Hey! This is a straight ahead good-time guaranteed CD. There's plenty of variety to keep you interested and put a smile on your face. Have a listen! A total of 21 names are in the musical credits, representing outstanding Chicagoland players in the various genres. SO many folks were a part of this, I felt compelled to title it, "John Ludwig and friends". In terms of sheer production it represents a huge step forward in complexity from the 1st CD, "Grief, Loss and Hope for Tomorrow" (which was meant to be the straight from the heart album it was). Aside from the different styles, there's a wide variety of topics addressed from God to gold, Harry Caray to Habitat for Humanity, gators and green beer to girlfriends (ex). There's plenty of fun, with some messages on the way. If you feel trapped by the radio-dictated genres, this is a good choice for you. One of the cool things about this CD is the overall feel of real people playing real instruments, and enjoying it! You will too.