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Festive Favorites

Hello, Lovelies!

I had every intention of sending you this magic before Christmas Eve, but the holidays have been holidaying, and here we are. This year’s album is called “Festive Favorites” because I really enjoyed sitting back and singing the songs that make me feel the Christmas spirit the most. As you listen to these songs, delivered through my tremendous instrument, I hope that the spirit of Christmas will move through you too. And I hope that as you listen, you’ll lend your voice to mine, singing loudly for all to hear.


I hope that you’ve had a wonderful holiday season and that the new year will bring you more goodness and love and hope and joy than your arms can hold.


With love and every good wish,

With love,
Sidney

P.S. As you ease into the new year, I invite you to revisit the Love Album from this past Valentine’s Day for your post-holiday relaxation enjoyment.

The Love Album

Hello, Lovelies!

You know I’ve been keeping it strictly holiday, but this year, I was asked for a Valentine’s Day album. Although I’d typically decline such a request, this year, it feels necessary to truly celebrate love in all its forms and all of the periphery things it makes us feel. So, here’s little extra love from me to you on this day. I hope wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, you feel loved and that this musical gift brings a little extra warmth and joy.


Many thanks to my new LC46 friend who made this request and gave me the gift of diving into love in this musical way.


ENJOY!
With love,
Sidney

Destination…Christmas!

Hello, Lovelies!

I know you thought I forgot about you, but alas, I did not. I’m delivering your Christmas joy right on time. As always, I’ve put my whole heart and soul into each song, and I hope you’ll enjoy this year’s selections. Most importantly, I hope you will sing along loudly – FOR ALL TO HEAR, because as we know, that’s the best way to spread cheer throughout the year. 🙂


I included some old favorites and tried my hand at a few new ones, which are sure to become instant classics.


Merry Christmas, friends. I hope your season has been full of love and goodness and that you’ll greet the new year rested and with arms wide open.


CHEERS!

With love,
Sidney

Joy

Merry Christmas, Lovelies!

Did the most wonderful time of the year sneak up on you, too? I can’t believe 2023 has come and gone and we’re now in the throes of the holiday season. The theme of this year’s album is “Joy” and y’all are getting extra tracks this year. I sat and thought about the songs that gave me joy to sing, and that’s what we have on this year’s album: all of my favorites – I even snuck in Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, which isn’t a holiday classic, but has the word “Hallelujah” in it so I feel like it is at least, for my purposes, holiday adjacent. “Silent Night” is also featured this year, and it is performed the exact same way you sing it in the car. Tell me I’m wrong.


I hope your holiday season has been filled with joy, and that this album will be the sugar on top. I sang each song with my whole heart, and I hope that comes through when you listen.


Love one another, be kind, and above else, believe in the magic and miracles of this wondrous season.


Sing loudly, shine brightly, and BE MERRY!

Love,
Sidney

The 25th Day of December

It’s our 10-year anniversary, Lovelies!

Can you believe it?  I can’t!  THIS IS MY 10TH HOLIDAY ALBUM.  “The 25th Day of December” is a collection of my favorites from across the years, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Some are songs you’ve come to expect each year, and others I haven’t sung since my debut in 2012.  There are also a few new versions of songs we all love.  I hope you’ll crank up the volume and sing along – LOUDLY!
I’m also excited that Alex has agreed to sing one of his favorite songs, which isn’t a holiday classic, but a classic nonetheless.

Love one another, be kind, and above else, believe in the magic and miracles of this wondrous season.

Sing loudly, shine brightly, and BE MERRY!

Love,
Sidney

A Little Christmas Magic

Hello, Lovelies!

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, this is truly the MOST wonderful time of the year! This year’s selections contain some new takes on old favorites, and a few altogether new songs. Endowed with the Christmas spirit, I’m bringing you the Temptations’ Silent Night, and yes, thanks to my unusual, amazing range, it is me singing all the parts.

Special thank you to Jacob for the feature on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

I do hope you enjoy this musical tribute to the season and that you are as filled with the spirit as you listen as I was while I recorded. Most of all, I hope your holiday season is filled with magic and wonder. Love one another, be kind, and above else, believe in the magic and miracles of the wondrous season.

Sing loudly, shine brightly, and BE MERRY!

Love,
Sidney

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Hello, Lovelies!

The hope, love, and joy this season brings really make this the MOST wonderful time of the year, and even if the rest of the year was a whole lot of crazy, this year is no different. This sprinkle of Christmas magic focuses on home and loved ones – a true reflection of how many of us spent most of 2020.

