Getting ready
Hello good people. I haven’t written to you all in quite some time. It seems like i always start my blogs off in the same way. I do admit I am not as consistent with these things as I should be. But here I am regardless. In 2 days I will be heading out on the road once again with The Traveling Troubadors throughout the month of October. It is always bittersweet…..this touring thing. Meeting new people, getting to sing and play every night with some awesome musicians, seeing this beautiful country, and so on. But as I have stated before, I hate goodbyes. Ive been traveling and playing for almost 12 years and the goodbyes over those years have taken a toll. BUT, I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful group to be with during this time. Carolina Story I just love to death. They are so much more talented than they even know and they always…ALWAYS keep me laughing. Lara Landon, whom I just met Tuesday, seems to be really humble, killer piano player, and has a really sweet spirit. Kraig….our drummer, percussionist, part-time driver, comedian, is all of those things and more. Really nice guy. I’m truly excited to be a part of this group. I know what it takes to do this. I also know that on tours like these, most of the time there is no financial reward. And I respect and admire Ben, Emily, Lara, and Kraig for that very reason. I know why they are here. So, although part of me is sad to be leaving the ones I love most, part of me is also content to spend this time with the others that I love. And i must not forget a huge thank you to our booking agent Bruce, who spends SO much time and energy putting these tours together. He always gives 100%. So…….until next time…..thanks for reading. More to come……. Joy
