The year 1988 was a good one for new artists. But these four albums from veterans proved that age and wisdom still carried a lot of musical weight.

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne formed folk rock supergroup the Traveling Wilburys in 1988 ...

Despite the Traveling Wilburys being a fairly tight unit, they had time for plenty of friends on any of their records as well ...

Even though the Traveling Wilburys never took themselves that seriously, Tom Petty knew when he was making something flawless ...

• Folk musician Cleo Birdseed plays with his ensemble at 3 p.m. Sunday at Smiley’s Saloon at 41 Wharf Road in Bolinas. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Go to smileyssaloon.com. • The Traveling ...

We can dispel some of these myths. With a little advance planning and some well-trod intel, you can enjoy the best that train travel can offer in a way that works for your budget and peace of mind.