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Honor By August is a Virginia-based alternative rock band known for high-energy live performances and earnest songwriting. With a lineup featuring Michael Pearsall (vocals/guitar), Evan Field (guitar/piano/backing vocals), Chris Rafetto (bass/piano/backing vocals), and Brian Shanley (drums/percussion), the group has built a loyal following through a string of independent releases and notable live openings. The band earned recognition by winning the Billboard World Song Contest grand prize and has shared stages with mainstream acts such as Hanson at the 9:30 Club and Bon Jovi at the Verizon Center early in their career. Their 2013 album Monuments To Progress was Kickstarter-funded and recorded at Cue Recording in Falls Church, VA, yielding singles that earned radio airplay and helped establish their voice in the regional and national indie scene. Here you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and current information about upcoming performances.