Reverend Billy C. Wirtz's Sermon from Bethlehem (which was recorded at a live concert in Bethlehem, PA) is consistently hilarious. Wirtz's lyric writing and ability to put across his jokes make him seem like a rock & roll Dave Frishberg. Despite the religious allusions, Wirtz's subject matter ranges pretty wide, including toleration of others, a very witty allusion to his problems with women of all occupations, a tribute to his grandmother (who, according to the story, died while yelling at a televised wrestling show), and two songs that star Elvis Presley. A fine boogie-woogie and blues pianist and an excellent singer, Wirtz is quite entertaining and well worth discovering. [The DVD greatly expands the content of the CD -- including the entire performance, as well as bonus material.] ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Sermon from Bethlehem (DVD)
01/31/2006 | Blind Pig
All Music Guide Review
Sermon from Bethlehem (DVD) Track Listing
Credits of Sermon from Bethlehem (DVD)
- Al Brandtner
- Design, Packaging, Cover Photo
- Frank Moscowitz
- Audio Engineer
- Chris Andersen
- Producer, Mixing
- Edward Chmelewski
- Executive Producer
- Jerry del Giudice
- Producer












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