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BRAD “GUITAR” WILSON SHARES THE WARMTH OF THE SEASON WITH “HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS”

Recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium, and produced by Grammy-winning producer Francis Buckley, the holiday classic is released on Cali Bee Music.

Brad “Guitar” Wilson celebrates the season with a heartfelt rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the beloved song written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Bringing together expressive guitar, warm vocals, and the spirit of his European travels, Wilson offers a personal holiday greeting to radio listeners and music fans everywhere.

The recording grew out of a memorable visit to Brussels during Wilson’s October tour. The day before performing at the Music Village, he explored the city’s streets and historic Grand Place, soaking up the atmosphere that would soon inspire his studio sessions.

“Brussels had already won my heart before we went into the studio,” Wilson recalls. “After walking through the city and performing at the Music Village, we carried that wonderful energy into the recording. It was the perfect inspiration for this song.”

Recorded at ICP Studios and produced by Francis Buckley, the track features Wilson on vocals and guitar, Toto Poznantek on drums, Fabrizio Erba on bass, and Lu Ca on keyboards. Together, they bring warmth and a sense of shared celebration to a song that has connected generations of listeners.

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” invites fans to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the music of the season.

Brad “Guitar” Wilson
Cali Bee Music
www.bradwilsonlive.com⁠

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BRAD “GUITAR” WILSON BRINGS HOLIDAY BLUES TO “CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR”

The Cali Bee Music release pairs Wilson’s soulful vocals and signature guitar with a Brussels recording session and a musical connection forged in Liverpool.

Brad “Guitar” Wilson brings his blues-rock spirit to “Christmas Comes But Once a Year,” written by Amos Milburn and Albert Shubert and famously recorded by one of his guitar heroes, B.B. King. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Francis Buckley and released on Cali Bee Music, Wilson’s rendition celebrates the season with expressive guitar, soulful singing, and a festive dose of blues.

The basic tracks were recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium, with Italian engineer Giovanni Lando, following Wilson’s performance at the Music Village. Inspired by the city’s atmosphere and the energy of the show, Wilson and the band brought that feeling into the studio.

His October travels then took him to Liverpool, England, where PR agent Judd Lander introduced him to local musicians. Those connections helped shape the recording’s next chapter: after returning to California, Wilson contacted UK blues keyboardist Dave “Goldie” Goldberg to add his distinctive playing to the Brussels track.

“Judd had promised to introduce me to some of Liverpool’s best musicians, and the sessions went very well,” Wilson says. “When I returned home, I asked Goldie to add his keyboard work to ‘Christmas Comes But Once a Year.’ He sounds terrific on the song, and I look forward to returning to Liverpool for shows.”

The recording features Wilson on vocals and guitar, Toto Poznantek on drums, Fabrizio Erba on bass, Lu Ca on keyboards, and additional keyboard work by Dave “Goldie” Goldberg. Their combined performances deliver a spirited Christmas greeting rooted in Wilson’s love of the blues and the musical friendships formed along the road.

Brad “Guitar” Wilson
Cali Bee Music
www.bradwilsonlive.com⁠