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JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND THE JOE GRANSDEN BIG BAND
You Better Watch Out
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John Driskell Hopkins (founding member of the Zac Brown Band) has released his second holiday album, entitled You Better Watch Out, with The Joe Gransden Big Band. This follows the success of In the Spirit: A Celebration of the Holidays, released in 2015 with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra (and on vinyl in 2016).
Recorded and mixed at Hopkinsā new studio ā Brighter Shade Studios ā You Better Watch Out will feature appearances by musicians including BĆ©la Fleck (āGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeerā), Joe Gransden (āI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clausā), Aoife OāDonovan (āSanta Babyā), Daniel De Los Reyes (āDonde Esta Santa Claus?ā) and Clay Cook (āHere Comes Santa Clausā).
The Joe Gransden Big Band recorded at Brighter Shade Studios on June 5 & 12, 2017
Produced by: John Driskell Hopkins
Arranged by: Wes Funderburk & John Driskell Hopkins
Big Band Orchestration by: Wes Funderburk
Engineered by: Thom āTKā Kidd & John Driskell Hopkins
Edited by: John Driskell Hopkins
Mixed by: John Driskell Hopkins
Additional Mixing: Matt Mangano & Thom āTKā Kidd
ProTools Engineer: Randy Warnken
Assistant Engineer: Johnathon Conner
Technical Logistics: Josh Houghkirk
Additional recording: Sarah Elizabeth Gulley Hopkins Booker on December 18, 1977
Aoife OāDonovan – Vocals – Santa Baby
Aoife OāDonovan appears courtesy of Yep Rock Records & was recorded by Andrew Taub at Brooklyn Bridge Studios, Brooklyn, NY
BĆ©la Fleck – Banjo – Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
BĆ©la Fleck recorded by John Driskell Hopkins & Brandon Bell at Southern Ground Studios, Nashville, TN
Daniel De Los Reyes – Percussion & Vocals – Donde Esta Santa Claus?
Clay Cook – Guitar – Here Comes Santa Claus
Joe Gransden – Vocals & Trumpet – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Brian Davey (verified owner) –
I haven’t been a big fan of Christmas music for a long time. In The Spirit played in my house the entire Christmas season last year. Thrilled to have a second album to play this season. Thanks Hop, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Neil White –
It’s definitely on rotation all year long here too. Glad you get so much play out of it. #teamDriskell
NIcki Waida –
This is awesome, I love Christmas music and Hop outdid himself with this album.
Neil White –
Thank you Nicki! We’re in love with both Christmas releases and already looking forward to the new one! #teamDriskell
Randy Brooks –
Though I’ve never sent back a check, some of the recent covers of my “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” have been, well, unnecessary. This is so fun, clever, and original, that it brings new life and energy to the old girl. Thanks for doing it!
Neil White –
Thanks Randy! Everyone had fun with that track.
Shelly A Robinson –
I love this CD, it’s a must-have for the Christmas season.