Carnival Ghosts

"I am excited to let you know that all systems are go for the release of my book called 'Carnival Ghosts'. It’s a rich terrain of stories that weave through my life. Stories that involve a Dickensian cast of characters, situations, mysteries, tragedies, and a path with perseverance and renewal that I could have never scripted. While at times I was in doubt as to where I was going and who I would meet along the way, I was never in doubt that I had something to offer if I could land in the right place long enough. Those early bands I played in were an education in how musicians interact, I was part of something much bigger than myself.

Later, the saga of what led to meeting Lowell George was a climb up a steep and treacherous mountain. My good fortune was finding him amidst all the confusion. This part of my life is told in the fashion I lived it. Full of hope, doubt, and holding on for dear life. In the beginning, Lowell was my mentor, and though that fabric would eventually tear and fray, the bond we forged has never broken because of the legacy of the music we made together.

People view me as a member of a great band, a studio musician, and someone with years and the attendant miles of being a road warrior. I encompass all of those worlds and share the differences and the similarities in the book. At heart, I am a band member with whomever I play with. That philosophy has been a large part of my success.

Photographs of mine and others throughout the book illuminate this eventful journey. The photo on the book cover is one I took at a county fair in Illinois.

Many of you have expressed a desire to read my story. For that, I am beyond grateful. Please share the word about this book and follow me on social media for more insights and excerpts from 'Carnival Ghosts'. My heartfelt thanks to all.”

~ Bill Payne, Little Feat