The Red Clay Strays | "Wondering Why" | Live AF

Brandon Coleman: lead vocals/guitar
Drew Nix: vocals/electric guitar
Zach Rishel: electric guitar
Andrew Bishop: bass
John Hall: drums
Producers: Brian Harrington, Will Ross, Travis Blankenship, Mike Vanata
Recorded & Mixed By: Will Ross
Editor: Manuel Deakins
Executive Producers: Jason Lenyer Buchanan, Irv Maddox, & Johnny Callahan
Special Thanks: The City of Laramie & Matt Coleman
All rights reserved 2023 © WAF Media
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[@WesternAF]

Listen to "Wondering Why" Live AF version on Spotify! open.spotify.com/track/2TxxebCGQhY88MtdJrKnPO?si=62440ec428f1430b

[@sandynowack5187]

I just bought tickets to see them in Chicago AND Oshkosh

[@lsusantitus7319]

Awe WOW What a voice love your voice---you Win…woo BEAUTIFUL..SPINS Me around

[@661realestate]

Facts

[@how2spotaDW]

M m

[@monaf4956]

Love It 😍

[@danielwells5895]

Who else cant get enough of this song?!

[@denisecrowell2894]

I cannot! Got my whole household turned on to him and the are mostly rockers!

[@donnarollins2419]

Me!

[@JamesSaylor-qi2ql]

Love it

[@ritajones8378]

My sweet youngest babygirl boyfriend sent her this song and she played it for me. Wow.. now it’s mommies favorite song

[@t3dawilk188]

My fiancé and I are in love with this song! We are getting married in April of next year and this is going to be our slow song at the reception. 😘

[@tinafrysinger]

Why is this not on top country music. Those vocals and music is Amazing

[@mdc9518]

There are so many layers here. Country, blues and a little classic rock and roll. Beautiful tone, strong grit with hints of Elvis. Listen to the entire album, just amazing. Well done

[@chrisezelle]

😎🎵♥️

[@turn129318]

I can't recommend enough seeing them live. We saw them twice last year, once already this year and tickets to 3 more shows.

[@kathrinejones9124]

Love this. His voice is amazing

[@terrihowser9546]

Perfectly said. This encompasses so many styles. Love the blues guitar rhythm, his awesome voice. This is so unique & very cool. Glad I found them.

[@starnevaeh234]

I just left a comment and was saying I listen to all styles of music but this sounds like blues but with a little of something else and you sd it perfect. Thanks. I seen some say sounds like country but to me it wouldn't be considered a country song. I love it by the way and it's beautiful.

[@lethamorris8719]

My cowboy called and played it for me the other night. That was so sweet and special. I can’t stop listening to it. I love you James, thank you for finding “our song “! I wish these guys would make a whole album of music like this. Totally awesome song!!!

[@ua1026]

this band is going to be big sooner rather than later. go see them soon while tickets are cheap. i did. they do not disappoint.

[@teressaharris189]

Couldn't agree with you more. I was first introduced to them with Elle King in ATL this year. Then drove 6 hours to see them in McCaysville, next day in Lagrange... now I have tickets for Oct at the Buckhead theater. Fan for life ❤❤🎤🎶💖🔥

[@marchbaby370]

Love it! Can not wait! I’m obsessed ❤

[@kevinrenegar8757]

I’m now obsessed…my gosh, I just cannot believe how much SOUL is in this band. It’s just perfect! ❤

[@jamieaxelrod9627]

I saw them at the Basement in Nashville in 2019. I thought they were great and have been waiting for them to get noticed.

[@tred9951]

I saw them at a Whiskey Myers concert they were awesome kinda stole the show

[@leeohh427]

I heard this song the day before our 14th year anniversary. And I dedicated it to her the next day. It said everything I've been telling her since the day I got with her. We cried to this song all day.

[@nomadgrandma]

It’s like a cross between Elvis and Johnny Cash ❤❤❤ So much soul. Music is healing for me. So glad I came across them.

