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'Tis The Season? James Elkington Gets Moody On '13 Days Of Xmas'

The Chicago-based guitarist digs into his English heritage for a traditional folk song featured on a new holiday music compilation from Bloodshot Records.
James Elkington contributes a traditional English carol to the <em>13 Days Of Xmas</em> compilation.

Christmas carols needn't always be cheery and bright, and there's no shortage of seasonal irreverence and sadness.

Bloodshot Records finds a place between the dark and the silly with a new compilation, , featuring originals and covers by the likes of, Jon Langford, and . The Chicago-based guitarist — who's played with , , , and — digs deep into his English heritage for the traditional folk song "Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand."

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