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What’s up Sorry State readers? It’s been a minute since my last write-up here. As Dom mentioned in his staff pick the other week, we moseyed our way over to Greensboro to catch our favorite bluegrass phenomenon Billy Strings in action, and he put on a hell of a show for a Tuesday night. Every show is amazing, but this definitely was a standout. Got to hear some old timey staples, psychedelic jams, and of course a heaping helping of Doc Watson tunes. Billy in North Carolina will always be a hoot. This past Monday I also celebrated my birthday, and who decided to roll into town and put on a show? None other than ol Willie Nelson himself. I figured if Willie was coming to town on my birthday, who am I not to attend? Sydney and I gathered up some of our friends and had a lil tailgate before the show complete with fried chicken, beer and a bit of the devil’s lettuce. Coincidentally, Willie’s birthday is actually today (the 29th) and he turned 93 years old, which is fuckin wild that he can still get up on stage and perform. While it might not be what a Willie show was 50 years ago, it’s still impressive that he’s going up there and actually playing and singing. Definitely not some freaky ass Frankie Valli situation (go on YouTube and watch a recent video of him performing; it’s scary as hell). A good time was had by all enjoying an evening of Willie tunes. Speaking of, the other week I picked up this cheap budget comp of Willie just cause it had a nice track list of some of the older stuff. It opens up with probably two of my favorite tracks of his, Night Life and Funny How Time Slips Away, the latter feeling relevant while me and the Red Headed Stranger are both celebrating a birthday. The B-side opens with a cover of the classic Bob Wills song San Antonio Rose with Good Hearted Woman and Help Me Make It Through The Night rounding out the album. Happy birthday Willie, we love ya!