The Red Clay Strays

Where They’re From:
Mobile, AL

Who They Are:

This emerging five-piece band makes Southern rock, with classic country songwriting and wailing guitars. They’re steeped in music history, naming Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Jerry Lee Lewis as major inspirations. You can hear it in their sound, perfectly pitched between Cash’s haunting poignancy and Skynyrd’s electric punch.

In 2022, the Red Clay Strays released their debut album, Moment of Truth, featuring the breakout smash “Wondering Why.” Over the course of their career, they have opened for myriad artists, including Nikki Lane, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Kip Moore. The band has also played at an astounding range of festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, CMA Fest, and Under the Big Sky. More recently, they’ve joined the tours of major stars like Erich Church, Elle King, and Dierks Bentley as an opening act. Last year, the band embarked on their first headlining tour, entitled the Way Too Long tour. They also released a live EP: The Red Clay Strays LIVE AF Sessions, and are on the bill of WXPN’s NON-COMMvention in 2024.

Years Active:
2015-present

Essential Albums:
Moment of Truth (2022)