The Red Clay Strays - These Moments Tour - Australia

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Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays – Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar), Drew Nix (guitar and vocals), Zach Rishel (guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass) and John Hall (drums) – bonded as young, working-class men raised on Lynyrd Skynyrd riffs and the songs of Sturgill Simpson. Anchored by Coleman, whose voice channels country gold and old-school rock ‘n’ roll soul, the Strays cut its teeth with gigs on sticky barroom floors.

With a sound straddling fiery Southern rock riffs, tender-hearted soul music and tried-and-true country crooning, the Strays rose from backroad Gulf Coast gigs to become one of the most sought-after acts in country and rock circles. Backed by crowdfunding campaigns for recording and touring (a nod of the dedicated following built during years of do-it-yourself road-dogging), the band self-released debut album, Moment of Truth, in 2022. The album featured a handful of what quickly became staple songs for the band: “Stone’s Throw,” “Do Me Wrong” and “Wondering Why,” among others. “Wondering Why” gained viral attention on TikTok, propelling the song to peak in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rock and Alternative songs chart, as well as inside the top 20 of the Hot Country Songs chart. The album also helped earn the band a nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year at the upcoming 2024 Americana Honors & Awards.

The success of Moment of Truth led to the Strays inking a deal with RCA Records and enlisting Cobb – known for his work with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Greta Van Fleet, Jason Isbell and more – to produce Made by These Moments. The band and Cobb cut the album at the producer’s home studio in Savannah, Georgia, largely tracking live in Cobb’s living room. Listeners hear the result on lively numbers like the speaker-scorching blues rocker “Ramblin’” and throwback country-rock jam “Wasting Time” – songs with the power to pull\listeners from couches and long commutes to feel like they’re sitting next to the band at a rowdy recording session.

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FAQ’s

EVENT INFORMATION

1. I.D required for tickets and over 18’s wrist band for alcohol purchases
2. Bar on The Hill has a dedicated disability entry, please look out for signs & helpers upon entry & they will check you in and take you to your viewing area.
3. Please bring cash with you if you’re wanting to use that to buy merch + food & drinks
4. BOH will accepts all cards for purchase
5. For parking: https://askuon.newcastle.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/665/~/where-can-i-park-at-callaghan-campus%3F#:~:text=Please%20view%20the%20Callaghan%20Campus,purchase%20a%20Student%20Parking%20Permit%3F
6. No chairs or blankets to be brought in
7. Your wrist band must be worn at all times.
8. No food or drinks to be brought in [sealed water accepted]
9. The Forecourt is an outdoor event with limited cover, please come prepared encase of rain. If the event is effected by a large downpour or extreme weather, we may stop the show and advise patrons to seek cover inside BOH and under the balconies. Emergency evacuation plans will be deployed on the night from our event crew and security should this be required.
10. Bag checks will take place on entry, no alcohol or food can be brought in. Water is ok in sealed bottles
11. Responsible service of alcohol will be enforced, anyone stockpiling or showing signs of intoxication will be asked to leave with no refund.
12. We will have plenty of bars & food available on the day, vegan & vegetarian meals available.
13. Parking is available at Newcastle university, please check the c, limited spots available so get in early
14. Plan your pickup after the event to get home
15. No refunds if you're asked to leave for bad / rude behaviour
16. Be kind and share your space, please don't take up room on the grass you don't need
17. Look after each other and drink plenty of water if you're enjoying yourself.
18. Steel cap boots and offensive attire could result in you being asked to remove the item or leave the venue
19. Newcastle University is a safe space, respect others and keep your hands to yourself