Silver Bells . Celebrating 25 years of the Albion Christmas Band

The Albion Christmas Band evolved from special seasonal shows by the last incarnation of the Albion Band fronted by Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention/Steeleye Span).
The band are Simon Nicol, Kellie While, Simon Care and Ashley Hutchings. Their annual Christmas shows feature seasonal songs and tunes smattered with humorous readings and the occasional silly dance. Described in The Guardian as “the perfect antidote to the corporate xmas” they are now in their 25th year selling out such venues as The Sage, Gateshead, The New Vic, Newcastle-u-Lyme and Buxton Opera House and this special 25th Anniversary compilation chosen by the band themselves and will play many of the songs featured on this years tour.

Tracklisting
1. Cherry tree carol
2. December in New York
3. Frosty reception
4. See amid the winter’s snow
5. Snow/Christmas Eve, 1914
6. Silent night
7. My father played the melodeon
8. Rebel Jesus
9. Past 3 o’clock
10. Month of January
11. Bitter withy
12. Sleet
13. Winter song
14. Somerset wassail
15. Here we come a’wassailing
16. Julian of Norwich
17. Come love carolling
18. There’s a light shining over Bethlehem
19. Voices raised in simple worship
20. God bless the master