At an age when many of his peers are either long retired or dead, Willie Nelson keeps on chooglin’. The 81-year-old remains one of country’s most enduring faces, and at this point in his career, he’s moved well into iconic status. He’s teamed up with Snoop Dogg and also covered Pearl Jam—and last year, Nelson released Band of Brothers, a record that featured the most original songs he’s written for an album since 1996. The result was favorable both critically and commercially, with the album landing atop country charts for the first time since 1986’s The Promiseland. The record proved that even as his age climbs, Nelson’s voice, lyrics and creativity remain as sharp as ever. Fortunately for his legions of fans, the outlaw country veteran shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Tue., Jan. 6, 8 p.m., 2015
Daniel Kohn is a writer based in Southern California. With bylines in an assortment of outlets, Kohn primarily specializes in music with other interests ranging from sports to food. As a transplant, Kohn loves the beautiful weather and is glad he no longer has to deal with brutal winters. If you see him, say hi and of course, he’s always willing to down a beer or two…if you’re paying.