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Screaming, staying up all night, and vomiting everywhere are trademarks of a memorable tour. And also parenthood!

In 2013, pop punk sweethearts reproduced. But their new baby didn't slow them down: they just brought him on tour. Thus the title of their upcoming live CD/DVD, Family Vacation: Live in the USA.

Set for release on January 29, 2016, Family Vacation is a concert film with a companion live album that captures The Dollyrots on their 2015 summer tour with long-time roadmates . It's 40 minutes of pure rock frenzy, harnessed by filmmaker Ian MacLeod and delivered as both a video/audio download and deluxe double disc set.

The term "family" not only describes singer/bassist Kelly Ogden, guitarist Luis Cabezas, and their baby River, but also the extended family of Dollyrots fans, who supported the creation of this live CD/DVD by crowdfunding it on PledgeMusic. Those who contributed to the project will receive the film and album weeks before the public street date, and will also be privy to some special extras, including a bonus studio EP and exclusive memorabilia. As Kelly puts it, "There are a lot of fans who might never get out to a Dollyrots show in the flesh, so we did our best to bring the experience to them. The only things missing are the ringing ears and sweaty hugs…but other than that I think we nailed it!"

Since their formation 15 years ago, The Dollyrtos have played over a thousand shows and released five studio albums, but Family Vacation is their first ever official live record. After releasing material on both Lookout! Records and 's Blackheart Records, the band decided to go completely independent for their last few releases, and 2014's Barefoot and Pregnant (released through the band's own label, Arrested Youth Records) enjoyed a #7 debut on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. They hope their fans will similarly embrace Family Vacation, which will be released just before the band embarks on a three-week tour of the United Kingdom with Bowling For Soup next Feburary.

Screaming, staying up all night, and vomiting everywhere: Family Vacation shows that punk rock and parenting aren't so different after all. And it stands as proof that just because you grow up doesn't mean you have to stop being awesome.