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"words of encouragement"

Still a fairly new band so we are trying to get press coverage but meantime and what I consider as very precious to me is the people who has shown much support to the band and its music and those who came out to see us play. Below are a few words from some of them via email. This serves as a great encouragement to me so I promise to keep updating this section often. Thnks to all - FZE
 
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THAT’S MAD COOOL MAN! – BAYO SIMMONDS

Fez I am so excited for you.….Good things happen to Good people J Keep in touch and continue to shoot for the stars in 2006!!!! – CA

Fez, you’re awesome friend...You have an even better year… and I hope you hit it big soon! You’re very talented, man. – JESS

Just thought I would stop by and say what's up. It was cool meeting and hanging out with you at Talent Rock. Hope things are going great with the new EP. Your music is sweet and I can't wait to hear what the guys did to it in the studio. Let me know when it is done so I can get me a copy. Hope your holidays are good and don't party to much - Ben Trans Continental records


hi Fze or i should say ID number 1182. three of us were in the A&r panel when u performed. although we voted for you, we were very sorry you wer not selected. Out of all those talents that day, you were the only one who had the best performance. you song was good but everyone watching you perform had the "wow" face.
although our label doesnt support your kind of music, please get in touch with us and we will definitely help you send your stuff to the right people. All the best and if i may suggest, please begin looking for a good entertainment lawyer. All the best to you and your band.
- A&R and Label names withheld upon their request.

Hey whats up...my name is Anj and a singer/songwriter/pianist from Atlantic City NJ..... I checked out your music...i really like it....hope to hear from you!

Anj

fez.. what's goin on man.. this is marc.. from Trans Continental Records... just checked out the auguststory.com website and some of your tracks.. they're awesome man. be sure to send me a copy of that demo once completed.

-marc

hi this mike lamanti. i was in the audience when u played the Slaughtered lamb in LONDON. i thought your were incredible. You had a very Coldplay thing going but still kept it very original. very cool. pls add me to your mailing list. would love to get your CD. all the best -Mike L. Surrey London.

hi feroze
loved your songs...pls keep us posted...and do send your demo...we will love to give it a listen...keep it up...

-tina and Tom - LONDON

COOL! …..I WANT A COPY OF YOUR RECORD BEFORE IT HITS THE STORE - Linh L.

Hi

I'm booking up & coming bands in 112 venues across the U.S. in such clubs as the Avalon in Boston, the Metro and Double Door in Chicago, The Hook, The Bitter End, the Arlene's Grocery in NYC, The TLA, the 5 spot and the Fire in Philadelphia.
I was wondering if the August Story would be interested in taking part. - Hillery S - Independent Bookings

Hey man,
Enjoyed your music - keep it up. Ever thought of coming out to Toronto for some shows? I think that you would be pretty well received... Andy - Toronto

sounds great. best of luck, - tulei

… i really enjoyed recording your songs on sunday. can't wait to hear the finished versions. –andrew F. studio and live pro drummer

Sounds great for just a rough demo mix. The 3rd tune is my fav. I think it would sound great if you doubled your vocals during the chorus part of the 3rd tune. It would totally enhance it in my opinion.

Keep rock'n my friend – Chris

Love it!!! Is that you on vocals as well???? !!!! -Ade

Hi Feroze, I am very impressed. Wish I could be there. Break a leg. – Michelle L.

Good luck and have a blast! – Liz on CBGB’s gig

NICE TUNES, FEZ – Yee


Very cool...I need your autograph now...heh heh, Seriously though, congrats – Keith C.

r u famous yet?I cant keep up with all these publicity!!!!!!!!! - Yelena M.

Hey,
We think your music shows a lot of potential. With the addition of
some percussion and other layering
elements. We would like to meet with you at some point...... Alan and Rob - Independent Producers NY

Damn dude... you are doing it big now.....JT


Yo!!! Your song pictures is hot! I really dig the extended intro...
Other 2 songs were good, but my favorite was Pictures....

Good work man... let me know next time

Really good work man....TRULY GOOD WORK .... SERIOUSLY... – Jimmy S.


I just listened to that tune that you gave me Friday. Great pop tune. Are the drums programmed or did you play them? Sound really good but I heard a little latency. But other than that I really like the tune. I want hear some harmonies.
The choruses would be perfect. Well that's my 2 ¢. NIIIICE bro.........your shit is good & it deserves it's praise. – Chris D.


Looks good! Can't wait to see and hear more – Anthony C.
 

