I am told that there are quite a few Travelers in America. I am referring to the itinerant Irish families who were called Tinkers and Traveling People. I knew some fine musicians among them when I lived in County Wicklow. I often played sessions with family bands like the Pavies and I spent some time in their camp. They were very kind and hospitable to me. I know that they have a bad reputation but my experience was nothing but positive. A friend tells me that many Travelers have migrated to America and I would love to contact some of them. They are a wealth of folklore and folksong and they are always willing to share their songs and stories.
Has anyone here had contact with them?