This just might be the only Christmas music worth listening to…

1. Grateful Dead – “Run Rudolph Run” (1971) – Pigpen at his finest, dusting off this Chuck Berry classic.

2. Leon Russell – “Slippin’ Into Christmas” (1972) – An original Russell tune, brought to life with Jerry & Phil on hand.

3. Jerry Garcia Band – “Jingle Bells” (1975) – Pianist Nicky Hopkins takes the lead on some holiday cheer at this JGB show.

4. Blues Traveler – “Christmas” (1997) – Check out the Phishy surprise in the middle of this tune.

5. Moe – “Carol of the Bells” (2002) – From Seasons Greetings, a full album of Christmas-themed tunes.

6. Drive-By Truckers – “Mrs. Claus’ Kimono” (2002) – A fun track about an elf trying to have an affair with Mrs. Claus.

7. ALO – “Christmas Time” (2006) – A nice Christmas tune.

8. Umphrey’s McGee – “Dick In A Box” (2006) – Easily one of the best Christmas tunes of the 21st century/ever.

9. Bela Fleck & The Flecktones – “Christmas Time” and “Linus & Lucy” (2009) – Exquisite musicianship powers these Christmas classics.

10. Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger (Umphrey’s McGee) Play “Happy Christmas” With Chicago Children’s Choir (2010) – From Brendan and Jake’s annual Holiday show.

11. John Bell (Widespread Panic) Plays “Milk and Cookies” (Ribs & Whiskey) (2010) – A playful rendition of “Ribs & Whiskey,” thematically appropriate.

12. Phish Plays “Little Drummer Boy” Into “Twist” (2012) – Not the first time Phish has teased the Christmas tune, but certainly one of the most memorable.

13. Trey Anastasio Band – Nutcracker (2014) – Watch Natalie Cressman show off her ballet moves to this timeless tune, performed at the Beacon Theatre during the band’s recent fall tour.

14. Vulfpeck – Christmas In L.A. (2014) – All the little children and all the big children.

What are your favorite Christmas jams?