The Sounds of Christmas

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Dean Martin returning to the charts following the release of a previously-unreleased Christmas song (that wasn't really previously-unreleased)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of t...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2024! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2025! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast about their picks as compared to Billboard's list of the Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century (So Far)! Billboard's List of the Top Christmas Songs Of The 21st Century (So Far) Check out the Christmas Podcasts Podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas po...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks singer/songwriters Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder about their Christmas music, including a new single they just released with the Liverbirds (and their efforts to promote the Liverbirds' legacy)! NY Times Mini-Doc on the Liverbirds Liverbirds Official Instagram Liverbirds Official U.S. Instagram Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about hunting for rare Christmas songs, and crossing the last one off his list! 'Tis the Soundtrack's Merry Mixtape of Ken's songs Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds...

 Ken from the Sounds of Christmas explains why he thinks "Last Christmas" is the "Die Hard" of Christmas songs! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Tower of Power founding member Emilio Castillo, on a break from their current tour. They talk about Tower of Power's new, and first, Christmas album ( It's Christmas ), their Holidays and Hits tour and some of their plans for 2025! Tower of Power website Tower of Power's album It's Christmas Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to writer Kevin McGrath about the latest Christmas compilation he's put together, which has a massive 65-song tracklist! Check out the newest volume (#4) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out last year's volume (#3) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out the second volume of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out th...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Michelle Malone about last year's Christmas album, and the Christmas album we might be getting next year (which you can get on her website right now), plus lots of other stuff! Michelle Malone's Website Michelle Malone's music store Michelle Malone's YouTube channel Michelle Malone on Bands In Town Show links: Listen t...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas songs that aren't really Christmas songs. Or are they? Episode about "Baby It's Cold Outside" Episode about "Jingle Bell Rock" Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making th...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about splitting his time between medicine and music, his new version of "Old Toy Trains" and the possible re-release of his Christmas album, along with conversation about lots and lots of music! James Robert Webb Website James Robert Webb links Get James Robert Webb's "Old Toy Trains" Show links:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sally and Ned from Carpenters Legacy about their paths to the Carpenters, their amazing tribute show and their new Christmas album Christmastime With You ! Carpenters Legacy Website Carpenters Legacy YouTube Channel Carpenters Legacy new album Christmastime With You Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about an article about the first Christmas songs traditional radio stations played this year when they flipped their format to All Christmas music. To delve into that, and other Christmas Song first, he was joined by Ashley from the Magic of the Season podcast, Robert from Behind the Bells, Scott from the Holly Jolly X'Masu podcast and Suzanne from Suzan...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Linda Imperial about her Christmas music (and non-Christmas music), including last year's single "Christmas In The Topics", her earlier single "Christmas, You And Me" and her charity appearance with "Little Drummer Boy", plus and her plans for a rocking "Run Rudolph Run"! Linda's first app...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his jazz album, his R&B album and his new Christmas single - all released in 2024, plus inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Al Green and so much more! Cliff's "Oh Come All Ye Faithful Cliff's "Beach Please" Cliff's "You Showed Me The Way" Cli...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to David Arkenstone ("cinematic new age rock") about his Christmas albums, recent releases and his upcoming Christmas tour (which just might get its own release next year)! David Arkenstone's Website David Arkenstone on Bandcamp Tour info for "A Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends" Join David Arkenstone's communit...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about his decision to leave a social media platform. This has nothing to do with Christmas or Christmas music. But he felt like he owed, at least some, a bit of an explanation. Connect with the Sounds of Christmas: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out all the ar...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Judith Owen about music, the music biz and her new album Judith Owen Swings Christmas ! Get Judith Owen Swings Christmas ! Judith Owen's Website Judith's YouTube channel "Christmas Without Tears" in New Orleans Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the S...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about her music, including her new single "Lizzy's Christmas Sleigh"! Liz Kennedy's Website Liz Kennedy on Instagram Liz Kennedy on Facebook Liz Kennedy on X (formerly Twitter) Liz's first appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Liz's 2023 appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Show l...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dan Ashley (ABC7 San Francisco) about his love of music and his new Christmas single "Put Up The Lights"! Dan's website Dan's new single "Put Up The Lights" Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists t...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes you to the new season, and introduces you to the singers and bands that have made it possible (along with easy instructions on the three simple ways you can listen)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 20...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks Elvis Presley and his Christmas music legacy! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on soci...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli about music, touring and the legacy of Paul O'Neill! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas statio...