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In spring 2005 The Family gathered out of the ashes of Southampton retro psychedelic rockers the Jupiter Few. Their new musical direction couldn't have been more different.

The Family

The addition of a pedal steel guitar and piano player simply known as Hag gave the band a firm Americana/old country vibe.

"We don't feel like were doing it as part of a revival - we'd just do it anyway - glad to hear there is a revival!" Aiden and Brad told Phil Jackson.

The Family have recently recorded with The Bees in their Isle of Wight studio after they bumped into each other at various festivals - there is also talk of playing a few gigs together.

The band have picked up some rave reviews during their time together including from Penny Lane of NME who said: "The Family sound unbelievably polished for an unsigned band, with deeply instrumental, layered tracks."

You can listen to four tracks from their South:Live session and their interview with Phil Jackson by clicking the audio links above.

If you're in a band from Hampshire or the Isle of Wight and would like to be considered for the show simply send in your CD together with a completed South:Live Entry Form and keep your fingers crossed!