Some may be interested in knowing how Joe Ely decides where to perform next.
Aside from his personal habit of alternating eastern and western treks, Ely said that he often has been influenced by song titles — including such early tunes as “El Paso” and “The Streets of Laredo.”
He has performed in all of the major markets in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia although he pointed out that there remain a number of romantic sites he still would like to visit in Australia.