Many names were bandied about, and we thought we had settled on ‘Hannah & The Hoors’… but as we grew together and discovered what our sound was, it was clear that such a name didn’t quite suit.  And to it kinda seemed a little bit gimicky. 

During my studies I came across Augustalia - the Roman games/festival created during the reign of Augustus - which included, alongside the sporting events, music and poetry competitions!  It is a lovely flowing word and we all fell in love with it - it just seems to work for the music we are creating.

So, introducing Augustalia -

Vocals/rhythm guitar/songwriting - Hannah O’Reilly
Drums - Steve Galbraith
Second Guitar - Adrian Michalski

Band demos coming soon!

We are currently working on the following tracks (some are old Hannah-faves, others are new!)

- It's not easy being here (hear solo-acoustic demo on music player)
- Dimes (a bit of muthafuckin' country to get ye going)
- Weary (brand new track, subtle and awesome)
- Galloway slap (full band backing, the way it ought to be!)
- Love & Laudanum (the rockiest song off the album Stiletto takes flight)
- Valium Country (an oldie, but a goodie - and some orgasming)

Our first gig is Thursday 24th Sept at The Ark in Edinburgh - 9pm.  We are currently booking Glasgow gigs for later in the year...  looking forward to seein' y'all soon!

xHann