Augie March is the name of an Australian rock band. The group was formed in 1996, in Melbourne, Victoria, by singer/songwriter/guitarist Glenn Richards, drummer David Williams, guitarist Adam Donovan, and bassist Edmond Ammendola. Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ...

The group chose the name "Augie March" in reference to the book The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow, attributing the choice to the way in which Bellow's descriptive and poetic language reflected Richards' own songwriting style. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Bellow as depicted in his Nobel diploma. ...

In 1998 the band was signed to Ra records where, over the following year, they released two EPs. The latter, Waltz, gained the group moderate national attention, as well as a new record deal with BMG. Meanwhile, the band had expanded to include keyboardist Rob Dawson and were working on their first full length album. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... An extended play (or EP), is typically the name given to vinyl records or CDs which are too long to be called singles but too short to qualify as albums. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ...

Sunset Studies was released in 2000 and was met by a rapidly growing fan-base in Australia, and good reviews, which typically commented on Richards' unique lyrical style. The album included the moderately successful single "Asleep in Perfection". Sadly however, on January 2, 2001, keyboardist Rob Dawson was killed in a car accident. Sunset Studies is the first studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

After some time apart, the band reformed with the addition of a new keyboardist, Kiernan Box. Augie March's second full length album Strange Bird was released in 2002, eventually being released in the US on the SpinArt label in 2004. Strange Bird is the second studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

While the band have strong support in Australia, and to a lesser extent, The United Kingdom, they are yet to have made a significant impact on US charts or album sales. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ...

Augie March's latest album Moo, You Bloody Choir was released through Sony BMG on March 11, 2006. The release date was originally pencilled in for September, 2005 but was pushed to March 2006 for Australian markets. It debuted at #10 on the ARIA charts. International release is likely to be delayed further. This decision has been made by the record company, Sony BMG rather than the band itself. The first single from Moo, You Bloody Choir, One Crowded Hour, was released in April, 2006. In March 2006, Moo, You Bloody Choir was announced by youth radio station Triple J as the year's first nominee for the prestigious J Award. Moo, You Bloody Choir is the third studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... Moo, You Bloody Choir is the third studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... Moo, You Bloody Choir is the third studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... The J Award is an award given by Australian youth radio station Triple J to who they feel is the most deserving musical artist. ...

The delayed release of Moo, You Bloody Choir allowed singer Glenn Richards to release a solo EP in November, 2005 entitled Closed Off, Cold & Bitter - Life As a Can of Beer under the name G.A. Richards and the Dark Satanic Mills Brothers. The EP is only available through Augie March's merchandise website and at Augie March shows. Moo, You Bloody Choir is the third studio album by the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ... Closed Off, Cold & Bitter - Life As a Can of Beer is a solo EP by singer-songwriter Glenn Richards, lead singer of the Australian indie rock band Augie March. ...

Discography

• Albums
  • Sunset Studies (BMG Australia, 2000)
  • Strange Bird (BMG Australia, 2002)
  • Moo, You Bloody Choir (Sony BMG, 2006) #10 (AUS)

• EPs
  • Thanks for the Memes (BMG Australia, 1998)
  • Waltz (BMG Australia, 1999)

• Singles
  • The Mothball (BMG Australia, 1999)
  • Heartbeat and Sails (BMG Australia, 2000)
  • The Hole in Your Roof (BMG Australia, 2000) - #56 Australia
  • There Is No Such Place (BMG Australia, 2001)
  • Here Comes the Night (BMG Australia, 2001) - #72 Australia
  • The Vineyard (BMG Australia, 2002)
  • Little Wonder (BMG Australia, 2003) - #75 Australia
  • One Crowded Hour (Sony BMG, 2006) - #33 Australia

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References

• Forum post made by band manager, Matt High

Augie March is the name of an Australian Indie Rock band. ...

External links

• Official Augie March Website
• Level Your Fretting: An Augie March Site
• AugieMarch1K: An Augie March Fan Site