SINGLE REVIEW: SIX FOOT TEN- ‘Christmas Is Here’ (2018)

It’s the first of December and not long now till Christmas Day so here’s the new Christmas single from Premier League Celtic-Punkers Flatfoot 56 off-shoot 6’10.

Chicago based 6’10 is the acoustic project of Tobin Bawinkel, the lead singer of Flatfoot 56 whose critically acclaimed first full length album, The Humble Beginnings of a Roving Soul came out in December of 2014.

Gather around the Table, I’ll tell you of a stable

A humble place, the birth of grace, the son of God is here

The fire will be going, the candles will be glowing

We’ll sing the midnight carol songs, proclaim the son is near,

Christmas is here.

Peace on earth is spoken, its a mending of the broken

A second chance a song and dance, to celebrate the year

Bells they will be tolling, like angels they are showing,

Peace on Earth, good will to men, the fathers plan appears

Christmas is here.

Come gather around and see, The birth of the king

swaddled in a manger, here the angel sing

Christmas is Here

Tobin started 6’10 to go back to his musical roots in Americana and folk music. Life can’t be all circle pits and spitting on sweaty crowds. Here is a side that is a little more laid back and thought provoking. He is joined by many talented musicians who bring much to the table as far as diversity and musical creativity.

“When I was growing up, I remember playing folk and bluegrass music with my family in our living room. I always loved the story telling aspect of this style and the joy of playing with close friends and family. I loved it when songs would have a quirky and playful tone and theme. All of the pretentious elements that can sometimes find their way into music, were absent during these sessions with my family and friends. You would find seasoned players, playing right next to children who were just learning. This culture is what I wanted again. The idea was to return to a simpler and more earthy feel.”

Those who have grown to love Tobin’s raw punk aesthetic and candor will find much to cling to in this new endeavor. There is sorrow and yearning for a place far from here. But there is also joy abundant amidst the unexpected twists in life’s passage. 6’10 is close to the hearts of those who hunger and thirst for something more than an empty life following the American dream. You can check out their debut album here on the Bandcamp player below.

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