BOBBY RAY BITTLE
Bobby Ray Bittle was born the son of a preacher man in Black Mountain, NC. He learned early on to appreciate music. It was a part of his recovery and total healing from cancer at nine months old. He was writing his first songs by age four. Being raised up in gospel gave him roots, but sneaking to listen to country and rock helped round out his sound.
Bobby recorded an inspiring version of Stephen Curtis Chapman's "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emanuel!" for AHFC II. In 2013 he will release an EP, "Road To Redemption" with The Bobby Ray Bittle Band.
http://www.bobbyraybittle.com
Bobby Ray Bittle was born the son of a preacher man in Black Mountain, NC. He learned early on to appreciate music. It was a part of his recovery and total healing from cancer at nine months old. He was writing his first songs by age four. Being raised up in gospel gave him roots, but sneaking to listen to country and rock helped round out his sound.
Bobby recorded an inspiring version of Stephen Curtis Chapman's "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emanuel!" for AHFC II. In 2013 he will release an EP, "Road To Redemption" with The Bobby Ray Bittle Band.
http://www.bobbyraybittle.com
DARREN "DEW TRAIN" CAMP
Darren Camp is a multi-instrumental musician and composer from Seattle, emulating a style that blends at times grunge, metal, progressive, rock, pop, alternative, folk, and world music among others. He writes the music and lyrics, arranges, sings and plays most of the instruments on his original songs. He does all his own producing, including recording, mixing and mastering. He also likes to do acoustic guitar cover songs for fun.
Dew Train contributed original songs to both AHFC II (Santa Is Coming This Christmas), and to AHFC III (Holiday Traveler), and has written another original song (Hurry On Home For Christmas) for AHFC IV.
https://soundcloud.com/dewtrain
https://soundcloud.com/sea-the-band-1
Darren Camp is a multi-instrumental musician and composer from Seattle, emulating a style that blends at times grunge, metal, progressive, rock, pop, alternative, folk, and world music among others. He writes the music and lyrics, arranges, sings and plays most of the instruments on his original songs. He does all his own producing, including recording, mixing and mastering. He also likes to do acoustic guitar cover songs for fun.
Dew Train contributed original songs to both AHFC II (Santa Is Coming This Christmas), and to AHFC III (Holiday Traveler), and has written another original song (Hurry On Home For Christmas) for AHFC IV.
https://soundcloud.com/dewtrain
https://soundcloud.com/sea-the-band-1
DON SCHIFF
Don Schiff plays multiple instruments. He helped popularize the NS/Stick, an 8-string tapping instrument.
His credits as concert and session musician read like a who's who in the history of modern music. Don has performed with: Sammy Davis Jr, Ann Margaret, Raquel Welch, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lewis, Tina Turner, Shirley MacLaine, the Muppets, Eddie Money and Sheryl Crow - to name a few. He currently plays NS/Stick in the band Rocket Scientists
http://www.donschiff.com
Don Schiff plays multiple instruments. He helped popularize the NS/Stick, an 8-string tapping instrument.
His credits as concert and session musician read like a who's who in the history of modern music. Don has performed with: Sammy Davis Jr, Ann Margaret, Raquel Welch, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lewis, Tina Turner, Shirley MacLaine, the Muppets, Eddie Money and Sheryl Crow - to name a few. He currently plays NS/Stick in the band Rocket Scientists
http://www.donschiff.com
HARRY GRILLO
Singer/songwriter Harry Grillo founded AHFC as a way raising money for various worthy children's causes. Harry has produced each AHFC album and contributed several to the first release and one to each additional. He has also contributed tracks using the moniker "Stain Glass Dreams", a side project focusing on instrumental music.
Harry has released three full length albums of pop-rock music, which are available on i-Tunes, amazon and cdbaby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HarryGrillo
Singer/songwriter Harry Grillo founded AHFC as a way raising money for various worthy children's causes. Harry has produced each AHFC album and contributed several to the first release and one to each additional. He has also contributed tracks using the moniker "Stain Glass Dreams", a side project focusing on instrumental music.
Harry has released three full length albums of pop-rock music, which are available on i-Tunes, amazon and cdbaby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HarryGrillo
HELDER ROCK
Helder Oldfield Rock is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music.
Helder Rock believes in the power of Instrumental Rock. He works under the influence of sounds from artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield and Kitaro to name just a few.
Although many people don’t believe his name is really Helder Rock.
https://www.facebook.com/HelderRock
http://www.reverbnation.com/helderrock
Helder Oldfield Rock is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music.
Helder Rock believes in the power of Instrumental Rock. He works under the influence of sounds from artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield and Kitaro to name just a few.
Although many people don’t believe his name is really Helder Rock.
https://www.facebook.com/HelderRock
http://www.reverbnation.com/helderrock
JOSH HARRIS
A rising star in the Philadelphia music scene, Josh Harris's introspective songs are reminiscent of the great singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Josh recorded "The First Noel" for AHFC II.
