FAMILY ~ The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. London. UK.

 

 *** FAMILY REUNION "1966-2014" - Back together again original line up, playing their first shows in 40 years. ***

 

🕖 Set Times:
6:30 pm — Doors Open
7:00 pm — The In-Laws (UK)
8:15 pm — Family (UK)

Support Act: THE IN-LAWS

 

~ TOUR 2014 ~

 

History is a new 2 CD compilation by the English (from Leicester) rock progressive rock band Family, released on October 28th, 2013. Producer Family. This would be the first ‘best of’ package featuring the newly remastered recordings from original master tapes first released via the limited edition box set, Once Upon A Time.

It's Only a Movie is the seventh studio album by the English (from Leicester) rock progressive rock band Family, released on September 7, 1973, and their last original studio album before they disbanded (last concert at Hawthorn Building of Leicester Polytechnic on October 13, 1973.  Produced by Family. 

  

FAMILY (Band)

 

 Roger Chapman — vocals, harmonica, saxophones, percussion (1966–1973, 2013–2016)
Rob Townsend — drums, percussion (1967–1973, 2013–2016)
John "Poli" Palmer — keyboards, flute, vibraphone, synthesisers, backing vocals (1969–1972, 2013–2016)
Jim Cregan — bass, guitars, backing vocals (1972–1973, 2013–2016)

+ expanded line-up

Geoff Whitehorn — guitar, backing vocals (2013-2016)
John Lingwood — drums, percussion (2013-2014)
Gary Twigg — bass (2013-2016)
Paul Hirsh — keyboards (2013 - 2016)
Nick Payn — saxophone, harmonica (2013-2016)

 

The Setlist

FAMILY

 Intro Audio Tape

Hey Mr. Policeman (Music in a Doll's House - 1968)
Drowned in Wine (A Song for Me - 1970)
Burning Bridges (Fearless - 1971)
Hung Up Down (Family Entertainment - 1969)
Processions (Family Entertainment - 1969)
How-Hi-the-Li (Family Entertainment - 1969)
No Mule's Fool (A Song for Me - 1970)
Top of the Hill (Bandstand - 1972)
Holding the Compass (Anyway - 1970)
Sat'd'y Barfly (Fearless - 1971)
Between Blue and Me (Fearless - 1971)
Burlesque (Bandstand - 1972)
Check Out (It's Only a Movie - 1973)
The Weaver's Answer (Family Entertainment - 1969)

Encore

My Friend the Sun (Bandstand - 1972)
In My Own Time (Fearless - 1971)
Sweet Desiree (It's Only a Movie - 1973)

Outro Audio Tape

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 Time Set: 1h45