I write my own songs but I like doing cover songs. Bob and I had a blast doing our latest - Walk A Mile In My Shoes by Joe South and the response so far is that people are really enjoying it.

When I lived in Nashville, I always enjoyed a good writers night but I also enjoyed a good cover or tribute band. Heck, I've even enjoyed some good Elvis impersonators. If it's a song I like and the performance is good I'm getting caught up in the music and having a good time.

Kudos to Notes and Lelani for sticking with their passion for playing live and making their living from it. And others on here as well.

There's nothing like that energy from a live audience. Writing a good song is a high I love too but it's apples and oranges.

For someone starting out today I think it might be harder to make a living playing live unless they are willing to travel, are very good at promoting themselves and make the right connections. But to a certain degree it's always been that way.

Even making it a secondary income, I agree much depends on location, how far you're willing to go and how much time, effort and money you're willing to invest. Our own Silvertones has made an inspiring effort and had some real ups and downs - most just because of his location.

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