Award-winning Washington DC-based rock band Honor By August has shared the stage with artists including BON JOVI, Hootie & the Blowfish, Hanson, Howie Day, Pat McGee Band, Emerson Hart (Tonic), Keith Kane (Vertical Horizon), Virginia Coalition, Ingram Hill, Aslyn, Michael Tolcher, State Radio and Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers.

Honor By August has played to crowds as large as 20,000 in venues including the Verizon Center (DC), Innsbrook Pavilion (VA), McDonough Arena (DC), the 9:30 Club (DC), the State Theater (VA) and Cain’s Ballroom (OK) and FedEx Field (DC).

Led by 23-year-old Michael Pearsall, Honor By August is a world-class band in the making, rooted in personal, powerful songs and dynamic live performances.

HONOR BY AUGUST has shared the stage with artists including Bon Jovi, Hootie & the Blowfish, Howie Day, Hanson, Ingram Hill, Pat McGee Band, Virginia Coalition, Aslyn, Michael Tolcher, State Radio, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, the Disco Biscuits and Washington Social Club, playing to crowds as large as 20,000 in venues including the MCI Center (DC) McDonough Arena (DC), the 9:30 Club (DC), the State Theater (VA) and Cain’s Ballroom (OK).

In its first two years HONOR BY AUGUST has:

- Won the grand prize in Billboard Magazine's World Song Contest for the pop category with "Only in Photographs" (a live recording from the band's first electric performance)

- Won the Bon Jovi- XM Radio "Have a Nice Gig" Contest, beating more than 150 area bands to open for a sold-out Bon Jovi show at Washington DC’s MCI Center

- Won the Hanson Opening Band Contest to open for Hanson and The Pat McGee Band before a sold-out house at the 9:30 Club

- Held the Number 1 spot at Aware Store with its debut CD, Drowning Out The Television, for the week of its release

- Been featured in XM Radio's R>A>D>A>R REPORT and on DecentXposure Volume 8

- Been featured as an Editor's Pick on Washington Post.com, which described the band's music as "impassioned"

- Been selected for two showcases - one acoustic, one electric - at the 8th Annual Millennium Music Conference

- Been the featured artist on Z104's Capital Scene with Jenni Chase

- Recorded their first full length record, Drowning Out The Television, with noted producer, Ted Comerford (Virginia Coalition, Red Wanting Blue, Zox, The Argument), and award-winning mixer/engineer, Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Lifehouse)

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Capitol Scene Top 10 Listeners’ Choice (Jenni Chase, Washington’s Z104/OnTap Magazine)

"Anyone who saw these guys open Bon Jovi’s sold-out show at the Verizon Center knows why they’re one of the most buzzed-about bands on the East Coast. Their award-winning songwriting, strong vo-cals, catchy melodies, and dynamic live performance are not to be missed."

Honor By August (MetroMusicScene.com)

"D.C.'s Honor By August has something that not every young band does, a true fanbase&They have people up front singing the words, shouting out for songs and looking like the type of people who will bring friends to the next show."

DC Rockers Attempt the Leap from a Local to a National Act (On Tap Magazine)

"Bands that put as much effort into marketing as they do music usually reap the greatest re-wardswhether it is reaching new fans or standing on a massive stage. Just ask Honor By August."

Sound Check (Enertainment DC)

"Hometown rockers Honor By August are creating major-label buzz by way of a refreshingly origi-nal approach to the time honored pop-rock formula. Their recent 5-song EP, ‘Photographs,’ is an inspired collection of earnest beauty and full-bore rockers woven together with impressive song-writing, achingly beautiful vocals and sonically vibrant musicianship. "It’s our opinion that Honor By August shows all the potential of some of today’s most well-known rock bands."

Press Pass with Honor By August (Falls Church News Press)

"It might just be a good time to be Honor By August...They’ve conquered a battle of the bands to play 9:30 Club with Hanson and prevailed over 150 local bands in a competition to open for Bon Jovi at a sold-out MCI Center in December."

2004 Billboard World Song Contest Winners (Billboard)

"...the best and brightest new songwriting talent."

Restoring DC's Place in Music (Emergenza.net)

"Great harmonies and amazingly in-sync instrumentation&a polished sound that’s destined for the radio."

Editor's Pick (Washington Post Online) "&impassioned lyrics set a romantic tone."

Concert Review (The Trades)

"The future looks bright for Honor By August. They have started to receive some industry atten-tion, which they attribute to the recording of their new CD, Drowning Out the Television."

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Reviews of “Drowning out the television”

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The Examiner (www.dcexaminer.com)
A record that any lover of melodic pop-rock will drool over.

OnTap Magazine (www.ontaponline.com)
“Drowning Out the Television” is clearly an achievement for Honor By August&This album sounds ready for modern rock radio in just about every aspect.

All Ages Zine (www.allageszine.com)
Right from the beginning of the album, “Only In Photographs” there was something special about this band and it never let up through the 10 tracks that make up “Drowning Out The Television.”

Musically this is a combination of genres ranging from singer/songwriter to adult alt. This is a pretty solid album that should be able to capture the late 20 something crowd.

One of my favorite albums as of late and I can’t wait until the weather gets a little warmer so I can roll down my windows and crank this one up.

This is Modern (www.thisismodern.net)
Honor By August, with their debut album 'Drowning Out The Television', fit the mold of a true alt-rock band, without the flashiness or the copycat style of many new bands that come and go.

They are sure to have true staying power, and wow a lot of critics and fans, if they stick to what they are already doing so great. The band delivers a strong mix of well-written and performed rock music, the likes of which we have seen from superstar bands.

Produced by Ted Comerford (Virginia Coalition, The Argument, Zox) and mixed by Jeff Juliano (Lifehouse, Jason Mraz, O.A.R.), the album features some of the best songs by an indepen-tent rock band. 'Only In Photographs', the disc's first and best track, features honest lyrics and superb pop-rock instrumentation.

This debut is sure to be the album that generates a huge buzz and a long musical career for these guys, the same way many bands in their similar vein have done in the past.

Rock is Life (www.rock-is-life.com)
Great vocals and songwriting.

“Only in Photographs” delivers some great harmonized vocal choruses and pleasing acoustic guitar tones. “Opportunity” recalls a strong R.E.M. influence, with more energy and emotion. “Overnight” has a nice bounce to it, as drums and guitars jockey for dominance. Vocalist Michael Pearsall deliv-ers his best performance on the moving power ballad “Honesty.” “The Quite Sky” starts off subtle and mellow, but builds to a powerful chorus.

East Coast Romper (www.ecromper.com)
I can see why these guys are poised to become more than just regional favorites&Get ahead of the mainstream herd and check out Honor By August