Pela's breakup, Eric Sanderson and Billy McCarthy decided to form a new band through which they will record the tracks that were first intended to be featured in Pela's sophomore outings. With the addition of Rob Allen as the band's drummer, Augustines was formed. The new name for the band was derived from August, which was the month in which both Billy McCarthy and Eric Sanderson were born.
However the name also has a very important emotional significance for Billy McCarthy as it was also the month when his brother James was born, whose story is one of the main inspirations behind the indie rock band's first album. The emotional themes influenced by McCarthy's brother have helped the band form a strong emotional connection with its audiences. With its incredible live performances and emotionally charged themes, the band became very popular as they traveled around the world performing in numerous venues. Their best work can be found in the compelling and emotionally charged album Rise Ye Sunken Ships, which has showcased the sheer talent of the band.
Many music fanatics and enthusiast have described as well as compared Augustines to sound to the music of bands like National, and Hold Steady. The popular album was digitally released on the 28th August, 2011. Recorded as well as mixed by Dave Newfeld, who has worked on albums such as Hey Venus! by the Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals, the Augustines album was a great success as it established the band as one of the most compelling modern bands. Some of the tracks in of the album such as Book of James and Juarez managed to form an emotional connection with the audiences. The songs managed to touch a collective nerve due to the dark and emotionally charged subject matter, which was not only refracted but also elevated by the band's affirmative description.
Not only was Rise Ye Sunken Ships a critical success, it was also announced as the "Best Alternative Album" of 2011 by iTunes. Now with a big fan following and countless praises by music fanatics, this fantastic indie rock band continues to be in high demand, so hurry up and get the Augustines tickets as soon as possible.
With thousands of fans all around the world, the band Augustines continues to reach new heights of success as they are dedicated to their work and know what their fans expect of them. Their popularity in the indie music genre stretches all across the globe has and they have rocked the stage in several venues worldwide. So hurry up and book your tickets so that you can witness this amazing trio live on stage.