Abshire moved to Basile, Louisiana after his time in the war and he performed at the Avalon Club often. His better known record titled "Pine Grove Blues" was released in 1949, a song based on Amede Breaux's "Le Blues de Petit Chien", as well as several releases on Swallow Records and Arhoolie Records during the 1960s.
Abshire relocated to Basile, Louisiana after his war service and frequently performed at the Avalon Club. His well-known record "Pine Grove Blues," inspired by Amede Breaux's "Le Blues de Petit Chien," was released in 1949. He also produced music on Swallow Records and Arhoolie Records during the 1960s.