edwardsand
Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 743
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Posted on Nov 29 2019 04:37 PM
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I think it's allowed to ask a Christmas related question. I need to expand the musical selection this year, and I've already got the Ventures classic album (and saw it posted that they had another one as well).
I searched and found there was an ealier surf Xmas album thread, so I'd like to know: what are some good suggestions for non-surf instrumental Xmas albums? Or new surf ones that haven't received much attention before? I welcome hearing about albums from a variety of styles, from rock to country, jazz, lounge, and more.
I've heard Chet Atkins made a Christmas album. I've got the Jim Campilongo album (which does have some vocals as well as instrumentals. Let's hear what else is good out there!
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twang10
Joined: Dec 12, 2018
Posts: 24
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 02:15 AM
In the non-surf category, some acoustic finger-style guitar instrumentals
John Fahey - "Christmas Guitar Vol 1"
- "Poplar Songs Of Christmas & New Year’s"
Seth Austen - "Christmas Day In the Morning"
El McMeen - "The Spirit Of Christmas Guitar"
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2344
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 09:49 AM
One of my favorite Christmas albums is "Wonderlux presents Christmas Eve". Mark Fontana of the Blue Hawaiians, and Brian Benedict, put this album together, and it has flown under the radar. Not really surf, but in the surf-intro ballpark.
http://www.wonderluxmusic.com/contact.html
The Blue Hawaiians' "Christmas on the Big Island" is another classic.
— Bob
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summerfun
Joined: Sep 16, 2013
Posts: 259
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 12:21 PM
Jim Kimo West (slack key guitarist and long time member of the "Weird Al" Yankovic band) - "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas".
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Fady
Joined: Mar 07, 2010
Posts: 2252
North Carolina
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 03:36 PM
Joel Paterson is an absolute must 'non-Surf, instrumental' Christmas Album.
You can stream the whole thing on YT and probably all the other streaming services, but do yourself (and Joel) a favor and buy a copy too.
https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/hi-fi-christmas-guitar
edit: PS - Yes, Chet did a great one too.
— Fady
El Mirage @ ReverbNation
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edwardsand
Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 743
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 05:28 PM
Great suggestions - and I am all for buying the CD instead of streaming, as I want to support musicians. I may stream something once to check it out, then buy the CD if I like (and rip it to MP3 to listen on various devices).
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homerhead
Joined: Mar 17, 2006
Posts: 530
Portland, OR
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 05:53 PM
Mermen "Do You Hear What I Hear"
King of Hawaii "Mele Kalikimaka"
"Happy Holidays with Satan's Pilgrims" - new single!
Bob's "Wonderlux presents Christmas Eve" suggestion is right on.
— Rick
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25540
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Nov 30 2019 10:53 PM
Blue Hawaiians-Christmas on Big Island
Los Straitjackets have 2 Xmas albums,
recently released all on 1 cd.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 612
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Dec 01 2019 10:16 AM
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen...bump it up to 1.5x
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNDh8-A1fes
— Lorne
The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers
Vancouver BC Canada
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Dec 01 2019 10:33 AM
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Surfersaurus
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
Posts: 352
Australia
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Posted on Dec 04 2019 04:24 AM
The "Electric Christmas" album is available from Double Crown Records.
http://electricchristmasalbum.com/tag/double-crown-records/
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Nilstempo
Joined: Jun 29, 2011
Posts: 186
Halden, Norway
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Posted on Dec 04 2019 01:33 PM
We got two Christmas records out, this being the latest.
Also availeble on vinyl from our website
https://open.spotify.com/album/3wcc31VPqgpEC37YSXbh5e?si=o-LsyjJ9RcWXQSM0r-XuiQ
— Nils
"If it hadn’t been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I would have never picked up a guitar." - Pete Townshend, The Who
The Twang-O-Matics - Facebook
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3797
North Atlantic
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Posted on Dec 04 2019 02:18 PM
Here’s my annual pitch for our Xmas ep Snowman Rumble. Take a listen here:
http://reverbranch.bandcamp.com/album/snowman-rumble
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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matt
Joined: Oct 18, 2010
Posts: 650
Boston, MA
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Posted on Dec 05 2019 04:52 PM
A favorite in our house is Tuck Andress's "Carols Hymns and Songs About Snow".
Recorded direct from guitar into the board!
— Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters
Boston's Premier Surf/Noir Combo
http://www.heatonsurf.com
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2344
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Dec 20 2019 05:01 PM
All the recommendations above are outstanding. The Joel Patterson album, "Christmas Guitar", that Fady recommended, is excellent! I bought it a month ago, but just got around to listening to it. I just haven't been ready to listen to Christmas music.
— Bob
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Dec 20 2019 05:19 PM
My favorite!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2344
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Dec 20 2019 08:36 PM
Of course, Danny! Love it!
— Bob
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Fady
Joined: Mar 07, 2010
Posts: 2252
North Carolina
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Posted on Dec 20 2019 08:45 PM
Since we’ve crossed the line to include surf, and despite not being Christmas Albums (just a couple songs)... Snowman (aka Walkingi in the Air) is a MUST play this time of year.
Grabbing that link also tipped me off to a nice nod to Wham to boot.
BITCH BOYS!!! \m/ \m/
You’re welcome 
— Fady
El Mirage @ ReverbNation
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Fady
Joined: Mar 07, 2010
Posts: 2252
North Carolina
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Posted on Dec 20 2019 08:48 PM
RobbieReverb wrote:
All the recommendations above are outstanding. The Joel Patterson album, "Christmas Guitar", that Fady recommended, is excellent! I bought it a month ago, but just got around to listening to it. I just haven't been ready to listen to Christmas music.
Glad you are enjoying this one, Robbie! I bought it as a digital download the year it came out and then when it was released on vinyl the next year, I bought it again. It is THAT good folks!
— Fady
El Mirage @ ReverbNation
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Dec 25 2022 02:45 PM
Just want to bump this suggestion, really enjoying his music today. Thanks Fady 
Fady wrote:
Joel Paterson is an absolute must 'non-Surf, instrumental' Christmas Album.
You can stream the whole thing on YT and probably all the other streaming services, but do yourself (and Joel) a favor and buy a copy too.
https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/hi-fi-christmas-guitar
edit: PS - Yes, Chet did a great one too.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
Last edited: Dec 25, 2022 14:47:16
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