[@jaynewilliams2904]

But he reminds me of jerry Lee Lewis too

[@jerrybuchanan7901]

Amen

[@charlesratliff7597]

I hear Jason Isbell

[@jimbob7685]

For real!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@marybetheustice9009]

Yes, and I hear a lot of blues influence like Otis Redding and Etta James. Love this song!

[@moonwalker7404]

Country? Blues? Rock N Roll? Soul? Doesn’t matter cuz it’s Real and just knocks the hell out of you as soon as it starts. 😌😏

[@731Zach]

What a damn good song! Heard just a little on TikTok and RAN to KZbin. Put that $hit on repeat!

[@hollydruann]

Same!!!

[@debraaddis396]

Yep. Me also

[@jewel77]

Yup yup!

[@greeneyedgirl1975]

Me toooooo

[@tracylevings4413]

Me tooooo

[@MrMosby-hy3te]

AND THEY SAY AMERICA DOESNT HAVE CULTURE WE WILL MAKE YOU CRY WITH SMOOTH COUNTRY MUSIC

[@michaeldejarnett6044]

🙌

[@mjmrik]

This band gives me hope for the future.

[@MrFreetimekiller76]

Nice to see music like this making a comeback! Keep it up!

[@WesternAF]

More to come!

[@billc5433]

This is the channel for it. Seriously this re-opened my love for country and western music.

[@caseysmith8472]

Amen!

[@MrSmitty007j]

It never left you just gotta know where to find it.

[@benstephens1972]

Damn can’t believe I’m just now hearing about this guy. Music is still alive people!!!

[@cheryl8466]

My husband just sent this to me and I had tears rolling down my face. This reminds me of those old country songs I grew up listening to.

[@cheryl8466]

I'll be honest, I'm a bit pissed this wasn't our wedding song.

[@chip6225]

Yea I sent it to my wife as well. Thank you ladies for loving your men.

[@Si-Toecutter]

No you didn't

[@mirandaconnors2727]

My hubby played this on a Tuesday night and asked me to dance with him in the living room. Definite tears

[@genfrankdouglas]

@@mirandaconnors2727 That sounds like a beautiful moment! Dancing in the living room with your hubby must have been so special. Do you both have a favorite song that you love to dance to together?

[@JessStarr86]

Bringing back REAL country music!

[@riccisheedy8662]

He has a elvis feel to him and I love it! ❤

[@loveleighfiji]

Yess ❤️

[@incorrigiblycuriousD61]

Gawd dang, this is amazing, lyrics, voice, music, and I'm not even a country music fan. I'm blown away by the talent!

[@morganw.2473]

Just curious, did the KZbin algorithm give you this video in your feed? That'd be cool if WaF can start getting pushed by the mysterious algorithm!

[@turn129318]

These guys are great live. I've had the privilege to shoot (pics) at a couple of their shows this year.

[@incorrigiblycuriousD61]

Yes, You Tube brought me here, but it was circuitous. I was tired of the same old country formulaic music (money making formulas happen to all genres) so I was searching country covers of rap, rockabilly covers of popular songs, bluegrass hip hop, alternative country. Imagine calling the more original kind of country you play "alternative!" The algorithm brought me eventually to Sierra Ferrell Western AF. I got to say, the musicians on Western AF have a lot more grit and authenticity. So, unfortunately, you have a huge uphill battle with the algorithm. @@morganw.2473

[@caroldoctor6448]

Absolutely love this and group!!!

[@tombjorholm]

We were introduced to the Red Clay Strays last night at Red Rocks. Awesome talent and music! Looking forward to seeing them around the southeast when we get home to Tennessee

[@monaf4956]

I Have No Idea Why I Love This Song So Much But I'm Always Listening To It 🙏🏻

[@scottpitts3966]

Found this song yesterday and have listened to it about 100 times already

[@ritamead6318]

Me too!

