Saturday, December 25, 2010

December 24, 2010

Christmas Eve is a magical time for many. Some hold the traditions of attending services, gathering with family and friends, and even opening a gift or two in anticipation of the big day.

For many of us, the holidays are filled with stress, loneliness, disappointment, and heartache. The anticipation born of the commercialism of the time leaves many of us feeling unfulfilled and empty. That’s when David Marsden steps in.

David nurtures us all year round by weaving a tapestry of music that is more fine art than craft. Rightfully called the “master of free-form broadcasting,” he lets the music take us on a journey that brings us far away from the drudgery of real life, and allows us to enter a happy place deep within ourselves.

On Christmas Eve, the magic really blossoms. Thirty-seven years ago, Marsden himself experienced the feeling of emptiness that engulfs so many. As it reached out and tried to consume him with dread and fear, he fought it back. It was on that one night as he walked alone on cold and snow-swept streets, that a voice told him to do what he does best so that others would feel warm, cared for, and part of a family. This year embodied all that was fabulous from the previous years. It was truly a work of love.

David works hard to ensure that everyone feels a sense of community. And, you need not keep your feelings to yourself. Sistahmar provides a chat room where you can come and discuss what’s on your mind, talk to others who feel much like you, and celebrate a worldwide communal Christmas. David provides the music and the heart-warming stories, Happy Pants provides the latest updates on Santa’s whereabouts, as well as firsthand glimpses into his bag of goodies, and the rest of us provide the companionship via Sistahmar’s Marsbar Theatre Chat Room, FaceBook, and email.

It’s never too late to start a tradition. David Marsden can be heard on 94.9 The Rock (who graciously provided 5 hours of commercial-free time to David on Christmas Eve) Saturday and Sunday nights from 7 pm until midnight (ET). He’s currently on a short break and will return on Saturday night, January 8. Consider joining us then. We’ll save you a spot by the fire in the theatre.

I’ve chosen not to publish a complete playlist from this year’s extravaganza, merely list some of the special highlights. You really need to experience the show firsthand. In the meantime go to MarsdenGlobal.com and download the available podcasts that David posts to get a taste of what you’ve been missing. And, we’ll anticipate your visit on the 8th.


~ MissParker ~
http://rave-and-roll.com

Alex Lifeson - Little Drummer Boy
Captain Sensible - One Christmas Catalogue
Chris DeBurgh - A Spaceman Came Traveling
Crash Test Dummies - Little Drummer Boy
Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne
David Bowie & Bing Crosby - Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy
David Marsden Reading Of “The Night Before Christmas”
David Marsden Reading Of Toy Trains
David Marsden Christmas War Story
David Marsden Christmas Eve On The Radio Story
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - I Believe In Father Christmas
Eurythmics - Winter Wonderland
Jethro Tull = Another Christmas Song
John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Jon Anderson - O Holy Night
La Cage Aux Folles - The Best Of Times Is Now
Leonard Cohen - Dance Me To The End Of Love
New Music - On Islands
Payola$ - Christmas Is Coming
Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York
Queen - Thank God It’s Christmas
Roger Miller - Old Toy Trains
Tractors - Rocking This Christmas
Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Yobs - Silver Bells

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