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Tara Kye - ICFB For Christmas (Official Music Video / Showcase)! #xmas #youtube @tarakyemaines" is a lively, festive Christmas music showcase hosted by Tara Kye on the ICFB Star Entertainment platform, affiliated with Fear Escape Music Entertainment, Big Records, and Jetset Music Media. Uploaded in early December 2025, it serves as a holiday special featuring original Christmas-themed songs performed by independent artists, interspersed with engaging discussions, personal anecdotes, applause, and interactive commentary from the host and guests.
The showcase opens with Tara Kye warmly greeting viewers, thanking sponsors, and setting a joyful tone for a program dedicated to holiday music. The performances blend a variety of styles, ranging from high-energy rock anthems to heartfelt ballads, whimsical horror-comedy tracks, and fun, family-oriented tunes, all tied together by themes of Christmas spirit, nostalgia, family, winter wonder, and playful mischief.
Highlights include:
Tim Steinruck's "Christmas in the North," a powerful rock song with Viking-inspired chants, epic production, and lyrics celebrating unity and revelry in frozen northern landscapes, evoking artists like Metallica. Guests praise its non-traditional holiday vibe and Canadian roots.
Vince Warriy emotional "One More Christmas," a mellow, introspective track inspired by family gatherings and the importance of cherishing loved ones, with soulful vocals reminiscent of Don Henley or Tom Petty, touching on themes of loss and unspoken goodbyes.
Brandy Wine's "The Elf Came Back," a genre-blending (rock, pop, R&B, blues) comical horror story about a persistently returning creepy elf, complete with dramatic skits and a mischievous, emo-pop bridge.
Randy O'Neal's cheeky "What Do You Say, Santa?," a swamp rock/country re-release questioning Santa's watchful eye from an adult perspective, delivered with a sultry, Patsy Cline-like voice.
Craig Jameson's upbeat "Give It Up for the Elves" (featuring Laura G), a fun duet honoring the hardworking elves behind Christmas magic, with choir effects and a family-friendly energy.
Erica's energetic rock cover of "Run, Rudolph, Run," starting with a lullaby intro and building to a powerful guitar solo, showcasing strong vocals comparable to Kelly Clarkson.
Vince Warry playful "Snow Days," celebrating the excitement of blizzards causing school cancellations, inspired by real 1990s snowstorms, with influences from Tom Petty, Oasis, and others.
Throughout the video, the atmosphere is collaborative and conversational: artists share inspirations (like personal losses, blizzard memories, or German holiday traditions), hosts and guests react enthusiastically with praise for production choices, vocal performances, and lyrical depth, and light-hearted stories emerge about snowstorms, community help in harsh weather, faith-restoring acts of kindness, and holiday myths. The discussions add warmth and relatability, touching on emotional topics like grief during the holidays while keeping the mood uplifting and festive.
Overall, this showcase feels like a virtual holiday gathering—intimate yet energetic—promoting emerging artists' original music while capturing the diverse emotions of Christmas: joy, reflection, humor, and wonder. It's a perfect seasonal watch for fans of independent music seeking fresh takes on holiday classics and originals
