Press Reviews & Accomplishments---------------------------------------------------“Few artists on the LA scene have influences as diverse as August Rising, and it shows in the finer nuances or their freshman album. The first time I heard their local hit Lay Your Hands On Me, I was shocked to see a small constellation of goosebumps raising the individual hairs on my arms. To put it succinctly, their sound is nothing short of inspired. Clearly this group has a great chemistry and diversity, and it shows in the music. ”Debbie Tharp - An interview with August Rising--“Out of thousands of bands, August Rising wins 1st place (West Coast/California) in Subway's Fresh Artists Competition with the opportunity to open for Grammy Award Winning band, The Goo Goo Dolls.”Clear Channel - NEW! Discover & Uncover--“There’s just something special about this band. Be it their soothing tunes or their downright passionate performances, they play with heart, soul and an honesty unlike any other.”Stephanie Struyck Elgin - Elite Magazine & Santa Clarita Magazine--"I’ve been in the music business now for 15 years, and I can tell you, this song is a hit!!" - Interview with August Rising after spinning 'Lay Your Hands on Me'.DJ Valentine - Clear Channel / *98.7 FM--“August Rising is one of the best rock bands on OurStage if their near constant status as chart toppers is any indication.”Mike Splain - The Next BIG Thing: August Rising--"Earnest and impassioned, So-Cal band August Rising meet the expectations created by heaps of hometown hype on this, their eponymous debut."Amazon Editors