As a performer and producer of tribute shows, Sterling probably has done more Twin Cities gigs in recent years than any other Minnesota musician. Now comes his second book, “And Else,” a collection of short essays about everything from learning to play your first song to dealing with the death of your adult child. Whether discussing the stillness of Christmas or Prince joining him onstage, Sterling’s plain-spoken philosophizing and storytelling connects with Midwestern sincerity. In a livestream from the Dakota, Sterling will read from the book and sing a few songs. -JON BREAM