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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.

Location:

United States

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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.

Twitter:

@socmusic

Language:

English

Contact:

619-886-7444


Episodes
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The Voice At Christmas

2/9/2025
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about The Voice and the many artists and coaches that have released Christmas music! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:28:30

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Award Season

2/3/2025
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:13:29

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Dean Martin's Christmas Music Legacy

1/13/2025
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Dean Martin returning to the charts following the release of a previously-unreleased Christmas song (that wasn't really previously-unreleased)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:08:04

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Happy New Year!

12/31/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2024! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:05:52

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Auld Lang Syne

12/30/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2025! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:17:47

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Merry Christmas!

12/25/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:04:27

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Best Christmas Songs Of The 21st Century (So Far)

12/22/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast about their picks as compared to Billboard's list of the Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century (So Far)! Billboard's List of the Top Christmas Songs Of The 21st Century (So Far) Check out the Christmas Podcasts Podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:01:10:04

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Lisa and Dawn on Christmas Music and the Liverbirds

12/19/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks singer/songwriters Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder about their Christmas music, including a new single they just released with the Liverbirds (and their efforts to promote the Liverbirds' legacy)! NY Times Mini-Doc on the Liverbirds Liverbirds Official Instagram Liverbirds Official U.S. Instagram Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:46:36

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Ken's Christmas List

12/17/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about hunting for rare Christmas songs, and crossing the last one off his list! 'Tis the Soundtrack's Merry Mixtape of Ken's songs Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:12:48

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Last Christmas

12/15/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas explains why he thinks "Last Christmas" is the "Die Hard" of Christmas songs! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:06:39

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It's Christmas With Tower Of Power

12/12/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Tower of Power founding member Emilio Castillo, on a break from their current tour. They talk about Tower of Power's new, and first, Christmas album (It's Christmas), their Holidays and Hits tour and some of their plans for 2025! Tower of Power website Tower of Power's album It's Christmas Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:13:11

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Kevin McGrath Wishes You The Biggest Merry Indie Christmas Yet

12/10/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to writer Kevin McGrath about the latest Christmas compilation he's put together, which has a massive 65-song tracklist! Check out the newest volume (#4) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out last year's volume (#3) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out the second volume of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out the first volume of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Kevin's 2023 appearance on this podcast Kevin's 2022 appearance on this podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:42:47

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Michelle Malone And More Christmas Music

12/8/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Michelle Malone about last year's Christmas album, and the Christmas album we might be getting next year (which you can get on her website right now), plus lots of other stuff! Michelle Malone's Website Michelle Malone's music store Michelle Malone's YouTube channel Michelle Malone on Bands In Town Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:47:01

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That's Not A Christmas Song

12/5/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas songs that aren't really Christmas songs. Or are they? Episode about "Baby It's Cold Outside" Episode about "Jingle Bell Rock" Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:08:48

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James Robert Webb Renews Old Toy Trains

12/1/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about splitting his time between medicine and music, his new version of "Old Toy Trains" and the possible re-release of his Christmas album, along with conversation about lots and lots of music! James Robert Webb Website James Robert Webb links Get James Robert Webb's "Old Toy Trains" Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:57:07

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Carpenters Legacy Wants To Spend Christmastime With You

11/28/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sally and Ned from Carpenters Legacy about their paths to the Carpenters, their amazing tribute show and their new Christmas album Christmastime With You! Carpenters Legacy Website Carpenters Legacy YouTube Channel Carpenters Legacy new album Christmastime With You Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:38:21

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First Christmas Songs

11/27/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about an article about the first Christmas songs traditional radio stations played this year when they flipped their format to All Christmas music. To delve into that, and other Christmas Song first, he was joined by Ashley from the Magic of the Season podcast, Robert from Behind the Bells, Scott from the Holly Jolly X'Masu podcast and Suzanne from Suzanne's Band! Radio Insight Article on First Christmas Songs Magic of the Season podcast Behind the Bells Holly Jolly X'Masu Suzanne's Band Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:55:21

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Linda Imperial Almost Ready For Rudolph

11/25/2024
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Linda Imperial about her Christmas music (and non-Christmas music), including last year's single "Christmas In The Topics", her earlier single "Christmas, You And Me" and her charity appearance with "Little Drummer Boy", plus and her plans for a rocking "Run Rudolph Run"! Linda's first appearance in 2021 Linda's appearance last year Linda's website Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:24:50

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Cliff Beach On Jazz, Funk, Gospel and Christmas Music

11/20/2024
Send us a text Ken 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 Faithful Cliff's "Beach Please" Cliff's "You Showed Me The Way" Cliff on Instagram Cliff on Facebook Cliff on Bluesky Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:51:11

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A Winter's Eve With David Arkenstone and Friends

11/17/2024
Send us a text Ken 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 Website David Arkenstone on Bandcamp Tour info for "A Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends" Join David Arkenstone's community of Arkenfans! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show

Duration:00:27:53