Danbury, Connecticut, USA - Cold Blow these Winter Winds (Green Linnet #1229) is a new holiday album featuring a star-studded line-up of traditional musicians from Scotland and the North of England. It was recorded live at a benefit concert at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, on December 21, 2003. The album features Eliza Carthy, Rory McLeod, Mary MacMaster (the Poozies), Aaron Jones (Old Blind Dogs), singer Karine Polwart (Malinky), harpist Corrina Hewat and many others, all under the artistic direction of Edinburgh pianist Dave Milligan.

The new CD includes the traditional carols "Lullay lullay" and "Christ Child's Lullaby," an a cappella performance by Eliza Carthy on "Dives and Lazarus," Rory McLeod singing John Prine's "Christmas in Prison," a rollicking version of Shane MacGowan's "Fairytale of New York," and an instrumental "Little Drummer Boy" with Rory Campbell's Border pipes leading the way.

“This is a fantastic line-up, that made for a very special night," says Campbell. "It's seasonal material relating to the Christmas period, but don't be afraid to play this music at any time of the year. Try belting out 'Little Drummer Boy' in July. I did!"

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