THE STEVE CARLSON BAND: An Auld School Christmas

The Steve Carlson Band

An Auld School Christmas

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This is a magical Christmas album that offers both original and classic holiday favorites, delivered with so much soul, funk and inspiration, you may be listening well after the Christmas decorations have been taken down and stored in the attic. Whether y

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This is a magical Christmas album that offers both original and classic holiday favorites, delivered with so much soul, funk and inspiration, you may be listening well after the Christmas decorations have been taken down and stored in the attic! Whether you’re naughty or nice, this is a “must-have” for everyone’s Christmas Playlist!

Born and raised in Southern California, Carlson grew up in an artistic family. He developed an appreciation for music early on and at the age of ten he began writing songs, playing guitar and eventually found himself performing in local bands throughout high school. Upon graduation, Steve traveled quite a bit, until he fell in love with Hawaii where he lived for over two years. It was there that he honed his songwriting and began playing the mandolin and steel guitar, which he plays on this record. In addition, he plays banjo on the record as well. Along with David Olivas on saxophone and piano, Steve Dress on bass and Tim Jimenez on drums, a few other special guests join in to complete the joyous, short-but-sweet album.

With a legion of fans across the country, as a result of heavy touring, a strong Internet presence has helped solidify Carlson's fan-base. His songs are heartfelt and bursting with freewheeling energy, that make club concerts into sing-a-long events.

Carlson has cooked up a recipe that'll satisfy the appetites of those passionate fans with "An Auld School Christmas." His voice is like sandpaper dipped in Tupelo honey and he wields it like a master chef, adding a spoonful of blues, a dash of jazz, a cup full of folk-rock and a big helping of blue-eyed soul. And food is more than just a metaphor for Steve. He can cook like a superstar too, having been trained as a chef.

Currently residing in Hollywood, Steve has had several original songs placed in film and television projects including "Kinda Crazy These Days" placed in the ABC show "Men In Trees", "Night Time" placed in the WB's "Supernatural" last year. One track on the album, "Now That My Love Is Gone", has been placed in the upcoming film, "Be My Baby". Other films in which Steve's had song placement include "Just Married", "Life Or Something Like It", “Memore”, etc.

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  • An Auld School Christmas
    author: Debbie Roeder

    I bought this album in June and have listed to it already. Why I Like It: Listen to Auld Lang Syne. Over the years I had come to dislike this song greatly but Steve and the band have convinced me it is not a bad song. Take a listen and hear for yourself.

  • author: Natacha R

    I'm not really into Christmas songs but could I resiste the Steve Carlson band? Of course not! It's really nice as always and You, me and a Christmas tree has been stuck in my head for the past week now!

  • author: Jenelle Beaver

    My favorite Christmas album!

  • author: Deb Loughnane

    As a Steve fan you can'really miss this CD. I'm glad to say that I'll be listening to this up to and on Christmas day now, love his version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and the original You, Me and a Christmas Tree.

  • author: Jozsef Kovacs

    Superb musician, kind boy and sings about the Christmas! Are more needed at this? For me not! Congratulate Stevens and for the band! Thanks guys!

  • An Auld School Chrismas
    author: Lori A. Borys

    Proving yet again that he can span all musical genre's Steve Carlson has offered an energetic, fun, and different sound for some traditional Christmas songs while adding a new one to the favorites list.

  • Just love it!
    author: Amancham

    Just what I need for some Christmas feeling ;) One of my favorite artists singing Christmas songs... Wouldn't need more christmasy CDs than just this one if it was just a little longer.

  • Brilliant
    author: S. Peters

    I have nothing against christmas songs really, but very few have ever been as worth listening to as these. Another great album from a fantastic artist. Highly recommended.

  • author: Praew

    I'm usually not a big Christmas music fan but it's the Steve Carlson Band so I gritted my teeth and bought it anyway. I wasn't disappointed in the least. The music's wonderful, the vocals are gorgeous, as always. I definitely know what's going to be in my CD player from now until Christmas.

  • Awesome!
    author: annemiek

    Listend to the CD a few times now and it's already getting me into the xmas spirit! I love that this is so different than most Chrismas music out there!

  • Lots of fun
    author: Theresa Burch

    I don't normally buy Christmas albums, but I really like Steve Carlson and his voice adds a certain something to holiday classics as well as some new stuff. Give it a shot; Steve never disappoints.

  • Wow!
    author: Kat Coll

    I was reluctant to buy this, given that I really dislike - okay, hate- most Christmas music. However an online friend posted about how she LOVED the album and I thought "what the heck". I actually gave it a listen very early (before Halloween even) and was wonderfully surprised! It's a great album and I'm very glad I bought it! Definitely something I'd recommend.

  • Another Great 1
    author: Katie Jauncey

    I really love this album. Steve is one of my favorite singers (along with Ty Hilton). I was so excited to hear about a Chrismas album and bought it right away. I recieved it in the post today and haven't stopped listening to it - Its really got me in the Christmas mood and I've been singing Christmas songs all day because of it :-) Steve, well done on another brilliant album.

  • An Auld School Christmas
    author: Cindee Powers

    It's fun. It's funky. It's festive. And it's Steve. Wonderful vocals and lyrics. Great Job, Steve!!!

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