Produced, recorded and engineered by Bob Piorun during the summer months of 2008. All words and music by Bob Piorun with additions noted in track info. I couldn’t and wouldn’t have written and recorded this CD without the help and support of many people.

TRACK INFORMATION:

THE STAR / For the star of Bethlehem. Bob Piorun (Guitar), Shane Aaserud (Bass), Richard Howard (Drums), Lyman Strong (Keyboards)

IT’S CHRISTMAS / The first one I wrote. Connie Patti (Vocals), Lyman Strong (All other sounds)

GOIN’ TO THE WOODS / Connie’s idea for a song. Dave Conway (Vocals), Nick Palumbo (Clarinet), Kevin Dorsey (Tuba), Bob Piorun (Banjo), Dick Howard (Drums), Richard Howard (Bells)

FALLING SNOW / My “new age” interpretation of the monotony of lightly falling snow on a winter’s night. Bob Piorun (Guitars, Bass), Connie Patti (Vocals).

THE CHRISTMAS BLUES / My musical comment on the current economy. Anne Adessa (Vocals), Steve Odum (Santa), Bob Piorun (Guitar), Lyman Strong (Keyboards), Richard Howard (Drums)

A MOTHER’S CHRISTMAS / Another idea from Connie who also helped with some additional words. We were both raised by single mothers. Connie Patti (Vocals), Bob Piorun (Guitars, Bass), Richard Howard (Drums)

MERRY CHRISTMAS MORNING / I intended to write an old English style Christmas melody but it came out like a “dueling banjos” polka. Bob Piorun (Banjo, Guitars, Bass)

A SOLDIER’S SONG / An idea from my wife of a soldier dreaming of home and the holidays. The last song I wrote for the CD and the hardest to finish, I almost dropped it. Dave Conway (Vocals), Lyman Strong (Orchestral Sounds)

IT’S SNOWIN’ / I wrote this with Julie Howard’s great harmonizing ability in mind. Bob Piorun (Guitar), Shane Aaserud (Bass), Richard Howard (Drums, Bells), Lyman Strong (Keyboards)

EMILY’S SONG (Vocal) / Inspired by my beautiful student, Emily. Thanks to Connie for the additional words that gave a great answer to a little girl’s question. Connie Patti (Vocals), Emily (Child’s Voice), Bob Piorun (Guitar)

EMILY’S SONG (Instrumental) / Because this was my favorite of the melodies I wrote I wanted to do an instrumental version on the flute. Bob Piorun (Flute), Shane Aaserud (Bass), Richard Howard (Drums), Lyman Strong (Orchestral Sounds)

SANTA DOES THE BOOGIE / Santa’s gotta have fun too. Additional words by Anne. Anne Adessa (Vocals), Dave Conway (Backing Vocals), Bob Piorun (Guitar, Bass), Lyman Strong (Piano), Richard Howard (Drums)