Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses

When it comes to country music I really have no problems with it.  Much like any other genre of music there is mainstream versions of the style just as much as there are outlying versions of the style.  Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses are probably a little farther out from center than what you would hear on country radio.  Their album is "Roadhouse Sun" and roadhouse is certainly fitting.  If you like your country raw and infused with blues and a side of whiskey, then you will love these guys.  And you can never go wrong with a guy whose voice sounds like he has been up all night smoking and drinking.  Check out this live performance of "Endless Ways".   Additional note of interest.  He wrote and sang the lead single from the movie Crazy Heart.  His song, "The Weary Kind" has been nominated for an Oscar.