As music becomes increasingly segmented due to higher demand for inventive design, true enjoyment can often play second fiddle to innovation. A sound or style that is familiar to the music world may be overlooked due to this very fact. As a result, uniqueness frequently takes precedent over wide appeal.
However, the 5-piece band known as August Rising are consistent with their refreshing hooks. Their music is honest and simple yet emotionally fed. Not to be misunderstood, it’s their way of creative expression that doesn’t have to rely on obscurities to become noticed. The band is well aware of their appeal and embraces it thoroughly, as opposed to fearing the almighty pigeonhole.
August Rising’s self-titled debut encompasses the youthful energy of Lifehouse crashing into the airy structure of Goo Goo Dolls, topped off with a dash of funk-driven Maroon 5 guitar licks. Front-man Jeff Stauning croons about adoration and its many ups and downs. He communicates his straight-forward message with brawny force, providing an ideal contrast to the illuminating subject matter. Lead-guitarist Jarod Przewoznik, a former student of Kenny Lee Lewis (Steve Miller Band), provides the driving melody of the band, with the assistance of Mark Petersen, who navigates the keyboard and secondary guitar. Seasoned bassist Patrick Stephens and drummer Craig Guidry construct the band’s sturdy rhythm section.
Los Angeles radio powerhouse, STAR 98.7 FM, interviewed Jeff on-air earlier this year after spinning “Lay Your Hands on Me” during the morning show with DJ Valentine. Valentine enthusiastically stated, “I’ve been in the music business now for 15 years, and I can tell you, this song is a hit”. Since this encounter, August Rising has been dedicated to exposing their enjoyable sound to a broader audience.
In response to the barriers that often separate the artist from the fan, “We like to remain very reachable and really try to create a great relationship with them...we also try to create a deeper meaning to keep people involved and interested beyond just a catchy chorus.” The humble, straightforward attitude of August Rising only adds to their musical charm: something to soon be embraced by the world.
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"Earnest and impassioned, So-Cal band August Rising meet the expectations created by heaps of hometown hype on this, their eponymous debut. "
– Amie Street Editors
Love the music guys!!....and I added your song "Im giving in" to my profile...and honestly that is my favorite song now!!! lol....i cant stop singing it lol
names actually natalie:) i just made it how this little girl says it. and bailey not bayleaf lol thanks jarod!!your guys page is pretty sweet as well. and it must just be your computer NEways,thanks for taking out the time to write.
Heya Guys!!
Been ages, so I thought I'd touch base & see how you've been & do a bit of a catch up :-D Im back at uni doing my diploma & that means 5am rises & 10-30pm finishes for a while!! Love it but on day 1, I had 6 assignments handed to me that are due in 2 weeks & 2 exams on my birthday on march the 11th :-o... It's all ok tho cause ur music has been hammered in breaks on my iPhone & a relax out in the car on the way home...along with ALOT of coffee too hehe! :D
Miss chatting to you guys more often but hope everything is going great for you, ur getting things sorted and I hear from you soon!
Much love 2 you all xox
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