I've always wondered what it's REALLY like being a traveling folksinger. Over the years (many) I've met many of the travelers: Pete, Sonny, Bob Gibson, Guy Carawan, Reilly and Maloney. And more recently with my involvement with Stew Hendrickson and the Pacific Northwest Folklore Society, I've been pleased to meet travelors such as Jeff Warner, Jed Marum, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangson, and many others.

I've heard some of the horror stories: bad food, bad motels, no family, etc. Yet, at the tender age of 72 (172?) I'm about to take off on an 11 day singing trip. If it goes well, I might head up North next Spring.

So, I'm asking for you experienced traveling folksingers to tell us what it's like on the road? Give me tips, things to avoid, anything to help ease the bumps. Thanks ... Bob(deckman)Nelson