A self-trained vocalist and guitarist, Josh began writing songs over a decade ago, incorporating touches of humor and intrapersonal narratives. In 2008, Josh released a three-track solo EP. His latest album, "Places I've Been," was recently released and produced by Grammy award winning producer, James Cravero.
http://www.joshharris247.com
A rising star in the Philadelphia music scene, Josh Harris's introspective songs are reminiscent of the great singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Josh recorded "The First Noel" for AHFC II.
A self-trained vocalist and guitarist, Josh began writing songs over a decade ago, incorporating touches of humor and intrapersonal narratives. In 2008, Josh released a three-track solo EP. His latest album, "Places I've Been," was recently released and produced by Grammy award winning producer, James Cravero.
http://www.joshharris247.com
THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS
The Kings of Christmas features core members Guy LeMonnier, Anthony Gaynor, Tommy Farese, and Michael Lanning in addition to musicians and special guests.
It's four primary members are all former members of the world famous Trans-Siberian-Orchestra.
http://www.thekingsofchristmas.com/
The Kings of Christmas features core members Guy LeMonnier, Anthony Gaynor, Tommy Farese, and Michael Lanning in addition to musicians and special guests.
It's four primary members are all former members of the world famous Trans-Siberian-Orchestra.
http://www.thekingsofchristmas.com/
MATTHEW HUFF
Matthew grew up in Mammoth Spring, AR on a thousand acres of family land.The small town life gave him a wealth of experiences to draw from when he realized God had put the talent within him to put words together that would paint pictures in song.
Matthew recently released the full length album "Reflection".
"God gives us talents and they deserve obedience to step forward and use them in positive ways."
http://www.matthewhuffmusic.com
Matthew grew up in Mammoth Spring, AR on a thousand acres of family land.The small town life gave him a wealth of experiences to draw from when he realized God had put the talent within him to put words together that would paint pictures in song.
Matthew recently released the full length album "Reflection".
"God gives us talents and they deserve obedience to step forward and use them in positive ways."
http://www.matthewhuffmusic.com
MISSYG
MissyG (Guthrie) has loved the music industry all her life. She began performing at 13 years old, winning auditions for choirs. Along with her vocals, Missy plays 12 String Acoustic Guitar and some Keyboards.
MissyG performs the "Country Western Brand" of music from covers to her own hot originals included in her first CD, “Lucky 7”, and in 2013, her second CD, “John Dear”. Missy is currently working on her third CD, “The Warrior In Us All”.
http://www.missygband.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/missygband
MissyG (Guthrie) has loved the music industry all her life. She began performing at 13 years old, winning auditions for choirs. Along with her vocals, Missy plays 12 String Acoustic Guitar and some Keyboards.
MissyG performs the "Country Western Brand" of music from covers to her own hot originals included in her first CD, “Lucky 7”, and in 2013, her second CD, “John Dear”. Missy is currently working on her third CD, “The Warrior In Us All”.
http://www.missygband.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/missygband
MY TERMINAL & THE TRIP
My Terminal And The Trip is Carlo Baldini's solo-project, heading out since 2010. Started in London (United Kingdom), it had several relocation over the years such as in Italy and Canada. Carlo is self-taught both musically and technically, as he records every instrument and provide to mix every song of his project. He produced and released various EPs as well as a full-length album totally independently.
My Terminal And The Trip contributes with a personal choral/shoegaze version of "The First Noel", hoping that it will inspire a heartfelt singalong of this popular and amazing carol. Merry Christmas!
http://myterminalandthetrip.bandcamp.com
My Terminal And The Trip is Carlo Baldini's solo-project, heading out since 2010. Started in London (United Kingdom), it had several relocation over the years such as in Italy and Canada. Carlo is self-taught both musically and technically, as he records every instrument and provide to mix every song of his project. He produced and released various EPs as well as a full-length album totally independently.
My Terminal And The Trip contributes with a personal choral/shoegaze version of "The First Noel", hoping that it will inspire a heartfelt singalong of this popular and amazing carol. Merry Christmas!
http://myterminalandthetrip.bandcamp.com
NIKKI SHAE
Nikki has contributed annually to AHFC since 2011. From a small town just north of Toronto, Canada, Nikki grew up on a horse farm where her family raced thoroughbred horses for a living.
Some of Nikki’s influences include Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles, and Sara Evans just to name a few. She has always found that writing lyrics and melodies came easily to her.
http://www.nikkishae.com
Nikki has contributed annually to AHFC since 2011. From a small town just north of Toronto, Canada, Nikki grew up on a horse farm where her family raced thoroughbred horses for a living.
