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Review: Flat River Band superb on ‘Christmas Time’ holiday album (Includes first-hand account)

This holiday collection opens with a haunting rendition of the classic “O Holy Night” and they pick up the pace with a refreshing and upbeat version of “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”

“Away in a Manger” is nostalgic and heartfelt. Equally moving is their soothing spiritual ballad “It’s Christmas Time,” and the inclusion of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” is an added treat. “Jingle Bells” is uptempo, joyful and fun.

After the witty “I’m Gonna Get That Santa Clause,” it closes with the traditional Christmas carol “What Child Is This” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (We Three Kings).”

Christmas Time is available on Apple Music and on Spotify.

Throughout their career in the music business, Flat River Band has opened for such artists as Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, and TG Sheppard, among others.

The Verdict

Overall, Flat River Band soars on their Christmas Time holiday CD. It is a must for any country and bluegrass music fan’s CD collection. Their harmonies are stunning on the eclectic musical effort. Christmas Time garners an A rating.

To learn more about Flat River Band and their music, check out their official website and their Facebook page.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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