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Merrily Caroling: A BackStage Pass Christmas

Season 3 Episode 312 | 58m 20s

Holiday classics new and old. Saginaw's Rusty Wright Band opens with the bluesy, "Santa's in Jail," and The Lash closes with "Run, Run Rudolph." In between: classics like "Away in a Manger," from The Mickeys, and "Silent Night" from Thom Jayne. Alt-rockers Bowery add "Kisses for Christmas" to the songbook, and a highlight is the title song, "Merrily Caroling," from The Verve Pipe. And much more.

Aired: 12/21/11
BackStage Pass Season 10 is made possible with financial support from MSU Federal Credit Union and by viewers like you. Additional production support is provided by Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and MessageMakers.
Extras
Have a dance party in your living room with Michigan musician Tunde Olaniran
Chase away those clouds with Joe Hertler and the Rainow Seekers and their song "Old Love."
Feeling so isolated you could scream? Shout along with Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish
Keep calm and remember "Everything...Everything is going be alright!"
Remember when life was simpler? Hit "Rewind" with the electronic pop of SIAS.
"Stuck at home with the family driving you crazy? Try being in a band with them!
Soothe your soul with the musical musings of Willy Tea Taylor
Lighten your mood with electronic singer Tishmal and her song "Heavy."
Take a break with the soothing sounds of Jack & The Bones and their song "Sideshow."
Artist and activist Tunde Olanarian leads a high-energy show featuring dancers and choir.