With Bells On/ The Moving Cloud: The Ennis Sisters
Few local artists have made more of the Christmas season than The Ennis Sisters. They have a multiple Christmas albums, have record a Christmas TV special and undertake an annual holiday tour. Consequently, they’ve made it to my Christmas playlists (and my annual Advent Calendar) several times over the years.
Today, I’m listening to their cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘With Bells On’ from their Upon A Winter’s Day album. It’s a pretty faithful rendition… despite including the reel ‘The Moving Cloud.’ The two songs blend comfortably and help to make the Ennis Sisters’ cover stand apart from the crowd.
You can check out The Ennis Sisters website to find concert dates. They are playing across the country through December before wrapping up with a run of shows in Newfoundland and Labrador (concluding with two shows in St. John’s on December 21st and 22nd.)
More Christmas and Holiday Music from Newfoundland & Labrador
Stay tuned for more great Christmas songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.
I'm a big fan of traditional Christmas music, I love to hear a modern rendition of a 300 year old carol but, occasionally, a brand new song comes to my attention and dominates my Christmas listening. Newfoundland and Labrador's musicians have been holding their own in both regards. I’ll be sharing local songs —both old and new— from now until Christmas in my 2023 NL Music Advent Calendar.
Follow along on Instagram stories and get playlists here.
Check out: 2022’s NL Christmas music calendar.
