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Athens, Georgia-based collective Family And Friends is known for their percussive style and unrivaled live-show energy. Recently, they unleashed Felix Culpa, their long-awaited debut full-length album. “When we finished our two EPs, especially when we finished xoxo, we knew it was time to write a full-length album,” says vocalist Mike MacDonald about their highly-anticipated record.... Continue Reading →
My chat with Athens-based folk-rock tribe Family and Friends at Savannah Stopover was like watching an improv comedy ping pong match best held around a circular table: Me: What would you like my beloved readers to know about Family and Friends? Tuna: Well, I am a Capricorn, 6’2”, muscular build. Mike: You also have a girlfriend.... Continue Reading →
After our afternoon adventures, we settled in for a lovely dinner at underground watering hole The Ordinary Pub, where they have these delectable fritter tots that are like fried mashed potatoes. Have mercy. We were walking our way out of a food coma, and headed back to Trinity United Methodist Church to see another blog... Continue Reading →
Athens, Georgia-based musical collective Family and Friends brought the house down at Musicians Corner recently; if you haven't had the chance to see them live, you haven't yet lived. You can stream their brand new EP XOXO, and catch them on tour in August and with The Oh Hellos and Cereus Bright shortly thereafter; I don't see... Continue Reading →
Athens, Georgia-based folk rock collective Family And Friends will be performing in Nashville this Saturday at Musicians Corner, a glorious (and free!) summer concert series here in the Music City. I caught up with Mike MacDonald (vocals, guitar) and JP McKenzie (guitar), who were in Athens getting geared up for Saturday's show: Eo8: How did y'all become a band?... Continue Reading →
