We all should take the next nine days off, starting today. What with the 4th of July happening midweek, what are we supposed to do? When to celebrate, the whole week, that’s what I say. There are festivities on both weekends, too. It puts me in mind of a July 4th I spent in Ft. Worth for one of Willie Nelson’s legendary Picnics. We were there to broadcast it live on XM, and at the time, every set from the beginning of the day was delayed, sometimes because Willie joined the other artists on stage. By the time Willie was to perform, it was so late, that it actually wasn’t even the 4th anymore, as it had passed midnight. Because it was midweek, a lot of folks split, opting to go to work the next day rather than see the massive fireworks display. So yes, I think we need this whole week off. Oh yeah, Willie is back at Billy Bob’s in Ft. Worth for another edition of the Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic this year.
Just watch yourself. Between the sun and the fun and the beer, and the easy ability to overdo it all, we just want to caution you that both weekends are in play here. So, let us indulge, but as my mother used to say, moderation in all things. Not that I listened. Today’s video is a precursor to the Independence Day holiday which after all, should not be forgotten in all the revelry. Billy Joe Shaver recorded “Freedom’s Child” six years ago, and he has lost a considerable amount of weight since then. Believe it or not, he looks younger now. He is playing Willie’s Picnic, along with our friends Ray Wylie Hubbard, Deadman, The Dirty River Boys, and Stoney LaRue, to name just a few. Gonna be a great day, if you are in the DFW area. Here is the video for “Freedom’s Child,” from American treasure Billy Joe Shaver.
-Jessie Scott
