The problem is this. His records/cds are not selling well, as much as we'd like it to be otherwise. The record company have to get their money some way, so they demand more, more, more live dates - they bring in far more money than the releases. And it's beginning to take its toll. Nodules on the vocal cords? That will take an operation to fully remedy the situation. He should take a break.
Peter
Record labels don't take in any income from a tour do they?