Category Archives: Women’s Music

Drive All Day is out! Read a sample chapter here.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by jamiebobamie

I’m way beyond excited to announce the release of my third book. It’s a collection of true-life stories from a musician, moi, who’s toured and taught for over 30 years. I tell you about my visit to New York City … Continue reading →

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An Army of Lovers Saves Me from a Nightmare on Commercial Street

Posted on October 27, 2019 by jamiebobamie

First things first. MY SECOND BOOK IS OUT! I am the proud mama of An Army of Lovers: Women’s Music of the ‘70s and ‘80s. A fan described the book well; she also pumped up my already-substantial musician’s ego: “I … Continue reading →

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Recording my album, part two. No fancy shoes.

Posted on October 15, 2018 by jamiebobamie

I thought recording was all about the shoes (see last post) but alas. Here’s part two about my journey to making a new album. No fancy shoes but lots of fancy playing.

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Recording my new album: it’s all about the shoes

Posted on September 10, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Well, they do help, especially when they’re coordinated with the instrument I happen to be recording. It was ukulele day right off the bat.

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The Virginia Women’s Music Festival 2018. And barbecue chicken. And hearts.

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jamiebobamie

There’s an amazing movie on a loop in my brain. My foot taps to the beat of a great song, my mouth waters at chicken hot off the grill, women’s laughter surrounds me, and if I could, I’d draw big … Continue reading →

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The women’s music book, she lives!

Posted on May 15, 2018 by jamiebobamie

I just signed the contract! It’ll be published in 2019. What book? One about women’s music of the seventies and eighties that I started in 2011. It’s been a long road, one where four-wheel drive and a lot of snacks … Continue reading →

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Myths about women’s music and culture: they shoot men at women’s festivals, right?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Um … no. There are a few other myths to bust, so let’s get started.

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Meg Christian Made Me Gay

Posted on December 26, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Well, not really, and I’m more likely to say “lesbian” but it’s a play on the title of a recently published book about LGBTQ music, David Bowie Made Me Gay, by Darryl W. Bullock. It’s well-written and I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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The women’s music book that ate my brain

Posted on September 25, 2017 by jamiebobamie

No, it’s not about zombies. I don’t write horror or science fiction. What I do write is non-fiction, usually about music. I’ve published a memoir and enough articles and blog posts to paper a three-bedroom split-level ranch house. The first … Continue reading →

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The Song is More Important Than You: An Homage to Early Influences and Mentors, by Ruth Barrett

Posted on August 28, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Ruth Barrett is an award-winning dulcimer player, singer, and songwriter. I am so pleased and honored to present her guest post. More about her music here.  

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