Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and go see the up and coming Texas country group, the Josh Abbott Band, perform Thursday, June 18, at The Anex. They're back in Nacogdoches after their previous performance at the SFA end of year bash on April 25.
Formed in early 2006 in Lubbock, where the members attended Texas Tech University, the Josh Abbott Band is quickly making a name for itself. After a year of playing local shows and parties, the band recorded a self-titled LP and soon had national attention after their music video "Buried Me" made the final cut of Country Music Television's Music City Madness Competition.
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From those humble beginnings, like so many other famed Texas country artists, the band has exploded in popularity and gained a reputation of having unique lyrics and sounds that can please country music fans of any stripe. They have performed with some of Texas country music's most beloved bands, including Pat Green, Eli Young Band, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, to name a few.
Their new album "Scapegoat" released in late 2008 has earned the band praise from some of Texas country's biggest names. The ever-increasing radio play has put their newest single, "Good Night for Dancing," featuring Charla Corn, at the No. 12 spot on the Texas Music Chart after spending 11 weeks in the top 10.
The Josh Abbott Band is well on its way to leaving a mark on fans with their healthy mix of country and rock that makes Texas country so unique.
Members of the band include Josh Abbott on vocals and acoustic guitar, Preston Wait on fiddle and electric guitar, James Croucher on electric guitar, Daniel Almodova on bass and Edward Villanueva on drums.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are $10 for 21 and over, and $12 for 18 to 20-year-olds. The Anex is located at 1507 North St.
To learn more about the Josh Abbott Band visit their Web site: www.joshabbottband.com/
