I want to make one more introduction. Longtime readers are familiar with stories about John, the New Orleans musician who spends quite a bit of time in Austin and with whom I’ve had many, many adventures. He’s agreed to allow me to post the often quite insightful e-mails he sends to his e-mail list once in a while.

Without further ado, here’s John’s most recent e-mail:

Nobody outside of the city (of New Orleans) has a clue what any of this is about.
- Mac Rebennack (Dr. John)

Alright y’all,
Hopes everyone is utmost and ever-so,
You know the drill: got my wine, and someone left the computer unattended…

Music.
.
.
Music has been my life.
It has taught me how to live.
What I am am looking at.
What to expect.
What is worth trying to create.

Look here, yea u rite:

Music is different here in nola.
Just listen to it.
It says ” Alright! We’re doing it.”

Some people think they jive me, but I know they must be crazy.
- Mac Rebennack (Dr. John)

Music in ATX.
Just listen to it.
With a (VERY) few exceptions, it says:
“Check ME out. I”M doing it!”

Fuck anyone doing that to music.

To life.

Can’t teach soul.
Believe me.

Much love and peace, y’all.