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.

The band takes a break from longer episodes by reviewing “Is it Good?” segments recorded during the German/Austrian tour. Also, (mostly) 4th of July inspired music picks. 

In the finale of their European tour recap, the group talks about the final days on tour including Berlin, a trip to Prague, and why John is always a randomly-selected secondary inspection candidate at airports.

In Part 3 of their European tour recap, the band discuss their experiences in “Dark Germany” (another German band's words, not theirs), and "fields of gold" (definitely Laura's words).

The band members continue their deep dive into their recent tour in Germany and Austria, with stories about everything from red light districts to German wine country. 

The band reflects on their experience during the first week of touring in Austria, ranging from language barriers to local customs.

Before leaving for their tour of Germany and Austria, the band discuss music picks and introduce touring cellist, Lewis.

The band's music picks are momentarily derailed, as they discuss their favorite types of pies (and compare them to America's favorites). Eventually, though, they get to the week's musical selections. For companion content, go to thefamilycrest.net/bts02e08  

In the second installment of their conversation with frequent collaborator Keith Lancaster, the band and Keith discuss the evolution of the Never Gonna Stop video, live videos, and more. Plus, weekly music picks. For companion content, go to: thefamilycrest.net/bts02e07

In part one of a conversation with director Keith Lancaster, the band and Keith recall how they met and the beginnings of their creative relationship, including shooting the videos for 'Love Don't Go' and 'Brittle Bones.' For companion content, go to: thefamilycrest.net/bts02e05

The band discusses their results on personality tests from Myers-Briggs to Buzzfeed quizzes. Things go off the rails with an impromptu sequel pitch to The Pacifier... starring Anthony. Plus, weekly music picks. For companion content, go to thefamilycrest.net/bts02e05

The band discusses preparations for their upcoming European tour. For companion content go to: https://www.thefamilycrest.net/bts02e04

The band members discuss their music picks for the week, have the shortest ever "Is It Good?", and play an exciting round of Shazam Roulette. Plus, the Mars Bar plot thickens. For companion content, go to thefamilycrest.net/bts02e03

The band goes back in time to give a recap of their December tour with The Oh Hellos, as they make their way back home for the holidays. Plus: Is It Good?: La Croix Edition. For companion content: thefamilycrest.net/bts02e02

The Family Crest announce Band, Together Season Two and its episodic direction, revealing their upcoming European tour (!), and New Year's resolutions, and more. For companion content, visit: thefamilycrest.net/bts02e01  

The band gets you through the hiatus leading to the start of season 2 with everyones music picks and a quick "Is It Good?" from the last tour, featuring Georgia Peach Coke.

Short bonus episode. After finding out that Mars Bars and Milky Way have almost identical ingredients and proportions, the band deep dives into which is better. Full episodes will return next week.

The group sits down to tackle mainly listener questions such as: What is the best fantasy epic and who would play us in a biopic. For companion content go to thefamilycrest.net/bte031. To help donate to victims of the California fires, go to: thefamilycrest.net/relief

The band sits down to discuss their favorite album openers as well as their best advice on preparing for a winter tour. For info on helping the victims of the California fires go to: thefamilycrest.net/relief. For companion content go to: thefamilycrest.net/bte30

The group sits down to discuss their favorite style icons in music and how the band's style has evolved over the years. For companion content, go to: thefamilycrest.net/bte029

  The group gets together for a few minutes after the Midterm Elections to share music picks. A full-fledged episode is coming up next week. For more on Band Together, visit: thefamilycrest.net/bandtogether/  

The band members tell spooky stories from touring, as well as childhood Halloween memories (costumes! candy! creepy shenanigans!). Plus, a special haunted version of weekly picks. For companion content, click here: thefamilycrest.net/bte028

The band sits down to talk about their individual philosophies about cover songs; what they look for when exploring other artists' covers, and some of their favorite covers of all time. Plus, listener questions and weekly picks! For companion content, go to: thefamilycrest.net/bte027

The band sits down to discuss their first time playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, talk about Liam's Dad's retirement at the historic Hotel Leger, and... announce new tour dates! For companion content, go to: thefamilycrest.net/bte026

In addition to a deep dive into the week’s musical picks, the group focuses on answering listener questions, including which movie makes John cry every time, formative lyrics, and more. For companion content, go to https://www.thefamilycrest.net/bte025

After finishing their set at the Same Same But Different Festival, the band sits down for a late night session to discuss their weekly music picks, favorite karaoke jams, and what animal best represents the band. Also, the long anticipated premiere of "Resistance is Worthwhile". For companion content, Click Here

  In addition to weekly picks and listener questions, the band explores their individual pre-show routines, and learn about John's odd process of telling time. For companion content, click here. 

The band sits down to discuss their varying degrees of synesthesia as well as other emotional responses to listening and playing music.  

While coming down from the exhilaration of the last tour, the band talks about their non-musical talents. Also, a new Unrefined Palates, featuring extended family member, Ben and his fine Japanese whiskey.

While in the car driving to Denver, the band reflect on the last week of shows on their last tour, and what touring sick is like. Plus, a special edition of Unrefined Palates, and the debut of a new segment, Road Beer.

The band takes a break after being rained out in Baltimore to discuss the beginning of their tour. Plus, the debut of a new segment, LB on the Street and listener questions. 

Leading up to the first date of their summer tour, the band is all in different places, and chime on listener questions. Plus, hear the debut of Laura's new surprise segment, "Sad and Alone, But Slowly Becoming Okay With It", and a new potential segment from George.