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Its About Christmas Music For the Buckinghams, Michael Stanley, Andy Pratt and More

11/17/2010
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(Glass Onyon) ItsAboutMusic.com has released another extraordinary new Christmas compilation featuring some rare and inspirational tracks from the likes of the Buckinghams, Michael Stanley, Andy Pratt and other artists from the label's roster.

Produced and mastered by ItsAboutMusic.com president Dean Sciarra, Its About Christmas Volume 2 hits the streets on November 16, 2010.

Featuring: Rick Bell of the band 'It's Only Roy' starts off this collection with a Beach Boys-ish tune he wrote and performed entirely. If you like this track and his other on this disc "Glad To Be Home For Christmas" then you should really check out the album by his band which features a tribute to Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys entitled "Gentle Soul." It will blow you away!

The Buckinghams certainly need no introduction since they have been around since the mid-Sixties with hits like "Susan" and "Kind OF A Drag" and "Don't You Care."

Greg Roz has been an IAM artist for years but his selection called "First Real Christmas" will appeal to any Steely Dan fan.

Michael Sembello is a name you all should know from his gigantic hit "Maniac" from the film Flashdance.

Ben Arnold comes from IAM's home town of Philadelphia where he is a minor legend for all the magical music he has created since the late '80s. His song "Reindeer Game" appears nowhere other than on this disc.

Brian McDade hails from Scotland and offers his romantic ballad called "The Christmas Snow."

Trisha O'Keefe resides in the Pocono Mountain area where she has made a name for herself as one of the most talented female vocalists around. Her original tune "Christmas With You" is a heart wrenching holiday classic.

The band In The Know comes from New York and features the talented pianist Peter Vitalone. Their version of "What Child Is This" is a slick and subtle jazzy version that will fit into anyone's holiday playlist.

Then comes the legendary Andy Pratt with his original tune called "Sing For Christmas" with its classic sixties treatment � bells and all.

The talents of the king of Mid-West Classic Rock Michael Stanley who favors us with his rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."

For those of you who still think the Led Zeppelin song "Dazed & Confused" was written by Jimmy Page, we're here to remind you that it was in fact written by Jake Holmes who in his own inimitable political humor gives us "Chinese Christmas."

James Hollihan is a wonder to behold on guitar. He single-handedly performs as a guitar orchestra on his version of "The Nutcracker Overture" from the album The Nutcracker Suite.

James Cain hails from Memphis and is one heck of a great Country singer/songwriter as proven by his tune "Christ Out Of My Christmas."

B.E. Taylor has made a major name for himself over the years with all of his Christmas albums and his holiday tours. "Feel The Love Of Christmas" comes from his album B.E. Taylor Christmas #2.

David Hoffman was a log time member of the Ray Charles band. His horn work is the stuff of legend. His tune "Christmas In Your Heart" will warm your cookies.

Paul Adams is one of the best World Music artists anywhere and his version of "Carol Of The Bells" will prove it to you.

The alternative band Brave The Day brings to us a live version of "O Come Emanuel" that was recorded for a TV show in Delaware. Rebecca Miller's astounding voice and Josh Kesler's unorthodox guitar tuning make this a stunning version of the holiday classic.

The late Sal Ditroia was a staple on guitar for many years all the way back to his studio work on such amazing recordings as those by The Monkees and Melanie. His acoustic version of "Little Drummer Boy" is included on the compilation.

Barbara Montgomery is a jazz femme fatale who is not only a credible artist but a supporter of artists through her work at The Farm House � a retreat for artists with a commitment for the mentoring of youth. She winds up the CD with her version of "Have Yourself A Merry Christmas."


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