Lawrence musicians hand out free Christmas CDs

The holiday season is often full of unlikely Santas. There are the secret gift givers at the office, the good samaritans who donate food or toys to the needy, and then there’s the boozey-breathed old man at the bar who’s just a little overzealous in asking people to sit on his lap. But strolling down Massachusetts Street on a blustery day this year, you could be approached by Lawrence musicians Sam Billen and Josh Atkinson and given the two’s brand new Christmas album, A Word of Encouragement.

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