Band, Together

Frequent collaborator and "Pride" video director Kara Lancaster joins the band to discuss the making of the 'Pride' music video.    siignal.com  thefamilycrest.com

The band discusses Playlist For Progress, a new website where music lovers can download exclusive tracks, EPs and even a full playlist in exchange for a donation to an ActBlue fund benefiting progressive organizations focused on fighting for voting rights.   playlistforprogress.com thefamilycrest.com  

The group takes it down a notch to have a lighthearted discussion prompted by Twitter about four movies you're pretty sure you like more than anyone you know. Also, music picks! thefamilycrest.com

The band discusses the intersection of art, politics and protest. Is there a line? If so, where is it drawn?  Check out the Washington Post article Laura mentioned here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/29/musicians-discuss-politics-because-they-have-identities-beyond-being-entertainers/   thefamilycrest.com

"Assimilate me, baby." Liam and Tommy engage in conversation about Star Trek and the rest of the band goes along for the ride. thefamilycrest.com

Special guest Tommy Siegel joins The Family Crest to discuss his new book, I Hope This Helps, his new solo record, Another Century Wasted, Jukebox the Ghost, and of course, sexy Pringles guy.    About Tommy and to order the record and pre-order the book: tommysiegel.net    thefamilycrest.com

The Family Crest give their take on the world of streaming platforms. Plus, music picks! thefamilycrest.com

In another episode of the "world famous" Unrefined Palates, John and Laura taste test Grapefruit Whiteclaw and Cipriani Belini. Also, John discusses his new favorite "'hack" of putting cream cheese on everything.   thefamilycrest.com

Inspired by viral "four important high school album" Twitter posts, the band discusses albums that were most influential to them during high school. Exactly no one one sticks to four album picks.    Check out saveourstages.com for more information on saving independent music venues. Head to vote.org to check your voter registration status and for more information about voting.    thefamilycrest.com

The group fields listener questions and shares music picks in this slightly off-the-rails episode.    thefamilycrest.com

In this bonus episode of Band, Together, Laura and John bring you their wildly popular segment (according to them) Unrefined Palates. Laura tries Honig Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley and John tries Doc's Cider from Warwick, New York in this bicoastal edition of Unrefined Palates. thefamilycrest.com

The Family Crest continues Band, Together: Socially-Distanced Edition to discuss music picks and their favorite recent stay-at-home recipes.   thefamilycrest.com

The Family Crest kicks off Season 3 discussing life during COVID-19, including how it's affecting the music industry, and important current events. thefamilycrest.com We encourage you to support the following organizations, fighting racial and social injustice: www.centerforeconomicinclusion.org voicesforracialjustice.org www.naacpldf.org transequality.org www.transgenderlegal.org For a list of additional readings and resources, head to our website.

The band has a jolly round of music picks, and discuss upcoming band events including their new Kickstarter campaign. 

In a quick episode, the band goes over music picks, and announce their show at the newly reopened Presidio Theater in San Francisco.  

The band has an intro discussion about their experiences with classical music.

The band answers some listener questions about music that gets them pumped, and how to survive the awful summer heat. Also, music picks! 

The band dives deeper into the world of Austrian band, Fezzz, as well as start a new segment that explores the complexities of being John.

The band talks about live shows that have made personal impacts in their lives, plus share their weekly music picks. 

The band finishes up reviewing “Is It Good?” segments from the last tour, as well as pick campaign theme songs for theoretical presidential runs.