[@d.holland3025]

Me3

[@stephanietip]

Guilty of the exact same thing

[@LotusDJC]

What an amazing voice! Feel good soulful music. For the lovers the dreamers! What a voice! All the best. God bless.from North easten Pennsylvania.

[@drop3r4]

I love the emotion he shows in his face while singing. Definitely the real country deal right here.

[@Inhiseyes19210]

One day when Jesus Christ is ready to send me that one. This song I will play for her . Tell them I pray believe and read and be single for 3 years in May God bless all Amen 🙏🙌

[@alainamagnolia]

She’s on her way ❤

[@Badge124]

Holy Sh*t! This is a fantastic song! Can''t get enough! Well done!!

[@garrettsmith6886]

Man sometimes a song feels like it was written for you. Wonderful

[@dottiedewaard528]

Now this is real country music where I grew up in Tennessee 🎵

[@ashleyberryhill1776]

Um, we all need to just stop, and have a talk about this man's voice. Holy fucking shit! That's CRAZY! 🤯

[@rahelschaefer]

Blew my mind from the very first second I heard this.. love from Germany ❤️❤️❤️

[@cricketbug7390]

WOWWW!!! Just discovered this song & band, and I'm in love!! Bouta run this song straight in the ground on repeat! 😂 Thank you Lord, there's some new old school love songs coming out! 🥰

[@susankrolow5139]

Same!

[@dalynjohnson9191]

I needed this, like vibe, so much for where I'm at in my life right now just on so many levels. My soul healed a little because of this. I would pay so much money to just get to be present when you guys just Jam out together like this

[@mikaelaa9733]

Great song, blues , smooth rock and style so awesome!

[@janapope9091]

I found this band months ago. I found them on Django radio and I loved their style. Their beauty in simplicity along with the lyrics it's so refreshing. ❤️

[@catherinepage6969]

This makes every bone in my body vibrate with joy! Such a crisp clean recording, outstanding song, sung with passion, brilliant musicians and I just can’t get enough of y’all ❤

[@genfrankdouglas]

That’s wonderful to hear how much joy the music brings you! What other songs or musicians do you enjoy listening to that evoke a similar feeling of passion and brilliance?

[@genfrankdouglas]

That’s wonderful to hear how much joy the music brings you! What other songs or musicians do you enjoy listening to that evoke a similar feeling of passion and brilliance?

[@jasminerenner8946]

the fact that you are wearing a Moxi Theater shirt From greeley Colorado is so cool !!!

[@carterburkhard1676]

So amazing, Ive been dreaming of music like this for 25 years. I can’t love this enough. Such musical prowess. Guys don’t ever lose this feeling right here. Love yous

[@MrDaLo]

Check out Parker Millsap. The music is out there.

[@colbyd85]

What where has this band been all my life

[@scottkidwell3601]

This is what music is all about... pure soul. Thanks, y'all 🙏🏻🤍🤘

[@jaynebouchard611]

Why am I just hearing this now?!?! Love Love Love your soul & 'Elvisness'

[@peterbaker7216]

SOOOOO good. What a groove..so smooth.

[@karbichadi]

Just discovered this song, tears rolling down!!❤

[@caleb6415]

Love this wave of old bluesy outlaw music, these guys have been my favorite lately along with charley crocket, would love to see him on here as well.

[@mitchellpappe400]

I heard this song on tictok, I stopped after the 1st couple words. I had to find them. I started listening to the song and I immediately thought of my wife, and it brought tears to my eyes. All of the stress just came out and I started to smile. I haven't listened to a song that has brought this much emotion in years.

[@semoduckhuntin00]

A lot of their songs do that. I know for my wife and I, "I'm Still Fine" just speaks to us. Go see the Strays live. They will take you to church and run you through the emotional gauntlet and leave you wanting more. They are an amazing group of guys and so humble and grounded. #HBYCO

[@angelabiedermann7598]

This band is so talented and they play seamlessly together! Love this song!

