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East Bay funk, soul, and R&B legends Tower of Power have released It’s Christmas, their first-ever full-length Christmas album of their 56-year career now available on all digital streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. To celebrate, the group will embark on a 15-date Holidays and Hits tour in December coming hot off the heels of the nearly sold out European tour they are currently embarking on.

The Holidays and Hits tour will usher in the holiday season with festive repertoire on the 11-track album blended with celebrated hits extending the band’s robust catalogue including “What is Hip?” “You’re Still a Young Man,” and more. Fans new and old can expect an unforgettable spirited live performance driven by the band’s signature horn-powered melodies and infectious vocals.

Speaking to the anticipation surrounding the band’s holiday activities, founder & bandleader Emilio Castillo shares, “Preparing the It's Christmas album and the corresponding Holidays and Hits Tour was truly a labour of love. Beginning with Joe Vannelli’s super creative take on some of the greatest Christmas and Holiday hits ever to Dave Eskridge's Towerific arrangements to the artwork within the albums themselves and the theatres in which we'll be performing this winter, every step of this project was meticulously thought through with the Tower of Power universe in mind. The title track is a ToP Christmas original written by Kupka/Castillo back in the early 70’s. It’s our great pleasure to bring Christmas and holiday music - with a Tower of Power spin - into our fans' homes for generations to come."

To commemorate their holiday endeavours, Tower of Power has produced an exclusive merch line and several bundles that can be ordered HERE. For those who enjoy supporting their local record stores, It's Christmas is being serviced to independent retailers worldwide.

Listen to It’s Christmas HERE and purchase tickets to all shows HERE.

Tracklist

1. The Christmas Song

2. This Christmas

3. A Very Special Christmas

4. Hark the Herald Angels Sing

5. It’s Christmas (A Long Way From Home)

6. Silver Bells

7. O Holy Night

8. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

9. Mary, Did You Know?

10. Maoz Tzur

11. Christmas Medley (O Christmas Tree, Christmas Time Is Here, What Child Is This)

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