Am glad the show went of well. Saw the pictures. U seem to have a big crowd.. Very good. – Ginny
 

I DO REGRET NOT GOING NOW. DAMMITTTT!!!!!!!!!! WHEN IS THE NEXT SHOW???? YOU LOOK FAMOUS!!!!!   -Larry G.
 

You’re so charming.... –Lina D.
 

Awesome!!! way to go Feroze – Mahesh K.

 
FA SHIZZY FIZZY!!! great job dude. Much success is yours already, so proud to know a Rocker –Taiwo O.
 

Hey bud where was my invite? But hey it looked like you guys totally rocked the place –Will G.
 

You suck dude! Sabbath rules......just kidding , Looks greatttt!  -Tony M.
 

Cool stuff man.   You know you are destined for greatness.... –AC
 

Great!!! Looks like you belong there ( in music ) !!! What are you doing here!!!!??? ( in fashion ) –Adelina.
 

thanks for the music cds. ginny gave me 4 of them. i have one and the rest three i gave it to good friends of mine. great songs. i have been hearing it when ever i wake up and before i sleep. – Afroze
 

hi, just wanted to tell you that out of all the performers today, you were the best. Your idea of song and melody is totally amazing. You would be more famous in Europe than in the US. – Valtz tourist from Amsterdam who attended my gig at CBGB’s on August 20th.
 

i'm so thrilled that you have a band!!! that's so awesome.  i can't wait to hear you guys together.  you sounded so good when you were just by yourself that i can't imagine how wonderful you would sound with a band!  -Christine T.
 

Your were awesome at the show last night!! I am so glad I was there!! –Liz R.
 

Hey fze, or should I say the nxt American Idol! Saturday was fun! – Sarah J.
 

Hey rock star, You look great!  looks like u are enjoying it. – Joe M.
 

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PERFORM AGAIN, GOOD LUCK – Ronit G.
 

So awesome to know a ROCK STAR!  You guys should try to get in and play at Maxwell’s in Hoboken…I’m glad your show went well!!!  Definitely let me know if you play at Maxwell’s.  I’ll round up a group of people to come out and see you guys play! –Gina W.
 

Hey great website Fez. Also heard clips, video and the music sounds great too. Damn I'm impressed.  This is great! – Hilton K.
 

Hey Mr. Big time.. – Illiana M.
 

LOOKS GOOD MAN...KEEP ROCKIN IN A FREE WORLD – James A.
 

After giving it further thought, the august story fits you real good ... The website and pics are awesome...  
I give you mad props for your determination with your goals.. there are two different types of people in life(talkers and doers) you are what you have made your self into. For that I give you mad respect. You mentioned your sister is your first and second fan, you will have many to follow.. I know this sounds a bit queer, but you need to hear it... Stay as you are and keep it up with what you do... Later FOOOOOLL... – Larry G.
 

What’s up buddy? I was cleaning my desk and I found your demo cd…  pretty good stuff bro… Very indie…very cool..James S.
 

Hey Feroze!!!
Thank you for sending me your demo CD...I just put it in the stereo here in the office and I am emailing you to tell you Congratulations!!! You sound great!!
Thanks so much for your enclosed note...you are such a kind person, and you really put a spark in my day...Thank You!!
PS>>> I am keeping all of your handwritten notes so when you are big and famous I have memorabilia (spelling??)
All my best,
Julie ( MTV )
 

………. yesterday i was listening to your songs, i never knew u had such exceptional talent, all the best and keep going .
- Noor I.
 

Hi Fze,
 
I managed to download all the three Songs..Been listening to them all day.
My favourite is Stealing you. The Song stays in my head through out the whole day which would be the same for most people who listen to it first time. However 2 mins of the song is depriving your listeners to a fantastic tune.
The Guitaring here is awesome....
 
The second Goodnight my friend, your voice in the opening has come out very well. Very Bono ish and cool.
 
But Crash, your voice is lost in the background...I would think you should reduce the volume of your guitaring and increase the volume of your voice. Unless that was the idea of the song...Then I guess artist style....
 
I am very positive Stealing you will be Number 1 hit of your album.. :):):):):) – Gin
 

I'm so sorry I missed it. Looks good! Can't wait to see and hear more – Antcami
 

Yo Fze! Good to hear alls going well with the music man! You have great momentum and talent, keep rocking – Tracy G.
 