[@mary-jaynetaylor6389]

Loving their version.

[@bigtay522]

When the world finds out about his voice then its gonna be a wrap for fake country.

[@jacobkaufman5954]

This is more Blues than it is Country

[@tcramirez1474]

My daughter introduced me to him & I’m in love! THAT VOICE!!!!

[@barryhammons4181]

This more blues....like Otis Redding....terrific

[@andrewbrunette1029]

Wishful thinking... there's a whole line of outlaw country artists that most people don't know of and none of the McGraws of pop country could ever hold a candle to them

[@shanehollander9135]

No doubt ! Who else is tired of all the goofy material passing for country these days . I mean, who wants to hear about all the ticks on mick after make out session with his best gal in the stix ?! Yeah ! Stuff like that really brings out the emotive schizophrenic suffering turrets within me 🤬😭🤯 !

[@mariao9613]

Blue collar 😍😍😍😍

[@chipmay5443]

Wow !!!! That's old school country for sure. I will buy that! A young Dwight!!

[@lauraapotter7911]

I haven't been able to get this song out of my head since I first heard it a couple weeks ago! I absolutely love this, everything about it! The instruments, the lyrics, that soulful voice!!!

[@stevensmith1793]

He put so much heart and soul in this song amazing

[@simonduncan4215]

Best song I've heard in years . Hopefully they get their big break .

[@syb2_heart]

Been on replay since I first heard it I love his voice and their sound and this song 🔥

[@Gray_fox1980]

I am soooo glad I discovered them. My soul needed that!

[@Sladerobert]

So ready to see them perform this coming weekend in the bulls barrels and bands!!

[@43eyes]

My wedding is in two days. This is our first dance song. ❤

[@hwyles14]

Good LAWD!!!!!! Can you even imagine if they did a duet version of this 😭😭❤️❤️ what a song, singer/song writer and musicians.

[@MrGoreaga]

This is fire

[@beckarunion5331]

Breathtaking raw singing talent! You are an amazing band, keep up the beautiful music making!

[@airtrafficking]

I'm feeling major Elvis vibes and love it

[@hippilover53]

That's the first thing I thought. He looks like the young Elvis too. He's awesome.

[@crankyjane]

Absolutely my new favorite band!!!

[@AngieVillasenor]

Love his voice, this is real country!

[@shaungrimshaw721]

Did anyone else arrive here, expecting this guy to be older, a little more grizzled, and a tad wizened? He's just a fresh-faced baby! I need this voice in my world every day!!

[@jamieoutlaw1429]

Came to hear who they are for a festival coming here next year. Oh wow! They are absolutely amazing! I can't wait to see them live April 2024!!

[@lindy9745]

Amazing voice Sounds like soulful voices of 60's Reminds me of Elvis❤

[@hudlum3570]

Who ever hasn’t seen these guys live you have to bro! Seen these guys the other week in Mississippi and they were 100% better than camera

[@cindylewis2650]

Where can I see this band ? I have to go see them 😂

[@traceysnyder1425]

Thank you Theo!

[@calebmoore4727]

Holy cow this is amazing. I’m sold, I’ll take every song you got on repeat please

[@redmansart8550]

I love this style of music! It’s that make you feel good music! Thanks fellas! New fan🤘🤘

[@AllGlitterandDirt]

You are listening to the future!! 🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌

[@user-sx3cs6mo9n]

Smooth and Soulful and that’s a great name for a band from the southeast 💜

[@blairshiver9672]

This man has a voice like Elvis. This is Gold! “She’s not just along for the ride she’s my biggest fan” hell yeah!!

[@Chokladvampyren]

I just can't get enough of this song. It's so good!

[@lourm8446]

Love this song!!! From Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@Donnacaleen]

I LOVE this so much! I keep watching it over and over again! Wonderful!

