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((Infobox musical artist
| name            = Band of Merrymakers
| image           = Band_of_Merrymakers.jpg
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| caption         = Band of Merrymakers performing in 2015
| genre           = [[Children's music]], [[Christmas music]]
| years_active    = 2014–present
| associated_acts = [[Lady Antebellum]], [[Neon Trees]], [[Sugar Ray]], [[Fitz and the Tantrums]], [[311 (band)|311]], [[Better Than Ezra]], [[3OH!3]], [[Smallpools]], [[The Mowglis]], Sinclair, The Honeymoons
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'''Band of Merrymakers''' is a holiday music [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] created by songwriters [[Sam Hollander]] and [[Kevin Griffin]] in 2014. The group was established with the [[Philanthropy|philanthropic]] goal of raising awareness and donations for non-profit organizations and charities. The group's debut album, ''[[Welcome to Our Christmas Party]]'', was released on October 23, 2015, through [[Sony Masterworks]].

==Conception==
Songwriters Sam Hollander and Kevin Griffin were discussing holiday music during a songwriting session in 2014. Noticing a lack of philanthropy and originality in holiday songs, they decided to create new songs that capture the spirit of family holidays. Some of their records include Band Aid and Lifebeat's A Very Special Christmas series.

==Release and Promotion==

===Release===
On October 23, 2015, [[Sony Masterworks]] released the debut album of Band of Merrymakers, titled "''[[Welcome to Our Christmas Party]].''" The album includes guest appearances from various artists, such as [[Christina Perri]], [[Mark McGrath]], and [[Natasha Bedingfield]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://bandofmerrymakers.com/|title=Band of Merrymakers))</ref>

===Promotion===
Band of Merrymakers has made several appearances on TV shows such as [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!|''Jimmy Kimmel Live'']], [[Today (American TV program)|''The TODAY Show'']], and [[Extra (American TV program)|''Extra'']] to promote their albums.

===Charts===
"''[[Welcome to Our Christmas Party]]''" peaked at number 9 on the iTunes Holiday Charts((citation needed|date=February 2024)).

===Reviews===
* According to [[Entertainment Weekly]], the album is catchy and anthemic and captures the childlike joy of the holiday season((citation needed|date=February 2024)).
* [[PopSugar]] describes the album's lead single, "Snow Snow Snow," as irresistibly catchy and fun, perfect to get listeners into the holiday spirit((citation needed|date=February 2024)).
* [[Perez Hilton]] praises the debut album of Band of Merrymakers as one of their favorites of the holiday season and highlights the lead single "Snow Snow Snow"((citation needed|date=February 2024)).

==Charity==
A portion of the proceeds went to the [[MusiCares Foundation]].<ref>((cite web|url = http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2855199|title=Quick Hits: Imagine Dragons, Taylor Swift, Rock In Rio USA, Band of Merrymakers, Prince, Beady Eye|publisher=FMQB|date=October 27, 2014|accessdate=December 21, 2015))</ref><ref>((Cite web |title=Band of MerryMakers |url=https://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/performers/band-of-merrymakers/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=The Hollywood Christmas Parade |language=en-US))</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2014]]
[[Category:2014 establishments in the United States]]

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