I’ve included a remake of “All I Want for Christmas” featuring Alex (obviously blessed with my musical talent) and a couple of brand new selections, including a non-holiday classic that is my love song to each of you. I’m ever grateful for the amazing talent with which I’ve been endowed and its ability to help make the world a little brighter. I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this very special collection and you’ll fall in love with some new favorites.

However you spend your holidays this year, be safe and remember:

Someday soon, we all will be together if the fates allow. Until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow. So have yourself a Merry Little Christmas now!

Sing loudly, be merry, and shine brightly!

Love,
Sidney

Merry Christmas, Darlings

Hello, Lovelies! Did you think I forgot about you this year? Of course not! Life just got a little busy and time got away from me. But here I am, live from Santa’s sleigh, with an extra special Christmas EP just for you (featuring a brand new medley!) Here’s hoping your holiday season is one to remember, and that ALL your days are merry and bright.

Shine brightly, sing loudly, and jingle all the way!

Love,
Sidney

It’s a Christmas Miracle!

Merry Christmas Eve, Fans!

What a year 2018 has been! I know you’ve been eagerly awaiting this year’s album, and I appreciate your patience. Like Amazon Prime, I (mostly) deliver right on time. “Special Delivery” is a mix of new classics and old favorites, including a special tribute to Nancy Wilson, “What are You Doing New Year’s Eve”. I’ve also included a not-quite-Christmas song, but one of my favorites, “Hallelujah”.

I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy our super awesome, spirit-filled single that was released earlier this season, “We are the World”, featuring vocalists from all over the world. I’m so blessed to have so many talented folks in my circle.

A special thanks to Andrés who makes the magic happen every year, and to my host of friends and family that joined me on “We are the World”. In order of appearance, the Joyful Noise Ensemble includes:

  • Sahnia Oates, Belmont, NC
  • Eboni Lewis, Huntersville, NC
  • Shara Ellenbogen, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Eyal Ellenbogen, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Maya Capers, Charlotte, NC
  • Jada Wellman, Charlotte, NC
  • Alex Echevarria, Belmont, NC
  • Jacob Echevarria, Belmont, NC
  • Shawn Capers, Charlotte, NC
  • Joy Ellison, Salisbury, NC
  • Melissa Rasberry, Durham, NC
  • Jordan Chapman, Stanley, NC
  • Morgan Green, Brooklyn, NY
  • Kim Lindstrom, Belmont, NC
  • Sydney Lindstrom, Belmont, NC

Thank you very much for allowing me to share my special gift with you. I hope this magical musical masterpiece brings you and your loved ones loads of Christmas cheer.

Shine brightly, sing loudly, and jingle all the way!

Love,
Sidney

It’s the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year!

Seasons Greetings, Fans!

It is NOW the MOST wonderful time of the year.  This year’s album is a mix of old favorites and new classics.  I rerecorded some of your most-loved selections and added some new songs that are sure to be on heavy rotation all year long.  Although I was disappointed not be nominated (AGAIN) for album of the year, I know that some people simply can’t grasp the depth of my talent.  I’m so grateful that you do.  Thanks for all of your love and support, and mostly for so warmly accepting this unique gift that has been given to me.

What’s the holiday season without friends?  This year’s album features 11 talented vocalists from all over the world – I’m so honored that they took time out of their busy schedules to join me in creating this masterpiece.  A big holiday HO HO HO goes out to:

  • Alex Echevarria, Belmont, NC – 1st Day of Christmas
  • James Wright, Briarwood, NY (by way of Jamaica) – 3rd Day of Christmas
  • Jada Wellman, Charlotte, NC – 4th Day of Christmas
  • Melissa Rasberry, Durham, NC – 5th Day of Christmas
  • Eboni Lewis, Huntersville, NC – 6th Day of Christmas
  • Sahnia Oates – Belmont, NC – 7th Day of Christmas
  • Kamille Jones – Charlotte, NC – 8th Day of Christmas
  • Jacob Echevarria, Belmont, NC – 9th Day of Christmas
  • Joy Ellison, Salisbury, NC – 10th Day of Christmas
  • Andres Echevarria, Belmont, NC – 11th Day of Christmas
  • Shara Ellenbogen, Tel Aviv, Israel – 12th Day of Christmas
Finally, a big thank you to Christian Drucker, who provided his creative genius on this year’s iconic cover.


Remember, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.


Sing loudly and shine on,


Sidney