Albion Christmas Band

Under The Christmas Tree Albion Christmas Band

The Albion Christmas Band evolved from special seasonal shows by the last incarnation of the Albion Band. On a suggestion from Simon Care, a previous Albion band member himself, the band's original founder Ashley 'The Guv'nor' Hutchings brought together two other previous Albion Band members to create an autonomous band to present a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. These popular concerts feature a mixture of seasonal carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance. but they add a modern twist with some newly written songs.

Under The Christmas Tree is a new specially compiled album of old favorites plus three special recordings from The Bob Harris Under The Apple Tree Sessions.

The combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward 11), and 'The Guv'nor' himself, Ashley Hutchings, founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the Albion Band.