Some of Nikki’s influences include Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles, and Sara Evans just to name a few. She has always found that writing lyrics and melodies came easily to her.
http://www.nikkishae.com
REID STEVENS
Reid Stevens strives to combine all of those timeless classic sounds, progressions & overall favorite music moments that people have so deeply sown into their lives and then apply that to a modern day singer/songwriter approach. He also produces, sings and plays multiple instruments on his albums.
Reid has contributed an original song to AHFC II, "Away In A Manger" to AHFC III, and is working on a song for the next album. He is a strong supporter of AHFC's concept and camaraderie among fellow indie artists.
http://www.33andonethirdrecords.com
http://reidstevens.bandcamp.com
Reid Stevens strives to combine all of those timeless classic sounds, progressions & overall favorite music moments that people have so deeply sown into their lives and then apply that to a modern day singer/songwriter approach. He also produces, sings and plays multiple instruments on his albums.
Reid has contributed an original song to AHFC II, "Away In A Manger" to AHFC III, and is working on a song for the next album. He is a strong supporter of AHFC's concept and camaraderie among fellow indie artists.
http://www.33andonethirdrecords.com
http://reidstevens.bandcamp.com
ROB ASTOR
Digital music composer Rob Astor blends classical, electronic and new age to create his own soundscapes. Having released multiple sci-fi/fantasy themed albums, Rob has contributed several original takes on Christmas classics to AHFC.
This Michigan native has also had his music utilized by the History Channel, Coca-Cola and Hershey's (for a Reese's ad). Rob also write science fiction has several short stories for purchase in i-tunes, along with his music.
http://www.youtube.com/user/RobAstor
Digital music composer Rob Astor blends classical, electronic and new age to create his own soundscapes. Having released multiple sci-fi/fantasy themed albums, Rob has contributed several original takes on Christmas classics to AHFC.
This Michigan native has also had his music utilized by the History Channel, Coca-Cola and Hershey's (for a Reese's ad). Rob also write science fiction has several short stories for purchase in i-tunes, along with his music.
http://www.youtube.com/user/RobAstor
SUNSHINE DELUSIONS
Meet Sunshine Delusions, featuring the acoustic guitar & vocals of Bruce Clark of Columbia, SC, combined with the sparkling eyes & crystalline voice of Leslie C. Gilroy of Newark, NJ!
Bruce and Leslie wrote and recorded "Oh, It's Christmas Time" for AHFC V. Bruce also performed on "A Winter Song" with Keith Bates for AHFC V, while Leslie has helped promote AHFC since the beginning!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Delusions/749139395123804
Meet Sunshine Delusions, featuring the acoustic guitar & vocals of Bruce Clark of Columbia, SC, combined with the sparkling eyes & crystalline voice of Leslie C. Gilroy of Newark, NJ!
Bruce and Leslie wrote and recorded "Oh, It's Christmas Time" for AHFC V. Bruce also performed on "A Winter Song" with Keith Bates for AHFC V, while Leslie has helped promote AHFC since the beginning!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Delusions/749139395123804
TOM COOLIDGE
Singer/songwriter Tom Coolidge hails from Lexington, SC. Tom is old school classic country in the vein of Merle Haggard and Hank Williams. In fact, his genre is listed as Appalachian/Americana/Folk. Tom's music is raw and real, a timeless sound!
His 2011 album, "Bout Time" is available from cdbaby.
Tom will be contributing an original song to AHFC IV, "Christmas Eve In Dixie".
http://www.tomcoolidge.com
Singer/songwriter Tom Coolidge hails from Lexington, SC. Tom is old school classic country in the vein of Merle Haggard and Hank Williams. In fact, his genre is listed as Appalachian/Americana/Folk. Tom's music is raw and real, a timeless sound!
His 2011 album, "Bout Time" is available from cdbaby.
Tom will be contributing an original song to AHFC IV, "Christmas Eve In Dixie".
http://www.tomcoolidge.com
WILLIAM MOZINGO
William Mozingo is a graphic design artist/photographer who enjoys singing.
Will recorded tracks for the first four At Home For Christmas albums and is currently planning an album of Traditional Gospel Hymns. He also enjoys writing screenplays, videography and acting. Will has appeared as in extra in the films "Patriot" (where he had the privilege of sharing a water break with the late Heath Ledger), and the Cuba Gooding Jr drama, "Radio".
https://sites.google.com/site/surfingsharkgraphics/
William Mozingo is a graphic design artist/photographer who enjoys singing.
Will recorded tracks for the first four At Home For Christmas albums and is currently planning an album of Traditional Gospel Hymns. He also enjoys writing screenplays, videography and acting. Will has appeared as in extra in the films "Patriot" (where he had the privilege of sharing a water break with the late Heath Ledger), and the Cuba Gooding Jr drama, "Radio".
https://sites.google.com/site/surfingsharkgraphics/
