Paul Kelly - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Banjo, Melodica, Stylophone, Harmonica, Percussion
Nicola West - Backing Vocals (1, 2), Cello (1, 2)
Anna Webster - Backing Vocals (1)
Gregor Barclay - Backing Vocals (1, 2)
Richard Merchant - Trumpet (1, 2)
Jamie Watson - Alto Saxophone (1)
Heather Brown - Flute (1)
Joe Montague - Drums (1, 2), Percussion (1, 2), Handclaps (1)
Produced by Paul Kelly
Mixed and Mastered in 2020 by Sam Smith
Recorded by Paul Kelly, Joe Montague, Gregor Barclay
Invaluable assistance by Ben Robb
‘Stockings’ recorded in 2011 at home, Starbucks Byres Road attic and Gregor’s place.
Lead vocals, percussion, stylophone, banjo and harmonica added at home in 2020.
Drums and extra percussion added 2020 at The Old Surgery Recording Studio, Leeds.
‘Snow Flakes’ recorded in 2012 at home, Starbucks Byres Road attic and Gregor’s place.
Additional guitar, backing vocals and percussion recorded at home in 2020.
Drums and extra percussion added 2020 at The Old Surgery Recording Studio, Leeds.
‘My Christmas Was in June’ recorded at home Winter 2016.
Vocals, bass, additional guitar, synths, and percussion added in November 2020. Written by Anna Waronker, Jeffrey McDonald & Steven McDonald.
‘Blinded By The Night’ recorded at home in October/November 2020. Written by Molly Nilsson.
supported by 19 fans who also own “Christmas With The Martial Arts”
Not a bad track on this entire compilation. Five hundred stars. A broad range of pop tunes to help bring alt Xmas music the recognition it deserves. Jim
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021