Meditate for a minute: Tommy Emmanuel with 'Angelina'

Attention any guitarist who ever imagined the thankless task that was borne by our favorite god-like talents (Eric Clapton) who spent endless hours refining their chops (during those lean and dark days) - working toward a sound that sounded effortless: Just STFU. You have another think coming. Australian Tommy Emmanuel makes it look so ridiculously easy. Start by watching his right (picking) hand during the closeups. His pinky finger performs a dance all on it's own. Not to mention this flatpick/fingerpick style that you will never master.

I thought I told you to go to bed!

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: At once haunting and beautiful

RIP Israel. We will hear your voice for all time through the astonishing legacy of the music you left for us. Thank you.

Make the voices stop!

It's about time. The Catholic Church has finally stopped farting around with settling priest abuse lawsuits and trashing women and gays long enough to take a stand on something the church is good at. Exorcism!

Now, American bishops are holding a conference on Friday and Saturday to prepare more priests and bishops to respond to the demand. The purpose is not necessarily to revive the practice, the organizers say, but to help Catholic clergy members learn how to distinguish who really needs an exorcism from who really needs a psychiatrist, or perhaps some pastoral care.

Live From Daryl's House. Daryl Hall and K.T. Tunstall. Superb remake