| Band of Merrymakers | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Genre: | Children's music, Christmas music |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
| Associated Acts: | Lady Antebellum, Neon Trees, Sugar Ray, Fitz and the Tantrums, 311, Better Than Ezra, 3OH!3, Smallpools, The Mowglis, Sinclair, The Honeymoons |
| Label: | The End, Sony Masterworks |
Band of Merrymakers is a holiday music supergroup created by songwriters Sam Hollander and Kevin Griffin in 2014. The group was established with the philanthropic goal of raising awareness and donations for non-profit organizations and charities. The group's debut album, Welcome to Our Christmas Party, was released on October 23, 2015, through Sony Masterworks.
Songwriters Sam Hollander and Kevin Griffin were discussing holiday music during a songwriting session in 2014. Noticing a lack of philanthropy and originality in holiday songs, they decided to create new songs that capture the spirit of family holidays. Some of their records include Band Aid and Lifebeat's A Very Special Christmas series.
On October 23, 2015, Sony Masterworks released the debut album of Band of Merrymakers, titled "Welcome to Our Christmas Party." The album includes guest appearances from various artists, such as Christina Perri, Mark McGrath, and Natasha Bedingfield.[1]
Band of Merrymakers has made several appearances on TV shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The TODAY Show, and Extra to promote their albums.
"Welcome to Our Christmas Party" peaked at number 9 on the iTunes Holiday Charts.
A portion of the proceeds went to the MusiCares Foundation.[2] [3]