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    Oct 19 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, Oct 19, 2022: shows along the road home, pictures from the trip so far, and a prayer for peace

    Friends! 

    It tickles me to think that a few thousand of you have given me permission to land a letter in your inbox once a month or so, and I endeavour to treat that welcome with the care it deserves…

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    Sep 1 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, Sept 1, 2022: on the road again with Pamela Mae, Roadetta Roadshows resume, new songs on Patreon, another summer in the rearview, Australia and maybe Aotearoa on the horizon

    Big hearts, 

    It's high time I wrote you a letter. Last you heard from me, the Second Chances and I were just about to dive back into the shows after getting COVID derailed a bunch of our tour dates. Well…

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    Jul 5 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, July 5, 2022: The Second Chances are alive! And we'd love to come to your town!

    Dear hearts, 

    It's been too long since I wrote. Life's been uncommonly busy for me this past month and a half, what with getting home, getting the Second Chances back in action, getting together with the whole family up at…

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    May 20 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, May 20, 2022: News from the clusterfolk, and a new song flying out into the world today!

    Hey beauties, 

    I'm writing from the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City to let you know I just released a new song! I'd love to get it to as many ears as possible, and maybe, hopefully somehow, to the…

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    Apr 26 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, April 26, 2022: Roadetta Roadshow FINALE tonight, Washington and BC dates, summer plans, roads in the rearview, and a tribute to a friend

    Hey beauties, 

    I'm writing you from a little piece of heaven overlooking Gamble Bay on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, where we played in a barn Sunday evening and have taken our hosts up on their offer to spend a couple more…

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    Mar 11 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, March 11, 2022: Roadetta Roadshows, West Coast dates, pictures and a prayer for peace

    Far-flung friends, 

    I'm writing you from our campsite in Joshua Tree National Park, where we're getting ready to drive into L.A. County for a brief brush with the stage before we head back into the woods, taking comfort in Carolyn…

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    Jan 18 2022

    Hobo Travelogue, January 18, 2022: Roadetta Roadshow pilot tonight! and some news from the road so far

    Friends! 

    Here's a rare thing for your eyes: a teeny weeny Hobo Travelogue, minus the long rambles and rants, just to keep you in the know on the near-to-here! Nearest of all, our first Roadetta Roadshow airs TONIGHT at 6pm…

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    Dec 17 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, Dec 17, 2021: Howdy from home, shows online and on the road, two new songs on Patreon, a book review (with a giveaway!), and pictures and reflections from the wider world

    Howdy from Home! 

    Hey friend, 

    Wherever this finds you, I hope you're safe, healthy, staying inspired, and enjoying the company––in person or virtually––of people and animals you love. I'm writing you from my Riverdale, Edmonton home…

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    Sep 28 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, Sept 28, 2021: Woodshedding and head-clearing, a livestream from Caffe Lena tomorrow, and finding friendly faces in big cities

    Dear hearts, 

    I'm writing you from a cabin in the Adirondacks, a spot I've mentioned in this Travelogue before, when I stayed here in October of 2015 and wrote a song called "Further Down the Line." Over the years I'd…

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    Sep 1 2021

    Hobo TRAVELogue, Sept 1, 2021: On the road again, thoughts on conspiracies and carbon, a song for Letitia James, and summer in the rearview

    Hey you beauties, 

    Much to my amazement, and possibly yours too, this Travelogue's coming to you from the road! I've been winding my way along the North Shore of Lake Superior, and decided to take a motel day––which grew into…

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    Jul 8 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, July 8, 2021: On the road again! And a REAL-LIVE-stream this Sunday! 

    It feels surreal, friends, but here I am writing you from the passenger seat once again!!! The Second Chances and I are headed up to Grande Prairie for a sold-out yard concert, and onward for a dozen shows away from…

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    Jun 24 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, June 24, 2021: Shows in the real world, my first music camp, and a look at the road ahead

    Comrades, 

    It's been a while without word from me, unless you're on my Patreon. I uploaded a new song called "When God Was Young" a couple weeks back, and am just finishing up a new soul number in tribute to…

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    May 8 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, Saturday May 8th, 2021: Grief is the price of love

    Hey friends, 

    I wanted to drop a line to let you know that we won't be live-streaming tonight as planned. We've had a hard week. Our darling Foxy started walking funny on Monday, and by Wednesday morning we had to…

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    Apr 22 2021

    A video for Earth Day

    Earlier this year I made a new friend, self-described “old folksinger” Bob Bossin of Gabriola Island, BC. Bob’s old band Stringband was a pretty big deal in the 70s and 80s; had their songs covered by the likes of Pete…

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    Apr 16 2021

    Hobo Lounge-around-a-logue, April 16, 2021: Indoorables Season Finale tomorrow, a brand new song on Patreon, big news from Kerrville, new music from Jez Hellard, and some exciting news for Earth Day!

    Hey you beauties, 

    Hope this finds you smiling, and enjoying the season wherever you are!  A quick fivefold update for this month, and it's all good news, though the first one's bittersweet: 

    1. The last foreseeable Indoorables show from home's…

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    Mar 19 2021

    Hobo Desk-a-logue, Mar 19, 2021: Two big announcements! And another Indoorables show tomorrow!

    Hey far-flung friends, 

    I'm writing with some big news for a change! 

    Just about this time last year I was pulling back into Canada to reunite with Pamela after a long weird drive home from Texas, and it's been a…

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    Feb 12 2021

    Hobo Stay-put-a-log, Feb 12, 2021: Indoorables back in the saddle tomorrow with a new kitchen show, 新年快樂! and a whole lotta gratitude from me to you

    Hey friends, 

    I wasn't fooling anyone with all that Travelogue talk, may as well call it what it is!  Edmonton's so frozen that even the Fox doesn't wanna go for walks.  Nevertheless, the Indoorables will be foraying into the wider…

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    Jan 18 2021

    Hobo Travelogue, January 18, 2021: small victories, a new year, and a couple hum-dingers coming up!

    Hey pals, 

    I hope this finds you smiling, and this new year's treating you well so far. I've got my eye out for small victories these days, maybe more than ever, and I'm counting my blessings every day. I live…

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    Dec 16 2020

    Hobo Travelogue, Dec 16, 2020: Indoorables Holiday Variety Show Saturday, high-browin' it in my study, Foxy's moviestardom, and holiday wishes from our house to yours

    Hey legends, 

    I'm gonna try and keep it short this month. Let's see how I go! 

    First, our Indoorables Holiday Variety Show's going out this coming Saturday, December 19th at 4:30 Mountain Time, which makes 5:30 in Winnipeg and Wisconsin…

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    Nov 18 2020

    Nov 18, 2020: Indoorables November Kitchen Concert tomorrow, new single out TODAY, a bit about how songs get born, and all the news that's fit to print

    Hey friends, 

    I'm writing from our place in snowy Riverdale, Alberta, with a couple Indoorables announcements!  First off, we're broadcasting again tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 at 4:30pm Mountain Time, which makes 6:30 in New York, 11:30pm in London, 7:30am Sunday…

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