Kyle Eldridge and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

Southern California six-piece led by Big Sandy (Robert Williams), Rockabilly Hall of Fame members mixing rockabilly with folk, bluegrass, Western swing, Cajun and mariachi. Debuted with Jumping from 6 to 6; later released Turntable Matinee.

Kyle Eldridge, originally from Springfield, Ohio, and based in Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent guitarist and singer-songwriter in the traditional country, Western Swing, and rockabilly scenes. He is known for his fast, melodic flatpicking, combining Maphis and Travis styles. Eldridge earned a 2024 Ameripolitan Award for Male Vocalist in the Western Swing Category. His music includes tracks like "Root Beer" and "Penny, Nickel, and Dime," and he has collaborated with artists such as Deke Dickerson and Dale Watson.