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Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen: Americana Grit on the Big River Stage

By on April 29, 2025

At 6:30 p.m. on April 6, 2025, Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen roared onto the Big River stage, their Americana grit electrifying Two Step Inn. After a weather-canceled 2024 set, as Texas Lifestyle Magazine noted, Bingham’s return was a redemption, his gravelly voice and soulful band delivering a set that was pure Texas fire.

File Photo: Musician and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham performs in Tempe AZ on February 24, 2024. (Copyright 2024 Larry Philpot,/ Soundstage Photography.com)

Background and Bio: Born March 31, 1981, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Ryan Bingham blends Americana, country, and roots rock. His 2007 debut Mescalito and 2010’s Junky Star produced hits like “Southside of Heaven” and “The Weary Kind,” the latter winning an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy for Crazy Heart (2010). His albums Tomorrowland (2012) and American Love Song (2019) charted on Billboard’s Americana/Folk. Bingham’s music appears in Yellowstone (he plays Walker), and he’s performed on The Tonight Show. Awards include the 2010 Americana Artist of the Year. The Texas Gentlemen, his backing band, add soulful depth, known for their work with Leon Bridges.

File Photo: Musician and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham performs in Tempe AZ on February 24, 2024. (Copyright 2024 Larry Philpot,/ Soundstage Photography.com)

Performance Review: Bingham, in a battered hat and denim, opened with “Southside of Heaven,” his raspy voice cutting through the dusk. The Texas Gentlemen’s lush harmonies and funky grooves, as Saving Country Music praised, elevated “Bread and Water” into a festival anthem. “The Weary Kind” was a soul-stirring highlight, its Oscar-winning weight hushed the crowd. Bingham’s Yellowstone tie-ins—“Wolves” and “Sunrise”—sparked roars, fans singing along. His banter, riffing on “Texas redemption after last year’s rain,” was gritty and warm. A cover of Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” nodded to his roots, while “Jingle and Go” closed with a danceable swagger. The crowd, spanning hipsters to ranchers, vibed with Bingham’s outlaw spirit, making his set a Day Two peak.


Final Thoughts: Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen’s Two Step Inn set was a gritty, soulful redemption. Their Americana fire lit up Georgetown, a testament to Bingham’s enduring draw.

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