Preservation Vs. Presence (E254) 04/08/2026
Because then there is the presence. That’s got nothing to do with the year you were born. Presence is about having the energy to listen to a new sound, new music, new songs, to start a new conversation,
Herb Alpert: The Legend, the Artist. the Philanthropist (E253) 04/01/2026
He’s 91 now, but he still plays with the fire of a 20-year-old. When he isn’t playing, he is a world-class painter and sculptor.
“East to West: The Musical Exile (E252) 03/25/2026
Music has the ability to break those chains just for a little bit. When you’re in a bad situation, or you feel completely stuck or in a bad mood, the right song can just come along and lift you up, break those chains, and transform you, at least for just a moment.
ROE (Return on Experience) (E251) 03/18/2026
The Value of a Moment I recently spent $500 on a concert ticket to see Rod Stewart. Now, a business person would look at that on paper and say, “That’s expensive”. But when Rod started singing a song that evoked a deep, visceral emotion—one that transported me back to a first love, a first kiss, or a first concert—time simply stopped.
Permission to Escape (E250) 03/11/2026
The truth is, the world is going to keep spinning whether you worry about it or not. So, why not give yourself this moment? I give myself that permission every time I sit here to share music with you.
Remembering My Dad (E249) 03/04/2026
I cherished my relationship with my dad. I never took it for granted. While I’m very grateful for my relationship with my dad, I know that it’s not everyone’s reality.
Life in a Shoe Box (E248) 02/25/2026
I started thinking again how music is so different. While photos are still, they stay where you leave them. If you don’t look at them, they stay dark. But music? Music fills the air
Music is Not Greedy (247) 02/18/2026
Music is defined by the act of giving and generosity. And greed? Greed is like a closed fist. Music is Not Greedy