Writing about music has been a passion project in recent years for Chatham-born author Ray Robertson, which has attracted him new readers.

Robertson, 59, returns to Chatham Nov. 28 for the launch of his latest book Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre.

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“Dust” follows the 2016 release of Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), with the new book featuring many little known musicians such as Danny Kirwan, Handsome Ned, Captain Beefheart and Nico along with more recognizable names including Duane Allman and Muddy Waters.

When asked about his selection of musicians for the new book, Robertson said, “I didn’t try to be purposely obscure, but everybody in the book I care about.”

He added it stems from “pure curiosity, I just

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