The Loved Ones

Philadelphia-based punk trio the FAMILY MEMBERS formed in past due 2003 and so are made up of singer/guitarist Dave Hause, bassist Michael “Spider” Cotterman, and drummer Mike Sneeringer. Currently longtime close friends, the bandmembers acquired previously done period playing in groupings like Child Dynamite, Color It Dark, the Curse, and Trial by Fireplace. Before, Hause acquired also worked in a variety of handling/roadie positions for rings such as Tired of It All, Jumping Souls, Child Dynamite, as well as the Explosion, which ultimately inspired him to check out his very own dreams of playing music for a full time income. The FAMILY MEMBERS released their self-titled EP on Jade Tree in Feb 2005, and shortly found themselves starting shows for famous brands Against Me!, Poor Religious beliefs, and NOFX. Their refined punk sensibilities coupled with singalong choruses and raspy vocals following brought the people to the interest of Unwanted fat Wreck Chords; the label released their full-length debut, MAINTAIN YOUR Heart, a calendar year afterwards. Very much touring ensued in support, and even though Cotterman acquired exited the group with the initial times of 2007, the FAMILY MEMBERS continuing on with an upgraded for the string of headlining schedules through mid-March. When previous tourmates the Explosion split up a couple of months afterwards, Hause and Sneeringer brought associates Chris Gonzalez (bass) and David Walsh in to the Loved Ones, as well as the music group released Build & Burn off in Feb of 2008.