15 July, 2006
AUGUST Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THREE AWARD-WINNING SINGERS JOIN TOGETHER AS "AUGUST"
(Vancouver, BC) - Catch the Summer Wave with AUGUST All Year Round. A local group is catching the attention of summer worshippers around town with their feisty blend of entertainment. AUGUST combines three accomplished Greater Vancouver artists and singer/songwriters: Beverley Elliott, Rae Armour, and Meg Tennant. Sharing their songs of wit, wisdom, and womanhood, this musical trio proves that when AUGUST comes around, it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the music.
The women of AUGUST are equally at home on the stage or on the back porch, combining the classic sounds of folk, country, bluegrass, and pop with their own original style and panache. With their sunny blend of harmony, humour, and timeless melodies they capture the essence of summer’s sweetness and light all year 'round.
Beverley Elliott the irrepressible redhead is originally from Ontario, but now makes her home in North Vancouver. Combining two careers of singing and acting, she has become a local favourite. Her song 'Are You Listening' won 1st prize in the BC Songwriters Association of Canada’s competition. Beverley is a regular performer at the 'Just Singing Around' songwriters showcase, and regularly acts on locally filmed television shows.
The charismatic Rae Armour began her music career with a popular rock band in her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. After moving to Vancouver, she released an independent contemporary pop album, which garnered her double winner status of the Pacific Songwriters Association Write-On Awards. Her latest CD 'Next Move' can be purchased online at www.RaeArmourMusic.com. Throughout her career she has performed solo concerts on many international stages including as an opening act for Faith Hill in Whistler, B.C.
The Celtic beauty, Meg Tennant, was born in Sault Ste Marie and has been writing and singing since her high school days in Northern Ontario. From Toronto's cafes and coffeehouses to the west coast, Meg has delighted audiences. Her first CD 'Driving With You' reached the #1 position on the Folk/Roots chart at Village 900 in Victoria, and is currently receiving airplay on CBC across Canada.
Together at last, the women of AUGUST are performing all summer long at various venues including:
· July 12 - Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Pump House Stage, 5:30 pm
· Aug 11 - AUGUST is performing at the Helping Hands Concert in Whistler, B.C. on Friday August 11, 2006, located at the Millenium Place starting at 7.00 p.m.
· Aug 12 – AUGUST is at the Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver on August 12th at the Fountain Stage at 9:00 p.m. (by the Ferry Building Art Gallery & Pier, Ambleside Landing)
· Aug. 18-20 - Seabeck Festival, Seabeck, WA (Meg and Rae)
· September 7 - Rae Armour is at the Over 50's Gathering, Coast Plaza, 1:00 pm
· September 16 - Free ECK Concert in the Park, featuring Larry Siegel, Rae Armour and Meg Tennant. Saturday Sept 16th, Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Omak Civic League Park in Omak, Washington, USA
· September 23 - ‘Shoulda Coulda Woulda' starring AUGUST and Linda Kidder in an outrageous musical theatre performance; at the Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 8:00 pm
· October 23-24 – AUGUST performs at Brock Tully’s Kindness Concert (TBA).
For more info go to their website: http://august-music.blogspot.com/
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Media inquiries:
M. J. Milne
T: 604 612.2238
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