The Ornaments originated in 2005 as three friends decided they would play the music of their favorite holiday TV special, Charles Schultz’ A Charlie Brown Christmas, with its brilliant soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi, at their favorite local watering hole, and since then their shows have grown steadily into a Nashville holiday tradition. It’s a band that only exists one month a year, as all of the players work steadily as freelance musicians with other artists for the rest of the year.
Martin Lynds is a musician and editor who tours most often with Chuck Mead and The Stalwarts but has stayed busy performing and/or recording with many others, including Kevin Gordon, Marah, Bobby Bare, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart.
Jen Gunderman divides her time between teaching, performing, and recording. She is Assistant Professor of Musicology at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School Of Music, an active studio session player and live musician, and a touring member of Sheryl Crow’s band.
James Haggerty is a freelance musician and writer who tours with The Original Blues Brothers Band, Steve Cropper, Josh Rouse,and The Autumn Defense, and records with numerous others. He is also a member of the band Joe, Marc’s Brother, the founder of bossa nova group Hags-A-Nova, and a longtime writer for the East Nashvillian magazine.
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![The Ornaments Present "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Vince Guaraldi, 10 December | Event in West Bend](https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6420c9249a3c963a3983b5af9529e206d32fa578fcb872b8338bc1c8637c1f54-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf3f7f0-gmir?v=1759671644 "The Ornaments Present "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Vince Guaraldi, The Bend Theater, West Bend, 10 December 2025 | AllEvents")
