Monthly Archives: June 2011

Wasn’t that a red light?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Recently, a friend was in a freeway auto accident. Fortunately, she’s okay. Her car is totaled though. It got me thinking about all the close calls I’ve had. When you’ve toured for 24 years, most of it by car, there … Continue reading →

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If it doesn’t have a label don’t eat it – what I’ve learned when staying with strangers

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jamiebobamie

I’m in one place for a month, teaching and doing performances. Instead of getting an expensive hotel room, I’m house sitting. It’s not much different from the hundreds of times I’ve stayed in community housing while on tour. Really, I’m … Continue reading →

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Top 25 things a musician should never tell the audience

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Last week I posted the things you should never tell a musician. I figure it’s only fair to turn the tables and tell you what a musician should never tell an audience. Thanks to my Facebook friends for the assistance. … Continue reading →

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“You had insurance on that guitar, right?” 25 things you should never say to a musician

Posted on June 8, 2011 by jamiebobamie

After touring for 20-some years I’ve got stories. Turns out other musicians do too. I recently asked my Facebook friends for something you should never tell a musician. Here are my favorites. “You had insurance on that guitar, right?” Yeah, … Continue reading →

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M&Ms are my super power

Posted on June 1, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Some people get through long drives with great road tunes or intriguing talk radio. After touring for 24 years I’ve found that conversations can help me. Since I tour alone that means I’m talking to myself or my GPS Marcia. … Continue reading →

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