The liner notes to A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2 read aloud by mandolinist Karen MalKaren and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Christmas Carols

The liner notes to A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2 read aloud by mandolinist Karen Mal

One half of the Mandolin Christmas duo wrote an essay about the Winter Solstice. Enjoy and share with friends.Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Sliding into Winter Solstice an essay from mandolinist Karen Mal

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcdsWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:SPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Wexford Carol / Shenandoah from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/in-dulci-jubilo-from-new-mandolin_26.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcdsWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:SPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

In Dulci Jubilo from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-angel-gabriel-from-new-mandolin_26.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

The Angel Gabriel from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/dance-of-sugar-plum-fairy-from-new_82.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcdsWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:SPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/carol-of-bells-from-new-mandolin_77.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Carol of the Bells from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas_35.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Bring a Torch from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/gesu-bambino-from-new-mandolin.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcdsWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:SPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZER

Gesu Bambino from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albums:A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/good-king-wenceslas-go-tell-it-on.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcdsWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:SPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZER

Good King Wenceslas / Go Tell It on the Mountain from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albums:A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/watchman-tell-us-of-night-from-new.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

Watchman, Tell Us of the Night from the NEW A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albums:A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/o-holy-night-from-new-mandolin.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

O Holy Night from the NEW! A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for you to enjoy with family and friends.Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun factsand a story or two about the songs.This episode is about The First NoelLike the music? Here's how to get the music and support the work we do.Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself herehttps://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmasYou like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascdSpotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotifyAmazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazonYoutube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutubeBuy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here.Austin for Christmas.With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MALRead more about us on FACEBOOK and Here.

The First Noel

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for you to enjoy with family and friends.Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun factsand a story or two about the songs.This episode is about In the Bleak Midwinter..Like the music? Here's how to get the music and support the work we do.Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself herehttps://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmasYou like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascdSpotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotifyAmazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazonYoutube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutubeBuy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here.Austin for Christmas.With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MALRead more about us on FACEBOOK and Here.

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