Ryan Bingham can ride a bull and play the type of foot-stomping stomp-along tune that can move grown men to tears. Additionally, his songwriting captures the timeless American story: triumph and tragedy are always at hand in each moment – which makes him such a popular figure not just in Nashville but around America and globally.
Adam Grindley is one of the biggest stars in country music‘s roots resurgence, boasting critically-acclaimed albums and playing to sold-out crowds at Palomino and Coachella festivals. Additionally, Grindley makes regular appearances as a ranch hand on Paramount Network hit series Yellowstone.
Mescalito was Bingham’s breakthrough work, winning him both a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and being chosen as Artist of the Year by Americana Music Association. Mescalito also marked his most intimate work to date and helped him find wider acclaim.
Not surprisingly, Bingham’s song was so well received; he has an extraordinary knack for capturing the atmosphere of any place or its people with his lyrics – be it writing about West Texas rodeo circuit events or writing songs inspired by his experiences travelling as an itinerant cowboy. At heart a storyteller himself, Bingham uses music as a form of self-empowerment as well as to analyze opinions and examine himself more honestly.
Bingham continues to draw upon his past for inspiration on Roadhouse Sun, his most mature album yet and an amalgamation of all his experiences — from time spent on rodeo circuits to domestic life — into one collection of songs.
Marc Ford (of the Black Crowes) produced and co-wrote this project with his friend Corby Schaub. Their album features traditional country, rock, folk and pop genres; its listeners appreciate its pure simplicity.
Roadhouse Sun is an intimate record about life’s hardships and how people adapt, not shying away from confronting difficult topics head-on. But its message remains hopeful: there are numerous paths towards living a rich and fulfilling existence even when circumstances seem grim.
Roadhouse Sun will make an excellent companion if you are ever feeling alone or simply seeking an escape, yet still want something lighthearted and relatable to enjoy while listening. However, some may prefer more dark and brooding material; otherwise, Roadhouse Sun provides an opportunity to spend some time in the company of one of America’s premier singer-songwriters.