We had Family of the Year hang out at the Viper Room at SSMF 2012.
Check out their acoustic performance below!
Family Of The Year
MUSIC
BAND
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Joseph Keefe
Sebastian Keefe
Christina Schroeter
James Buckey
ABOUT
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Most bands function like a family, seeing how touring, writing, and studio time force them to share a lot of small spaces for extended periods of time. But Family of the Year has taken that familial feeling a step further, and not just with its moniker. The members of the Los Angeles outfit have formed unbreakable bonds amongst themselves that come from cohabitating in a run-down house and relying on each other for inspiration and support, which has led to the kind of camaraderie that allows members to finish each other’s sentences. It also doesn’t hurt that frontman Joe Keefe and drummer Sebastian Keefe are real-life siblings.
Not surprisingly, many of the group’s songs feature numerous voices, and more than a few include a chorus of joyous handclaps. Some even sound like they should be sung by the tight-knit group around the campfire while the s’mores are melting and the wine is flowing, especially the ones that name-drop members of the band. Guitarist Jamesy Buckey, in particular, has received the lion’s share of shout-outs in FOTY songs, to the point where it’s become a Family tradition.
LINKS
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE ARCHIVE
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Sept :: Frank + Derol
Aug :: Wildcat! Wildcat!
July :: Saint Motel
June :: Electric Guest
May :: Voxhaul Broadcast
April :: LP
March :: Imagine Dragons
February :: Dead Sara
January :: Capital Cities
December :: Mariachi El Bronx
November :: Jack's Mannequin
October :: Voxhaul Broadcast
September :: Young The Giant
August :: Eastern Conference Champions
July :: Awolnation
June :: Grouplove
May :: She Wants Revenge
April :: Best Coast
March :: Foster The People
February :: OK Go
January :: Vanaprasta
Monday, October 01, 2012
INTRODUCING: Family Of The Year
987 is proud to announce another addition to the 2012 Artist in Residence Program. We're spoiled living in LA these days. The scene is really thriving... Even better is the community that is built around it. Great tastemakers at local venues have been supporting the scene with free shows, repetition, and really putting their name behind a band to support a month long residency.
At 987, we wanted to build on the residency concept and support a new band each month. However, instead of playing a show every week, we're going to give you the opportunity to hear songs and interviews and watch exclusive videos. We're also going to tie the band into all of the music features on 987FM, whether it be co-hosting our New Music Show, guest DJing our commercial free stream, online chats, or exposing them to other Rockaholics via social media.
Our 10th 2012 resident artist is Family Of The Year. Check in here throughout the month for exclusive content with the band and don't forget to buy their album, out now on Nettwerk Records.
