Ray Benson, the leader of Asleep at the Wheel, had a few close friends drop by March 16 for his birthday party, which also served as a fundraiser for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

Ray Benson (left) and Raul Malo

Shawn Sahm (left) and Flaco Jimenez of the Texas Tornados

Radney Foster

JD Souther

Kat Edmonson
— Photos by Chris M. Junior