Song to Benefit the Bluebird Foundation and Regional Youth in the Performing Arts
The Bluebird Foundation, a Duluth-based nonprofit supporting high school students in the performing arts, is excited to announce that well-known regional meteorologists Super Dave Anderson and Hunter McCullough have teamed up with Colton McCullough and Tal Lindblad to create a brand-new holiday track titled “Grandma’s Lutefisk.” Destined to become a Northland seasonal staple, the song was recorded exclusively for the Christmas by the Lake 2025 album.
The track, performed with their band Meteorologica, joins a strong lineup of 16 other local and regional music groups contributing to this year’s edition of the long-running holiday album. A particularly meaningful inclusion is the late Todd Eckart’s recording of “Please Come Home for Christmas,” submitted just prior to his tragic passing this fall. His song serves as the heartfelt closing highlight of the 2025 album.
Christmas by the Lake has become a beloved Northland tradition, with proceeds directly supporting the Bluebird Foundation’s grants and scholarships for young artists across the region.
“This project is all about community, creativity, and giving back,” said Tracy Lundeen, creator of Christmas by the Lake and founder of the Bluebird Foundation. “Having Super Dave and Hunter on the album brings an extra dose of fun and local pride. Their energy and talent shine throughout this year’s project.”
Since its inception, the Bluebird Foundation has awarded nearly $70,000 to young performers in music, theatre, dance, and the culinary arts. Sales from the annual Christmas by the Lake album remain one of the foundation’s most important fundraising initiatives.
The Christmas by the Lake 2025 album is now available at Schmitt Music in Duluth, Goin’ Postal on Tower Avenue in Superior, and online for mail order or digital download at bluebirdfoundation.org.
The Bluebird Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting high school students passionate about the performing arts. Through grants, scholarships, and recognition programs, the foundation encourages creativity, confidence, and academic success for youth in the Twin Ports and surrounding region.