Tag Archives: life of a touring performer

The “w” part of musician/writer/teacher/parking lot attendant

Posted on March 7, 2014 by jamiebobamie

On this blog I blab a lot about being a musician and a teacher. Now it’s time to talk about my writing, especially since I HAVE A BOOK! Besides, I’m blind in one eye so you really don’t want to … Continue reading →

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The making of Dare, part two: Sometimes it’s about the conversations

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jamiebobamie

As you could see from part one, I’ve started recording my new album, Dare, and I’m sharing the journey with you because you know how singer-songwriters are – we can’t help talking about ourselves.  Here’s another post about me. Hope … Continue reading →

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Drive All Night, so far

Posted on March 15, 2013 by jamiebobamie

I’m writing a collection of tour stories that’ll be published in 2014 by Bella Books. A few of you have asked about it. First, I’ve got two books. The one tentatively titled Drive All Night has a publishing deal. My … Continue reading →

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Through snow, through rain, through tangled tire chains

Posted on January 25, 2013 by jamiebobamie

As I played at the bar in Spokane, I could see the snow falling outside. Big fluffy flakes drifted to the ground as I made my way through my set. As a native of the desert, I hadn’t had much … Continue reading →

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So you wanna be a professional singer-songwriter?

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jamiebobamie

You know the old adage – if you want to make a million dollars in music, start with two million and quit early. I’ll try to be more positive than that because, really, I’ve had a damn fun time playing … Continue reading →

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Pardon me, is that a beaded bra or are you just here to surprise me?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jamiebobamie

I stood there in the middle of a cavernous college student center with my acoustic guitar, singing songs for GLBT pride week. Some students were scurrying off to classes while three or four lingered around the pride week information tables. … Continue reading →

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Danny DeVito, princess outfits and interesting traveling companions

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jamiebobamie

Since I’m currently sitting in the Newark airport, it seems fitting that I talk about flying. Every touring musician has their favorite road stories and some of mine are about the people I see on flights and in airports. (A … Continue reading →

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Let’s pretend we’re booking agents! My first tour.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jamiebobamie

My first tour wasn’t part of a grand plan. I just wanted to get to the Michigan Women’s Music Festival. I had a small problem, though. Money from a part-time clerical job in Tucson, Arizona wasn’t going to buy enough … Continue reading →

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Sweaty sound guys and things that go clunk in the night

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jamiebobamie

I’ve played at a couple hundred folk coffeehouses. This one was more brightly lit than some but the other trappings were the same – a harried group of over-40 hippies, women in big earrings and full skirts, and men in … Continue reading →

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Black cats, creaky old buildings and Wild Irish Rose

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jamiebobamie

I’ve had many interesting housing experiences in my 20 plus years of touring, including a stay in an old building filled with creaky wood floors and spooky shadows. This building in the downtown section of a small Midwest town has … Continue reading →

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