WOW!
First, we enjoyed the video of the American Nomad and are sure it was hard to pull yourself away from him. We would’ve loved to have been there hearing the two of you swap stories!
We'd quote our fav section of the lyric but that would be the entire write!

What an awesome song resulted from that encounter, Tom. The vivid imagery is like a mini short story.
Jerry Ellis has written some great books where he walks the trail, roads, etc. related to his subject, e.g., Trail of Tears, and focuses on the characters he meets. Your write reminds us of him.
Your vocals and guitars sound great.
Of course the mix is WAY over the top good and the arrangement is excellent as is the band. That r guitar with the "hair around the edges"

is superb.
Loved it!
J&B