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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens about her passion for songwriting, and her Christmas albums “Celebrate” and “Tis The Season” (the latter of which is her latest). They also talked about her process and inspiration for her music, her Halloween song and some of the non-Christmas music that is on the way in 2022 (along with the possibility of more Christmas music, too)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Talking to Rehya Stevens About Christmas Music, Including Her Latest Christmas Album, And Much More!
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Aaron from the Christmas music blog Merry and Bright (merryandbright.blogspot.com) about some of the new music he’s found that he thinks you should know about (including Rehya Stevens, Cliff Beach, the Wires, Katie Garibaldi, Wes Walls, the Yule Logs and Cristina F). They also talk about the impact Mannheim Steamroller had, both on Christmas music in general, as well as on the Merry and Bright blog and on the Sounds of Christmas!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Talking to Aaron from Merry and Bright About New Christmas Music You Might Have Missed
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Eddie Money’s Christmas music, and the new song from his kids, Jesse Money and Dez Money, where they have rewritten lyrics to his song “Everybody Loves Christmas” to reflect on spending Christmas without him. This is not a sad song. It’s warm and hopeful, and will resonate with anyone that is think about someone they’ve lost as we head into Christmas.

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Everybody Loves Christmas: A Song For Dad
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast about 80s Christmas music. Some of the things they talk about include Prince’s Christmas song, the California Raisins’ Christmas album, Scrooge’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas, Kenny & Dolly, Fan Club Christmas singles from R.E.M. and the Eurythmics, George Strait, Ray Charles, the Judds, Kenny & Dolly, Band Aid and Wilson Pickett and the Christmas Soul Special!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Talking 80s Christmas Music with Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter David Browning about his new album, “Christmas Presence”, and the very relatable first single, “Merry Christmas”. He also talks about the inspiration behind some of his original Christmas songs, as well as what led him to record the Christmas cover songs on his new album. And they talk about his cover of “When Doves Cry” and his earlier releases, along with a trio of animated videos he did years ago that are on his YouTube channel!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: David Browning Talks About His New Christmas Album, A Prince Cover And Non-Christmas Animation On His YouTube Channel
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to musician/producer, songwriter, and award-winning composer Tommee Profitt! Tommee talks about his cinematic Christmas album, “The Birth Of A King”, a project which he began fifteen years ago! They also talk about Tommee’s series of Cinematic music albums, his covers album and “Gilligan’s Island”!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title:

Tommee Profitt Talks About The Long Road To “The Birth Of A King”

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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Jeff Fowler about his new Christmas EP, “Just In Time For Christmas”. They also talk about Jeff’s path to music, his love of 80s music and his upcoming live album (plus they talk about the possibility of more Christmas music on the way)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Jeff Fowler talks about His New Christmas EP, His Upcoming Live Album and lots more
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Norine Braun about “December Falls”, her Christmas album from last year, and her new EP “Stripped Down Acoustic”, which is just out! They also talk about poinsettias and the Winter Solstice, plus about some of her upcoming projects (including the possibility of more Christmas music)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Norine Braun Talks About Her Christmas Album and Her New EP (plus Poinsettias and the Winter Solstice)
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michael Sinatra about his new release “Christmas”, how it differs from his previous Christmas album, and about the new Standards and Christmas releases that are on the way next year!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Making A Christmas Album with Michael Sinatra (Part 3 of 3)
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Pete Hopkins about his new single “Love Come Around”, which had some legendary help! They also talk about Pete’s earlier Christmas music and the possibility that he’ll have an entire Christmas album out next year!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Pete Hopkins Talks About His New Christmas Single, Other Christmas Music And A Potential Christmas Album For 2022
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Karla Bonoff about her history with Christmas music, last year’s album “Silent Night” and her new Christmas songs for this year (including a duet with Michael McDonald)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Karla Bonoff Talks About Her Christmas Album And This Year’s New Christmas Music

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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Linda Imperial about her amazing career, from backing Big Mama Thornton’s band to dance hits in the 80’s to solo hits in the 90’s to her first-ever Christmas single. They also talk about Rosemary Clooney’s Christmas songbook, and the possibility that Linda will use at least some of that for a potential Christmas album (maybe as soon as next year)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Linda Imperial On Her Music Career, Her First Christmas Single and a Potential New Christmas Album
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Rosalie Drysdale about her Christmas album “Let There Be Light” and her string of singles, which started coming out late this fall and will continue right up to Christmas! She also talks about inspiration, Christmas songs she’d like to record (and might release soon) and about loving lots of different kinds of music!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Rosalie Drysdale Talks About Her Christmas Album, Her New String of Singles and More
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about Christmas music and her single “Snowman Moon (A Christmas Crime)”. They also talk about her path to singing and songwriting, and how she proves that it’s never too late to follow your heart!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title:

Liz Kennedy On Her Inspirational Journey Into Music and Her Single “Snowman Moon”

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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer and paranormal romance author (and his wife) Lisa Kessler about her Christmas album, “The Magic Of Christmas”, and her latest book, “A Winter’s Wish”! They also talk about her other Christmas stories, and the Christmas song she wrote that YOU might be able to help her record!

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Lisa Kessler talks about The Magic Of Christmas and her new book A Winter’s Wish

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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Deb Bowman about her new album a Big Love Holiday (including inspiration for the songs and the possibility of even more Christmas music on the horizon)! She also talks about appearing in the Addams Family musical, working with Meryl Street and her role in the upcoming third season of the CW’s Stargirl)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Deb Bowman Talks About A Big Love Holiday (Plus the Addams Family, Meryl Streep and More)!
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Judy Pancoast about “The House On Christmas Street” – the song, the tour and the novel! She also talks about her album “Christmas With Mrs. Claus” and the tradition she hopes it inspires. Plus, Ken and Judy talk about her being asked to perform for a sitting United States President (not once, but twice)! They also talk about her love of the Carpenters, her work on a Christmas Zombie story and her new Christmas single (with Kevin Scott Hall), “Christmastime In Maine”!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Judy Pancoast Takes Us From The House On Christmas Street To Christmastime In Maine
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Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Mike from Vista Blue (and Ralphie’s Red Ryders and Tambourine Girlfriend) about his free upcoming Christmas EP, which will be out this Friday. They also talk about Mike’s process for writing Christmas songs, as well as spooky songs and baseball songs. They also talk about the podcast Mike co-hosts with his friend Rusty, Snow In Southtown, and some of what you can hear about in their Thanksgiving episode! Not only does Mike give us some exclusive news on some of his plans for 2022, but he also gives us an exclusive acoustic performance of some of the songs he’s written (some we talked about and some we didn’t)!

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Mike from Vista Blue On Writing And Performing Christmas Music (and lots more)
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