Christmas is fast approaching and what better way to get in the spirit of things than with some great local holiday music? Well, there’s drinking heavily, but that works for every occasion.

After giving away a bunch of free songs over Thanksgiving, Dean Fields is at it again. This time, he went into the studio and recorded a few of his holiday favorites, and giving the gift of songs to his fans. Get the entire album at deanfields.bandcamp.com/album/christmas

Matt White (of Fight the Big Bull) was included on Hometapes‘ 2011 Christmas Compilation, “The Never Ending Beginning,” featuring holiday songs from the extended family of Hometapes.

And what would Christmas be without a rocking good time by alt-country rockers Horsehead? The group released two songs under the title “Christmas Therapy.”