We Are Augustines: TAS In Session

Although We Are Augustines' Billy McCarthy, Eric Sanderson and Rob Allen are receiving enthusiastic praise for their powerful 2011 debut, Rise Ye Sunken Ships, the album was born from harrowing and heartbreaking circumstances. The band, cobbled together from the remains of longtime Brooklyn favorites Pela, overcame not only the abrupt and messy dissolution of that group,  but profound family tragedy, financial destitution and the darkest depths of depression. Not long ago, the trio dropped by The Alternate Side studios to play tracks from the new album, like the deeply personal "Book of James,"  and frankly discussed their determined road from utter despair to invigorating rebirth. The session will air on TAS on 91.5 WNYE this Friday, January 6, at 11 a.m., also streaming on The Alternate Side.