Once upon a time, people entertained themselves by making their own music. On porches, in backyards and living rooms everywhere, folks made a joyful sound.

Parlor Tricks recaptures, and updates, this old-timey vibe with a collection of ten timelessly hummable, toe-tapable tunes. It’s like having a group of super-talented friends in your own living room, ready to kick back and let the good times roll.

If Madeleine Peyroux, The Squirrel Nut Zippers or the soundtrack to “O Brother Where Art Thou?” are in your record collection, then you’ll know what we’re talkin’ about.

Add Parlor Tricks to the mix. You’ll be happy about it.

Add some cool new sounds to your holiday mix with this collection of inspired interpretations of the classics. From an alt rock “Good King Wenceslas” to a bossa-flavored “O Holy Night” to a swingin’ “Jingle Bells” – not to mention the rockabilly “O Little Town of Bethlehem” -- you’ll be surprised and delighted by the fresh new directions these songs take. We’ve also included a few new tunes destined for “holiday mainstay” status.

21 songs + 3 free downloads + a Free Booklet

This was as much fun to make as it is to hear. Over the course of five days in mid-July, dozens of musicians wandered in and out of Second Act Studio in Irvington, NY to record the tracks.

Some artists came with a song they wanted to perform. Others helped make up arrangements on the spot – grabbing the musicians who were there at the time. Some overdubs were added after the fact, but the majority of what you hear came from those original sessions. In every case, you can hear the joy in the tracks.