
I did this one a few years back for TJ at Texas Monthly, and it remains one of my favorites
Down here we have a slogan: "Keep Austin Weird." Nothing and no one embodies that spirit of off-kilter mellowness more than our own
Willie Nelson, who turns 75 today. Tonight,
KGSR FM is broadcasting a birthday celebration for Willie that includes
Patty Griffin, Bob Schneider and
Alejandro Escovedo, so tune in, light up, and wish Willie many weird birthdays to come.
Here's the beautiful cover of this month's Texas Monthly, shot by
Platon and designed by the great
TJ Tucker. Hats off to them both, and to editor
Evan Smith for allowing a cover this nice to go out into the world without the clutter of type.