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The 16th annual Christmas mix takes it straight to New Orleans. 90 minutes of brass band energy, second line grooves, classic soul legends, and deep funk cuts. From Trombone Shorty to Bootsy Collins, with stops at Otis, Ray Charles, James Brown, and Louis Armstrong closing it out. Pure NOLA holiday vibes from start to finish.

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2025 Vol. 16 A Crescent City MiXmasTrombone Shorty, Bootsy Collins, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong
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The 16th annual MixMas is here! Fresh holiday vibes for 2025.

2024 Vol. 15 Xmas is all Funked Up!Too Many Zooz, Gregory Porter, Galactic
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While you may not recognize all of these artists, this mix is perfect for an upbeat holiday party. Artists featured: Too Many Zooz, DJ Williams, Gregory Porter, Pee Wee Ellis, Aloe Blacc, The Jive Turkeys, Amy Winehouse, and more!

2023 Vol. 14 GoosemasSierra Ferrell, Lucius, Goose, Kurt Vile
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I discovered some gems (new and old) from my favorite artists. Thank heavens Goose took goosemas seriously last year. Highlights include: Sierra Ferrell, Lucius, Umphrey's McGee, Goose, Kurt Vile, The Barr Brothers, Drive-by Truckers, and more!

2022 Vol. 13 A Grateful & Shreddy MiXmasGoose, Vampire Weekend, Grateful Shred
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Volume lucky 13, featuring Goose, Vampire Weekend, Grateful Shred (their 2 track contribution is MASSIVE), Bahamas, John Craigie, Spoon, a run of FUNK, Snoop Dog, some Reggae and a relaxing piano outtro!

2021 Vol. 12 Hiss ChristmasHiss Golden Messenger, Bird and Bee, Stringdusters
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In my 2021 Spotify review, I was in the .5% of top Hiss Golden Messenger listeners. This mix features 3 tracks from their Holiday record! Also enjoy something from the Stringdusters, Phoebe Bridgers, Woody Guthrie, Leon Bridges and more!

2020 Vol. 11 A Guaraldi-esque ChristmasVulfpeck, Khruangbin, Billy Strings, John Prine
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Paying homage to Vince Guaraldi Trio, without actually playing his songs. Vulfpeck re-imagined their originals in his spirit, so I used that as a foundation. Enjoy Khruangbin, Dolly, James Brown, Jack Black, Billy Strings, John Prine, The Black Crowes, G. Love, and more!

2019 Vol. 10 An Indie Erie ChristmasRobert Walter, Sharon Jones, Andrew Bird
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Vol 10!!! Found a great record featuring Robert Walter on keys/organ. It's sprinkled throughout with some indie, folk and funk. Sharon Jones, Andrew Bird, JD McPherson, Fruit Bats, Fiona Apple, Fleet Foxes and more! Favorite track: "We wish You an Irie Christmas"

2018 Vol. 9 8-Bit Jams from SpaceShatner Claus, Joel Paterson, B.B. King
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Aside from the best album cover ever, a balance of old and new palatable Christmas tunes. Some are ridiculous (like William Shatner's "Shatner Claus") while most are just plain awesome. Joel Paterson, B.B. King, Los Straitjackets, Phish, moe., and 8-bit madness by Rush Coil.

2017 Vol. 8 Throwback Vibes for MiXmasJoel Paterson, Lake Street Dive, White Stripes
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Super psyched to see Chicago musician Joel Paterson crank out an awesome Christmas album. Go Buy it, IT IS SO AWESOME! Lake Street Dive, PostModern Jukebox, The White Stripes, Nathaniel Rateliff, and The Yawpers from Denver. 35 tracks!

2016 Vol. 7 Mr Hankey The MiXmas BluesVulfpeck, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Jones
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Quite possibly my best work yet! I mixed this one as a complete track then cut it up. Highlights include: Vulfpeck, Courtney Barnett, the late Sharon Jones, a slick White Christmas mashup, Bowie and Bing and a bunch more.

2015 Vol. 6 Godfather of MiXmasJames Brown, Sharon Jones, Duke Ellington
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I found a boatload of James Brown Christmas music this year, which laid a strong foundation for this funky-folky-rockin' mix. Highlights also include Sharon Jones, Duke Ellington, Albert King, Deer Tick, MMJ & Kevin McCallister.

2014 Vol. 5 Elf'n OutBooker T, Wood Brothers, Prince, Shovels & Rope
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Clocking in at 92 minutes, I kinda got carried away with myself. But it was TOO MUCH FUN! Funky folky and funny, this mix covers all the bases. Artists include: Booker T & the MGs, The Wood Brothers, Prince, Shovels & Rope, Sufjan Stevens and more!

2013 Vol. 4 A MiXmas StoryPaul Simon, Coltrane, Ramones, Beta Radio
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Kicked off with a home-made hip-hop submission from bandmate Snakebird Jones! Then Paul Simon, Blitzen Trapper, jazz from Coltrane, ruckus from the Misfits and Ramones. All tied together with clips from one of my favorite holiday movies. Check out "Beta Radio" - this volume's MVP.

2012 Vol. 3 A Pee-wee MiXmasPolyphonic Spree, Sufjan, She & Him, Andrew Bird
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A smorgasbord of upbeat indie christmas classics fading into some mellow country pickin', wrapped in a nerdy bow-tie from your host Peewee Herman! Artists include: Polyphonic Spree, Sufjan Stevens, The Head and the Heart, Cee Lo Green, Sam Bush, She & Him, Andrew Bird, the late Earl Scruggs and more!

2011 Vol. 2 A MiXmas VacationSharon Jones, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan
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THE MIX not to mess with! This FUNKY rockin' mix is strung together with a handful of classic quotes from everyone's favorite Xmas movie. Artists Include: Richard Cheese, Sharon Jones, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, DJ Shadow, the Flaming Lips and more!

2010 Vol. 1 The OriginalSufjan Stevens, John Fahey, Martin Sexton
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The XMAS mix that started it all. My affinity for QUALITY Holiday music made by some of my favorite musicians meant my collection had gotten large enough to start sharing. Artists include: Esquivel, Sufjan Stevens, John Fahey, Martin Sexton, Jorma Kaukonen and MORE!