I came across a fine bit of Christmas Spirit today. The very talented Gentry Morris has recorded a Christmas song which you can download for free or make a donation to “Charity Water”. There’s good use of IT for you – how would old style retailing allow you to set your own price?

With a name like “Christmas for Cowboys” you might guess he’s a bit country – well Americana? Labels are all a bit tricky! Very wistful and rather beautiful.
http://gentrymorris.com/store.cfm

My other current favourite Christmas music is also Americana, if you like Gentry you could also try Bill Mallonee. I’m really into his Christmas album at the moment
billmalloneemusic
try track 6 an instrumental simply called Nativity – have a click and listen, you can preview without buying. Again, if you do want to buy, you can set your own price but this time with a minimum $7.99. Clever stuff this online selling.

It’s not a very cheery album but who can’t love a couplet like
He was heaven sent
even for our president
(it is a pre Obama recording!).