Ryan Bingham - Great Western Festival 2024

When Ryan Bingham stepped on stage with the Texas Gentlemen backing him, at the Great Western Festival at the Fort Worth Stockyards, the energy went through the roof!

Bryan M. Atkinson

7/13/20251 min read

His voice, gritty and soulful, filled the Stockyards as he played favorites like “Southside of Heaven.”

Watching him perform live was even better than I’d imagined—his raw storytelling and passionate delivery made every song feel personal. You could see the crowd swaying, completely absorbed in the moment. Bingham also gave shout-outs to the Western heritage that the festival celebrated, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the whole event.

Beyond the music, the festival itself was packed with Western culture—rodeo events, artisan booths, and even a bullfighting showcase. It was more than a concert; it felt like stepping back in time to a lively, Western town.