PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Let the good times roll.
When fans of Texas-bred Josh Abbott Band hear the four-track EP Catching Fire, they're likely to reconnect with a sound from the not-so-distant past. They're songs of positivity, built on solid country textures and unified by Abbott's congenial-but-experienced voice.
The seven-piece group cut its teeth as a hard-touring act with hooky melodies that deliver real- world stories. Led by the true-to-life cycles in Abbott's life, JAB explored new territory with its last two albums - documenting the dissolution of a marriage in Front Row and adding strings and a horn section to Until My Voice Goes Out - but Catching Fire captures a sense of personal renewal.
"My embers are startin' to glow again," Abbott sings in the opening line of the title track. Indeed, the entire Catching Fire project is bright, spry and optimistic. From the limber lines of Preston Wait's fiddle to the decisive crack of Edward Villanueva's snare and the animated scratch of Abbott's acoustic guitar, there's a relaxed energy to the project, a sense of hard-won spirit that can only be developed by confronting - and conquering - emotional hurdles. "We have a whole new refocused attitude on what we're gonna do now moving forward," Abbott says. "Catching Fire is a reflection of what's happened over the last year and a half of my life."
"Surprise Surprise" - a jaunty, driving bit of autobiography - details the rise and fall and rise again, namechecking banjo player Austin Davis in the opening line as it follows JAB's 2006 inception and ascent to one of country's most dynamic live acts. Likewise, verse two loosely documents Abbott's own relationship travails, from love to broken heart to a marriage that resulted in his first child.
While Catching Fire captures the band's current heartbeat, the songs fit so neatly into the JAB live set that fans experienced them as if they were already part of the band's canon....


Pub Station Presents Concert at Red Oxx Events Lawn; Rules and Policies:

Weather: The concert will be held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as heat, wind or rain. Dress accordingly, as the temperature may drop noticeably after sunset. No umbrellas please.

Smoking: NO smoking (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) is allowed on Red Oxx Events Lawn grounds with the exception of the Smoking Area.

Photography: Cameras with removable lens, video cameras and recording devices are not allowed.

Food and Beverages: Food and beverages will be available for sale. No other food or beverages will be allowed.

Seating: No chairs allowed(ie. folding/camping/etc.).

No Re-Entry: Once you have entered through the gates, you may NOT exit and re-enter

Prohibited items:
• Chairs; any & all versions(ie. folding/camping/etc.)
• All large bags, cases, parcels and containers are subject to inspection upon entering the venue site.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Animals (exception for certified service animals)
• Bicycles, scooters, skates, Segway's, golf carts or unauthorized means of transportation.
• Coolers or picnic baskets
• Distribution of unauthorized promotional or commercial material.
• Firework, explosives or any other incendiary devices.
• Glass or metal containers
• Aerosol cans or illegal substances
• Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, pepper spray or handcuffs
• Items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests (balls, frisbees, balloons, any type of projectiles, whistles, musical instruments, laser pointers, etc.
• Large umbrellas, tents or canopies