There are a ton of great original Christmas and Holiday Songs that have not hit the mainstream ‘Yet’!
One of those songs is written by Toby Soriero and it’s called “Sleigh Bell Blues”. It’s Rosedale Junction’s Delta blues inspired acoustic number of one man’s dark sad rambling ode of what Christmas now represents.
We need to remember that the holidays with all the focus on merriment, are not all that merry for many.
Toby’s lyrics in “Sleigh Bell Blues’ speak to one mans’ sad lonely emotions about how long it’s been since he’s heard sleigh bells ring. Poor guy sings that Santa doesn’t come around where he is but he wishes he would. Seems Christmas in his town is all about “partying in the barn”, then going home and passing out. Still he’s hopeful things might change for him.
Written by Toby Soriero (Guitar, resonator, bass, drums, washboard and sleigh bells), Sleigh Bell Blues features vocals by Dgiovahni Denizevahni (Solo artist), piano by Roger Smith (Tower of Power) and harmonica by Trent Williamson (Solo artist).
Toby Soriero began playing guitar at the age of nine, having studied under Connecticut-based jazz guitarist, Ron Stebbins. He’s had a love for the blues and a passion for simple soulful music ever since.
Toby grew up in the golden era of album rock, enamored with a generation of awesome guitar players. The most influential on his playing were Eric Clapton and the Three Kings (B.B., Albert and Freddie). In 2019, as a member of the acoustic blues duo, the Screwtop Sommeliers, Toby made it to the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 2020 Toby said goodbye to Corporate America to focus on making music full time. Go Toby!
We wish him well on his fun next act in life. I know a whole lot of people who’d love to leave their jobs and just make music. I hope they get their chance. Life’s about taking risks to make yourself as happy as possible while you’re here and still can.
“Risk It or Regret It”! is what I always say.
Enjoy my conversation with Toby Soriero on The Debbie Nigro Show and enjoy listening to his original song performed with his group Rosedale Junction – “Sleigh Bell Blues”.
Let’s support all original artists!
