2021 release. Love in the Midst of Mayhem features 10 recordings finished during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Joining Ely on the album are guitarists Mitch Watkins, Rob Gjersoe, Bradley Kopp, bassists Roscoe Beck, Glen Fukunaga, Gary Herman, Jimmy Pettit, drummers Davis McLarty, Pat Manske, Steve Meador, keyboardists Joel Guzman (also on accordion), the late Reese Wynans and the late Bill Ginn. "There are a lot of wonderful songs on Love in the Midst of Mayhem," said actress and writer Jo Harvey Allen. "I especially love 'You Can Rely On Me' - so sweet a song. As always we can rely on Joe and in this time of Pandemic appreciate his music even more."