High Country Holiday

by Andy Thorn

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1.	Joy to the World 03:02	buy track
2.	Hark the Herald Angels Sing 02:26	buy track
3.	O Come, O come, Emmanuel 04:14	buy track
4.	Deck the Halls 01:22	buy track
5.	Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 04:21	buy track
6.	Greensleeves 03:49	buy track
7.	The Bells of Boulder 03:21	buy track
8.	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 01:33	buy track
9.	Away in a Manger 02:51	buy track
10.	O Come, All Ye Faithful 02:30	buy track
11.	Auld Lang Syne 03:07	buy track

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Andy Thorn has spent over a decade touring with the legendary jam band Leftover Salmon, but, thanks to a viral video, he’s now best-known as that guy who plays banjo to a wild fox. Fans of Andy’s videos also know he loves subjecting his banjos to snowstorms in his high-altitude backyard. Every winter, Andy’s followers also learn that he is very, very into Christmas. On social media, he pushes the boundaries: How much Christmas music is too much? How early can you start playing it? (Like, October?) His followers have not merely tolerated this — they’ve requested more. In response, Andy recorded “High Country Holiday.” The album features 11 instrumental tunes: 10 classic carols, plus one original, recorded with some of his favorite musician friends. The incredible fiddle playing was contributed by Allie Kral, Andy Reiner, and Bobby Britt (of Town Mountain). Dr. Joy Adams (of Big Richard) adds stunning cello to two songs, and Erik Deutsch (of the Black Crowes) adds his gorgeous piano to four tracks. And Andy’s longtime bandmate, Dr. Greg Garrison, adds the bass. The result is a highly-listenable Christmas album that twinkles like holiday lights and goes down like eggnog. Both of which will be in heavy rotation at Andy’s house — along with this album, the perfect backdrop for sparkling festive memories.

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released November 22, 2023

Engineered and mixed by Jay Elliot at IntroVertigo Studios in Boulder, CO
Mastered by Anna Frick at Ally Sound
Artwork by Steve Johansen

Andy Thorn - Banjo, Guitar
Allie Kral - Fiddle (1)
Andy Reiner -Fiddle (6)
Bobby Britt - Fiddle (2, 10, 11)
Erik Deutsch - Piano (3, 5, 7, 9)
Greg Garrison - Bass (1, 3, 6, 8, 11)
Joy Adams - Cello (1, 6)

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Andy Thorn Boulder, Colorado

Andy Thorn has been touring with the legendary jam band Leftover Salmon for over a decade. But between rowdy nights on the road as a banjo player, he’s also a songwriter, record producer, guitar player, dad, and avid fox enthusiast.

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