Cool For August
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Cool for August was a rock band consisting of notable Canadian singer-songwriter Shad Hills on guitar, Andrew Shives
on bass, Gordan Vaughn on vocals, Trevor Kustiak on guitar, and Shane Hills on drums. They made their television debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
with their hit song "Trials". While it wasn't their highest-charting single, "Walk Away" was considered their most accessible song and received its own single in stores. The band resurfaced a few years later in 2001 (after long speculation that the band had broken up) with an online single "Say it isn't So". The band added bandmate Chris Harris, guitar and violin, and completed a demo of six songs (produced by Jeff Tomei and Joey Huffman), about half of an anticipated upcoming album. However, with no more support from Warner Brothers or any other major labels, the band called it quits.
With the disbanding of Cool for August in 2001, Gordon stepped back from the mainstream music scene. He is currently a freelance producer and artist. In 2003 he wrote, produced, and took lead vocals on the song, "Broken Hearts, Broken Lands" for the independent songwriting/producing firm Egg's Productions. He also produced a rap song, "Lucky Charm" for the same company.
Trevor Kustiak formed The Pocket Studios with Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace
, Fair Ground, Crash Carma) and produced albums for Evans Blue
and Rains.
In 2001 Drummer Shane Hills legally changed his name to Moon Hills. He has recorded over 100 records for international acts all over the world.
Moon was involved with Blacklist Union in 2006 Through 2010 recording and touring on their breakthrough album "After The Mourning" as well as the follow up ' Breaking Bread with The Devil.
Cool for August reunited in summer of 2011. The band started recording their second album, but decided to part ways again without releasing any new material.
Andrew Shives
Andrew Shives was the former live bassist of the industrial metal group Fear Factory between 1992 and 1993. His photo appeared on the Soul of a New Machine album jacket, but he didn't play on the album . In 1993 Fear Factory released a 7" single under their Spanish name Factorio De Miedo called...
on bass, Gordan Vaughn on vocals, Trevor Kustiak on guitar, and Shane Hills on drums. They made their television debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. Late Night aired weeknights at 12:37 am...
with their hit song "Trials". While it wasn't their highest-charting single, "Walk Away" was considered their most accessible song and received its own single in stores. The band resurfaced a few years later in 2001 (after long speculation that the band had broken up) with an online single "Say it isn't So". The band added bandmate Chris Harris, guitar and violin, and completed a demo of six songs (produced by Jeff Tomei and Joey Huffman), about half of an anticipated upcoming album. However, with no more support from Warner Brothers or any other major labels, the band called it quits.
With the disbanding of Cool for August in 2001, Gordon stepped back from the mainstream music scene. He is currently a freelance producer and artist. In 2003 he wrote, produced, and took lead vocals on the song, "Broken Hearts, Broken Lands" for the independent songwriting/producing firm Egg's Productions. He also produced a rap song, "Lucky Charm" for the same company.
Trevor Kustiak formed The Pocket Studios with Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist...
, Fair Ground, Crash Carma) and produced albums for Evans Blue
Evans Blue
Evans Blue is an alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada founded in 2005.- Origins :Evans Blue came together in early 2005. Five musicians, then in three separate bands, met through a local musician's message board...
and Rains.
In 2001 Drummer Shane Hills legally changed his name to Moon Hills. He has recorded over 100 records for international acts all over the world.
Moon was involved with Blacklist Union in 2006 Through 2010 recording and touring on their breakthrough album "After The Mourning" as well as the follow up ' Breaking Bread with The Devil.
Cool for August reunited in summer of 2011. The band started recording their second album, but decided to part ways again without releasing any new material.
Studio releases
| Year of Release | Album Title | Billboard Peak | Top Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MilkinSorgin EP | - | - |
| 1997 | Grand World Grand World Grand World was the debut and only full-length album released by the band Cool for August. Released in 1997, it was a moderate hit, spawning three rock radio singles, and two videos .-Track listing:... |
- | "Don't Wanna Be Here" |
| 1997 | Don't Wanna Be Here Don't Wanna Be Here Don't Wanna Be Here was the first single for the band Cool for August and was also released as a CD single in Australia in 1997. Contains the b-side cover of the Merle Haggard song, "You Don't Have Very Far to Go" which also appeared on the band's MilkinSorgin EP.-Track listing:#"Don't Wanna Be... |
- | - |
| 1998 | Walk Away Walk Away (Cool For August song) Walk Away was the last hit radio single for the band Cool for August and was also released as a CD single in Australia. Released in 1998 at the height of the song's popularity, this proved to be the last official release for the band... |
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Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Don't Wanna Be Here" | 15 | Grand World |
| 1997 | "Trials" | 24 | Grand World |
| 1998 | "Walk Away" | 16 | Grand World |
| 2001 | "Say it Isn't So" | - | released online |