TIME has an excellent interview with Jimmy Buffett, focusing mostly on the new album Songs From St. Somewhere that comes out tomorrow.

In the interview, Jimmy squashed the idea of retiring any time soon:

A lot of people look at Jimmy Buffett and think “That’s what I want to do when I retire,” but it doesn’t seem like you’re looking to retire from being Jimmy Buffett.

You know, Willie Nelson came out maybe a month ago and played a club in Montauk. When I was a struggling songwriter in Nashville, Willie was one of the few people who cut a few of my songs. We played a few songs; I wanted to see what 80 looked like on stage, because I’m 66.

And we were talking about it, and Mickey Raphael, who’s played with him forever and who I’ve known forever, told me a story about how last year the band had a big meeting with Willie on the bus where they asked, “Look, you’re gonna be 80 here, and we’re wondering what we’ll be doing if you’re thinking about retiring.” And Willie looked at them and he said “From what?” [laughs] I got a license to carry marijuana, we’re playing music and traveling and seeing the country, the kids are grown and happy. Retire from what? And if that applies to Willie it sure as hell applies to me, because I’m still having a good time, I still enjoy the creative aspect I’m a junkie for applause. As long as I feel that then I’ll stay there.

Be sure to read the full interview here.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band hit the road again after a month off, rocking suburban Washington, DC at Jiffy Lube Live.

The set list was largely similar to other Songs From St. Somewhere shows, except for one notable exception: Buffett finished the night with “Nautical Wheelers.” The song was last played on March 30th, 2012 in Tampa.

View the entire set list here.

Jimmy only has a few shows remaining on the 2013 summer schedule. He’ll play two nights in Wantagh, NY this week and then make his usual trek to Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI. You can still get tickets to these shows and the fall shows here.

And don’t forget on Tuesday Jimmy’s new album Songs From St. Somewhere will be released!

Jimmy Buffett is set to release his new album “Songs From St. Somewhere!” Experience EACH and EVERY song with Jimmy Buffett as he pilots us through his new album track-by-track, before its release!

Join us starting this Monday at Noon EST/9am PST on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville!

Broadcast Schedule
Monday, August 19th at 6pmET
Tuesday, August 20th at 10amET, 3pmET, and 10pmET
Wednesday, August 21st at 8pmET
Thursday, August 22nd at 1pmET
Friday, August 23rd at 7pmET
Saturday, August 24th at 10amET
Sunday, August 25th at 4pmET

“Songs From St. Somewhere” hits stores on Tuesday!

Jimmy Buffett was on The Today Show this morning and performed “Margaritaville,” “Fins,” and “Something ‘Bout a Boat” from the new album Songs From St. Somewhere.

Watch the performances below:

“Something ‘Bout a Boat”

“Margaritaville”

“Fins”

Jimmy Buffett will be opening for his good friend and surfing buddy Tom Curren at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY on Thursday, August 15th.

Radio Margaritaville will be airing Jimmy’s portion of this evening LIVE, starting at 8pm ET.

That morning Jimmy will be in New York for an appearance on The Today Show.

Jimmy opened for Ilo Ferreira at the Talkhouse back in 2011.