This writing will be to honor those who go above and beyond to give support to full-time touring artists. Those who attend shows, and buy merchandise from artists are to be thanked, of course. But, those are not the subjects here. I am referring to those folks who offer guest rooms to artists, even for more than one night, sometimes. To be at the “grassroots” level of touring means you are watching fair chunks of monies from your performances go towards hotels and auto fuel. For a superbly nice person to step up and allow a free night of lodging, well, that is key in keeping the artist in the career. Without those people, scattered throughout the universe of music engagement markets, the artist could very well be left with too little earnings to justify staying in music full-time. I can say that I have strong acquaintances and friendships with such people as a result, too. There are times I can afford the hotel, yet, choose the home stay. Yes, the monies I keep in my pocket are helpful, but, the relationship with the music-supporting friend is of high value. There are far too many people to thank by name here. But, off the top of my head I will recognize the couple in North Carolina. They have put me up countless times. Another friend in that state recently presented me at a house concert, not the first time, because he saw that Covid had shut down my career for a couple of years. I slept in a guest room after the show. One couple in Iowa allowed me to stay multiple nights when passing through, and many times presented me in concert, as well. There are the dear friends in London, England who gave me and my wife lodging many times when our duo was touring the UK. One person in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada area has allowed me to base out of the home while I toured around the island. I could go on and on, thanking people. San Antonio TX, Florida, Arkansas,The Netherlands, Michigan. There are people like these in virtually every area I have toured. Sure, all artists have the so-called “horror” story of going home to lodge with a stranger, and, it has bad results. But, those are few. And, the occasional nightmare has occurred where an artist brings unwanted events to the host! In final, I just want to tip my hat to those who have been so supportive towards me and all touring artists through granting the free stay. Oftentimes, the comfort of a home is just what is needed after some heavy driving hours, or, a hectic night of performing in a strange setting. If you ever gave me the kind of helping hand that I am referencing here-THANK YOU.