The Random Strangers is an Alt-Country Band from Springfield, Missouri
Barroom wisdom, statements on modern love, and tunes spun of golden heartbreak and decisions considered too late. —Wil K.
The Random Strangers are a roots-Americana outfit with a deep well of great influences. Skillfully wielding the heartbreak, humor, and earthiness of their forebears with such conviction, one would be hard-pressed not to compare their sound to the likes of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Old 97’s, or the ‘Exile’-era Rolling Stones.
There is more, however, to their music than a simple rehash of old tunes by venerated songsmiths. They find solace in the music from an age past and seek to present its spirit in a modern way—to make it fresh for all of those who missed out on these influences the first time around. The songs ooze of barroom wisdom, statements on modern love, and ruminations on simpler times.
Current Members:
- Ryan Wallace — lead vocals, guitar, bass
- Clinton Houseman — guitar, vocals, piano, mandolin
- Alisha Thomas — bass, guitar, vocals, fiddle
- Seth Randolph — drums, vocals
Former Members:
- Cody Reed — bass, dobro, banjo, vocals
- Alisha Schroeder — drums
- Skyler Smith — guitar, vocals
- David Byerly — guitar, vocals
- Alex Stephens — drums
- Nathan Rorabaugh — drums, vocals, guitar, jaw harp
Sessions, Fill-Ins, & Subs:
- Lydia Burgess — fiddle
- Kyle Vance — bass
- Doug Harper — lap steel, banjo
- Whitney Houseman — tambourine
- Matt Harper — bass
- Chris Bivens — drums
- Les Gallier — drums
- Calvin Todd — pedal steel