Shane Alexander is a Los Angeles–based solo artist known for his brilliant acoustic guitar work and evocative, moody melodies. With an intimate tenor voice, his sound is best described as California Indie Folk. Over the years, he’s toured and shared the stage with artists such as Seal, John Hiatt, Bon Iver, Styx, and Jewel. His Christmas song Christmastime Is On My Mind is a warm, acoustic holiday tune filled with heart, carrying a sense of movement and a “traveling home for the holidays” feel. Shane’s music has been featured in commercials, films, and television shows, and he also operates his own recording studio, Buddhaland, located in Westlake Village, CA.
Honestly, it just started coming out one night. I was in an open D tuning and capo'd high.
It's always received beautifully - I have played it live for a few big Holiday events over the years, but I haven't ever played it with my full band production live.
Anything is possible!
When the weather starts to cool (which doesn't always happen in Southern California). This week it's been getting to the 40's at night, which feels like we're getting close. I usually tour back east (and Europe) in October, which starts getting me into the end of year mode.
There are tons, but Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses, Feliz Navidas by Jose Feliciano, Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney, and Christmas in Hollis by Run D.M.C.
Absolutely. There is a special nostalgic feeling when the holiday music starts coming around each year.
Thanks for shining a light on Christmastime Is On My Mind. I've always been proud of it and feel like I managed to capture some Christmas magic somehow.
Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"Wedding Love" is Brant Buckley's newest acoustic ballad - a heartfelt, intimate song, featuring fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals, and a live string quartet. Written as a deeply personal gift for his cousin's wedding, Brant performed the song live during her ceremony at the Boulder Country Club in Colorado, where it became a defining emotional moment. Recorded in 432hz, a tuning that resonates deeply with the heart and soul, "Wedding Love" carries a calming, connective energy that listeners instantly feel. The song has received national attention, earning airplay on 34 radio stations across the U.S. and becoming Brant's debut entry on the Americana Music Association (AMA) charts. The song is ideal for wedding ceremonies, first dances, bridal showers, and romantic playlists. If you are an artist interested in covering this song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 16 years of experience teaching guitar to students aged 7-84. His lessons focus on real musical application, creativity, and personalized instruction. Specializing in Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, and Songwriting, Brant offers engaging online guitar lessons via Zoom for students at any skill level.
Brant is also the author of Chicago Blues History: Preserving The Past, a book dedicated to honoring the greatest Blues musicians. His work celebrates music, storytelling, and cultural heritage - the same passion that drives the creation of Xmas Pop-Up Bars.
If you'd like to connect about music, lessons, performances, or writing, Brant would love to hear from you.
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