MJ Lenderman drops a spirited live take on “Rudolph” right in the heart of the KEXP studio, recorded September 18, 2025. Backed by Landon George (bass, fiddle), Jon Samuels (guitar), Trevor Nikrant (pedal steel, keys) and Avery Sullivan (drums), Lenderman brings a fresh, rootsy twist to the holiday classic.
Behind the scenes, host Cheryl Waters keeps the vibe flowing, with Kevin Suggs on audio engineering and Matt Ogaz handling mastering. A crack team of camera operators—Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Scott Holpainen and Luke Knecht—capture every angle, and Beckmann also brings it all together in the edit. Check it out at mjlenderman.com or stream on KEXP.
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