[@Gooseman-vv1yp]

I think this is gonna be my first dance song at my wedding

[@mericanmadesoldier2345]

How’s this not mainstream??!!! Thank you for good music again.

[@glenyshoughtondouglas1807]

God I love this song ❤😊!

[@troysmith7355]

Been listening to this band for about five years and saw them three times at small venues. They don’t pigeon hole themselves into any one genre and neither should anyone else . Listen to their whole body of work and you’ll get blues, R and B , gospel, southern rock and country and more. They exploded over the past year opening for Elle King , Dierks Bentley and Eric Chuch. This year they are hanging with Turnpike Troubadour and Whiskey Meyers but they are proving that they can stand on their own and are selling venues everywhere. Today they sold out three nights at The Caverns in TN in less than five minutes. Just enjoy the music and be glad you found them…..

[@Myhandle306]

Who is here after Theo?

[@jjalger3762]

Me 😂

[@donz69a]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@BonesJones85]

And they aint that bad.

[@gabrielatwork7843]

LOL!

[@winstonrisser3311]

Busted 😂 ! Here getting some of that suga for the ears

[@rducut]

Sometimes you come across a song that touches your inner being and makes you feel a certain way.

[@matthew4694]

New favorite band…These guys crushed it last night at the Railbird Festival in Lexington.

[@trudyboyle2055]

I have just discovered this Band... WOW I love them...💕🇦🇺💕

[@tonyavanetten1597]

Trudy they have so many good songs!

[@trudyboyle2055]

@@tonyavanetten1597 .... I have just ordered their album that's released in July... can't wait 💕 What a voice....

[@nathanmeakes2668]

....and Mitch Hedberg on bass! Amazing!!

[@bennysmith3943]

😂😂😂😂

[@lisathornsbury1026]

I love this song and alot of your others i love you voice and the heart you put in your songs

[@DeborahDynamicBridging018]

I heard this on the radio and it stuck in my mind. Wonderful song ! Love it.

[@user-lp1et3ne8e]

This is amazing, i'm not normally into US country song, but this song is like perfection .

[@JXIONG79]

2 days straight now and I haven’t listened to any other song but this one! Wow! Just Wow!

[@vinnyt42allday]

the voice of honey and gold ❤😮

[@lindsaywolford8270]

0:47 I just "discovered" this. I'm in love with the whole sound/vibe....makes me miss something I never had

[@jrhattenstein]

this song is as warm and smooth as my wife's hugs. thank you guys for this song.

[@brianpoor763]

great voice and song

[@princessariel888]

My ex put me on to this song and I never really paid close attention to it and now it’s on repeat after we broke up. Such a beautiful song, I hope this song blows up as much as It deserves.

[@EdwardBrandenburg]

Just great music

[@cindylewis2650]

Definitely Johnny Cash and Elvis mix … Wow !!! I’ll definitely go see them in concert… Very talented musicians!!! Real deal 🎸🎶

[@mikey69lover50]

Some old soul in this man!! Nice job my brother!! I could listen to your voice all day!! Brings me back to mom listening to the blues when I was a lil fella!! Keep rocking !! 🤙🏻

[@kevinl.johnson4549]

In the last 2 or 3 weeks a couple of songs have come out that are really, really special. This is one of them. So much soul! Great job guys! What’s next?

[@anthonygaston4489]

His guitar is frigging SICK

[@kevinsinclair6329]

Dude I couldn’t agree more I’m 45 and I’m gen x played in bands for 30 years I know music. This is the first thing in years that is it

[@MonkieBoogers]

On repeat. Literally. If he won't dance with me to this every night- I don't want it.

[@lanakelley6560]

Real

[@melliamccomb9333]

This song is Out of this World!!! AMAZING 💕

[@frogkisser]

Today years old when I found y'all on a quick KZbin short in the background! I'm obsessed and shared , subbed and also followed on Spotify! Nice work gentlemen.