The Red Clay Strays, an alt-country band from Mobile, Alabama, played a hometown show Friday, July 27 at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club. Photos by Caine O’Rear The night’s entertainment. On Friday night, the Strays mixed originals with occasional covers, including “Whipping Post” by the Allman Brothers. Lead singer Brandon Coleman. The view from Charleston Street. The band, which formed two years ago, is expected to release its debut album this year on Skate Mountain Records. Earlier in the night, the band was awarded the honor of “Best Local Band” by Lagniappe, the city’s alt weekly. The party never ends. Artist Robby Amonett can often be found at Callaghan’s documenting the night’s performance. Coleman hails from Turnerville, a small hamlet in rural Mobile County. John Hall on drums. Artist Robby Amonett from his perch. The green room at Callaghan’s. The men’s room features posters of past shows, including one by the erstwhile Jonny Corndawg (now Jonny Fritz). Closing time. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
