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Originally from [[Apollo Bay]], but now based in [[Melbourne]], the band's members are brothers Sid (vocals, guitar, [[lapsteel]], [[rototom]]s) and Ted (bass) O'Neil and Michael Fitzgerald (drums). In 2004 the band won the [[National Campus Band Comp|Australian National Campus Band Competition]],<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/theembers.html | title = The Embers | publisher = Southern Roots | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070624225926/http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/theembers.html | archivedate = 24 June 2007 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> the largest band competition in the southern hemisphere.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/Music/Making-waves/2005/05/05/1115092574652.html | title = Making waves | publisher = [[The Age]] | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | location=Melbourne | date=6 May 2005}}</ref>
Originally from [[Apollo Bay]], but now based in [[Melbourne]], the band's members are brothers Sid (vocals, guitar, [[lapsteel]], [[rototom]]s) and Ted (bass) O'Neil and Michael Fitzgerald (drums). In 2004 the band won the [[National Campus Band Comp|Australian National Campus Band Competition]],<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/theembers.html | title = The Embers | publisher = Southern Roots | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070624225926/http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/theembers.html | archivedate = 24 June 2007 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> the largest band competition in the southern hemisphere.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/Music/Making-waves/2005/05/05/1115092574652.html | title = Making waves | publisher = [[The Age]] | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | location=Melbourne | date=6 May 2005}}</ref>


In 2006, ''The Vasco Era'' supported [[Wolfmother]] at [[The Astoria]] in [[London]]<ref>{{cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.tunefm.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=43 | title = The Vasco Era hit the road | publisher = [[TUNE! FM]] | accessdate = 2007-05-09}}</ref> and played major festivals in Australia including [[Southbound (festival)|Southbound]], the [[East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival]], [[The Great Escape (festival)|The Great Escape]], [[Groovin' The Moo]], the [[Apollo Bay Music Festival]] and the [[Falls Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/bands/The_Vasco_Era | title = The Vasco Era | publisher = Faster Louder | accessdate = 2007-05-09}}</ref> Also in 2006, the band flew to San Francisco to record their debut album with producer [[Jeff Saltzman]]. The first single from the album, ''When We All Lost It'' was released to radio on 29 October 2006. Their debut album "Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside" was released on 5 May 2007.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/id/1015261 | title = Oh We Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside | publisher = JB HI-FI | accessdate = 2007-03-25}}</ref> It was also nominated for the 2007 J Award for Australian album of the year on Australian youth independent radio station Triple J. A second album, ''Lucille'' was released in early 2010. A self-titled third album was released on 14 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2011 | url = http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/id/460683 | title = The Vasco Era | publisher = JB HI-FI | accessdate = 2011-11-21}}</ref>
In 2006, ''The Vasco Era'' supported [[Wolfmother]] at [[The Astoria]] in [[London]]<ref>{{cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.tunefm.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=43 | title = The Vasco Era hit the road | publisher = [[TUNE! FM]] | accessdate = 2007-05-09}}</ref> and played major festivals in Australia including [[Southbound (festival)|Southbound]], the [[East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival]], [[The Great Escape (festival)|The Great Escape]], [[Groovin' The Moo]], the Apollo Bay Music Festival and the [[Falls Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/bands/The_Vasco_Era | title = The Vasco Era | publisher = Faster Louder | accessdate = 2007-05-09}}</ref> Also in 2006, the band flew to San Francisco to record their debut album with producer Jeff Saltzman. The first single from the album, "When We All Lost It" was released to radio on 29 October 2006. Their debut album ''Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside'' was released on 5 May 2007.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/id/1015261 | title = Oh We Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside | publisher = JB HI-FI | accessdate = 2007-03-25}}</ref> It was also nominated for the 2007 J Award for Australian album of the year on Australian youth independent radio station Triple J. A second album, ''Lucille'' was released in early 2010. A self-titled third album was released on 14 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2011 | url = http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/id/460683 | title = The Vasco Era | publisher = JB HI-FI | accessdate = 2011-11-21}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
⚫
===EPs===
⚫
*''[[Let It Burn (The Vasco Era EP)|Let It Burn]]'' (2004)
⚫
*''[[Miles (EP)|Miles]]'' (2005)

