Brushy Creek

Brushy Creek

by the Josh Abbott Band

I was not really sure what to write about this week, so I was sitting here listening to iTunes and cruising Facebook and Pinterest when “Brushy Creek” by the Josh Abbott Band came on. There is not much deep meaning to this song, but it is fun, and since it’s almost summer I felt it was appropriate. Brushy Creek is off their sophomore album, She’s Like Texas, which I think is arguably their best album. The Hill Country is hands down my favorite part of Texas, especially during the summer. The Frio River or Guadalupe River is always a party on a hot summer day, and everything is so gorgeous for perfect summer trips. To me, time slows down on the river, whichever river you prefer. It’s all about the relaxation, the fun of family and friends, and the beautiful scenery. Ever since I bought the album last year, when I’m headed down towards San Marcos I get so excited because I cross Brushy Creek and know exactly what Josh Abbott sings about. You could consider this song cute because it’s a guy singing to a girl about going down to Brushy Creek to sing and start their lives together down there. Josh Abbott continually repeats about “…the Hill Country singing in the background.” It’s a really upbeat song that reminds me perfectly of the Hill Country. The reason it reminds me of the Hill Country so much is because of all the music that comes with it. Whether you’re floating down the river listening to all the different crazy cooler stereo systems, hitting up one of the many live music venues around the area, or acting up in your resident campground’s karaoke night, there is always music playing. Although there is a full arrangement of genres, the main genre I’ve heard while on the river is Texas Country, which brings us right back to the Josh Abbott Band. With this enthusiastic song about the Hill Country, there isn’t any other thing that makes me wish I was there right now!