Augustino (band)

Augustino were a rock band from Auckland, New Zealand, best known for their 2002 single "Into the Grain".

Augustino
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresRock
Years active1999 (1999)–2005 (2005)
LabelsTaylorTalk Productions, distributed by Sony
Past membersSean Clarke
Joel Halstead
Wade Shotter
Gareth Price
Nick Buckton
Marcus Joyce

History

Augustino was formed in 1999 after Sean Clarke (vocals, guitar) and Joel Halstead (guitar, keyboard, vocals) started performing together. They were soon joined by drummer Wade Shotter, guitarist Gareth Price (who originally joined as a bassist) and bass player Marcus Joyce. After the band's early demo recordings, Joyce left the band and was replaced by Nick Buckton.[1]

The band were signed to TaylorTalk Productions, the label of Auckland radio programme Robert Taylor, with marketing and distribution through Sony. The band initially released four singles in the early 2000s, with "Into the Grain" being the only single to chart and to appear on their subsequent album One Day Over. The brand received a $50,000 grant from NZ On Air for the production of One Day Over in 2003.[2] A further three singles were released from the album.[3]

The band were known for their innovative music videos, which were directed by drummer Wade Shotter.[4] Augustino received funding of $5000 from NZ On Air for the production of each of their seven music videos. [2] The video for "The Silent Film" was nominated for Best Video at the 2001 New Zealand Music Awards.[5]

After Augustino

Augustino have not released any new material since 2004. In 2005 Sean Clarke formed the three-piece Flammable Tramp.[6] Joel Halstead is the guitarist in Auckland band Ekko Park.[7] Wade Shotter works as a TV commercial and music video director.[8] Gareth Price is a visual artist.[9] Nick Buckton is a solo musician.[10] Marcus Joyce has played with the Boxcar Guitars, Demi-Whores and the Drab Doo-Riffs.[11]

Discography

Albums
Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ[12]
2003 One Day Over
  • Label: Sony Music NZ
 —

EPs
Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ[12]
2000 The Silent Film
  • Label: TaylorTalk Productions
 —
2002 Into The Grain
  • Label: TaylorTalk Productions
 —

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NZ[12]
2000 "The Silent Film" — The Silent Film EP
2001 "Overblown" — Non-album single
2002 "Into the Grain" 33 Into the Grain EP
"Captain Zero" — Non-album single
2003 "In and Out of Nowhere" — One Day Over
"Goin' Downtown" —
2004 "You're Making Me Sober" —

References
  1. "Augustino". Muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  2. "Music Essentials". NZ On Air. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  3. "Augustino: It Hasn't Happened Overnight". NZ Musician. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  4. "Augustino". NZ Musician. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  5. "2001 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  6. "Flammable Tramp". Muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  7. "ekko park". Facebook. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  8. "Wade Shotter". Flying Fish. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  9. "Gareth Price". Printable Reality. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  10. "Nick Buckton". Centrigue Music Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  11. "The Drab Doo Riffs". Presence Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  12. "AUGUSTINO IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
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