Karmann and Kompany is an award-winning band based in central Arizona. Karmann Powell is the lead singer, rhythm guitar player and cook for the band. Joe Brokaw plays 5 string bass, Joe Stolpa plays electric/acoustic lead and provides backup vocals. Drummer Darrell Stackhouse rounds out the line up."Let's Celebrate Christmas Right" is Karmann and Kompany's 2nd CD project to be released. The first CD,"Sojourn," represents a blend of the many styles each member brings to the mix. Karmann is from a folk/country back ground and has a great love for bluegrass and gospel music. She also is influenced heavily by singer/songwriters and by blues artists. Joe Brokaw is from a classic rock and blues background. With his 5-string bass, brings depth to his intriguing bass lines. Joe Stopla is a master of rock, R&B, as well as blues licks. He brings a intrinsic beauty to those tracks that require a more nuanced approach. Darrell Stackhouse draws from many influences, as well. He studies the techniques of well-known drummers. Finding inspiration he incorporates what he learns into his own unique rhythmic stylings that both supports and enhances the band's sound."Let's Celebrate Christmas Right" is equally as representative of the band's unique stylistic blend. It came to the band's attention that due to demographic and political changes in our country, many people have lost connection with traditional songs of Christmas that so many of us have grown up with."Let's Celebrate Christmas Right" is an effort to bring new life to old songs, while still keeping the integrity of the original. It also introduces some new, non-traditional songs to the holidays."What Child Is This?" opens the CD with a powerful, stunningly beautiful arrangement of a Christmas favorite."Joy To The World,""Hark The Herald Angels Sing,""Angels We Heard On High" are fun and upbeat."O Come O Come Emmanuel" is a simple rendition of a compelling Christmas classic. Other traditional songs include an all acoustic version of"Silent Night" and a dreamy, ethereal arrangement of"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.""Angels Cried," is one of Karmann and Kompany's favorite songs to play during the Christmas season. It incorporates the Christmas message, but also the larger message of the purpose for Jesus birth."Born To Set The Prisoners Free" is a bluegrass style song written by Karmann Powell. It's a toe-tapper with a serious message."Let's Celebrate Christmas Right" is a parody of the Christmas classic,"Santa Baby" written from a Christian, less materialistic point of view. Originally released as a single, it was remixed and included on this CD as the title track.Karmann and Kompany hopes their listening audience enjoys the music they have so lovingly and pain-stakingly prepared. The project took over a year to complete. Take a listen. You'll find"Let's Celebrate Christmas Right" is well worth the wait!