Tag Archives: touring

House concerts rock. And folk.

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Musicians, dump that noisy bar crowd and get a sober audience that listens and buys a lot of product. House concerts are the way to go. I’ve done them for thirty years – before it was fashionable, yes, I’m that … 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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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’s Snowing in Atlanta

Posted on December 22, 2010 by jamiebobamie

I performed a concert in Atlanta one March evening. The next morning was quiet with snow – about seven inches of it, a lot for the deep South. As a hotel bellhop helped me load my little truck he shook … Continue reading →

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