Drive All Night

by Jamie Anderson

"A piece of lesbian history from the 'girl with a guitar' who truly sang for her supper.
Jamie brings the road to you in color and out loud."
–Suzanne Westenhoefer

She's opened for Holly Near, closed a church coffeehouse by saying "uterus" and danced with a tornado. From taking her shirt off for Amy Ray to housing with a pig, she's always looking for the perfect gig.

With a delightful mix of horror road stories, fan girl name dropping and commentary on the people and times, Anderson describes the joys and travails of the touring circuit as she creates the music and stories of our lives.

"An extraordinary glimpse into the life of a touring musician."
–Nancy Manahan

"Jamie's as endlessly funny an entertainer on the page as on the stage."
–Lee Lynch

"She leads with her sense of humor and heart..."
–Lisa Koch

Genres: Memoir, Music

309 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2014

About the author

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Reviews

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jamie Anderson's humorous essays gives readers a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a touring folk singer. Anderson has traversed the United States, performing at venues of all kinds, from women's music festivals to coffee shops. She celebrates the musicians and friends that have made her musical journey memorable and meaningful (and laughs about odious housing and gigs). Great for folks looking for an entertaining read, especially if you're interested in the history and culture of women's music.

[Jenny Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun read, a collection of anecdotes from a working lesbian musician. She tells stories, complains, drops names, and laughs at herself. But it’s clear she loves this life on the road, as bumpy as it can get, and lives to share her music with her audiences.