Hi Feroze, Haven't been to one of your shows in a while.  Would love to come.  How do u RSVP or buy tix?  Look fwd to seeing you Saturday...if the star can spare some time….. – Sonia T.
 
Sounds like you are doing quite well Mr. Rock star. Great shots..great music – Cindy R.
- Fze


Discography

Something about you -Single CD 2003

Stealing you -Single Internet release 2004

Crash -demo release 2005

Pictures -new single with montage video

had trouble putting it up online so took a short cut for now. enjoy.

the August Story EP - due in 2006 . Due to some recent label interest, the songs are back on the drawing board to make it the best it can be.

see u the shows. pls stop by and say hello. i would love that very much - thnks...

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Feeling a bit camera shy

Bio

****PRESS RELEASE Dec 14th.*******

August Story performs in front of A&R execs at the Holiday Fest hosted by Trans Continental Records founder and CEO Lou Pearlman in Orlando. Dec 9th till 11th.

Over 100 agents attended the Weekend retreat at the prestigious Gaylord Resort in Orlando to scout talent. Some of the labels attended were Sony BMG, Artemis records, Koch records, Hollywood Records, Capital plus many other Indie labels and assorted Music executives and Studio Producers.

“ I got amazing feedback and tons of support from many. Its nice to know I am on the right track..... I also made lots of amazing friendships “ says Fze lead vocals and guitars for the August Story.

****PRESS RELEASE Nov 10th.*******

August Story performs in LA Music conference attended by

Tony Ferguson - INTERSCOPE
Marshall Altman - COLUMBIA
Bud Harner - VERVE Music
Chris york - EMI Music
Ken Komisar - SONY Music
Kawan Prather - SONY Music
Derek Sivers - CD Baby.com
Kara Dioguardi - songwriter
Mark Selby - songwriter
Tia Sillers - songwriter
Ron Miller - songwriter
Barry De Vorzon - songwriter
Jason blume - songwriter
Steve Seskin - songwriter
Guy Marshall - Producer

plus many more amazing indie musicians and Industry peers.

Thanks to the A&R folks at Taxi for the amazing job done.

****PRESS RELEASE Nov 9th. *******

BMI welcomes Fze and the August Story to its familly of songwriters and bands.

www.BMI.com

****PRESS RELEASE Sept 18th. ******
EP recording at ChungKing studios with allen and Rob producers.

www.chungkingstudios.com

www.myspace.com/auguststory

the band will record a four song EP at the studios over the next few weeks.
"i am very excited to form this few familly that will head into the studio to work on this EP " says Fze lead guitar and vocals for the band.

A full time camera crew will document the bands progress on this EP with video posted here on Sonics.
Pls check this site periodically for video clip updates....

thnks....

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the August Story live on September 11th in collaboration with the September Concert***

please visit them at www.septemberconcert.org

August Story short acoustic performance one at Battery Park - 12:30

with Mike Vitali on drums

August Story short acoustic performance two at Cherry Hill Central Park - 2:30pm ish

Solo play

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A singer, songwriter and musician. These three things that now describe lead vocalist and guitarist of new york pop rock band “the August story” was simply a pipe dream till a successful gig in Las Vegas in 2003 changed everything for the soon to be aspiring musician.

Singer songwriter Feroze ( known as Fze to his friends ) is not a new comer to the new york music scene although he has only been playing some guitar and drums since high school.

“ School was fun. We covered bands like the Beatles, Eagles and even Scorpions…I played drums in one band and sang in the other and played rhythm guitar in yet another one “ .

With such earlier performances in front of hundred strong crowds only allowed him to overcome stage fear and nervousness leaving room to concentrate on performance.

Fze records and performs under the band name “ the August story “ ever since he began playing guitar in the new york area portraying a band rather than a solo artist just like one of his favorite musician Trent Rezner of Nine Inch Nails.

“it’s a great setup cause I get to play with some of the finest musicians around ….”

Citing some bands that influence him are Filter, Coldplay, U2, Keane, GreenDay, Oasis and Radiohead just to name a few.

Presently working on an EP after the internet release of the single “ Stealing you “ in late 2004, a follow up to the CD single released earlier, the musician is planning to head back to the studio to record new tunes and hone his skills on guitar and songwriting.

Much of this summer is planned to be spent in studio, rehearsal spaces and a few open mike gigs now and then to keep the live energy flowing following up with some major shows in the Fall in support of the EP.

The self titled EP is due out in Fall and will be available at www.cdbaby.com plus at the shows and several selected retail outlets.