Since when has “The Dreydl Song” been a romping, funky, all-out New Orleans jam? Well, ever since the mighty Campbell Brothers got their hands on it.

With Sacred Steel for the Holidays, the Campbell Brothers have created a holiday album that is vibrant, fun, spiritual, and truly soulful. But what else would you expect from the innovative leaders of the Sacred Steel movement (a genre that puts the pedal steel guitar – an instrument that is most often found in country songs – front and center in faith-driven R&B)?

The Campbell Brothers seem to understand that the holidays are both a time for mellow reflection (hear the shimmering cry of the lap steel on “Silent Night”) and a chance to let loose, give thanks, and celebrate (“Go Tell It On the Mountain” roars with thick bass lines, racing guitars, and the powerful voice of Denise Brown).

If you had a chance to see the band open up for Ani DiFranco in 1999, then you know why we’re preaching the good word of their uplifting, joyous music. To learn more about the Campbell Brothers, please visit their official website at www.campbellbrothers.com.