MOBILE, Ala–Skate Mountain Records is pleased to announce the upcoming summer tour for the Mobile-based quintet, The Red Clay Strays.

The Red Clay Strays, or “the Strays” as they are affectionately called by their friends and fans, started playing together only a little over a year ago, but they are rapidly developing a devoted following around the Southeast with a reputation for delivering solid, highly energized shows with a sound that is part Southern rock, blues, country and soul with a hint of gospel. They take their name from the “red clay” of the South, representing their deep Alabama roots, and the fact they feel like a bunch of strays that have banded together like brothers to the point all of them live together in one house.  Backed by a tight, dynamic rhythm section comprised of Andrew Bishop and bass and John W. Hall on drums, the band is rounded out with Drew Nix on guitar and backup vocals and Zach Rishel on lead guitar. The band’s tour de force is lead singer Brandon Coleman, who also contributes rhythm guitar and piano; he’s built like a young Randy Travis possessed by Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. He can deliver the goods mesmerizing audiences.

The Strays is currently nominated for a 2018 Nappie Award “Best Local Band” in Lagniappe Weekly’s annual “Reader’s Choice Awards.”  They were also named “Top 25 Essential Alabama Musicians To Know in 2018” on AL.com and were the winners of South Sounds Music Festival in Mobile.

The Strays have been in the recording studio working on their debut for Skate Mountain Records.  Co-founder Scott Lumpkin comments, “”The Strays is one of the best damn rock and roll bands from South Alabama…the epitome of 70’s outlaw country right in my back yard. Brandon Coleman is the real deal. He is a time traveler with the voice, the look and charisma. I absolutely LOVE this band and can’t wait to share their magic with the world.”

The tour itinerary is as follows:

Mon, 7/2—New Orleans, LA—Hi Ho Lounge

Tues, 7/3—Dallas, TX—Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

Wed, 7/4—Houston, TX— Fitzgerald’s

Thurs, 7/5—Baton Rouge, LA—Henry Turner Jr’s

Fri, 7/6—Fayetteville, AR—Smoke & Barrel

Sat, 7/7—Kansas City, MO—Westport Saloon

Sun, 7/8—Nashville, TN—ACME Feed & Seed

Mon, 7/9—Memphis, TN—Hi-Tone

Tues, 7/10—Knoxville, TN—Barley’s Taproom

Wed, 7/11—Johnson City, TN—The Down Home

Thurs, 7/12—Charlotte, NC—The Thirsty Beaver

Fri, 7/13—Richmond, VA—Hardywood

Sat, 7/14—Atlanta, GA—The Atlanta Room at Smith’s

Sun, 7/15—Dahlonega, GA—Crimson Moon

Tues, 7/17—Birmingham, AL—The Nick

Skate Mountain Records is based in Mobile, Alabama, and was founded in 2016 by film and music producers Scott and Kate Lumpkin.  It is distributed by The Orchard (digital) and Burnside Distribution (physical).  In addition to The Red Clay Strays, the roster includes Abe Partridge, The Underhill Family Orchestra, Avi Jacob, and Jimmy Lumpkin & The Revival.

For more information:

https://www.redclaystrays.com/  

www.skatemountainrecords.com

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