Allison August
Music courses through Allison August's veins, the product of an illustrious lineage spanning four musical generations. Raised in a family brimming with conductors, violinists, cellists, guitarists, and jazz aficionados, her formative years resonated with diverse influences, from the timeless melodies of the Beatles to the haunting croons of Billie Holiday. Allison's musical odyssey commenced early, penning her inaugural compositions at the tender age of nine and gracing the stage with her presence in a band by the age of thirteen.
Throughout her journey, from high school gigs to collegiate collaborations, Allison cultivated her craft, culminating in the formation of Barebones, her inaugural professional ensemble. Despite its brevity, Barebones fostered enduring connections with fellow virtuosos. A serendipitous reunion in 2016 ignited the creation of "Holy Water," an album adorned with contributions from luminaries such as Paul Barrere and Coco Montoya.
March 2025 brought the release of AUGUST MOON, it has quickly garnered much critical acclaim and has been accompanied by sold out shows at CAMPUS JAX in Newport Beach, CA and PHIL TRANI’S in Long Beach, CA. Produced by Grammy Award winner Tony Braunagel (co-produced by Allison and her longtime bandmate and musical director/bassist David J Carpenter) and released on the MOJO RECORDS LABEL.
Besides her incredible vocal ability to convey each song’s meaning her band, which includes Drums-Bryan Head (Supertramp,Julian Lennon, Foreigner) Bassist-David J Carpenter (John Doe, David Alvin, and Toni Childs) Keys-Phil Parlapiano (Tracy Champman, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine) Sax, Harmonica-Jimmy z (Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Eurythmics and Etta James) Guitar-Billy Watts (John Mayall, Coco Montoya grammy nominated with Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps)Vocalist-Jen Castonon (Finalist on AMERICAN IDOL fronts her band JEN N TONIC) deliver an inspired and high energy musical performance further driving home the albums message!
The record delivers a visceral voyage, encapsulating the myriad hues of human experience. Drawing inspiration from her personal narrative—marriage, motherhood, resilience in the face of adversity, and the unwavering embrace of hope—Allison August invites listeners to traverse landscapes of heartache, jubilation, and unwavering determination.
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