The Red Clay Strays at Merriweather Post Pavilion

THE RED CLAY STRAYS CELEBRATE THEIR SUMMER RELEASE WITH A BID FOR MERRIWEATHER THIS THURSDAY July 30th 2026 - Gates: 5pm / Showtime: 6:30pm. Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Loudmouth Rd, Columbia. This outdoor amphitheater in the 100-acre Charity (Donor's) Farm on 142 acres, is surrounded by beautiful gardens with walking trails. It attracts concert-goers from all over the Eastern United States. This show is being presented by AEG Presents and will also feature special guests The Revivalists and Haley Reinhart. The Red Clay Strays deliver an uncompromising brand of country rock/Americana that can be seen as a pioneering step in popular music's evolution into new and uncharted territory.

The Red Clay Strays

The Red Clay Strays are a country music band from Mobile, Alabama, formed in 2016. They have been performing their fan-favorite songs “Wondering Why”, “Good As Gold” and “do not Care” with such fire and passion. A glimpse of their live show can be seen in their 2025 album “Live At The Ryman”. The group was awarded the act that won the CMA Vocal Group of the Year in 2025 and Billboard Music Award for Top Country Group. The People’s Choice Country Awards also named the band Emerging Act of the Year. The Red Clay Strays formed from the ashes of a cover band and exploded onto the music scene with their debut single “Wondering Why” in 2022. They are set to release a new album in summer 2026 with new songs yet to be revealed, but we are confident they will continue to bring their infectious sound to the country music world.

The Revivalists

When you mix a pinch of rock, a dash of soul and a whole lot of roots music, you get magic. New Orleans-based group The Revivalists, formed in 2007 with a cast of eight, are living proof of that. They have been performing together for years, touring the country constantly and entertaining countless fans at their live shows. Their album Pour It Out Into The night (Deluxe) came out in 2024. The band has been featured by Rolling Stone, Billboard and NPR and has earned a platinum single, having performed at Radio City Music Hall and more. The band’s platinum hit single Wish I Knew You took ten years of touring on the road for it to become a popular hit for the band.

Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart is a singer-songwriter whose music transcends time in the pop, rock, jazz and blues realms. Born in Wheeling, Illinois, she became a third place runner-up on American Idol Season 10. She has made memorable covers of songs such as Can’t Help Falling In Love, as well as created her own music like the song Undone. Her album Off The Ground (2022) is a great example of her talented abilities. The Idol star is double platinum certified and will be releasing music in 2026. Haley started her music career by singing with her parents’ cover band when she was in high school.

Merriweather Post Pavilion Information

Address: 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD 21044 A historic outdoor amphitheater can accommodate audiences of up to 19,000 and features a seated orchestra on each side, a standing orchestra at the stage front and a large lawn area where guests can stand or sit on blankets. Concessions are now cashless and accept credit. There is free parking surrounding the grounds. Lawn chairs are allowed for most performances, subject to artist approval. Merriweather Post Pavilion is an outdoor venue - rain or shine. For more information call 410.715.5550.

Free parking is available. Please note that all MPP parking lots are prohibited from having the following items: alcohol, grills and glass containers. 

It costs $108 to see this multi-artist show and tickets will sell out fast. Click buy tickets to buy tickets through Ticket Squeeze or at the box office.