So, I have been putting this off for quite a while now. I finally decided that it might be interesting to see what happens. This particular performance was a Father’s Day event here in KC. I was blessed to be working with an amazing all-star group consisting entirely of instrumental recording artists. I had an absolute blast!

This song made it’s way onto a set list a while back and has now become a staple at all my shows. It is a true classic both lyrically and musically. Luther set the standard on this one to be certain. Hopefully my rendition will connect with listeners as well. Let me know what you think…………………

Wow! All of cyberspace is ready to be filled with many-a-wise statements. I don’t know quite where to begin! As my best friend Caleb Green once said, “It’s doesn’t happen often. Ron Gutierrez: speechless”. So, how about we start with a bit of what is happening in Gutierrez World today?

I’m just about to head out and make progress with our leaves. This is Day Two of the battle. Last year, we made a priceless investment in a great Toro leaf blower that also mulches. What a back saver! Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much about the COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD!!!!!

Had a gig the other night with Kerry Strayer and The New Kansas City 7. We were performing atop the Aladdin Hotel (Holiday Inn) in downtown Kansas City, for The Perfect Wedding Guide. They are very nice folks. (The owner said he remembered me from a CEF (Catholic Education Foundation) event I did with the St. Thomas Aquinas Chorale a few weeks ago. Joe Heidesch is their Director and they are really quite good.) Quick note: The Aladdin is a beautifully restored boutique hotel. At the end of the night, the elevators were jammed, so Barry Springer, James Albright and I decided to do the 16 floor walk-down. In case you were wondering if this is a good idea….not so much. Although, I now have an updated version of the old tried and true exhortation for my daughter: “So if your musician friend walks down 16 flights of stairs does that mean you’re going to, too?”

Lemming anyone?