Christmas is almost here. This is part seven of Christmas 2011.
NPR
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NPR (National Public Radio) compiled their new Holiday Music Special on the "All Songs Considered" program. Download the entire hour program at npr.org
They self-described this year's compilation into a "delightfully offbeat seasonal anthem":
There were a few artists on the list that I didn't recognized (Kate & Anna McGarrigle, The Leevees, King's Singers, etc). One of those name I didn't know was Adam Arcuragi. Apparently he has an album, Like a fire that consumes all before it..., coming out January 31st, 2012, via Thirty Tigers. You can download a sneak peak song at adamarcuragi.com.
He will also be doing a tour in early 2012 to support the album - see tour dates for more details.
MN MUSIC 4 MN KIDS
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This isn't a Christmas album, but proceeds from the album will go to giving children a happier Christmas. You can consider also gifting the album to music lovers (and also benefiting Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota), 'tis the season to be giving.
Anyway, I recognized (and personally know) a lot of these artists, they are staple Minneapolis bands. You would have to be a real jerk to turn down the opportunity to help children, so, of course, all these great bands are compiled here. Details on the album can be found at childrensmn.org/music (you're given options on buying the CD or downloading it from Amazon or iTunes).
Track listing:
npr.org
NPR (National Public Radio) compiled their new Holiday Music Special on the "All Songs Considered" program. Download the entire hour program at npr.org
They self-described this year's compilation into a "delightfully offbeat seasonal anthem":
All Songs Holiday Special 2011
- Paul Simon - Getting Ready For Christmas Day
- Natalie Merchant - Children Go Where I Send Thee
- Adam Arcuragi - Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
- Prince - Another Lonely Christmas
- The King's Singers - The Boar's Head Carol
- The Polyphonic Spree - It's Christmas!
- The Walkmen - The Christmas Party
- Darlene Love - Christmas for the Jews
- The Leevees- Kugel
- The Maccabeats - Candlelight
- Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle - Spotlight on Christmas
- Julian Koster and the Music Tapes - Zat You, Santa Claus?
There were a few artists on the list that I didn't recognized (Kate & Anna McGarrigle, The Leevees, King's Singers, etc). One of those name I didn't know was Adam Arcuragi. Apparently he has an album, Like a fire that consumes all before it..., coming out January 31st, 2012, via Thirty Tigers. You can download a sneak peak song at adamarcuragi.com.
He will also be doing a tour in early 2012 to support the album - see tour dates for more details.
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January 18 /// Bootleg Theater /// Los Angeles, CA
January 19 /// Hotel Utah /// San Francisco, CA January 21 /// Ella Street Social /// Portland, OR January 22 /// Hi Fidelity /// Bremerton, WA January 23 /// Sunset Tavern /// Seattle, WA January 24 /// Belltower /// Pullman, WA January 25 /// Flying M /// Boise, ID January 26 /// Kilby Court /// Salt Lake City, UT January 27 /// Hi Dive /// Denver, CO January 28 /// TBD /// Lawrence, KS January 29 /// Cicero’s /// St. Louis, MO January 30 /// Empty Bottle /// Chicago, IL |
January 31 /// Café Bourbon Street /// Columbus, OH
February 1 /// Garfield Artworks /// Pittsburgh, PA February 2 /// Union Pool /// Brooklyn, NY February 3 /// PA’s Lounge /// Boston, MA February 4 /// Café Nine /// New Haven, CT February 6 /// Kung Fu Necktie /// Philadelphia, PA February 7 /// IOTA /// Washington, DC February 9 /// Green Lantern /// Lexington, KY February 11 /// MOTR Pub /// Cincinnati, OH February 12 /// The End /// Nashville, TN February 14 /// The Earl /// Atlanta, GA |
childrensmn.org
This isn't a Christmas album, but proceeds from the album will go to giving children a happier Christmas. You can consider also gifting the album to music lovers (and also benefiting Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota), 'tis the season to be giving.
Anyway, I recognized (and personally know) a lot of these artists, they are staple Minneapolis bands. You would have to be a real jerk to turn down the opportunity to help children, so, of course, all these great bands are compiled here. Details on the album can be found at childrensmn.org/music (you're given options on buying the CD or downloading it from Amazon or iTunes).
Track listing:
- Roma di Luna - Red Walls
- Farewell Milwaukee - You're the Cure
- Mayde - The Panthers
- Mason Jennings - Table Hockey
- Bunny Clogs - Peaches & Frankie
- The Twilight Hours - Winter Blue
- Phantom Tails - Orangutan
- Gabriel Douglas of 4ONTHEFLOOR - Shake for the Wolfman
- Cloud Cult - I'll Be Nearby
- Sleep Study - Be Calm
- Lucy Michelle - Cold Water
- The Okee Dokee Brothers - Lucy and Tighty
- Dessa - Into the Spin
- Toki Wright - Memories
- Rogue Valley - Hummingbird
- Koo Koo Kanga Roo - Bestest Friend
- Dan Israel - Never Go Away
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