Pay attention to Gary Clark Jr.

To be honest, I'd never heard of Gary Clark Jr., until earlier this year when I came across his name in a sidebar story found in a used copy of a Rolling Stone Magazine special edition that listed the 100 greatest modern guitarists.

Even then, I'd forgotten his name until I ran into it again a while later in a search for the names of hot young blues guitarists.  Then, I went in search of some examples of his playing and singing.

I won't forget his name again anytime soon.

The raves that I read about in the magazine sidebar were true.  The young Texan is the real deal, coming straight out of the place where legends like Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan came from, and playing a lot like SRV himself at times.  Then there are the comparisons to Jimi Hendrix.  His reputation has grown with the help of festivals and minor CD or EP releases.  But now he's got a major release with the album "Blak And Blu."  Now, we've got a great opportunity to watch a great young artist take off.

With Gary Clark Jr., the sky's the limit.

When the rain comes ...

Don't take this as trying to be "cute" in a very serious situation.  I'm sending out best wishes today to the people on America's East Coast, who are now being or are about to be affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Millions of Americans over a huge path -- even far inland -- are expected to feel the impact of this historic storm in one way or another.  Here's a Crossover Music Channel wish that our friends over there stay safe, as dry as possible, and that the effects aren't too devastating.

Beach goers watch waves generated by Hurricane Sandy.  (Photo Credit ABC News)

Celebrating the guitar-slingin' style of SRV

This has been quite a week.  Friday's the day to let it all hang out, to focus on having a good time and rrrreeeelax.  I plan on doing that.

For me, there's one surefire way to get the weekend started the right way.  That's to put on some Stevie Ray Vaughan, get into that blues and R&B, and ... who knows, maybe the house will start rockin'.  If it does, don't bother knockin'!

Enjoy your weekend!