The Red Clay Strays like to call their eclectic sound “non-denominational rock ‘n’ roll.” And they skillfully deployed it Saturday to officiate a night of rousing musical fellowship at a sold-out Fox Theatre.

Kicking off a two-night stand (Oct. 4-5) at the fabled Detroit venue, the fast-rising Alabama sextet offered an intoxicating mix of sonic styles, classic guitar tones and emotional touchstones with songs exploring perseverance and spiritual renewal in the face of life’s frailties.

The bluesy, '60s-inflected “Wondering Why” might be the Strays’ TikTok sensation, but Saturday’s show confirmed a deep and growing fan bond that extends well beyond that viral hit. For nearly two hours, vocalist Brandon Coleman and company locked in with their crowd of 4,800 in a briskly paced, 20-song set

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