New music: Auld Lang Syne - Christmas Eve (Writhing Days)

Rochester roots rock band Auld Lang Syne has released a Christmas song for the holiday season.  The 10 minute epic isn't your average jolly, festive Christmas song, which is exactly why I love it - a slow dirge complimented by piano, sleighbells and Timothy Dick's deep baritone. Those familiar with the band's music (and if you aren't, you should be) will find the sound reminicent of some of the tracks from 2009's excellent Midnight Folly. Sit around the fireplace with your hot, spiked drink of choice and take it all in. 

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Some bands are all style - they look the part, but lack real substance.  Auld Lang Syne is not one of those bands.  It's obvious that they live, breathe and completely embody their music.  They are family and friends, living together in a van as they travel between small towns, sharing their music with whoever will listen.  Timothy Dick bares his soul as he sings his songs of personal struggle, stomping feet adorned with sleighbells as he switches between acoustic guitar and piano.  And, these guys (and gal) play with conviction and joy - trading smiles and nods, pouring everything they've got into the performance.  Auld Lang Syne deserves to be heard, seen and loved - they are, simply put, the real deal.

Listen to one of many highlights from Midnight Folly, "Where My Fortune Lies" - enjoy!

Auld Lang Syne - Where My Fortune Lies

Get Midnight Folly here.  Look for some fantastic live content from Auld Lang Syne on visible voice soon!