The Sounds of Christmas

Nov 20 2024 226 ep. 26 mins 14
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Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.

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Cliff Beach On Jazz, Funk, Gospel and Christmas Music

Nov 20 2024 51 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 FaithfulCliff's "Beach Please"Cliff's "You Showed Me The Way"Cliff on Instagr

A Winter's Eve With David Arkenstone and Friends

Nov 17 2024 27 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 WebsiteDavid Arkenstone on BandcampTour info for "A Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends"Join David Arkenstone's community of Ark

X No Longer Marks The Spot

Nov 16 2024 4 mins  
Send us a textKen 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:FacebookInstagramThreadsBluesky Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podca

Judith Owen Swings Christmas

Nov 13 2024 50 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 WebsiteJudith's YouTube channel"Christmas Without Tears" in New OrleansShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the

LIz Kennedy and Santa's Sleigh

Nov 10 2024 27 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 WebsiteLiz Kennedy on InstagramLiz Kennedy on FacebookLiz Kennedy on X (formerly Twitter)Liz's first appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastLiz's 2023 appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastShow links:L

Dan Ashley Is Ready To Put Up The Lights

Nov 06 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 websiteDan's new single "Put Up The Lights"Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that ar

The New 2024 Season Of The Sounds Of Christmas

Nov 01 2024 10 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the arti

2024 Podcast Countdown Number 1

Oct 30 2024 9 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the

2024 Podcast Countdown Number 2

Oct 29 2024 26 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 So

2024 Podcast Countdown Number 3

Oct 28 2024 78 mins  
Send us a textKen 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 September of 2022! In this episode, Ken is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to weigh in on a list of the "Best 80s Christmas