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 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

In all the years that we’ve been selling Christmas music at Incahoots, there has been one album that’s been requested by customers more than any other. And no, it’s not “Christmas Arias for Two” by William Shatner and Rex Harrison, it’s “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Well I’m happy to report that we finally have it! For those not familiar with this CD, it features Christmas tunes in more of a rock style, and includes the rockin’ version of “Carol of the Bells” that will make you grab your air guitar, stick out your tongue, and nod your head to the beat. And it’s just $12.99.

Jackie Evancho

Fans of Jackie Evancho, the young mezzo-soprano who wowed the world with her astounding singing voice, were begging for more when she released her holiday EP ‘O HOLY NIGHT’ in 2010. This year, Evancho is back with her first full-length holiday recording, and to keep the begging to a minimum, another CD featuring movie favorites.

HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS features a collection of holiday classics that make wonderful use of her rich, angelic vocals. The fare leans toward the tender side, with songs like “What Child Is This,” “The First Noel” and “Walking in the Air” that are appropriate to Evancho’s operatic style of singing. She is backed on the album by the symphonic splendor of the Orchestra of St. Lukes and the New York Chorus of St. Cecilia.

On SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN, Jackie poignantly sings some of the most memorable songs from the big screen. Her sweet soprano voice brings out the enchantment in the confection “Pure Imagination,” and a nuanced take on “My Heart Will Go On” rivals Celine Dion’s original. Other songs include “Reflection” from “Mulan,” “Come What May” from “Moulin Rouge” and “Music of the Night” from “Phantom of the Opera” Guests include Chris Botti, Joshua Bell and The Canadian Tenors.

Celtic Woman
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

The Irish music phenomenon Celtic Woman has released a brand new Christmas album, HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. This CD features beloved popular Christmas songs as well as traditional Celtic Christmas carols.

Songs include “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “We Three Kings,” “What Child is This,” “Silent Night,” and more. You’ll find both Christmas albums by Celtic Woman on the holiday music rack at Incahoots.

Please join us for A Garden Concert at Incahoots with renowned Native American Flutist, Jan Michael Looking Wolf

Friday, June 29^th at 7:00 PM

Come enjoy a beautiful acoustic concert with wooden native flutes, acoustic guitars, and world drums!

All ages are welcome. Donations are encouraged, but not required. It will be a wonderful evening, we hope to see you here.

Jan Michael Looking Wolf is a Native American (enrolled Kalapuya Tribal Member) with Irish descent that lives near his reservation, Jan Michael is an accomplished Native American Flutist, recording artist, educator, and humanitarian. With 18 CDs internationally released, he has won four Native American Music Awards, including for Artist of the Year. From a special CD for children with cancer to a native youth drug and alcohol prevention music video, his dedication to making a positive difference is a main driver in his music. Considered a premier performer of the Native American Flute, Jan Michael is playing for the First Minister of Ireland this summer in Derry Ireland. Previously, he has headlined large festivals and concerts across the country. He has instructed cultural diversity courses at universities for over 7 years and taught over 5,000 people how to play the Native American Flute.

Jan Michael’s life way and musical expressions are based on the Native American Tradition of ‘One Heart’. In short, it is a truth that we are equal regardless of the color of our skin, tribal affiliation, language we speak, income, gender, faith, nationality or personal beliefs. ‘One Heart’ is the recognition of Unity through Diversity. His music carries a message of hope for our children and oneness for humanity. In spring of 1994, Jan Michael suffered two large strokes from a very rare genetic enzyme disorder prone to Native Americans and had blood clots pass through his brain and heart and cause bleeding in the lungs. As a result from the strokes, he was paralyzed on the entire left side of his body for nearly a year. He received a miraculous healing and recovered nearly 100%.

The Winter Solstice offers yet another excuse for a party in December, and if you’re having a party, you need a little music. We’re happy to offer a couple of exciting new releases this year.

First up, is the music of John Huling. He’s just released Winter Solstice – Southwest Meditations, an album of musical stories with haunting Native American flute melodies and meditative drumming enveloped in the sounds of nature. This is contemplative, peaceful music for meditation, dreaming, and healing your spirit.

Hmmm…I guess that may not sound like most people’s idea of party music. Never fear, we have another selection.

A solstice CD that I plan to add to my personal collection is Song of Solstice by Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra. This album of Celtic music offers original and traditional songs for midwinter. From pieces that encourage introspection to lively tunes that will have you singing along, this CD is a gift to help banish the winter gloom.