Metroluxe’s “Get Some” is the kind of thing that creates hope and a certainty that music will come back – live, kicking, and so so good.

“Jimmy’s Groove” is a highly motivating pure groove from the Delvon Lammar Organ Trio, released as a standalone single by Colemine Records.

“Hunting Heads” starts yet another chapter in David Garfield’s on-going ‘Box’ series – this time with a musical call out to Herbie Hancock.

Richard Turgeon’s unparalleled prowess for channeling classic-rock values really comes alive on this great song.

“See a Better Day” is a funky new blues original by Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety.

This homage to his heroes in Kiss also captures Ken Sharp’s own musical imagination in full force.

Pat Metheny’s “Road to the Sun Pt. 2” stands as a testament to the beauty of classical guitars put in the service of a sumptuous arrangement.

Ken Sharp kicks off 2021 with a song expressing the fear, anger and confusion we’ve all felt as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our lives.

San Francisco Bay-area standout Richard Turgeon really should be a household name at this point. Perhaps “Goodbye to Summer” will do the trick.

A session from 35 years ago featuring contributions by three members of Toto belatedly started my musical journey with the great Chet Atkins.