Events in Music in August 1995

Aug 8 "Gangster's Paradise" single released by Coolio (Billboard Song of the Year 1995)

Aug 14 "Battle of Brit Pop" rival bands Oasis (Roll with It) and Blur (Country House) release singles on the same day

Aug 20 "The Play's the Thing" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 75 performances
Aug 27 "Arcadia" closes at Vivian Beaumont Theater NYC after 204 performances