===Albums===
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
⚫
*''[[Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside]]'' (2007) #40 AUS
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
*''Lucille'' (2010) #48 AUS
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
*''The Vasco Era'' (2011) #94 AUS
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Album details
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside]]''
|
* Released: 2007
* Label: [[Universal Music Australia]] (1720133)
* Formats: [[Compact Disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| 40
|-
! scope="row" |''Lucille''
|
* Released: 2010
* Label: Universal Music Australia (2711134)
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 48
|-
! scope="row" |''The Vasco Era''
|
* Released: 14 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2011 | url = http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/id/460683 | title = The Vasco Era | publisher = JB HI-FI | accessdate = November 2011}}</ref>
* Label: Era Records (ERA001CD)
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 94
|-
|}

==Live albums==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Album details
|-
! scope="row" |''Live at the Annandale Hotel''
|
* Released: 2008
* Label: Annandale Hotel (ADH 002)
* Formats: LP
|}

==Extended Plays==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Album details
|-
! scope="row" |''The Vasco Era''
|
* Released: 2003
* Label: The Vasco Era
* Formats: CD, DD
|-
⚫
! scope="row" |''[[Let It Burn (The Vasco Era EP)|Let It Burn]]''
|
* Released: 2004
* Label: The Vasco Era
* Formats: CD, DD
|-
⚫
! scope="row" |''[[Miles (EP)|Miles]]''
|
* Released: 2005
* Label: Era Records (9871130)
* Formats: CD, DD
|}

==Awards and nominations==
⚫
===J Award===
The [[J Awards]] are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s youth-focused radio station [[Triple J]]. They commenced in 2005.
{{awards table}}
|-
| [[J Awards of 2007]]
⚫
|''Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside''
| Australian Album of the Year
| {{nom}}
{{end}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 08:17, 21 August 2020

The Vasco Era
OriginApollo Bay, Victoria , Australia
Genresrock/blues
Years active2004–2013
Past membersSid O'Neil
Ted O'Neil
Michael Fitzgerald
WebsiteOfficial Homepage

The Vasco Era were an Australian three piece rock/blues band based in Melbourne, Australia.

Brief history

Originally from Apollo Bay, but now based in Melbourne, the band's members are brothers Sid (vocals, guitar, lapsteel, rototoms) and Ted (bass) O'Neil and Michael Fitzgerald (drums). In 2004 the band won the Australian National Campus Band Competition,[1] the largest band competition in the southern hemisphere.[2]

In 2006, The Vasco Era supported Wolfmother at The Astoria in London[3] and played major festivals in Australia including Southbound, the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival, The Great Escape, Groovin' The Moo, the Apollo Bay Music Festival and the Falls Festival.[4] Also in 2006, the band flew to San Francisco to record their debut album with producer Jeff Saltzman. The first single from the album, "When We All Lost It" was released to radio on 29 October 2006. Their debut album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside was released on 5 May 2007.[5] It was also nominated for the 2007 J Award for Australian album of the year on Australian youth independent radio station Triple J. A second album, Lucille was released in early 2010. A self-titled third album was released on 14 October 2011.[6]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Titel Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside 40
Lucille
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Universal Music Australia (2711134)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 48
The Vasco Era
  • Released: 14 October 2011.[7]
  • Label: Era Records (ERA001CD)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 94

Live albums

Titel Album details
Live at the Annandale Hotel
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Annandale Hotel (ADH 002)
  • Formats: LP

Extended Plays

Titel Album details
The Vasco Era
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: The Vasco Era
  • Formats: CD, DD
Let It Burn
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: The Vasco Era
  • Formats: CD, DD
Miles
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Era Records (9871130)
  • Formats: CD, DD

Awards and nominations

J Award

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2007 Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside Australian Album of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ "The Embers". Southern Roots. 2007. Archived from the original on 24 June 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
  2. ^ "Making waves". Melbourne: The Age. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
  3. ^ "The Vasco Era hit the road". TUNE! FM. 2006. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
  4. ^ "The Vasco Era". Faster Louder. 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
  5. ^ "Oh We Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside". JB HI-FI. 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2007.
  6. ^ "The Vasco Era". JB HI-FI. 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  7. ^ "The Vasco Era". JB HI-FI. 2011. Retrieved November 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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