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Bah & the Humbugs is America's premier satirical
Christmas pop band. With catchy original melodies and razor-sharp wit, the Humbugs make Christmas fun again! For more about the band, see the official website, bahandthehumbugs.com.
Christmas pop band. With catchy original melodies and razor-sharp wit, the Humbugs make Christmas fun again! For more about the band, see the official website, bahandthehumbugs.com.
Why this name?
The name is based on "Bah! Humbug!" -- Ebenezer Scrooge's famous statement on Christmas. Bah & the Humbugs
Do you play live?
Since 1985, Bah & the Humbugs' annual Christmas concerts have entertained audiences in the New York and Philadelphia areas. In 2002, the band got national exposure when they were featured in a live segment on CNN.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
New technology makes it possible for Bah & the Humbugs to deliver their own unique style of Christmas cheer all over the world. Just like Santa Claus, almost.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
There's not much point. By the time the lawyers got all the papers drawn up, it would be January, and the band would have broken up again!
Band History:
Bah & the Humbugs got together and recorded their first album, 12/25/01, in 1985. In their annual Christmas concerts and more than a dozen album and single releases, the band has introduced more than 150 new Christmas songs.
The current members of Bah & the Humbugs are Rick Aster, Amy Guskin, Michael Hollinger, Vance Lehmkuhl, Paul Nordquist, Paul V. Patanella, and Gayden Wren.
Your influences?
Bah & the Humbugs's seven members each bring a wealth of influences, so the musical style is very diverse.
Favorite spot?
Naturally... the North Pole!