CAROL SUDHALTER, text and photos I often travel to Italy to perform, most often in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Rome and Puglia, and always with local musician friends. Having lived there in the late 1960s, I am fluent in Italian. Audiences love hearing my explanations in Italian of lyrics to tunes such as “Everything Happens to Me” or “Old Folks,” straining to catch every word as I sing in English.  Everywhere, I find warm-hearted folks who are a delight to play for. My latest tour was especially nice because we announced my 83rd birthday, and I witnessed a trend toward alternative venues for … Continue reading On the road: Alternative venues in Italy