MUSIC

February 16, 2026

MUSIC Monday: “In the Slow Lane”- Kenny Barron Trio

There is something irreplaceable about the experience getting to listen to truly curated radio stations. Knowledgeable DJs are something that no algorithm is ever going to be able to replace. My local Jazz station, KBEM, has a number of very knowledgeable DJs that regularly introduce me to new tunes that broaden my musical horizons. He… Read more

February 9, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: Lightnin’ Hopkins – “It’s a Sin to Be Rich, But a Low-Down Shame to Be Poor”

Here is one of my favorite Lightnin’ Hopkins’ tunes. With some pretty good Theology to boot! Enjoy! Read more

February 2, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: Jerry Garcia & David Grisman “Sitting Here in Limbo”

The first Monday of February calls for another tune from Saint Jerry. Here he is with Grisman. Enjoy! Read more

January 26, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: Mississippi John Hurt – “You Got to Walk the Lonesome Valley for Yourself”

Here is Blues legend Mississippi John Hurt reminding us why Acoustic Blues can be sacramental. Enjoy! Read more

January 19, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: “They Say I look Like God” by The Real Ambassadors

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I want to share a song featuring Louis Armstrong today I just recently discovered when it was played on my local Jazz station, KBEM Jazz88. Here is some information I found researching The Real Ambassadors and this song in particular. The Real Ambassadors is a jazz musical developed… Read more

January 12, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: Woody Guthrie – “All You Fascists Bound to Lose”

Once again Trump/MAGA Fascism has murdered someone here in Minnesota: It is interesting how Minnesota and Minnesotans have been on the frontline of the long war against Fascism in this country since the Civil War. At Gettysburg, the 1st Minnesota captured the flag of the 28th Virginia Confederate Regiment. A symbol of victory of evil… Read more

January 5, 2026

MUSIC Monday: “In the Slow Lane”- Kenny Barron Trio

MUSIC MONDAY: Lightnin’ Hopkins – “It’s a Sin to Be Rich, But a Low-Down Shame to Be Poor”

MUSIC MONDAY: Jerry Garcia & David Grisman “Sitting Here in Limbo”

MUSIC MONDAY: Mississippi John Hurt – “You Got to Walk the Lonesome Valley for Yourself”

MUSIC MONDAY: “They Say I look Like God” by The Real Ambassadors

MUSIC MONDAY: Woody Guthrie – “All You Fascists Bound to Lose”

MUSIC MONDAY: Jerry Garcia Band – “Shining Star”

MUSIC MONDAY: Hank Jones – “Oh Look At Me Now”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY: Lester Young on Being Original

MUSIC MONDAY: “Pennies from Heaven” by Lester Young