The Red Clay Strays

CRITIC’S PICK: Red Clay Strays, Coca Cola Roxy/The Tabernacle—Look no further than the Mobile, Alabama based quintet’s name to understand their Southern rock roots and approach. Considering they have only released two albums (the most recent is the Dave Cobb produced Made By These Moments), these guys have forged remarkable progress over the past four years. It helps that frontman/singer Brandon Coleman injects soul into the often rollicking guitars, and that constant touring has made them congeal into a powerful live act. This multi-night Atlanta stand finds them playing two large venues, an unusual approach but one that shows how popular they have become. — Hal Horowitz