MUSIC – ClimbingSky

March 29, 2026

A Touch of Grey

It is Sunday morning and outside it is still predawn dark. While yesterday began at a cold 17 degrees, today it is already 43 degrees. Yesterday, instead of going to another No Kings Rally, I drove over the border into Wisconsin to scout out fishing access points on the Kinnickinnic River. I used to fish… Read more

February 23, 2026

MUSIC MONDAY: Dave Brubeck – “Take Five”

What better way to begin a week than with this Dave Brubeck Classic! Enjoy! Read more

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: Jerry Garcia Band – “Shining Star”

I think of a better way to begin a week than listening to Saint Jerry. Enjoy! Read more

December 29, 2025

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

Last Monday I featured a Lester Young video with the great Hank Jones on piano. Jones is one of my favorite Jazz pianists. Here is a video of Jones playing “Oh Look At Me Now.” Enjoy! Read more